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Potty Training Chairs That Help to Put Toilet Training on the Fast Track

2011-09-28T17:45:00.001-04:00

An average American child isn’t potty trained until it is able to walk. 'Children will learn when they are ready for it'- is the average parent's remark on the issue. But these notions are increasingly challenged, by parents who've successfully potty trained children who haven't celebrated their first birthday! Doesn't matter which side of the argument you are (on the right age to potty train), there are plenty of products like potty training chairs, to help children potty train.
From simple potty chairs that come with a toilet paper holder and a book rack, to the more elaborate ones that are designed to look like anything, but a potty training chair… the choice is varied. If the child is in mood for some music, you can choose from those which come with a little string. All that your child has to do is to pull the string, and there’s music playing for the kid!
But if you’d rather prefer to train your kid in the regular toilet seat, you can choose from the several stools for potty training. These are much like the step stool, but slightly modified to fit the shape of the regular toilet seat. Common complaints of a 'pins and needles' sensation and fears of falling inside can be easily allayed with these stools.
But make sure you choose from products that use quality material to manufacture their products. 1888toys, for instance manufactures wooden potty chairs that are hand painted with kid safe non toxic paint.

Wooden Toy Box - Safe Solution for Toys Storage

2011-09-22T21:04:00.001-04:00

Rumors of sweatshop styled toy manufacturing units in China, weren’t a bother until a report in the New York Times, mentioned that about 20 million toys made in China were recalled, because they were painted with lead paint. The problem with toys manufactured in China, does not end with lead paint. Substandard products are often used to keep manufacturing costs as low as possible. Sadly, the menace has permeated at all levels including the manufacturing toy chests.
Now why would it matter, if the toy chest is made from cheap products…after all, the child’s not going to bite into her toy chest? Besides, you don’t want them to last forever…right? Wrong! A report by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, has pointed out that even a small amount of exposure to lead paint can make a child inattentive, hyperactive and irritable. Thus by the time your child has outgrown the need for a toy box, he/she has suffered considerable damage.
It certainly pays to be a little cautious. Make sure to check if the wooden toy box is manufactured by a manufacturer that respects safety standards. A product’s fancy German or American name does not guarantee that it is made in that country.
Not that all toy manufacturers in China produce toys and toy boxes of substandard quality, but if you’d rather not take a chance, it’s best to stick to American manufacturers like 1888toys. Besides manufacturing educational toys, they also manufacture furniture for kids, including smart toys storage solutions like toy benches that double up as benches and stools.

Kids Furniture and Toys Made in the USA

2011-09-21T15:17:00.001-04:00

American made furniture for kids are back in the market as the growing influence of toys imported from third world nations have been discouraged in many parts of the country. Toys from unknown manufacturing origins cannot be relied on when it comes to hygiene and safety factors during production and also the durability of the same post-production. The only thing good about these toys are that they are offered at sloshed down rates. Buying cheap clothes and shoes imported from unknown manufacturers do not really need to be cared for when they are for you and me, but when it comes to kids, we must make sure that they are of top quality and pose no possible health dangers.
Also, children seem to have delicate sensitive skin that can be prone to rashes and allergies from foreign toys, hence it is best to buy highest quality American made kid furniture and toys or suggest the same to places frequented by kids like schools, daycare and pediatrician waiting rooms.
Made in the USA school furniture are certified with quality control and international standard certifications before they step into the toy stores. They are made from the finest quality of materials that are also environment friendly. Furniture for kids like rocking chairs, chairs and tables, bookshelves, bench, store cabinets, display carts, book holders and so on are the most reliable when it is USA made. Indigenous toy companies ensure that kids are subjected to the safest toys and furniture whether it is in schools, daycare or homes.
Some of the famous American made daycare furniture includes varieties like rocking chair, 4-sided mobile library, acrylic mirror, sports table and stool sets, bench with and without storage cabinets, book stands and holders, chest of drawers, corner shelves, clubhouse, clothes hanger, step stool and toy storage boxes. They are user-friendly and have a sturdy framework enough to handle the highly energetic kids running and jumping on and around them.

Wooden Pretend Play Toys

2011-09-01T16:28:00.006-04:00

Advantages of Wooden Pretend Play Toys:
The good old days when everything was less synthetic are back again in the form of wooden toys. Your children sure deserve a quality treat when it comes to choosing the best manufacture material in pretend play toys. Children are usually unaware of the dangers that the things surrounding them might pose. It is the responsibility of the parents to procure them a safe environment even when it comes to playtime. So while you feed their entertainment needs with interesting collection of pretend play toys, you may also want to consider what type of toy material to settle for by having a look at the following points:
• Wood is natural, and it is no rocket science to understand the benefits of using something that is of natural origin.
• They are long lasting with high durability, especially when you buy toys that are USA-made. Knowing the country that the toy is manufactured from and the quality check that it undergoes is a good first step in ensuring your child’s safety.
• When you have more than one kid at home or choose to buy pretend play toys for waiting rooms in offices, you are best served with wooden toys, again for reasons of durability.
• Most wooden toys are devoid of any artificial coloring or painting.
Thus making sure that in case your child inserts pieces of these imaginative play toys, they are completely safe from infections or poisoning.
Toys that take the form of imaginative play toys or pretend play toys are as popular today as they were when you were a kid. Going old school with wooden toys seems like a wise thing to do, especially when you are subjected to millions of options when it comes to toys. Some examples of pretend play toys that can keep your child involved in keenly and also can be of educational value are pretend play kitchen toys, puppets theater play, wooden dollhouses, pretend play food sets and pretend play rocking toys.

2010-09-14T10:45:00.001-04:00

Waiting room toys are designed to keep your little ones entertained when you are waiting for a scheduled appointment.

2010-07-02T23:43:00.002-04:00

1888Toys.com Team is proud to share with you yet another milestone achieved this week. Below is a letter we have received this week.

Hello!

We're incredibly excited to let you know that your 1888Toys.com has been selected for MonsterMarketplace's Educational Learning Toys Merchant Spotlight. As a Spotlight recipient, we’ve put together a feature page dedicated to the success you and your store have found.

Thanks, and congratulations!

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Educational Toys and Games for Children

2010-06-23T05:42:00.006-04:00

An educational toy educates the child as well as serves as a medium for entertainment. Children can learn with fun which means they can learn easily while playing games. Alphabets, numbers and different names of fruits, animals can be learned with more joy as it creates incredible amusement for children. Spellings can be easily learned by arranging each of the shuffled alphabets with much ease. Educational toys create more fun and develop enthusiasm for the children to learn more and more. Coloring books and viewing a story by looking at the pictures develops more creativity in the child and increases the memory power of the children.

Wooden building blocks, color sorters, soft toys with different alphabets are some of the educational toys which children love to play with. Fun while learning is an enjoyable way where children can learn easily and grasp the new ideas. In addition, the right educational toys increase the perception of invaluable information of the children. The educational toys must be in such a way that it educates the children as well adds more joy to them while playing.

Reading ability and arithmetic skills of children develops enormously with regular handling of these educational toys. It has been recently found that kids who regularly play with educational toys have an increased level of IQ than the other children who were devoid of such toys. As kids get older they start showing the benefits of educational toys, a regular player starts to show increased motor skills and hand and eye coordination movements. Non-electronic classic educational toys are best for children, as they are free from unwanted noise and lights, children can spend more time to think and solve puzzles than just admiring at them. At the same time parents also can also save money spent on batteries, wooden educational toys are safe and are durable for a longer period of time.

