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Sandy · New Baby Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Location: San Diego

Hi everyone. I've got one child - a 1 year old boy (his birthday was just one week ago!)

Any suggestions on educational toys for a boy in his age group?

Linda · MyBabyAdvice.com Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 7

Alex liked his baby grand piano, and the drop and roll dino....and blocks are always good! Check out the toy section of mybabyadvice.com and there will be good pictures of some of my favorite toys!

SouthernStar · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:18 pm Post subject: You're All I Need

When you say "educational toys," don't think for a minute you have to buy fancy battery-operated gismos to build junior's mind or body. YOU are the best toy he has!
Mind Games: Working on logic skills like predicting and problem-solving can be accomplished using a variety of small toys and two hand towels. Select two toys and cover each one with a towel. Ask your son to find them. Say the name of the toy and praise him for finding it. This game can go on forever, trust me!
Kitchen Koncert: Satisfy those large motor movements with safe and exciting experiences like playing with an aluminum pot and pan. Add a wooden spoon to the mix while you're cooking or cleaning up and you'll never wonder where he is; you'll hear him!

mommy5x · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject:

another fun 'around the house' toy is a milk carton and some clothespins. Show your baby how to put the clothespins in the milk carton, then let him try!

SouthernStar · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 10:15 am Post subject:

My kids enjoyed painting with water on the driveway and patio. It was magic when it disappeared!

AdoptingSoon · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject:

We paint with water and draw with chalk on the walkways at school. The kids love it!