Jibbitz is set to unveil a new product at the 2010 American International Toy Fair with the GeoPalz Activity Tracker. This is the first decorative activity tracker and online game that allows users to earn points through physical activity.

With a simple message of “Walk to Win,” activity is converted to points that can be accumulated and redeemed at the GeoPalz.com Web site for free activity-based products, sports equipment, games and educational-based toys. GeoPalz are produced in limited quantities and retail for $19.99 each.

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Put or better yet, teach your child some organization by providing him with this Thomas the Tank: New Destinations Pop-Up Storage Toy Chest. This should be a great toy chest , especially for the kids who have been following Thomas the Tank.

Ideal for toys and other kids stuff, it stores flat and is easy to open. It also has convenient carry handles and measures 32×17x17 inches. Price: $12.95

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Be sure to shop safely and keep updated on the latest recalls in toys and kid’s items.  It’s a good habit to get into to regularly check out the CDC’s website on toy recalls (here is the link).

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Christmas won’t be complete without the bright lights and the beautiful Christmas tree. These holiday decorations are fun to look at, but they can also be hazardous for children. Here’s how to deal with common accidents during the Christmas season:

Your child steps on a glass ornament- You can use clean hands or tweezers to remove the visible shards of glass. To make it stop bleeding, try elevating her foot and apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth. Remember to wash the area with water and soap when the bleeding stops. Apply an antibiotic ointment, and bandage the wound to avoid infection.

A candle tips over and burns your child’s hand – Run her hand under cold water for 15 – 20 minutes. Apply a topical antibiotic ointment (prescribe by the doctor). Don’t use petroleum jelly or butter which could cause an infection. You can give your child ibuprofen to lessen the pain and swelling. Always keep her elevated.

Your toddler gets an electrical shock from holiday lights. – Unplug the lights immediately. If you can’t turn off the power, don’t touch your child. Stand in a dry area and use a wooden object (such as a broom handle) to push your child away from the current. Once he’s free, check if he’s breathing normally. If he’s unconscious, start CPR or bring him to the hospital immediately. Even if he seems okay, call your pediatrician or take your child to the E.R. – he could have internal injury.

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Tell your child that not all items on his list should be toys. Suggest non-material things to request – like a special one-on-one time with mom and dad or a fun picnic in your backyard.

Ask your child to write down the gifts she wants most. (ex. TOP 5 things I want for Christmas) Make sure her list contains some items he needs, such as new sneakers or new bag for school.

Try not to take your child through a toy store between now and Christmas- It’ll only feed his desire to be showered with playthings. (Like adults, we want to buy the things that we see in the mall but we have “self-control” unlike our kids.) But to take him for a stroll inside a bookstore; it will inspire him to ask for some books that he sees.

Make your Christmas different by teaching your child how to donate old toys, clothes etc. to charity. Let your child experience the true meaning of Christmas.

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Parents are disillusioned with electronic products that claim to benefit their baby’s development. Disney’s announcement last week offering refunds to all purchasers of Baby Einstein videos that falsely claimed to be educational highlights this frustration.

In their search for proven ways to help their babies build vocabulary and cognitive skills, parents have discovered Clark the Baby Shark, a series of reading toys built on dialogic reading systems recommended by early literacy experts.

The first production build of Clark Sets sold out within three weeks. Now that Clark is one year old, the company sees steady growth. The set of three reading toys is $29.95 and comes with The Parent’s Guide to Reading With Babies and Toddlers.

(Source) Press

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It’s your role as a parent to let your child explore his surroundings. It is proven that the more you allow your child to discover things, the more they learn and it brings out the confidence in them. I remembered how I get so excited when we’re going in a fieldtrip. It felt good when I saw things in real life and not just in pictures. The same thing with your child, they need to see and feel things so that they’ll be able to associate with the words that you’ve taught them.

For example, she learned the word “flower” rather than just showing her pictures, why not go to a nearest flowerhouse greenhouse for her to experience the real thing. Fun should be part of learning, so let your child move around even if she gets dirty (don’t worry I’m sure she’ll learn from it.)The more she sees things, the more she gets enthusiastic.

• You can also try educational games for your child. It also serves as a bonding time for both of you. It’s such a rewarding moment when you witness your child’s “a-ha moments” and find yourself learning too.
• Going in different places like museums, malls, classrooms contributes to your child’s achievement. So a lot of encouragement and enthusiasm will help your child love learning.
• You may also schedule a play date with other kids. Your child will surely enjoy discovering a lot of things with his new playmates. Your little one will learn how to treat others in a nice way and she will also learn the value of sharing.
• You can even ask your child’s help you plant flowers in your backyard or try visiting sites that offers a cheap flowerhouse greenhouses so that you can make your own and let your child enjoy every minute of it.
• You can also team up with your child’s teacher. You can ask them to give you materials that will help your child get motivated in school.
• Try joining different workshops that will bring out your child’s talent. Learning to express herself is also an important thing.
• Buy her toys that will promote learning. Books should also be on your list because love for reading should be develop in an early age.
• Watching educational shows is a big help for young learners. I should know because I teach preschool kids and I’ve seen how these kinds of shows help my entire student in learning new words, actions, etc.
• During her playtime, let your imagination grow. Try making your own museum of your child’s doll and allow her to tour you. You can also make a mini flowerhouse greenhouse (I’m sure your kid will give you a helping hand), or you can create your own fun and active games.

These are just few insights that I know that can help you enjoy learning with your child. But still there are tons of fun things that you can do to help your little one. Discover new things and have fun.

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The right way to bring up your child depends on the type of toys that you give them. Some parents would focus a lot in providing any toy as long as it catches the toddler’s eyes but embarking on an educational toy approach may be a better way to go about it.

Newboy has unveiled an aggressive campaign in providing babies the best educational toys and they even come in supportive DVD programs, molding a complete marketing strategy that covers all bases in child development and learning. Though this product line is still concentrated in most of India, it can be a global brand should Newboy choose to do so.

“We decided to launch Baby’s In2 Fun at The Mother Baby & Child Show due to the sheer volume of visitors it attracts. Last year the show recorded 25,000 visitors over three days. That gives us an ideal opportunity to gain valuable market reaction direct from the consumers.”

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Kids will always want something each Christmas and mostly this is pointed towards electronic gadgets and toys. But one hindrance is the fact that not all parents may be able to sustain such a want, having to buckle down and save some bucks for their families to survive.

Making kids understand that such a debacle is something that is beyond their control is hard to do. At their age, they still don’t know what it means to earn and get steady income. But there are some kids who could be enticed to try out the things that they see and this includes instances where you get rid of the old by selling old toys and saving up to buy new ones.

In a sense, this is hitting two birds with one stone. You are getting rid of old stuff that normally stay hidden in your closet and also start to learn how to earn a decent buck. To many earning is the best part but at some point they will understand that getting rid of old toys that may soon find their way to the garbage can, is a golden way of learning to turn trash into gold.

These straitened times have brought out a different kind of holiday spirit in children like Faith: the entrepreneurial spirit of Christmas presents. As many parents cut back on holiday spending this year, their children are figuring out ways to get the money to buy what they really want. They are asking their parents to post ads online to sell their old stuff or to hawk it on eBay. Some are showing up with used gadgets, toys and game consoles at malls and fast-food chains where people congregate.

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