2010-06-15T05:05:00.001-04:00

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Waiting Room Toys – Best Way to Pacify the Kids

2010-06-02T01:44:00.008-04:00

Kids are more active most of the times; they want to indulge in any activities to keep away boredom. If you are waiting at a dentist’s office or at a doctor’s clinic, at the lounge of a car workshop or outside the pediatrician’s room, kids need something to play with during that time to keep them busy. Kids have a pleasant experience with the waiting room toys as they are specially designed to play and have fun while waiting for appointment. Reception room toys, doctor’s office toys and waiting room toys are carefully designed so that kids cheer up and play with it without causing any disturbance to others.

The waiting room toys must be easy to use; it should be of such caliber and high entertainment value that it keeps the kids efficiently glued to them. Moreover these toys must be in such a way that it is simple in their function and operation and easy to handle. Few of the waiting room toys for kids are play cubes, wall panels and activity tables.

Most of these reception room toys are made from materials which are free from toxic elements. Even when the kids happens to bring it in close contact with their mouths it doesn’t harm them, they are perfectly safe. Books and kids furniture’s are also made available in few waiting lounges. Children can go through the colorful books or color the books with the crayons or sketches. In addition children love sitting on furniture’s specially designed for kids. This type of furniture draw the kid’s attention to a great deal since they are colorful and decorative.

Moreover there are specially designed doctor office toys which can be used as therapeutic and rehabilitation aids for the children as well as for adults if they happen to be mentally or physically challenged.

Wooden Kitchen Playsets for Kids

2010-05-31T05:55:00.008-04:00

Sometimes kids feel bored during their vacation or other free time and can do mischievous acts if they become too bored. Many homes these days do not have enough place to play outside their homes, playing indoor games doesn’t require much space as well as helps them to keep off bore. During school holidays, if weather happens to be unfavorable, it becomes a great problem for the parents to control the children. But with indoor games you can keep your children busy during vacation and rainy seasons.

Indoor games comes in handy during the holidays for kids, toys have become a part of life for any kids. There are a wide range of toys ranging for soft toys to plastic toys or toys made of wood. Few of the toys made from plastic are toxic in nature and it is better to avoid them, but wooden toys are non toxic and eco friendly. It doesn’t cause any allergies or harm kids who are very tender. Pretend play toys are all time favorites for preschoolers and younger kids. Kitchen play and pretend kitchen play are few of the games that are interesting for kids; moreover as these toys are made from non-toxic materials it is also not harmful for the health of the children.

Wooden kitchen toys are specially crafted toys that imitate the original kitchen wares. Kitchen sets including pretend stoves, ovens, refrigerators and other kitchen appliances create unique model of kitchen making the kids to play with great enthusiasm. It makes them to cook or to do something that the mom was doing in the kitchen, which brings them a real time experience. Creativity of the kids also gets increased with the kitchen toys which are especially made from wood, children can have a great time busy in cooking and preparing food with these wooden toys.

KAPLA Wooden Building Sets - Innovative Building Blocks which Stimulate Imagination and Creativity

2008-12-30T14:51:00.004-05:00

Children love to be creative; they experience and imagine new games and activities, they discover and learn new things every day which stimulates all their wonderful imagination. One type of activity that does wonders for developing a child’s creativity and motor skills are constructions toys and building toys. This type of games and toys challenge children and stimulates the child’s eye-hand coordination and opens up the doors to new concepts and ideas. Building toys are also perfect for playing with friends helping your child learn other important concepts like sharing and teamwork. There are many different types of building toys that are used by parents and teachers to develop and stimulate a child’s brain and building blocks seem to work great.
An incredible and innovative building toy featured at 1888Toys.com is the KAPLA Wooden Building and Construction Sets. These wooden sets are made from the highest quality renewable and sustainable Marine Pine Wood from the Bordeaux region of France. With this incredible building set children will be able to build almost anything they can think of; cars, trains, robots, boats and even dragons are just some of the many incredible creations that are waiting to be made. With so many different things to build, this wooden planks set will prove to keep your child entertained for years as they learn and build more and more complex items further developing and expanding their knowledge and skills. This high quality wooden building block set is so entertaining that it can even be used by teens and adults making it great for a family activity. Included in the set are hard covered books with the different types of constructions that can be made. Because the sets allow many children to play at once, they have become a must at schools, daycares, clinics etc...
Even though building toys and building blocks have changed a lot either becoming more challenging, creative or fun, they will never stop educating and entertaining our children as an important part of growing up.

Waiting Room Toys and Activity Wall Panels Such as Busy Train Panel, Create a Pleasant Experience in Any Clinic or Office

2008-12-30T14:39:00.005-05:00

There are many interesting types of toys out there and among them are waiting room toys. These types of toys are strictly designed and made to keep your children in a relaxed and entertained mood while waiting for an appointment or anything else for that matter. Whatever the situation, waiting room toys play an important part of keeping order without children actually feeling it. When choosing the right reception room toy, try considering the space and the amount of children that enter this area before making a decision. One toy that is the real hit for any pediatric office, dental clinic or child activity center is the Busy Train Activity Wall Panel.
The Busy Train Activity Wall Panel is perfect for all types of waiting rooms. The toy includes 5 separate wall panels that can be connected forming one large train or the individual entertainment centers can be placed in different areas creating a spread out play area. The 5 panels create a wonderful and comfortable environment for interactive play with other children which can improve your child’s social skills. This wall mounted toy is filled with bright and colorful characters. Playing with this panel toddlers will be exposed to new and different designs keeping them entertained for a longer period of time; this is great for creating the time you may need to close a deal, make a sale or just keep children patient. The greatest part about this waiting room activity panel is that each individual panel is actually made and set up to be educational and developmental; by merely playing, children can improve dexterity, memory, and coordination. This makes it a great activity for any child and will give parents peace of mind; this will create a pleasant experience for parents and hopefully create return business. With this Busy Train Activity Wall Panel, clean up is also practically nonexistent; each separate panel, although detachable from each other, does not have any detachable pieces; this also makes the toy safer for children of different ages that might be entering.
As you can see, this educational wall panel toy is great for any waiting room but it is not the only option; at 1888Toys.com you will find a great variety of pediatric office toys, dental clinic toys or doctor office toys, perfect for your situation.

Season Greetings From 1888Toys.com

2008-12-24T15:14:00.000-05:00

As we “wrap-up” another great year, it is important to look back on what has occurred and remember those who have helped out and made a difference in your life. Here at 1888Toys.com we have experienced significant growth and feel great about this pass year’s events. We would like to show our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our faithful customers and business partners for helping us reach where we are today. We look forward to 2009 and wish you and your families the very best in the upcoming year. From the entire team at 1888Toys.com, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and an even Happier New Year!!!

