Best Caillou Toys for Preschoolers
- At January 28, 2010
- By Kimberly Alexander
- In Caillou
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Caillou Toys, Games, Pbs, Dolls, Plush Doll & Caillou Episodes
Many parents wonder what it is about 4-year old Caillou that fascinates preschool age children. Preschool children first fell in love with Caillou through reading Christine L’Heureux’s books about the little boy’s adventures.
Caillou’s stories captured the attention of television networks in 1998. The story was picked up by the “Teletoon Channel” that year. Most recently, Caillou attracted the attention of PBS, who picked up the series in 2000. Caillou has received numerous awards, including the New York Festivals Bronze World Metal.
In response to children’s overwhelming interest in Caillou PBS kids, educational toys and games were developed as a fun way to encourage preschoolers to learn.
What are the Best Caillou Toys?
Development experts agree that imaginary play is great for preschoolers. Choose Caillou toys that foster a child’s sense of imagination. Does your child love ice skating or sports? Check out Caillou plush dolls. The hockey doll allows children to remove Calliou’s soft jersey, gloves, socks, hockey stick and helmet for a fun game of “make believe.”
Caillou games are also a great way to enjoy some of Caillou’s wild adventures in your own living room. Caillou’s discovery game includes Caillou, Rosie, Clementine and Gilbert, as they embark on new adventures. As a plus for parents, kids get hands on skills learning how to match colors and count.
When you arrive at the playground, is your child the first to race to the equipment? Check out Caillou’s Tubes and Tunnels game. With a roll of the dice, your child can move through tubes and tunnels on an imagery playground board. And, of courses there’s some educational value as well. Counting skills and patience will be learned as your child plays with his playmates.
Does your child love a good puzzle? Let your child assemble puzzle pieces into a picture of his favorite Caillou friends. Puzzles are great for problem solving and fine motor skills.
Catch Episodes Online
If your preschooler freaks out because he missed the latest Caillou episode, don’t worry. Even if you don’t have on demand cable programming, there’s Caillou youtube.
Teach your child about apple picking with the youtube episode Caillou Goes Apple Picking.
If your child loves to help you cook, check out Caillou the Chef. In this episode, Caillou’s mother teaches him that everybody likes a different type of Pizza. After your child is done watching the episode, invite him to make his own Pizza (just like Caillou and his friends).
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Safety Tips for Baby Seats
- At January 18, 2010
- By Kimberly Alexander
- In Summer Fun
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When you are a new parent, or even a seasoned parent for that matter, you are constantly on the lookout for ways that your child can hurt themselves. You watch the stairs and block them off with baby gates, you make sure cords are out of reach and that baby can’t grab any hot liquids. You are constantly on the watch and there is a very good reason why you are.
That vigilance for safety is also seen in the toys that a parent will buy for their baby and everyone at Kimmy’s Shop is just as focused on safety as the parents who shop here. We are worried about the overall safety of children and make sure that we offer parents the support they need to keep their little bundles safe.
And that brings us to today’s post, safety with baby seats and exersaucers, which are a very popular toy that you can purchase to keep your baby entertained for a few minutes of each day. While they can be a lot of enjoyment, especially seats like the Fisher-Price Song and Story Learning Chair, there are a few safety concerns that you should be aware of before you purchase.
Tip Number One:
Make sure the toy has a firm base. One of the most common accidents with exersaucers and baby chairs is that they tip over. When they do tip over, baby goes for a tumble and this can lead to serious injuries so it is very important that no matter what type of seat you are buying.
Tip Number Two:
Limit the amount of time your baby is in the toy. This is a very important tip since studies have shown that the prolonged use of exersaucers can cause delays in development. By keeping the time short, you can make sure that your baby gets just enough time in the exersaucer without hurting their development in any way. For even more security in your baby’s development, you can purchase a Three Stages Super Seat, so baby has all the benefits of an exersaucer without a lot of the negatives.
Tip Number Three:
Keep seats on the floor. While it may be tempting to place baby in the Three Stages Super Seat and then sit them up on a table beside you, it is much better to keep baby on the floor. Your baby’s movements can send the seat sliding around, which can result in a serious fall. In addition, keep the seat away from stairs or counters since seats offer your child extra height for reaching.
Tip Number Four:
Check for recalls. The last tip that I am going to mention with exersaucers is to make sure that you really watch for recalls. Being aware of the recalls can make a lot of difference and you will be ready to either return your toy to the manufacturer or order the safety product that will fix any problems. So whether you are purchasing the Three Stages Super Seat or the Fisher-Price Song and Story Learning Chair, keep an eye on those recall lists.
Decluttering Your Child’s Room
Over the last few years, there has been a huge push for decluttering and, in fact, there have been many articles on it and on the benefits to your health, your budget and your peace of mind that decluttering can bring.
Because of this push, more and more of us have made the leap to declutter if not all, at least most of our house. We have had garage sales, given stuff to good will and found proper places for everything else. We have worked hard to get everything done and we are usually very happy with the outcome.
That is, until we walk into our children’s bedrooms. At that point, we realized that all that energy spent decluttering was lost because the biggest clutter was safely tucked behind closed doors. Toys are strewn everywhere, there is very little space to put anything new and nothing seems to have a proper place. Even clothes that could easily go into a Wonder Pets – Storage Hamper have missed their destination and are now on the floor instead of where they should be.
Thankfully, there is a way to make order in all this chaos and it can be done within a day or, if it is really bad, over a weekend. All you need to do is follow these tips.
Tip Number One: Assign a number
Okay, I have probably lost you here but before you start putting things away, you will need to assign a number to everything. This should be the following:
One: The Must Haves. These are all the toys that will need to go somewhere, like in a Disney Princess Horizontal Storage Bin.
Two: The Unsures. These are things that your child is on the fence about. Does she want to pack them up, give them away or keep them out to display.
Three: The Giveaways. These are all the toys and clothes that your child has outgrown and you won’t be handing down to your other children.
Four: The throwaways. As much as your child will protest, there are just some things that can’t be salvaged. Throw them away and don’t look back.
Five: The Storeables. Any clothes or toys that can be packed up and brought out later. This can be for younger children or for any seasonal toys you have.
Tip Number Two: Have a variety of storage
When you have all the toys sorted, it is time to start storing everything you are keeping. There will be a number of items that you can place on shelves or on the top of dressers as a decoration but most things you will want in a toy box.
While I am not a huge fan of toy boxes, I do find bins and hampers to be the ideal. These can be tucked onto shelves or placed into closets and you can really add a bit of a theme to your storage bins.
Also, you can use them to keep toys separated. For instance, a Disney Princess Horizontal Storage Bin can be a perfect place for a girl’s dolls and all the accessories that go with them, while a Disney Pixar Cars Storage Bin can be the perfect storage bin for all of the car tracks that your son has.
Tip Number Three: Be creative
The last tip that I am going to mention about decluttering is be creative. Many times we create clutter by using conventional shelving and storage options, which take up much more room than we really need.
To cut down on the bulk, use hanging bins, such as the Disney Tinker Bell Hanging Mesh Storage. This can be an excellent way to get those smaller items up and out of the way or you can use one to store an assortment of art materials that your child uses.
Remember, in the end, the best option is to have a space for everything while making the decluttered space kid friendly.
