Best Toys and other things our baby loves and enjoys immensly
Did I mention Andre started reading at 10 months? I have posted a video below. It was mostly thanks to his educational videos which you will find on this page. Unfortunately reading is becoming a lost art it seems like and I would love for Andre to enjoy reading as much as I do. Check out the list of My Top 50 All Time Favorite Books
We also have a Baby Wish List going on another lens since Andre is about to turn one and the question of day is what he would like for his big day.
Andre reading then (at 10 months old)
Andre reading now (at 11 months old)
Best Educational DVDs
Your Baby Can Read: Early Language Development System
We tried this out and it's so great! Andre loves watching them everyday and showed me he could read his first word at 9&1/2 months!! It was very exciting for us, I've included the video of him reading just above here.
Signing Time Season 2: Vols. 1-3
Andre really enjoys watching the lady, she's extremely interactive and he can now sign "change" to change diaper, cheese, milk, all done, more, shoes, ball and many others that I've taught him myself.
Signing Time Season 2: Vols. 4-7
The second season of the above.
Miracle Blanket Gift Set - Beige with Green Trim with Happiest Baby On The Block DVD
A MUST, A MUST, A MUST! This DVD goes through the specific steps to the perfect, soothing swaddle! You must swaddle newborns for them to have longer naps otherwise they flail their arms and wake themselves up! The blanket is a huge bonus, because most swaddling blankets you find are sooo small and at first it'll be okay (for like a week!) and then they grow so fast you can't swaddle them properly in the teeny blankets so they can wiggle out much easier. I had my boyfriends aunt make me the big swaddles cause I couldn't find any extra large ones.
SIGN with your BABY - Baby Sign Language (ASL) Kit: Includes Book, How-to DVD, Quick Reference Guide
A different sign language DVD, this one is for the parents and is extremely informational. We watched this one first and it taught us a lot about interaction with babies and how to teach them sign language in general. So most of the signs he learned were from me and the other "Signing Time" DVD is just a bonus for Andre to watch and be exposed to many many other sings in a very interactive way.
Stuff we Love
Chicco TravelSeat Hook On Chair, Adventure
We take this everywhere and anywhere we go! Usually when you go to anyone's house for dinner or anything chances are they don't have a high chair or their children will be using it at the same time, so we found this incredibly useful. When I went to visit my sister in California for a month I brought it along and used it the whole month long, everyday 5 times a day. It was also great cause then the babies could eat and socialize together (she has a 19 month old girl). After she had her second child they got one as well because it solved their kitchen space issue! It is also great to bring to restaurants so you don't have to use their 50 year old high chairs.
Chicco Polly Double Pad Fabric Highchair, Adventure
Actually got to test this one out while visiting my sister in California for a month, loved the easy to wipe vinyl padding and the tray is really easy to use and doesn't have all the grooves and compartments on the underside that are soo annoying to wash (cause food will find it's way there on purpose!)
Summer Infant Tub Time Bubble Maker
Soooo fun! Andre loves the bubbles and it looks really cool in pictures! We like use it in the tub and outside on sunny days.
Summer Infant Newborn-Toddler Bath Center & Shower- Blue
I really like this one and not the ones that have the ergonomic "bumps" inside because we don't use it in our bathtub anymore and instead on hot days we put it outside in the yard or on the balcony for him to splash around in. Just look at the picture at the top! Andre now climbs in and out unassisted but before he used to be so content just sitting there and splashing. Now he's more curious about bring toys in and out of the tub...
Summer Infant Turtle Digital Temp Tester
No more guessing! And a fun toy at the same time!
More Stuff we Love
Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with Shoulder Bag
I could just kick myself for using a different pump before this one, should have just got it from the beginning..,
Medela Pump & Save Storage Bags 50-pk.
Just fill up these bags and toss in the freezer (after labeling it of course) so easy so use.
Fisher-Price Bath Tub Corner Cubby
A MUCH cheaper alternative to that super expensive green frog one that everyone is so crazy about, and does a way better job in my opinion!
Great Stuff as well
Infantino Surfboard Tummy Time Mat Blue
Andre hated tummy time in the beginning so we used to prop him up on a rolled up towel that would come apart pretty quickly so this was a lifesaver and he LOVED the "aquarium"! would stare at it forever and later trying to touch the fish :)
IPlay Fun Flexi Specs - Royal Lifeguard Dog
Andre doesn't like wearing these so much anymore but in the beginning they were great protection for his developing vision.
Nickelodeon Dora Star Mountain with 50 Balls
OMG! Sooooo Awesometastic! Andre plays with the balls in there forever. We're so glad we got it.
Shermag Glider Rocker w/ Ottoman in Cherry
Didn't use this for the first couple months but after that we use it AT LEAST 7 times a day!
Just a few more of the best baby toys
Bright Starts Baby's Play Place Play Mat
Our baby still loves this play mat! He has kind of outgrown it now but plays in there a lot since it holds his his toys so he pokes around in it the whole time we're downstairs.
Tiny Love Symphony-in-Motion Mobile- Farm Yard
His granny did A LOT of legwork to research and find the best
mobile and I must say, she succeeded! Most of all the other ones I saw are so awfully BLAND and boring, I can't believe people would buy them. Very happy with this one, Andre is still obsessed with it even though it's down and in his closet, he likes to pull it out and play with it all the time.
Baby Looney Tunes - Peel & Stick - 6 Wall Stickers
Not exactly the same as what we have but very similar. Can't believe people spend ridiculous amounts of money decorating the nursery when there's such an EASY option.
Fisher-Price Long Distance Baby Monitor, 900MHz - White/Grey
Seems to be the best at the right price, never had any problems with ours.