Best Wishes,
1888Toys.com

Marionettes String Puppets and Hand Puppets are Extremely Helpful in Your Child’s Development

2008-12-12T15:36:00.005-05:00

When it comes to entertainment, adults are very hard to please, but not children. Children can virtually have fun with almost everything, including rocks, boxes or a simple rubber ball. What’s most fascinating is that by merely playing with these items, children can actually learn and build skills that will help them in the future.
Other toys that people don’t generally relate to as an educational or developmental activity are hand puppets and marionettes. Believe it or not, puppets and marionettes are extremely helpful in your child’s development and are even used to entertain grownups today. If you think about it, this type of toy is actually a complete developmental package. As your children laugh and play with puppets, they usually tend to create stories where the character puppet has a name, personality and even a voice. This is a great way for your child to stimulate their creativity and imagination. Animal marionettes and string puppets take it a step further by also involving your children to have to physically coordinate their motions to bring the toys to life. These toys can also be used by many children at once creating a magical world and a puppet show for many children to play, teaching them the correct values for playing with others like sharing and teamwork.
One very popular classic marionette is the Pinocchio Wooden Marionette Puppet. This great toy brings this wonderful character to life and is full of bright colors to stimulate your child’s senses and encouraging pretend play activities. At 1888toys.com there is a large variety of different puppets and marionettes. These puppets come in many different sizes and themes making it a wonderful gift for any child. This Christmas, consider giving your child something they will truly love that will also help them develop their skills and imagination in a safe and creative way.

Baby Toys and Baby Gifts which are Safe, Fun and Educational!

2008-12-09T12:01:00.002-05:00

In many cases, society today directly relates how expensive something is to true value. When it comes to children you'll find many people making this same mistake; it's not always about the most expensive and dazzling, sometimes a simpler more creative approach is necessary. When buying children toys and baby gifts, parents should look at value from a developmental and educational point of view. Another thing to consider is your child's safety; teaching your children is important, but doing it in a safe manner is even more important. Great examples of developmental activities that help children are sports. Sports physically improve the movement and coordination between different parts of your body, while improving your health and stimulating a child's creativity, memory and problem solving skills. The problem is that most sports are dangerous until a certain age.
Today, there are wonderful toys that allow children to take advantage of the entire benefits sports offer in an environment suitable and safe for babies and toddlers. One of these great toys is the Jungle Pal Skittle Bowling Game. This educational game for children is perfect for improving your child's eye-hand coordination. The soft texture of the bowling 'pin-like' soft animal figures will teach your children the names and colors of certain animals as well as developing other senses like hearing thanks to the small bell inside the soft 'bowling ball'. Winning, losing, waiting your turn, working in teams; these are all great examples of the different emotions and skills your children can also learn through playing with this toy. Personally, I consider the best part of this toy is how safe and fun it is for children and all family.
Find all sorts of unique baby toys and baby shower gifts at 1888toys.com and give your child a truly valuable toy that will help them grow and become better prepared for the future.

Wooden Rocking Chairs for Kids are always a Wonderful Choice as a Present for Boys and Girls

2008-12-09T11:50:00.006-05:00

If you think about it, when you were a kid, the most memorable Christmases are usually those that had the best gifts. Needless to say, children love presents, but not all presents are as cherished, used or remembered as others. Thinking back at all the toys I received as gifts on birthdays and during Christmas time, the simpler more useful and challenging toys are the ones I can remember. Believe it or not, new plastic toys that have flashy colors, lights and sounds that merely entertain your child for a few hours are forgotten within months, even weeks. To leave a lasting impression on a child, this Christmas, choose a classic toy that is truly different, useful and fun.
Rocking chairs and rockers for children are always a wonderful choice as a Christmas present for any little boy or girl. Parents and other adults sometimes don’t realize everything a rocking chair can do for a child. A unique, fun and stylish option for your child this Christmas is the Firefighter Fire Engine Rocker. This incredible rocking chair can help your child with basic movement, improve their imagination and creativity through hours of pretend play fun and even starts to teach children the basics of fire safety. Aside from entertaining this rocking chair for kids is completely safe with smooth rounded corners and finished with a non toxic paint giving your peace of mind as your child play! This beautiful hand crafted and hand painted rocker will have your little fire fighter rocking away for a long time.
Like all the toys at 1888toys.com, this unique wooden Firefighter Fire Engine Rocker is made to not only be fun, stylish and unique, but also educational, helping in your child’s development. The great quality of this wooden rocking chair will allow your family to pass it down through generations educating and pleasing your family’s future young ones.

Christmas Religious Gift for Kids - Nativity Puzzle - Educates and Entertains Children of All Ages

2008-12-03T15:51:00.004-05:00

The season of joy and giving is upon us! This means heavy spending and a lot of gift giving for everyone, especially parents. With so many choices for gifts you would think buying one would be easy but for parents, choosing the right gift can be a nightmare if not prepared. Many factors come into play when buying gifts for children; safety, true value and durability are just some of the things you might have to consider before actually making a purchase. No matter what the situation, at 1888Toys.com, we can help you find that perfect gift. The unique Christmas gifts for kids category found at our website offers just some of the many great children toys and furniture sets that would make a great gift this holiday season.
One of the toys in this category that caught my attention was the Nativity Wooden 3D Puzzle. This puzzle is a wonderful religious gift idea for child. Wooden puzzles are wonderful educational toys and help children develop eye-hand movement and your child’s thought process and problem solving skills. With this chunky colorful puzzle, children will receive all of the developmental value from the puzzle and also will learn more about the history of Christmas and other traditional religious beliefs. This beautiful wooden kids’ puzzle is the perfect size for playing on tables and the best thing is that once the puzzle is ready, the wonderful colors and quality of this toy can transform the Nativity Wooden 3D Puzzle into a beautiful Christmas ornament for any room in the house.
Compared to the price of other more expensive and less beneficial toys, this puzzle is truly a great all around deal and would make a great Christmas gift. This puzzle is just of many wooden kids puzzles that you can find at 1888Toy.com. This Christmas, before running out to the store and waiting in long, boring, time-consuming lines, try checking out this wooden puzzle along with the rest of the toys at this great site.

Wooden Play Kitchen Toys, Prove To Be a Wonderful Present for Any Child for Any Occasion

2008-11-28T14:45:00.010-05:00

Kids love opening up Christmas presents. Large Christmas gifts usually get more attention at first making it is easy to see the relationship between the size of the gift and the happiness on their face. Whenever kids see a large box wrapped up as a present, the excitement and joy literally jumps right off their face. Unfortunately, big boxes don’t necessarily mean highly beneficial, practical or valuable. At such a young age, children are not really thinking about true quality and value of a product, that’s our job. As parents, there are many options to choose from and it’s important to make the right one, because they will have a lasting influence on your child and his friends. A large toy that has the box size to wow your kid and will also teach and entertain them more than other toys is the Deluxe Lets Cook Kitchen!
This beautiful kitchen play set includes everything found in a regular kitchen helping children learn what these appliances are and how they are used; the best thing about the Deluxe Lets Cook Kitchen is that all these different machines form part of one toy making clean up a breeze. This wooden pretend play kitchen is truly great for getting children ready for real life activities; not only will children learn how to use these cooking instruments in a safe environment but other tools like, spatulas and even a telephone are included providing an all around real life experience. You probably never thought about this, but even the different colors found in the set will help them learn and memorize colors for other activities.
This toy will prove to be a wonderful and unique Christmas present as well as a great addition to your child’s toy collection. There a number of different kitchen toy playsets offered at 1888Toys.com that are also highly beneficial and would also make a great gift for any child.

