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Archery Set
These arrows don’t have actual points, still a misdirected suction cup aimed at an apple could hurt. Make sure all your fruit is accounted for.
$40 at Back to Basics Toys
Posted: 04 Jul, 2008 -
4 Piece Signage Set
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Mini Be Walker
The design of this bike is lovely and with no pedals, kids can use it before they get the coordination required for a regular tricycle.
Great for twins or social kids.
$204 at Oompa Toys
Posted: 03 Jul, 2008 -
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Sidewalk Chalk Paint Sprayer
For the budding airbrush artist. Maybe he’ll spray chalk flames on your minivan.
$20 at Amazon
Posted: 02 Jul, 2008 -
Turbo Bubble Machine
Why waste time blowing bubbles, when you could be chasing them instead?
$25 at Back To Basics Toys
Posted: 02 Jul, 2008 -
Beach Ball Blast
I want to put this in my yard just to water the lawn. When people look at it weird, I’ll be all, “It’s my sprinkler.”
$12 at Amazon
Posted: 01 Jul, 2008 -
Sailboat Popsicle Molds
These cute popsicles may take the pain out of giving up High Fructose Corn Syrup in favor of homemade frozen treats. The boat also catches any drips from a slow eater on a hot day. They’d be great for a theme birthday party too.
$20 at Amazon
Posted: 01 Jul, 2008 -
Jumbo Inflatable Bowling Ball and Pins
To be a really good bowler, you’ve got to be the ball.
$90 at Pottery Barn Kids
Posted: 30 Jun, 2008 -
The Wurlybird Flyer
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Music Boxes
Music boxes that don’t encourage ballerina infatuation.
$13 at Warm Biscuit Bedding Co.
Posted: 27 Jun, 2008 -
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Enormous Magnetic World Map
I’ve passed my love of maps onto my kids. I’d love this in our breakfast room so we could talk about where we’d like to travel while we eat chicken nuggets, again.
$286 at Pedlars
(Price converted from British pounds.)
Posted: 27 Jun, 2008 -
Qubies
Fill the tray with baby food or breast milk, then pop on the ingenious lid that separates your food into single servings. Less mess, and you get your ice cube trays back.
$17 at Miinki Moop
Posted: 26 Jun, 2008 -
Rock Paper Scissors Sweatshirt
My kid always chooses “Rock” and can’t figure out why he never wins our Roshambo competitions.
$49 at Fig Kids
Posted: 26 Jun, 2008 -
Elle Nursing Bra
Typical nursing bras are constant reminders that your breasts have become utilitarian. This one will remind you that there are other reasons to appreciate your newfound cleavage.
$23 at Passion Spice
Posted: 25 Jun, 2008 -
Cap Trapper
Marker caps are always disappearing. Probably to that same lonely bar where all the lost socks hang out.
$6 at Savvy May Creations
Posted: 25 Jun, 2008 -
Milk Screen
Anyone who’s spent time attached to a breast pump knows how painful it is to pour out those hard earned ounces.
This screening kit checks breast milk for alcohol, which means you no longer have to stress about having a glass of wine with dinner
$5 at UpSpring Baby
Posted: 25 Jun, 2008 -
LED Bocce Ball
These bocce balls light up, extending your game time even later into summer evenings.
$100 at Brookstone
Posted: 24 Jun, 2008 -
Glow Sticks
While camping a few weeks ago with a group of moms and sons, a bunch of more prepared mothers brought glow sticks to pull out after dark.
You would have thought someone brought a solar powered Wii to the campsite with all the fun the kids had
$12 at Oriental Trading Company
Posted: 24 Jun, 2008 -
Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker
ON SALE All right already, people! I decided against posting this ice cream maker, but then I got a bazillion emails from people suggesting it. As I am a slave to popular opinion, here it is. You put the ingredients in, add ice, and then play with it l
$30 at Amazon
(Regularly $35.)
Posted: 24 Jun, 2008