Melissa & Doug Classic ABC Block Cart
Our baby really enjoys demolishing the towers we build!
These are absolutely necessary
not in any particular order
Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover, Mint Chocolate
A MUST HAVE if you're nursing! I don't care which cover you get, but it ABSOLUTELY HAS to have the wire at the top so you can use both hands. I can't believe I had a crappy one from wall-mart the whole time I actually needed it the first months cause when I actually did get one of these amazing covers it was too late and Andre was not having anything to do with any cover
RaZ-Berry Silicone Teether
Even though Andre didn't ever take any soothers he loved this one once he started teething because of the bumpy chewable texture. Your baby will love it cause every single piece will bring relief to their sore gums.
Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder 2 Pack
This product is very awesome! You can put pretty much anything in there and have a piece of mind about your baby not choking. Andre loved organic apple juice cubes in there the most followed closely by honeydew and watermelon.
Fresh Baby So Easy Baby Food/Breast Milk Trays
The best ice cube trays on the market! Here's a little tip you might not be aware of is that plastic releases harmful chemicals that leach to the food when it goes through extreme temperatures that includes freezing! So don't microwave or freeze anything in plastic. Now, I wonder if they have BPA free Ziploc bags...?
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
Sophie the Giraffe = awesome teething toy! She's is a rubber giraffe that squeaks, with realistic colors and features. She was one of our first discoveries, she's very easy for little babies to hold and she's very soft like mommy. The important thing to us was that it's made out of 100% natural rubber and food paint and of course it's Phthalates and BPA free. Definitely a must have.
These items are more costly but they're definitely worth their value!
Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat Granite
I did a lot of research about car seats and this one seems to be the best one. We absolutely love it and call it Andre's lazy-boy.
Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
As soon as they you baby can hold his head up well he'll love exploring all the toys and lights and later bounce and jump around in this colorful, fun and exciting bouncer!
The First Years 5 in 1 Carry Me Near Sleep System
We loved the mobility of this bassinet since Andre could sleep anywhere.
LeapFrog® Learn & Groove Musical Table
Great for sitters or standers, full of lights, music and educational words. One of baby's favorites!
Chicco DJ Baby Walker, Splash
Smuggled this one into Canada since they're banned here, but I really don't see how they're harmful, if you don't put a gate up on the stairs the accidents are bound to happen whether there is a walker or not. Andre absolutely adores this one!
Vote for YOUR favorites
Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
Everything your baby needs can be found in this Ra more...3 points
The First Years 5 in 1 Carry Me Near Sleep System
Product Description The First Years Carry-Me-Near more...1 point
Chicco DJ Baby Walker in Splash
Features: Promotes development - DJ tray allows ch more...1 point
Fresh Baby So Easy Baby Food/Breast Milk Trays
Fresh Baby Food Trays are specially designed for m more...1 point
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
Description coming soon...1 point
Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat Granite
Keep little ones safe and comfortable during trips more...0 points
LeapFrog® Learn & Groove Musical Table
It's a learning fiesta for your little one. This i more...0 points
RaZ-Berry Silicone Teether
The all new RaZ-Berry Silicone Teether combines a more...0 points
Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder 2 Pack
Baby will enjoy the great flavor, nutrition and go more...0 points
Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover, Mint Chocolate
Nurse discreetly and in style! The Hooter Hiders f more...0 points
Chicco Polly Highchair - Adventure
The Polly Highchair folds compactly and stands upr more...0 points
Cloud B Twilight Turtle
Cloud B Twilight Turtle The most unique nightlight more...0 points
Summer Infant Newborn-Toddler Bath Center & Shower- Blue
The Summer Infant Newborn to Toddler Bath Center & more...0 points
Summer Infant Tub Time Bubble Maker
Portable bubble maker for bath time fun Suction cu more...0 points
Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with Shoulder Bag
Breast Pumps Medela Before buying a medela breast more...0 points
Medela Pump & Save Storage Bags 50-pk.
For collection, storage and freezing of breastmilk more...0 points
Shermag Glider Rocker w/ Ottoman in Cherry
Shermag Glider with Ottoman Spoil yourself with a more...0 points
Infantino Surfboard Tummy Time Mat Blue
Take a look at what just drifted in from Infantino more...0 points
Signing Time Season 2: Vols. 1-3
Signing Time Series Two 1-3 DVD set Alex, Leah, th more...0 points
Miracle Blanket Gift Set - Natural with Happiest Baby On The Block DVD
Miracle Blanket: At last, the perfect swaddle made more...0 points
SIGN with your BABY - Baby Sign Language (ASL) Kit: Includes Book, How-to DVD, Quick Reference Guide by Joseph Garcia
The Complete Learning Kit-US DVD Version - include more...0 points
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- Houria Menasria Houria Menasria Sep 2, 2009 @ 5:59 am
- I love babies thank you so much for your posts !!!!!!
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- WindyWinters WindyWinters Aug 31, 2009 @ 1:30 am
- Sweet Lens for Best Baby Toys! :)
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- StaciJansma StaciJansma Aug 21, 2009 @ 10:45 am
- Jumperoo for sure! Both daughter and now my son just love bouncey bouncey!!
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- 24websurf 24websurf Aug 20, 2009 @ 12:48 pm
- Nice job! Love all the choices!
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- bdkz bdkz Aug 19, 2009 @ 2:50 pm
- All "must haves"!
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- rms rms Aug 19, 2009 @ 11:12 am
- Excellent choices!
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- Sylvestermouse Sylvestermouse Aug 19, 2009 @ 10:11 am
- Sorry to say I am a little too far removed from the baby stage to remember what was my childrens' favorite, but I do remember they both loved the walker and their swing. Great Lens!
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