If you are looking to help your child understand life look towards puzzles.  You can still have fun and throw some educational experience in with a twist! Puzzles help build a foundation for skills like thought process, actions, problem solving, reading, mathematics and writing. These are major building blocks for not only school learning but life as well. Children will also grasp that concept that parts create a whole.
You may think that your child may find a puzzle boring in comparison to a Wii… but have you given them one …

MommyReview loved the fact that this toy did not  come with BATTERIES! No batteries you say? Yes! Just powered by imagination = hours of fun. This toy is FeltTales®, is a felt story board lets your child create a surplus of different stories for the characters. Each board comes with 19 or more pieces. This toy was great for quiet time at home, or in the go on in the car. Kids loved the handle on the board, so they could carry it with them, and moms loved the …

Some of our favorite teethers come from BrightStarts, if you are looking for durability and longevity – through multiple babies, grab a BrightStart Teether. We can attest that they have lasted through many teething days and nights.
Jiggling Giraffe™ Teether

Soft, teethable ears and horns
Textured Rings around Giraffe‘s neck
Water-filled body helps soothe baby‘s teething gums
Attach a Bright Starts™ Fun Link™ for on-the-go fun

Rattle & Shake Barbell™

Clear rattle with colorful beads
Textured handle is easy for baby to grasp
Mirror and beads inside reflect light

Rattle & Teethe™
Teething relief and rattling fun makes this one …

If you want to give a wonderful gift for a shower or to give a toddler (even a tween!) we have the perfect gift idea for you! ZOOBIES! Zoowhat? Zoobies a fun stuffed animal made out of velour that is also a pillow and blanket. If you have ever seen a My Pillow Pet they have nothing on the wonderful Zoobies. Not only are Zoobies a soft plush toy, they’re also a pillow and a blanket!  We are not talking about some tiny blanket either, it’s a large 53″x34″ fleece …

We love the Paci-Plushies Pacifier Holders, they get babies something soft to hold on to, cuddle next to and they keep the paci in sight!! So no more frantic looking for that favorite paci that’s dissapeared, just look for the plush animal attached to it and there ya go! + They are BPA and Phthalate FREE, the eyes are embroidered = no need to worry about lose toy parts and it is compatible with most pacifiers!
Website: http://www.PaciPlushies.com

Win a Madeline Doll, a ToysRUS Exclusive
In honor of her 70th anniversary MommyReview is giving away a soft talking 17″ Madeline doll that speaks English and French phrases.

Please comment! Who ever comments & re-posts to their Facebook (please let us know!) will have their name entered into the drawing.
Madeline made her debut in a 1939 storybook. Moms and grandmas (and great-grandmothers!) recall the story of Miss Clavel who oversees the education of 12 little girls, the littlest of whom is the mischievous Madeline. Each story shows Madeline’s …

My daughter is already a huge fan of all animal toys so upon receiving the “My Barnyard Friends” set I had a feeling it would be a big hit, and we were right! The great thing about it, unlike many of the “baby” toys that children usually grow bored with after a few months is I can see this one will last for enjoyment till she is two. The size and texture of the animals and barn are great. She gets a kick out of the accurate animal sounds and I …