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[Baby Teething #1] Little Alouette Wooden Toys [Giveaway #29]

While searching for the best natural baby teething toys, I narrowed my choices to these materials: Wood Rubber Fabric Ideally, the materials are also certified organic, since Baby Jae would be mouthing the items. Why natural and organic? To avoid leaching of potentially harmful chemicals into baby’s mouth. So, no plastic and no silicone teether for …

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How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Baby or Toddler

My article “How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Baby or Toddler” was published in Today’s Motherhood Apr/May 2011 issue, pages 16-17. You may also grab the tips below… — Introduction Last September, there was a massive Fisher Price recall involving more than 10 million toys. My son’s Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium was …

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More Than 10 Million Fisher-Price Products Recalled: Is Your Baby’s Toy Affected?

The U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) announced the recall of more than 10 million Fisher-Price products yesterday. I scanned through the entire list of affected products and we “struck lottery” with our Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium. *Sigh* Anyway, the toy was a baby shower gift and not something we rave about. …

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Review: Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics™ Baby’s First Blocks

Recently, several mums have requested for more reviews on toys with mileage, so I am planning to share on Vee’s toys. I believe a lot in free (unstructured) creative play, to let him develop his creative mind. Many times, the simplest toys allow the child to explore the most with his own initiative. Therefore, I …

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