Toys: Toddler, V Tech

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V-tech or Leapfrog

My son ayden will be turning 5 in november and we are wanting to get him a video system....my husband has a play station that the boys LOVE to play..but ayden isnt getting much educational value out of it. His nana bought his a v-tech v-smile 2 years ago..but it doesnt work--thanks to little brother!! So we are wanting to get him a new one...but which system is better? Also--we were thinking about the handheld versions. Does v-tech have one? And is this new Leapster 2 any good? So do any of you have any reviews of which one would be a...

Blocks, Balls & Rings

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Controlling the Toy & Book Situation

I am in the midst of a deep spring cleaning and organizing spree. It's one of those "getting back to basics" type things where I'm tempted to get rid of everything but one towel, one set of dishes, and only as many clothes as will fit in a suitcase per person type thing. My son has accumulated a lot of fairly expensive toys (leapfrog and v-tech type toys) and I hate them. I've always preferred the basic toys like blocks and legos and cars and trains and dolls (that don't talk) and play food and musical instruments, things of that nature...

Building Sets

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Controlling the Toy & Book Situation

I am in the midst of a deep spring cleaning and organizing spree. It's one of those "getting back to basics" type things where I'm tempted to get rid of everything but one towel, one set of dishes, and only as many clothes as will fit in a suitcase per person type thing. My son has accumulated a lot of fairly expensive toys (leapfrog and v-tech type toys) and I hate them. I've always preferred the basic toys like blocks and legos and cars and trains and dolls (that don't talk) and play food and musical instruments, things of that nature...

Musical Toys

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Toy Suggestions for a 13 Month Old for This Christmas

Hi My daughter is 13 months and will be 15 months by Christmas time. I am looking for toy suggestions to put on her list. I want to have toys that will help her learn and entertain at the same time. Thanks