One common complaint I hear from moms
about their kids' toys is that the kids get bored with them quickly.
In some cases, it's because it's a toy that doesn't 'challenge' them,
but other times it's because everyone and their brother has it. That
was a big thing for me and my sister when we were kids-we just liked
to be different. Judging from what I've seen from my friends' kids,
that didn't stop with us! If you like toys that stimulate your
child's senses but that no one else has, ThinkGeek.com is one of my
favorite places to go. They have toys for pretty much any age and
stage of childhood, as well as plenty for adults.
First, for infants-
Winkel Teether and Grasp Toy
-This toy is so cool looking that I want to play with it! The
thin, soft plastic loops are perfect for babies who are just
developing motor skills because they are easy to grasp and are
attached in the middle to a small plastic rattler. If your little one
is teething, put it in the freezer for a minute or two and it becomes
a soothing teething ring.
For toddlers-
Benders Utensils
-This one isn't technically a toy, but your toddler won't mind the
difference. These utensils are adjustable and bendable to meet your
baby's particular level of dexterity so they won't lose grip or come
at it from the wrong angle. This way, your baby can learn to use
utensils in a way that's a bit less messy. Plus, they're kind of
cool-looking!
Ages 3 and up-
Foam Brick Blocks
-Anyone who's ever stepped on a Lego can appreciate these foam-based
construction sets! Not only are these soft enough to where having
them thrown at you stepping on them won't be a problem, they are made
of water-friendly foam. That way, your little ones can play with them
in the bath. They're pretty big, so small hands shouldn't have
trouble grasping them. They come in a carrying case for travel, so
they would make good 'car toys' too.
Ages 8 and up-
Flitter Fairies
I just wish we had toys like this when we were growing up! Little
girls will love these marionette-like fairies that glitter and
flitter around them. They come with very thin but strong threads
called 'pixie silk' that are hung from a small clip or wand and
batteries that make them flap their wings like a 'real fairy' would.
To see a video of how they are used, check out the link above.
For the boys, there's the Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt.
Like it's name suggests, it has a picture of a guitar on it that allows you to
use a magnetic pick to strum it the way you would a 'real' guitar. It
has buttons that correspond to the different chords and a small amp
that clips on to your belt. While the sounds you hear are recordings
from a real guitar, you can play whichever song you want without
having to follow some 'canned' song you'd find on other toy guitars.
Don't worry, all this electronic stuff can be taken apart so the
shirt can be washed with no problems.
If you want to see more toys (for kids
and adults) with an intelligent theme, visit www.ThinkGeek.com. Have fun!
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