Manipulative Wooden Stacking Toy - Bark and Stack Wooden Stacker - Affordable Baby Gift to Consider

2008-11-28T14:40:00.005-05:00

Helping a baby develop is not easy. There are many factors to consider when deciding what’s best for your child and this includes what toys you are buying your baby, or any baby for that matter. Safety is usually the first thing to consider which is followed by the toy’s benefits; this is where choosing the right toy can become difficult. There are so many options and making the wrong one can cause the child to be uninterested and probably upset; all this without mentioning that you’ll end up wasting money since your baby will more than likely not be playing with it.
But not to worry, at 1888toys.com you can find a wonderful variety of baby toys and presents like the Bark and Stack Wooden Stacker. This wooden baby toy will prove to be fundamental in your child’s skills and brain development. To start, with this stacker, safety is not a factor to worry about. All the pieces of Bark and Stack Wooden Stacker are safely coated and sized to prevent accidents. Another great feature of this unique stacker is that it is topped off with a soft puppy that actually makes the playing experience even more interactive; as your child stacks the beautiful rings, he will also be able to squeeze the puppy which will bark back at your child. This unique feature will stimulate the child’s hearing helping them identify the noise and directly relate it to a puppy. Not only does the wooden stacking toy improve eye-hand coordination and stimulate a baby’s hearing, this unique stacker will also stimulate the child’s memory helping them recognize colors and shapes for the future. Because of its size, this stacker is perfect for a baby’s hands making it a perfect companion for your child’s beginning years.
At 1888Toys.com, there is a wonderful variety of educational baby toys that are worth looking at as potential baby gifts with truly developmental value.

Religious Gifts and Toys, Biblical Puppets and Bible Board Games Teach Children Religious Values and Beliefs

2008-11-28T14:24:00.007-05:00

As a child grows up, there are many things they have to learn. Reading, writing, standing and eventually walking are all examples of different things we learn as we grow; but these are not the only type of activities that require teaching and learning. As parents, we know there many other things that we must teach our children about life, themselves and their family. One of those topics is religion, a very sensitive topic avoided by most educational institutions wherever you go today. In some families, religion can play and important role in forming who they are and also set the ethical pillars that help guide them and their children through life. With this in mind, it is important to teach your child these thoughts and beliefs at a young age if possible, but keeping your child’s attention can be quite difficult without help.
At 1888Toys.com, we have a variety of religious gifts and faith-enriching toys to help in this situation. One of those products is the Bible Hand Puppet that is easy to use for both adults and kids and just in case you want to create a more interactive learning experience, you can also add the matching Bible Talk Christian Puppet Skits Script. With the help of this script, you’ll be able to create a magical world for your child ideal for learning the wonderful stories, writings and their messages. This great script is full of great information and even includes a CD with all the scripts and sound effects for an even more interactive environment. The script is written by a very well known establish professional in this field.
Religious Gifts and Toys for Children will prove to be very useful when teaching your children religion. Biblical puppets, bible board games and even Noah’s Ark rocking chair are all valuable tools that are easy to find right here at 1888Toys.com.

Classic Handmade Wooden Train Makes Unique Memorable Christmas Gift Ever!

2008-11-28T13:43:00.004-05:00

Even though there are so many toys out there as options for Christmas presents, it seems that getting unique Christmas gift for children is not getting any easier. As adults we must consider many other things before actually choosing a toy and in many cases you’ll find that new toys does not always mean better. The beauty and craftsmanship of handmade wooden toys truly makes these toys live on making them classics.
While on the subject of classic handmade wood toys, wooden train sets and car toys have been entertaining children for centuries. Kids can literally spend hours, pulling along a wonderful train set that is also helping them expand their imagination. At first thought, you wouldn’t consider a wooden train set as an educational toy, but in fact, it is one of the most beneficial toys children can play with; children pull and push their beautiful train around helping them develop physical strength and mobility. While they play with the train set, their probably imagining their inside an imaginary world where your child is the train conductor and many exciting scenarios are possible like a train heist or just being in a rush keep to deliver important items on their train.
At 1888toys.com you will find an incredible 6 foot long handmade solid wood Train Set, which will keep your children and their children wowed and entertained for years. This toy train set is made from the highest quality wood right here in the USA; what’s even more incredible is the time and dedication the manufacturers gave this handmade wooden toy. The craftsmanship on this work of art is something that should truly be admired. The best feature of this beautiful train set is the fact that it comes equipped with many other toys like two mini cars and a crane for even more hours of pretend play.
This classic wooden train set will give your child all the fun and benefits other fancier and possibly dangerous train sets would and more. This Christmas consider going for a classic and watch this train set last a life time as this toy proves to be a wonderful heirloom for all the children in your family to enjoy.

Toddler Beds and Toddler Cots Offer Smooth Transition from Baby Crib and Just Perfectly Sized for Your Child

2008-11-14T17:49:00.012-05:00

In my opinion, the transition from sleeping in a cradle to sleeping in your own bed is an important moment in any child’s life. Cribs are designed for babies at the age where they can barely move around and are still completely dependent on adults for absolutely everything. That’s why they are made to protect children from falling and some are even entertaining; at this age children spend most of the time staring up at the sky looking up at anything and if for whatever reason they are moving, it surely isn’t walking.
Once your child starts walking and outgrows the crib, the next logical step is for the child to start sleeping in a bed, but not all beds are right for your toddlers. At this age, even though they’re always moving around and are filled with energy and curiosity, things are still out of proportion which can complicate things.
This is why at 1888Toys.com you will find a collection of children sized beds like the Traditional Toddler Bed; handcrafted from high quality wood, right here in the USA. This beautiful toddler bed will make their rest area the correct size helping your child feel more comfortable with his surroundings. Having a bed specially sized for your toddler at such a young age is important for the safety and well being of your child; ordinary beds are much taller and in a case your child were to roll off, this could cause your child to be hurt and become afraid of sleeping alone or in a bed possibly creating problems for your child to outgrow his crib. With these Made in USA solid wood toddler beds,there is no need to worry; the bed’s practical design has a low clearance from the ground and features effective roll out protection on all four sides. Not only will your child be protected from falling, your child will also begin to feel a little more mature and capable. This is important in establishing your child’s confidence in his surrounding himself and in you as a parent.
At 1888Toys.com you will find a complete variety of painted toddler beds perfectly sized and specifically made just for your little ones.

Inexpensive Unique Christmas Present for Toddlers - Shape Sorter Wooden Toy Rollercoaster

2008-11-14T17:38:00.004-05:00

For children and toddlers, Christmas time is usually the happiest moment of the year, except maybe birthdays. During this time of the year, people are happy and filled with a loving and giving mood, thus meaning lots of good food and presents! As adults, there are many different toys out there to choose from as a Christmas present for kids , but not all toy shopping needs to be so complicated. Babies and toddlers are easier to shop for, because they are at an age where the simplest of toys will entertain and benefit them much more than other complex push button toys; at this age, these toys can be counterproductive in the development of your child’s brain. In this case, a better choice for a toy will help the child learn different colors and shapes and improve motor skills.
One toy that would prove to be a great pick as a unique Christmas gift for a toddler is the Shape Sorter Wooden Toy Rollercoaster. The beautiful flower rollercoaster will entertain your child, improve their motor skills and at the same time get your children to start recognizing shapes and colors. The toy will also start teaching your children basic counting as they place the different sorting cubes into the wooden sorter which prepares them for preschool. Our team at 1888Toys.com has carefully chosen the toys on our site guaranteeing that they are made child-safe and free of toxins. The toys unique combination is also very practical making this toy a great buy for parents on a budget. This manipulative toy for motor skills development is just one of the many great unique Christmas gifts that you can find for any toddler in your life at 1888Toys.com.
Whatever toy you do purchase, this holiday season remember the importance of picking out a toy that is beneficial and appropriate for the child’s age and needs.

