Claude Said:

Essential toys for toddler boys?

We Answered:

I've got two boys ages 3 and 2. They love playdoh, if he still puts stuff in his mouth you may have to wait a bit on that. Ride on toys a great one is prince lionheart ladybug, a flying squirrel is good too, puzzles, toy story action figures (buzz and woody), play kitchen, baby dolls, pop beads, walmart shopping cart, shape sorter, elmo toys, play phone, brio pull along daschshund, ball pit, sand box, easel (finger painting), lite brite (small parts), sit and spin they didn't do this till 2, tonka trucks, drums, play tools, candyland factory game, busy bee honey tree game, lucky ducks game, gator golf

Floyd Said:

Does anyone know where I can buy educational signing toys for a deaf toddler?

We Answered:

http://www.forestbooks.com/pages/

This site sells books and dvds for deaf children.

Leah Said:

What are your favorite educational toys for 14 month old toddlers?

We Answered:

My daughter at that age really started to enjoy musical instruments. It can get a bit noisy around the house, but this is a great time to introduce them to it. We bought her a drum a piano keyboard and a tamborine. She still has so much fun playing all three. (she's 2 1/2 now)

Shelly Said:

What are the best educational toys for toddlers?

We Answered:

Anything with out batteries. I hate to sound vague but look for the older toys by that I mean ones that have been around forever. Those are the ones that have taught generations withstood the test of time. I always give Lincoln Logs to new parents.

Craig Said:

poll -- tv, computer, and educational toys?

We Answered:

1. Kindergarten age and older.
2. I personally am not a fan. I see the commerical for Baby Eistein from time and time and laugh at the woman sitting on the couch with her baby watching the program. Are you kidding me? You can't think of anything better to do with your baby? Kids learn SO MUCH MORE by you interacting with them and develop skills A LOT faster.
3. 8ish. In today's world, kids need to know how to use the computer and they're hand writing things less and less. I'm a teacher and over the last couple of years I've been told more and more to have the kids type their homework. The amount of time should be limited though and parents should know what they're doing on the computer.
4. What I consider "educational toys" are things that "interact" with a child. Something that sings the alphabet, says the name of the number when they push it, asks them to push, pull etc certain colors etc. What I think is the most educational are simple toys: dolls, blocks, paint etc. They allow a child to use their imagination, improve motor skills etc which is just as important as knowing your letters and numbers. Everyone has a different opinion on what is education and what isn't. The little label on the box is just that: an opinion.
5. Traditional toys are more educational in my opinion for toddlers BY FAR. Your child is going to develop motor skills from a toys that teaches the alphabet but they will from scribbling with crayons or catching a ball. They're learn their numbers much faster by counting blocks in their hand and building with them than they will listening to something count. I also find it hard to sit with my kid and play/interact with one of those toys. We live in an electronic world....but simple toys are way better my opinion.
6. I read to my kids for 15-30mins a night. Sometimes a little more during the day. My older two read for a little while longer on their own before the go to sleep.
Best Wishes =]

Nicholas Said:

Parents: what do you think about the digital toys for toddlers/kids.?

We Answered:

im 29, and i dont have any children, yet, but i will be the old fashioned type....i would want to teach my children hands on learning...i dont want to plug in some kind of educational device, and have the game teach my children. its seems like everything is digital nowadays, even the monopoly game went digital...come on now...the object of the game back in the day was to learn how to count money, how will a child learn to count money, if all they have to do is swipe a credit card! lol....to each his own.