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I keep seeing award stickers on toy packages. If I buy a toy that has an award sticker on the box does that mean other similar toys are not as good? What guidelines can I follow for choosing a good toy?

Lauren, Miami, FL
Mom of Rachel (7), Sofi (6) and Naomi (2)
Use them as a guide and follow 3 easy steps before making a decision on what to buy?

1.Analyze: What does the child have already? (Stacks of board games, tubs of building blocks, shelves of books) Take a quick INVENTORY of your child’s collection and see if there is a type of toy missing from the playroom. A new kind of toy will trigger interest and intrigue once opened!
2.Simplify- Parents “think” kids need a lot of toys, then regret having so many around the house! It is best to have a variety of TOY TYPES, so a child uses a range of developmental skills.
3.Magnify: It is imperative that toys are chosen which are age-appropriate and are of interest to a child. Choose toys that "MAGNIFY’ a child’s current skills and challenges those they need to work on.


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Expecting/New Mom Guide

Toy Tips tested all kinds of products in search of new and unique items for expectant and new first-time mothers. Each product was tested with moms to make sure it stood up to its claim, is affordable and convenient for the busy parenting lifestyle of a mother.

For the Expectant Mom: It’s all about her comfort!
It is exciting for any new mother to prepare for the arrival of an additional family member. In addition to all the new gear a child requires there is also a lot of things a mother needs for her own comfort. Our new mom guide combines comfort and style to include products that help make mothers-to-be a little more comfortable during her pregnancy and beyond! All products are tested using the Toy Tips methodology on a consistent basis. This ensures that continuous use of the product is favorable and useful. All listed products surpass higher than average scores and we do not publish any review that has received a score less than our standard. For this study, we tested over one hundred products and the results of the best reviews are listed in our guide.

Products listed in this guide are ideal for showers, gifts or just because!

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Decorating Assistant

SoyBu Robe

Baby Briefcase

BusyBodyBook - A Family Organizer

Retro Garden

Big V Pillow

Pendleton Diaper Bag

BOLA…Musical Pregnancy Pendant

Maia Bra

Morgan Short Set

Pink Stripes Mothership

D-580 Zoom

HealthPro Plus

Bella Band

Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump

Pump In Style Advanced Backpack

Sling Tote

Clean Shopper - Disposable

Clean Shopper

Embroidered Burp Cloths

Babycom Home Doppler Fetal Heartbeat Monitor

Merrell Primo Breeze II

Ugg - Classic Short Women's

Lilly Pulitzer Overalls

Serenity Star Transitional maternity body pillow

Tummy Honey

Water-Resistant Outdoor Blanket

Limoges Jewelry Personalized Family Watch

Nature's Baby Products Shampoo and Body Wash

Childhood Medical Journal

Personal Blender

Maternity Shirt

Babyography®

Lifeform Ultimate Mid Back Executive Chair

Microplane(r) Foot File -- PADDLE

Crate& Barrel TeaMate

Baby Clothes Quilt Kit

Cuddle Sleeve

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of the Eagles

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of U2

HDR-UX 20 Camcorder

Annual Comfy Shoe Guide:
We took a look at fashion and concluded that shoes are just as trendy as the pregnancy clothes a mother-to-be wears. However, shoes for pregnant mommy’s need to be easy to walk and have extra room for that added pregnancy cushioning! After testing and reviewing different brands and styles, these are the ones our pregnant testers found to be among the best.

As your weight increases and your center of gravity shifts, feet can become swollen, uncomfortable and the kinds of shoes you usually wear may become unbearable. Pregnant moms walked in these shoes for various distances and in different kinds of terrain to measure comfort, size, durability and style. Many of our testers also wanted to make sure that they match pregnancy outfits!

NOTE: It is very common for a pregnant mom to increase a shoe size while pregnant. Some moms may even need a larger width.

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Pregnant moms gleam and smile.
Following are ideas to celebrate her happiness!

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For the New Mom:
A new mom has a baby, new duties and a complete life change in front of her! Celebrating this change and her happiness is most important. A new mom needs time to rest and pamper herself during her free time or while out with baby. These ideas are reminders for mom to celebrate her greatest gift!

Note: While there is absolutely no magical product that will make stretch marks disappear forever, there are products that assist in reducing the marks and providing smooth skin. Oils and creams are important to keep the skin healthy for both mom and baby.

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