Imaginative Fabric Play Sets and Pretend Play Soft Toys are Wonderful Alternatives to Simple Storytelling

2008-11-11T17:30:00.004-05:00

Growing up, we were told stories all the time. At school, at home, and all other places for that matter, grownups all tried to tell these stories because most of them would share a hidden message and try to promote good values. The problem with some of the kids, like in my case, is that I found it very hard to stay focused on what the story teller was saying. Eventually I would wonder off inside my head, or start following the butterfly flying right outside the window; whatever I did, it sure did not involve paying attention to what the person in front of the class or right next to me were saying. It’s not that what they were saying was unimportant or not interesting, it’s just that nothing else about the person was keeping my attention; in my case, I would just prefer and respond to more visually stimulating activities.

With the innovative and imaginative fabric play sets found at 1888Toys.com, telling these stories has gotten so much easier. The Goldilocks and Three Bears Read and Play Fabric Set is a great example of what I am talking about. An all-time favorite story brought to life! The playset includes Goldilocks, papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear, a storybook and a charming fabric house with furniture. This toy is a wonderful way for your children to expand their imagination. The pretend play fabric set is a great option for parent looking for new creative ideas in getting their kids interested in reading. Goldilocks and 3 Bear Play Set won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award in 1999. The true craftsmanship, time and dedication given to the toy, is truly remarkable.

Pretend play and imaginative play is an important part of the child development process, so this fabric toy is a wonderful option to traditional board games and storytelling. Check out the rest of the imaginative play sets collection at 1888Toys.com.

Activity Wall Panels - Smart Space-Saving Toys for Waiting Rooms, Hospitals and Homes

2008-11-11T14:29:00.007-05:00

Parents know that keeping children interested is not all that easy, so the constant search for fun, educational and safe activities is on. For other adults that have daily encounters with children, this might require some outside of the box thinking. Making a room fun and exciting for a child can be challenging but it is a good way to keep children active, calm and constantly learning. There are many toys you can try, like activity tables and building blocks but these toys might take up floor room necessary for other things. That is why wall mounted activity panels are such an interesting concept.
Wall activity panels are ideal for any room in need of space for a child play area; this means that they are perfect for daycare centers, schools, hospitals, reception areas of any business, pediatric waiting rooms and even making your child’s bedroom more interesting and interactive. Whatever the case, wall panels are fun, entertaining, colorful and educational like the Sea Life Pathfinder Wall Panel; this toy will keep multiple children having fun and learning the names and shapes of different sea animals while improving their dexterity skills and eye-hand coordination. Another wall panel that is truly educational is the Number Puzzle Activity Wall Panel; this panel brings the classic handheld number puzzle to a large full size version that will have your children analyzing and developing problem solving skills along with basic counting skills. Because these toys allow for several children to play at the same time, other values and skills are also learned like sharing and teamwork. And as for parents, teachers or office personnel, cleaning-up has never been easier - all colorful parts of these activity wall panels are attached to the panel and cannot be lost.
These toys are a great addition to any child’s room. Whether it’s a doctor’s office or your child’s bedroom, the different waiting room toys panels found out 1888Toys.com will have your children learning and having fun for years.

Made in the USA Toys and Kids Furniture Offer Exceptional Quality at the Affordable Prices

2008-11-05T15:59:00.005-05:00

Buying toys and furniture should be a simple walk to the store but it isn’t. Dangerous chemicals and sharp corners on toys and furniture are important factors that need to be considered and are not to be overlooked by parents. Quality and the overall beneficial value of the product should also be taken into consideration when purchasing toys or furniture for your child. The toys and furniture for kids made in the USA have superior quality, and manufactured in the state-of-the-art facilities right here in the USA.
At 1888Toys.com, you can find a wonderful variety of beneficial American-made children toys and quality kids furniture! Check out the wonderful collection of board games made in the USA that will have your children playing for hours like the great Buzz-off Memory Game, winner of the Seal of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine; this game will help develop your child’s brain through interactive matching and will also develop your child’s social skills. Aside from memory building games, your child can also build their imagination and creativity with the beautiful, heirloom quality Solid Wood Kitchen Play Sets; these kitchen toys are completely handmade and assembled right here in the USA guaranteeing the best possible quality around. My personal favorites from the solid wood kitchen toys is the Handmade Ivy’s Kitchen Toy that has numerous learning benefits and skill development processes but at the same time is also preparing and teaching children how to use tools necessary for daily adult life. Other products featured in Toys and Kids Furniture Made in the USA category are American-made Building Blocks that will develop a child’s motor skills and can also entertain them at school, a daycare center, and even in doctor’s offices and other waiting rooms.
If you’re looking for the best quality children toys and kids furniture, check out the entire Made in the USA Toys and Furniture collection offered right here at 1888Toys.com to find only the best products that fit your child’s needs.

LUK Learning System with Educational Workbooks for Children's Intellectual and Developmental Growth

2008-11-04T13:59:00.004-05:00

There are a lot of people out there with many different ideas on how parents should raise their children. The truth is that no matter how you raise your kid, there are still many things that as parents you can do to improve your child’s learning capacities and physical abilities. Although there are many different training and learning systems out there, choosing the right one for your child can make the difference in how much your child actually learns. Lessons can go from boring exercises, to an educational, fun and interesting play time activity. At 1888toys.com, every toy and children’s product is reviewed extensively to guarantee parents the best possible learning tool for your child.
At 1888Toys.com, you can find LUK Learning System with Educational Workbooks, one of the most complete learning systems you’ll ever find. The system is filled with well designed learning activities through well-printed workbooks included in the system. The exercises, pictures, questions and activities in bambinoLUK Brain Training Early Bloomer Super Combo have been well thought out and created with the purpose of making the workbooks fun and exciting keeping your child’s interest and motivation. The Brain Training Super Combo (to product) includes 3 sets of workbooks each one serving different purposes in the learning process. As your child sits down to play the different educational games found inside the workbooks, your child will actually be developing their concentration, thought association, memory and also begin to learn the fundamentals of math.
For parents, this learning system with educational children’s workbooks is truly a blessing; these workbooks are completely interactive which will keep your children busy, learning and having fun in a safe responsible manner. Most importantly, these books can even help parents look for signs of any child learning disabilities like ADD. Whatever the case, these books are truly helpful and will make a wonderful and unique Christmas present for any child in the family.

