Archives for April 5, 2017

Do you have a little one who loves cars and building? This product is a must-buy for this upcoming holiday!

As Easter approaches, it can be a mad dash (or hop) to get baskets ready for the kids. Toymaker Revell models has the perfect gift for young car lovers. The company’s Junior Kit line ensures that playing and learning are not mutually exclusive. Kids get to polish their mechanical skills and have a blast doing so!

The product line includes a sleek racecar, cool convertible, officious police car, rugged off-roader, and a shiny firetruck. Kids as young as 4 years old can assemble these models themselves thanks to parts that easily screw on with the use of tools provided. After building, you can zoom the cars all over town!

I received one to check out…a really cool rugged off-roader which is a hit with my young nephew this Easter! Yes, I gave it to him early so we could try it out! I like that it is easy to put together and has 25 parts which I think sounds like the right amount for a 5-year-old! 

These easy to build vehicles typically include 21-41 pieces along with enhanced features such as decal stickers and are available from $17.99 to $29.99 at Hobby Lobby and are also available on Amazon.

The next one is something needed for after all the Easter candy!

Looking for new ideas to incorporate into your kids’ Easter baskets this year? How about a product that promotes healthy habits, prevents tooth decay AND tastes great all at the same time?! Plackers® Kids Flossers turn the difficult task of getting your kids to floss regularly into a fun and simple part of their everyday routine.

Each Kids Flosser is designed with a dual grip handle and angled head, making it easy for kids of all ages to use. With the fruit smoothie swirl flavor and bright colors, your kids will actually look forward to cleaning their teeth.

Find out more here!

Giveaway! We have a Flosser Friend to giveaway! Leave a comment below to enter! Deadline to enter is April 10th, 2017 at noon.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. No other compensation was provided. Images were provided.

If you are planning to buy toys for your kids, then you better take a step back and plan ahead on what kind of toys you will be buying. You see, toys today have evolved from being simple tools for your kid’s entertainment in to educational materials that can nurture your kid’s natural talents and skills. And with today’s technology and innovation, you will surely encounter a variety of toys that will surely give you a hard time in choosing among them.

In choosing the right type of toy for your kids, it is very important that the toy is age appropriate. A lot of parents mistakenly buy random toys only to find out that their kids are not yet ready for the toy or it is still dangerous for them to play with it because of their age. If you don’t want to endanger your kid, then be sure to confirm if the toys are appropriate for your their age and developmental level. Another thing to look out for is the materials from which the toys are made. With lots of imitations and fakes scattered in the market, there is a high chance that your kid might get hurt from them, so be sure to check if the toys are safe and are made with materials that are government approved. If your kids have allergies, you may need to do more inquiry and verification in order to identify the kinds of toys that are allowed for your kids based on their health needs.

And finally, after considering the things mentioned above, we have listed 5 of the best types of toys for creativity to help you decide on what toys to buy for your kids.

1.    Puzzle Toys

Puzzle toys are the best toys to develop your kids’ logical and problem-solving skills. It allows them to rack their minds on how to solve a certain puzzle and be creative with their solutions. Picture puzzles are the most popular type of puzzles as it also helps in developing your kid’s hand, eye, and mind coordination.

2.    Musical Instruments

Musical instruments are also very effective in developing your kid’s creativity. By playing and experimenting with different sounds, your kids gets exposure to new things that will certainly increase the boundaries of their present creative minds.

3.    Clay-doh

While some may have allergies to clay or hate them as they can be messy, clay-doh toys are still very popular and fun to play with. Kids get to experiment with different creations. The limit in the creative side is boundless with clay-doh toys.

4.    Artistic Tools

Drawing books, coloring books, singing and dancing toys, and other artististic toys can obviously help develop your kid’s creativity. Furthermore, it is also a very good platform to learn if your kids have latent talent in a certain field. In fact, most genius artist’s talents are said to be discovered when they were still young.

5.    Toy Blocks

Lego blocks, construction blocks, and other toy blocks are also very good toys for developing your kid’s creativity. Moreover, building different kinds of structures teaches them the value of hard work.

For more information about your kid’s development and how toys can help them, feel free to visit My Kid Needs That.