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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

Polaroid One



$49.99 ($14.99 per pack of instant film)

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Every new mom wants to capture every “first moment” and all the cute things a baby learns to do! Keeping an instant camera nearby is a convenient and handy way to try! Compact with a built-in flash and fixed-focus, there is not much time needed to push buttons and wait until the camera is ready. This camera features a self-timer and tripod socket for taking cameos with mom and baby together as an instant gift for dad! Development time is approximately 3 minutes. Portable, it can fit in a diaper bag or stroller basket. TIP: Always have extra film on hand!

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