Kids Activity Tables and Rollercoaster Play Tables for Your Waiting Room or Play Area

2008-11-04T13:24:00.004-05:00

Many doctor offices, clinics and hospitals have waiting room toys. It is so much more comfortable not only for parents but for kids too. Different kinds of companies, like car dealerships and restaurants, use these toys so they can take better care of their customers.
Activity tables are one of the best waiting room toys that there are, especially because no parent wants to see their kids playing with anything that they might assume is dangerous. Toys and games incorporated in our activity tables are guaranteed to keep great interest in children.
At 1888Toys.com we specialize in activity tables for children which are suitable as waiting room play tables, reception area children’s tables and other places where parents visit with their children. Our range includes kids activity tables, rollercoaster tables, sand play tables, and other activity toys such as wall panels and activity cubes. If you are looking for a play activity table for your reception area or waiting room, then we can help. We have the Finger Fun Bead Frame Table, Happy Trails Sand Play Table, Spaghetti legs bead maze table, Going places sand play and bead coaster table and the Monster Mountain bead frame table. We also stock beaded wall panels and smaller rollercoasters for lower traffic areas or the home use.
Children’s play tables offer easy maintenance and are much more hygienic than soft toys which can harbor germs, this is especially important with toys in waiting rooms and hospitals. We have already supplied many different businesses with these tables as well as schools and different daycares.
Fascinating bugs come to life with magnetic wands that move them through the sand. Children are endlessly entertained as they control the movements of these realistic looking ladybugs, spiders, flies, bees, scorpions and ants with the magnets attached to the bottom of the table. The magnetic sand play table offers a true magnetic learning experience!

Toy Boxes, Toy Chest and Toys Storage Shelves Make Your Life Easier and Your House Neater

2008-10-31T17:19:00.003-04:00

TOYS! EVERYWHERE! Once the holidays are finished, I stand in my living room wondering where to step just to get from one side of the room to the other. I need toy storage! There are so many options today.
The Toy Box: The wooden toy box or toy chest is a classic, because it hides the toys from general view, and leaves a room nice and neat! One of the drawbacks of the toy box is that it also hides the toys from the kids. Some things go in and never come out. We carry many different toy boxes. Here is my personal favorite: The Noah's Ark Toy Box. It is even more beautiful in person!! This toy box is part of the stunning Noah’s Ark collection which is hand carved and hand painted. The colors are rich, and the carving adds a great classic appeal to the toy box. Another toy box that has equal wow factor is its close cousin the Safari Toy Box.
Toy Shelving: Recently shelving has become more and more popular as a toy storage solution because the children can see their toys, making it more likely that the toys will be played with. The drawback to this kind of storage is that the rest of the world can see the toys too, so it can be a bit messy for the more public areas of your house. We carry so many different styles of shelving: wooden shelves and painted shelves for book storage, decorated shelves to fit into any home decor, and more serious school style shelving. We also have different kinds of designs like the Barn Books Shelves and Toys Storage Unit which comes with a unique shape and looks like a real barn with a silo.
Other storage options, I'm always looking for are such as step stools or storage benches which have a more decorative sense in rooms. These storage units meet many and varying needs, but don't necessarily "fit the mold" of what we think of as toy storage. The All Star Games Step Stool with Storage is an amazingly decorative and useful piece. This multipurpose wooden storage stool allows little ones to take one step higher, or all of the gear of your 'Little Athlete' can be easily stored in this useful and attractive wooden step stool!
For a more stylish look we also have the Always a Prince Toy Box and Bench were his Majesty will be delighted to store his treasures in this amazing storage bench. For the princess of the house we have the Always a Princess Toy Box and Bench that are sure to delight your favorite little Princess! A great idea to maximize your easy to access storage space are the caster mounted All 4 Sport Theme Storage Cube or the Nine Bin Toy Organizer with 9 Storage Bins comes with Natural See Thru Bins allow you to see into the open sides.
This Christmas can finish up nice and neatly with one of these great storage option which we offer here in 1888Toys.com!

Educational Toys and Developmental Games Promote Early Learning and Child’s Natural Curiosity

2008-10-31T14:58:00.005-04:00

If you have a toddler or a baby, you know that playing is an activity kids really enjoy. As a parent, you can make the bond with your child stronger and bring the whole family closer by sharing this fun time with your child. For young children, play time is actually time they are learning; knowing that, why not always try and make this good time to learn?
Educational toys and children learning games make use of a child’s natural curiosity and encourage them to learn, explore and develop skills; but not all toys can be considered educational toys by parents and teachers. Toys that encourage violence like guns and other toy weapons do not have much positive value. Parents are encouraged to consider the learning value of any toy they provide for their kid. Children may actually be learning things that are not beneficial and might even get them into problems later in life; allowing children to engage in violent play may cause them to develop the same attitudes and thoughts toward life in the future. If you have school age child, you also want try and complement what they’re learning at school but in a fun and easy way; this is a good way to develop their senses and intelligence, because when kids find something interesting, it motivates them and they’ll want to play for hours. What’s best, they’ll be learning!
Getting your child interested in certain types of developmental and learning games may not be easy at first, but try using board games, like the Math Smart Game offered at 1888Toys.com, it’s a fun way to develop their math skills and will keep them entertained for hours. The Math Smart Game is played like dominos but teaches like a tutor, children have to match the correct answer with the correct math problem while forming a domino type pattern. Your child will have fun trying to solve the problems and reading the cards. The game is for ages 5 and up and for 2 players or more which also promotes team work and sharing.
In conclusion, I can tell you that if children are exposed to positive skill and knowledge that educational toys promote, they will embrace learning and feel more comfortable at school and in life.

Meet Noreen - Product Specialist and Sales Associate

2008-10-31T14:53:00.004-04:00

Hello friends, my name is Noreen, and I'm 29 years old, I have no children of my own, but I have a godson and a couple of nephews that I adore and since I’m working with 1888Toys.com I’m more careful with the toys that I choose from them. I realize that educational toys can provide more than just distraction for your kids; it can help improve skills, mental ability and is a great way for kids to learn, for them they are playing so they won’t feel too stressed about the learning part. I really like to work with this team and I'm sure that you will find interesting toys for your kids with us.

Manipulative Lacing Toys Enhance Fine Motor Skills and Creative Thinking

2008-10-31T09:05:00.003-04:00

Manipulative lacing toys allow children to enhance their fine motor skills while lacing fun objects. Children also practice problem solving and creative thinking as they thinking of new ways to attach objects together with string. Some of the neat lacing toys include lacing beads and shapes, dressing up dolls, practicing tying knots, or lacing cool construction vehicles. Lacing toys make great travel activities or educational fun at home too!
Manipulative toys help children to improve their motor skills. Kids use these toys to learn about their relationships with their physical world and how they can interact with it. During constructive play with manipulative toys, a child is stimulating vital nerve pathways that will help them to become coordinated, well adjusted adults.
Lace Shape and Number Educational Lacing Set will add fun and variety into learning. While lacing wooden easy-to-grip beads child practices motor skills, coordination and manipulation. This educational toy is recommended for children ages 3 years and up.
Fun Buttons Lacing Toy is a great, parent’s tested educational toy! The Fun Buttons Set includes: 40 colorful stacking buttons with 5 different pattern holes and long, strong lace. Simple, yet wonderful educational lacing toy develops essential skills. Eye/hand coordination and fine motors skills by threading buttons with lace. Counting and color recognition by stacking same color buttons together. Perfect for children ages 3 and up.
The Lacing Cards Set includes: 6 animal shaped lacing cards with 6 colored laces. By lacing bright and funny cards together, your child will enhance essential skills: eye-hand coordination, manipulative and fine motors skills with this toddler activity. Your child will have countless enjoyable play hours with this toddler activity educational toy.
Working on dexterity skills with Lacing Toys has never been so much fun! Manipulative toys and fine motor skills toys come in a variety of colors, styles, and textures all of which make this fine movement interesting and captivating. Lacing Toys are excellent developmental toys with which kids love to play.

