toys for a 3 1/2 year old?

kirstin

My son loves to build things - do you know of any wonderful "toys" that let a child build and use their imagination? I have the usual - Legos, wooden blocks, big carboard blocks . . . I'm just looking for a new activity for him. Thank you!

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Kid knex is the best construction toy my kids have ever had I bought one cheap set and my kids played with it constantly for a week I then added to it, they have played with that more than anything else since they were around three, they are six and seven now and they are still going strong. I have since introduced the version knex which is for older kids and is just as popular but the kid knex is not on it's way out yet. It is also one of the most popular thing that their friends play with they also have lego, playmobil, mechano, bricks and a room full of stuff.

Are vintage Fisher Price toys safe for 1 year old?

needinghel

My daughter just loves the vintage Fisher Price toys at our church. I recently bought her a 1972 toy, which she sometimes puts in her mouth. Do these old toys pose any health risks to her? Do they contain lead based paint, etc? I would just like to know for sure to be safe! Done some research online, but havn't found much information. Any answers would be appreciated!

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No and "maybe". No if they have been opened and not sealed but due to no limitations in the 70's on lead paint usage I would say no unless the toy is vinyl and not plastic. Maybe if the toy is new and never been opened due to large amounts of metal they used in the 70's and these parts oxidize and you can never thoroughly clean these enough so toys without exposed metal I would say no. It's really not a good choice.
We have 2 kids ages 10 + 13 and we have never let them have pre 90's Fisher-Price due to the "unseen" dangers.
Fisher-Price can send you a testing kit and some other manufacturers offers these too.

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What to get a 1-year-old for birthday that isn't a toy?

meomyo

My godson's 1st birthday is approaching and I am having a hard time thinking of a gift. His parents are very smart rummage sale shoppers so he has more than enough clothes and toys - even things for when he is several years older. I thought of a savings bond but that is more than I am able to spend right now. Any ideas?

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You know, some kids seem to have all the toys in the world but they don't have the one thing they really, really want and would love. Him being only 1 though, that's going to be tough to determine since you can't just ask him.

At that age, ride on toys for outside are a huge hit.
So are sandboxes and water toys (kid sprinkler, water mat, sand and water table, etc.)
A ball popper is also a very huge hit.
So are paints.
If he doesn't have any of these, they are a "must have" toy for a 1 yr old. Age 1-2 is all about the senses, and water, sand and speed are the biggest hits!

Also, some kids may have all the clothes they will ever need, but if they really, really, REALLY want that spiderman costume or PJ set or hat, but mommy can't afford it (let's face it - dress up and character clothes are WAY expensive) he probably doesn't have it.

For non-toys and non-clothes:
books
toothbrush and toothpaste
first piggy bank
room decor: glow-in-the-dark stars/planets for the ceiling or a cute lamp or pillow

Toys for a 1 year old?

Q. I'm going to my little cousin's birthday party tomorrow and he is turning 1. What would be some good toys for him?

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Really big Legos (the kind the size of your fist, so he can't choke on them).

A ball

A car/fire truck/police car/etc (also the large kind meant for kids that young)

Shape sorter

If you go to the toy store they will put the age the toy is meant for somewhere on the packaging.

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what toys are educational for kids 1-5 years old?

lucianagra

toys

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How about puzzles, kids love giant floor puzzles. You can also start them on games, memory ones or candyland etc.. Playmobil makes great, durable play sets for both ages. Any toys that let your child's imagination flow free with interactive play will always be educational. Sometimes the simpler the better. Save the V-tech for when kids are on a car trip but not for everyday play. There's plenty of time for them to be looking at a computer screen.

Best toy for a 1 year old?

Q. From experience what do you think is the best toy for a 1 year old? My son's birthday is coming up and I want to get him something he will really enjoy. Thank you.

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All kids of that age like music, and Fisher Price has a some nice toys that aren't too obnoxious. There's always the obvious choice of a toy truck, like a big classic tonka truck. Wagons are good. A toy that all of my kids liked/like is the Little Tikes Endless Adventures Sand and Water Table. It's a great outside toy.

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