Toddler

These are my favorite toys, books, activities and products for the toddler stage!

Cute Sunglasses for Toddlers.

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  Baby, it's sunny outside! Protect those sweet little eyes while amping up the cute factor and put your child in some cool shades. Real Kids Shades has a great selection of sunglasses for toddlers, and we tried them out over the weekend. I'm sure any mom of a 3 year old knows that introducing… read more »

Chevron Step Stool

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Chevron Gray Step Stool A step stool is a very convenient item to have in the bathroom and around the house if you have a 2 or 3 year old. We have one in the bathroom that is used for brushing teeth and pulling up to reach the light switch. Toddlers like to be able… read more »

Modern Family.

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We LOVE Modern Family, and the “Lily is a monster” video was a hilarious. Didn’t see it? Here you go: Get Lily’s look for your little girl: Actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons  dress on Emmy night was gorgeous – and if you have a little girl, you can buy it from Tea Collection!

Go Picnic: Healthy Meal on the Go.

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We discovered the GoPicnic meals in the airport, and even more excited to find out they are available online, and now have a ridiculous number of them being shipped to our house. This one has crackers, peanut butter from The Peanut Butter Company (great brand!!), gummy things, cheese crackers and applesauce. They are perfect to… read more »

Bumblebee Lunch Boxes & Backpacks.

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Last minute back to school shopping?  Lunchboxes & backpacks are kids’ versions of handbags and make-up cases: they are a very important accessory and the search is not to be taken lightly.  Like a good handbag, lunchboxes and backpacks have to be well-constructed and stylish.  Style for kids: bright colors, clean lines, and fun animal… read more »

Best Sunscreen for a 2 year old.

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Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen, Delicate Foaming Lotion, SPF 75+, 6 oz. BUY: Amazon Price: $10.79       If there is one thing a 2 year old does not love, it is sitting still for longer than 5 seconds.  So sunscreen application needs to be quick.  I found this sunscreen, which is a brand my doctor… read more »

Favorite Books: Where’s Spot?

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Where’s Spot?   BUY: Amazon Price:  $7.99       This book has lots of animals “hidden” under little flaps on each page, and we “look” for Spot.  It’s very interactive and cute! I’ve been posting about our favorite children’s books the past few weeks – Thomas (age 2) has really gotten into reading!!  Writing these… read more »

Preppy Boy Shoes for Summer: Crocs

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  Crocs Crocband Clog (Toddler/Little Kid) BUY: Amazon Price: $16.99 – $34.99         Crocs: These are preppy, adorable and functional: great for the beach, pool, and casual outfits. Here is a shoe chart that does a great job of matching shoe size to age, to get an idea of how long they will wear a… read more »

The Puddle Jumper: Must Have Swim Gear for Toddler/Pre-schooler.

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  Puddle Jumper BUY: Amazon Price: $25.08-$34.75   A must-have if you’re heading to the swimming pool with a 2 year old. Here’s why: It’s a lifejacket with water wings: so it’s comfortable for the child and it keeps their head above water. It’s Coast Guard Approved, so it’s actually a life jacket.  That makes… read more »

Squiggles for iPad & iPhone.

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This is my 2 year old’s new favorite app, and it’s awesome. There are about 10 different coloring pages and each one has different things to draw squiggles on- he’s playing with sheep in this photo. Press the Go button and they move! There are rockets (favorite), fish, plates of spaghetti, cars, and more! So… read more »