Handmade Wooden Kitchen Toy - Made in USA Unique Christmas Gift for Girls and Boys

2008-10-30T16:17:00.004-04:00

There are so many toys to choose from for a Christmas Present. This year, why not try and get your kid something durable that will entertain and teach your kids for years. Considering the fact that children have to learn everything: skills, behavior, values etc... As a parent, you need all the help you can get and pretend play toy kitchen sets are a more valuable educational tool than people think. At first glance, kitchen sets merely look like a fun play toy, a simple distraction, but in fact, that toy is a tool that is helping your child develop motor skills like coordinating body movements necessary for eating, sitting and even cooking. Kitchen toys also help children gain basic knowledge on recognizing and using the kitchen utensils and house kitchen.
There are many different types of kitchen sets out there. Plastic kitchen sets can sometimes break easily and be unsafe for your child; luckily, there are more options. At 1888Toys.com you can find handmade wooden kitchen sets, made in USA, that are truly works of art. Check out Solid Wood Handmade Liam’s Play Kitchen which provides the most realistic experience with turning knobs and a metal sink. Liam’s Kitchen is built from the highest quality white pine, making this beautiful wooden play kitchen and the other handmade kitchens sets at 1888Toys.com a life time guarantee. This makes them a sure candidate for a family heirloom and teaching tool for future generations.
Toy kitchen sets are interactive making them wonderful at bringing you and your child closer. During this imaginative and pretend play timeyou can teach your child the importance of good table manners and the correct use of kitchen utensils and the food. These activities also set the foundation for your child’s future. Today, learning all these things including manners with prepare your child for dinners, conventions, and even their first date. The benefits from play kitchens are endless and Christmas is close by, so check out the entire collection of wooden kitchen play sets at 1888Toys.com

Unique Christmas Gifts for Kids and Holiday Presents Ideas for Children

2008-10-29T17:27:00.003-04:00

Children love Christmas; people are nice, happy and there are usually fun things to do around this time. For parents, the holiday season is an opportunity to teach children values that many people today take for granted like sharing. Rewarding your child for their acts and good behavior is important in helping your child keep those good habits; that’s also why getting the right Christmas present for your child will help you out a lot.
Buying Christmas presents should not be as time consuming and stressful as it is today, especially when purchasing a gift for a child. At 1888Toys.com, we understand this frustration, so we have created a unique category especially for you Christmas shoppers looking for that fun and educational gift that will wow your child again and again. In the Unique Christmas Gifts for Kids category, you’ll find a wonderful variety of kid’s products that will not only entertain but help educate and develop new skills like the interactive ABC School Fabric Wall Hanging that will help your kid learn the ABC’s while giving life to any child’s room. Another great option as a holiday gift could be the handmade in USA Jumbo Wooden Train Toy just like the one you probably had growing up; made from the highest quality wood and professionally made right here in Montana, this heirloom quality classic toy will help the children in your family develop their motor skills and is sure to be around for generations . If you’re looking for a more personalized gift for your baby, you might want to consider the Interactive My Quiet Fabric Book that has learning activities on every page and is also made from the softest of fabrics that can also be personalized with your child’s name.
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible deals on educational toys, kid’s furniture and other children gifts that are of the highest quality materials and have real educational and developmental value. This year, instead of running into a store looking for the latest and newest kids toys, which is probably a plastic toy with buttons and lights that makes noises which merely distract and potentially hinder your child’s brain development, why not try classic wooden toy or innovative developmental game that educate and increase your child’s potential. The best thing about online shopping with us is that you can shop, order and receive the package right from the comfort of your home, saving you time, money and the stress of regular holiday shopping.

Log Cabin Play House - The Ultimate Invention for Creative Play

2008-10-29T15:48:00.004-04:00

I remember that I always wanted to play in one of these play houses when I was a kid, and since I never received one my friends and I when we were a bit older built one. I have very good memories from the log cabin and my friend and I built. I doubt that it is still standing in real life but I know that it will always be standing in my memories. You too can provide your kids with good memories and good play times with this Log Cabin Play House.
The Log Cabin Play House guarantees hours of pretend play and imaginative play the old-fashioned way! The large Play House, Puppets Theater, Pretend Store, Castle or Fort just a few ideas! The ultimate invention for creative play for children 2 and up! Built beautifully, and meant to last!
Rear wall of this play house has a large window with a shelf that is well suited to be a pretend store, lunch counter or anything that your children can imagine. With the curtains closed it becomes a large puppet theatre. It's Big, it's beautiful, and it’s solid as a rock! Your kids will love having their own little log cabin to play in!
Finest quality wooden children's furniture product which is proudly made in America! Handcrafted solid wood furniture for children with classic and stylish look is manufactured in USA since 1987 with attention to quality and details. The wood surfaces may also be painted and wall papered to create a custom dream home for your child.
This rustic playhouse is great for stimulating the imagination. The large rear window and shelf are well suited to be storefront, restaurant counter, or anything that your children can dream up. The roof and curtains remove easily for when you want to furnish or decorate the interior. The four panels interlock and are easy for an adult to assemble and disassemble as needed. Bring home the Log Cabin Play House. Enjoy the hugs and smiles!

Made In USA Solid Wood Furniture for Kids Offers Quality at Affordable Price

2008-10-28T13:26:00.005-04:00

Quality furniture is not as easy to come around as it once was, especially not at an affordable price. With so much competition, many manufacturers have had to compromise their quality to keep their prices down, but luckily there are other companies that have made it their priority to provide only the highest quality products at the lowest prices possible.
A family owned business based right in the USA offers furniture for kids with great attention to details. This American company has been around since 1987 and takes great pride in their work and boy does it show! All custom made furniture starts as raw wood where it is then handcrafted and designed right there in the same facility so that once it is finished, they can get the product to customers quicker and with less hassle. All solid wood furniture is custom built and made to be completely safe for your child. What makes the American company so different is the time and effort put into each furniture piece to give them that special touch that turns a piece of furniture into a family heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation. The Solid Wood Handcrafted Captain’s Chest or children’s step stool can be specially personalized with your boy or girl’s name giving the furniture piece and your child’s room a more personalized mood.
Aside from making top of line American wooden furniture for kids, the company also makes high quality hand crafted wooden kitchen toys and play sets. My personal favorite is the Solid Wood Log Cabin Play House perfect for all types of imaginative play including activities like puppet shows, playing house or simply having a small personal hangout. It is made from the finest wood and finished with only the best Danish oil paint giving it a beautiful classy look suitable for any play area. Come and check out the rest of the solid wood furniture for kids at 1888Toys.com!

Pretend Play Fabric Castle Playset for Safe No-Limits Imaginative Play

2008-10-28T13:07:00.002-04:00

Wooden castle play houses, castle playsets and castle furniture kits are great for dramatic play of children. A kid’s imagination has no limits and what better for their imagination than to play with a pretend play castle. They are safe for kids and so much fun that it will entertain your children for hours and hours of fun filled imaginative play time in which they can be the king, knights, wizards and why not the almighty dragon.
The enchanting world of medieval fantasy unfolds with this beautifully detailed award-winning Fabric Medieval Castle Play Set. This incredible castle even includes 6 posing play figures plus a horse, to have tons of fun!
You're on a medieval mission filled with warriors, weapons and magic spells. Can you force your enemies to surrender and conquer the dragon-guarded castle? Play set includes a 3 dimensional castle, a magical dragon, a wizard, a king, a queen and 2 removable knights on horses. Brave knights-in-armor battle to defend the king and queen in this Fabric Castle Play Set.

