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If you like video games, and own a smartphone – or a major home console – you’ve no doubt heard about smash hit Angry Birds. It seems the title has transcended just video gaming, and has becoming a part of pop culture, with the company announcing it has sold more than two million of its Angry Birds plush toys. (more…)

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From birth leading into two months, babies are really preoccupied with eating, sleeping, being held, and exploring with their eyes. But before long they will start interacting with their environment by touching, holding and putting everything they see in their mouths. It’s time to entertain baby! When it comes to buying baby toys, there’s a lot out there to choose from. Here’s out quick hassle-free guide to buying toys for your little one. (more…)

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Driving fast cars like grown-ups do is every boy’s (and some girls’) dream. The joy of discovering speed at a young age can either be experienced with the notorious red ‘Bobby Cars’ that require the child use his or her own legs to move the vehicle up and down imaginary highways, but what’s even more fun are battery-powered ride-ons. These battery-powered vehicles are an upgrade from the Bobby Car, they’re mobile. And they appear definitely more ‘grown up’, which is always a plus. (more…)

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Occupational therapy will help your child with the job of living: playing, learning, and carrying out daily tasks like going to the toilet, writing, brushing teeth and getting dressed. For children with illnesses, injuries, or disabilities, occupational therapy helps them with vital skills that will allow them to participate fully in life. Other children may need help with fine motor skills, cognition or even anger management. An occupational therapist can help your child become more competent, and help improve his or her self-esteem. (more…)

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One of the most award-winning and popular children’s book series to date, JK Rowling’s Harry Potter titles have become mainstays of the literary world, and the subsequent film series firmly embedded the title into the annals of modern culture. The themes of adventure, good versus evil, friendship, and perseverance are relayed to readers and film audiences with every plot line. (more…)

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The financial strain of being parent isn’t just a result of all the necessities that a child really needs: it’s added to by the price of all the things that they want, and that usually means toys. The bad news for UK parents is that toys – in particular the branded merchandise that inevitably becomes popular on the playground whenever a new children’s movie is released – costs up to 60 per cent more in Britain. (more…)

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Toddlers and babies grow and develop everyday, and there are a variety of educational toys on the market to assist them in their development. Toddlers’ minds are like sponges; they soak up everything while developing their construction, social, sensory and speaking skills; and finding ways to enhance those skills will benefit your child in the long run. Studies have even shown that educational learning toys can help increase your child’s IQ during their key initial learning phases, which take place early on in life. (more…)

The world of kids is full of fascination and imagination. Therefore, they love the things that bring more pleasure and excitement for them. And considering this fact, a number of toy manufacturers have launched varieties of toys for the kids of various age groups. Fisher-Price is a renowned name in the toy-manufacturing industry. Its varieties of toys and baby gears are quite popular among kids. Of late, the company has launched a new toy for kids. Fisher-Price bubble mower can bring lots of fun for your kids. (more…)