Watch your little one's imagination reach new heights as he or she defends the kingdom against dragons and invaders. Medieval castle will effortlessly capture the attention of your child for hours on end. This hand-crafted soft play set is known for high quality and educational value. Enchanting soft Fabric Castle Play Set encourages a child's imagination! This play set features washable surface with easy to carry spectacular cloth and vinyl packaging box.
Soft toys and fabric playsets offer extraordinary play value. Multiple pieces and interesting characters create a rich environment for imagination building. Many soft toys are hand-made by women in their own homes using hand-guided sewing machines. The products are tested by an International Agency and certified safe for all ages - from birth on up. A missing piece from this soft play set is replaced for free!

Allow your children to experience their imagination to the limits and beyond while they travel to the epic times of knights and allow your children’s imagination thrive through all the possibilities that they can think of. With this Fabric Castle Play Set your kids will be able to get to know what their imagination is and how to explore it.

Animal Bean Bag Toss Game - Fun Motor Skills Development Game to Play at Home, Schools and Parties!

2008-10-27T14:22:00.003-04:00

With Animal Bean Bag Toss, children can experience all the fun of their favorite animals. This bean bag toss game features four free-standing, friendly animal creatures and four bean bags. The Lion, Panda, Monkey, and Hippopotamus are inviting, welcoming, and just too cute for any child to resist! It is a silly safari!
The bean bag toss is a simple game that can help develop many useful skills in a child. First, of course, is eye-hand coordination and spatial skills. Children must aim carefully at their critter of choice and toss accurately to make it into the hole. This childcare toy can also be played as a competitive game, with children taking turns, exhibiting patience, and graciously winning and losing.
The Animal Bean Bag Toss Game is great for motor skills development for children. The design of this freestanding bean bag toss game makes it easy for parents or children to place the animals where it would be ideal. For younger children, you can place the animals nearby and closer together, expanding the targets outwards as your child grows. Each wooden animal is the perfect size for a bean bag toss game, not too easy and not too challenging. It is the type of game that has been around for generations, providing endless fun for children everywhere.
Great motor skills development and manipulative game to play at home, schools, and parties! The colorful wooden Hippopotamus, Monkey, Lion, and Panda stimulate the imagination and add to the fun. The unique design allows open-ended play. Set wooden animals up close together or far apart to set your own challenging level. The game includes 4 wooden freestanding animal figures and 4 different color beanbags. Each animal figure is approximately 16" x 14". All colored parts of this educational wooden toy are coated with child-safe lead-free paint. This bean bag toss game is suitable even for toddlers, but challenging enough for older kids. The game is a perfect family game for fun and family reunion. Ages 2 and up will enjoy this game.

Potty Training Made Easy with Help of the Right Potty Chair

2008-10-27T14:16:00.004-04:00

Looking back at life, it’s funny to remember that there was a time we couldn’t do anything; not because we didn’t want to, but because we didn’t know how to do it. At times certain types of situation could get very embarrassing and uncomfortable; luckily, with the support, training and education given to you by your parents and teachers, we learned to master all types of situations.
Thanks to a few very creative and dedicated people, today adults could count with toys and other tools to teach their children. New memory/card/board games that range from many topics that develop a child’s brain or a walker to help with motor skills; but today there are also other tools for other types of situations like knowing when to be polite or how to eat. This is the case of a very popular parent’s tool, the Potty Chair.
The Potty Chair is absolutely wonderful because it is beneficial for everyone in the family. It has truly made life easier not only for parents, but also for kids. I remember everything being oversized when I was a kid, and that really got on my nerves. Learning how to use the bathroom was truly an adventure (As a kid you can almost fit inside the toilet!). The wooden potty chairs found at 1888Toys.com are made from the highest quality wood; there are also very convenient because they can also be used as regular toddler chairs. Something great about the potty training chairs are the different themes, potty for boy and potty for girl that makes the chair more welcoming giving your children the confidence to use the chair and learn. The Always a Prince Potty Chair is a perfect example of a beautiful potty chair that will help potty train your little boy. The Solid Wood Potty Training Chair has a traditional style that your toddler will love to spend time using. As a gift, it is even more special when personalized with child's name! Training is much easier - When you have a right Potty!

Doll Houses and Doll Play Promote Imagination and Educate Your Child on Real Life Situations

2008-10-24T14:01:00.003-04:00

Dolls have been a part of our life for many generations. When kids are playing with their dolls, making them fly around or perform any realistic activities like running, eating, sleeping, drinking etc… kids are actually learning basics and working out their brain. Through pretend play toys and role playing games this type of activity promotes the use of children imagination and helps with fine tuning eye-hand coordination and basic movements. In fact, the more activities and accessories you add to your child’s doll collection can turn the entire act of playing with a doll, into a more serious learning activity without your kid even knowing it!
Doll Houses are a wonderful way to complement any child’s doll or toy collection. Realistically looking wooden doll house can educate your child on real life situations like taking a shower, getting ready for work, cooking supper and other important daily activities. Other doll houses can even add more knowledge into the mix like the Eco-House. The beautiful Eco-House is a wooden doll house that also teaches your child about recycling and includes plants to provide a more nature conscience atmosphere.
Aside from providing extra help to the learning process, doll houses are beautiful and colorful works of art; the ones found at 1888Toys.com are made completely from safe, high quality materials that are sure to last a life time. These doll houses can also prove to be quite practical. This toy accessory actually helps you keep your little ones bedroom or toy set clean and organized. The doll house provides an extra place to put away their dolls when their done playing which in turn also teaches them responsibility.
At 1888Toys.com you can find a wonderful variety of dolls, doll houses and accessories like beds, cradles, buggies and even an ironing board. All these accessories help in setting that realistic environment where your child can pretend, learn and have fun without getting hurt.

Rocking Cater Rocking Toy is a New Twist to Traditional Rocking Horses

2008-10-24T11:39:00.005-04:00

Rocking Cater Rocking Toy is a New Twist to Traditional Rocking Horses
Lately you can find a large variety of rocking horses, rocking toys and rocking chairs that come in different sizes, shapes, colors; like the Rocking Cater which a soft caterpillar like the rocking chair for babies ages 1 and up. I specially love this particular one since it has a bright and friendly caterpillar which attracts kids as soon as they see it. The combination of colors also attracts kids and the softness makes this rocker one of the top gift for children age 1.
Imagination comes alive with the Rocking Cater Rocker Toy. Your child will love spending time rocking back and forth on the soft rocker and they will delight in squeezing its squeaky red nose. The Rocking Cater Rocker is the ideal toy for children who enjoy playing pretend and is a great addition to any game of make-believe.
A soft and colorful rocking toy with a friendly character taken from nature which is fun to play with! It helps to develop motor skills and sense of equilibrium, exercises arm and leg muscles and it is also decorative. The caterpillar can be removed from the base to be a large soft toy or a comfortable cushion or just for cleaning. A colorful plush caterpillar on a sturdy smooth textured wooden rocker base. With a rattle in the caterpillar's nose the Rocking Cater Rocking Toy is more than just a typical toddler rocker. This rocking chair provides entertainment and a comfy place for your little one to play.
Comfortable and interactive Caterpillar Soft Rocker provides children with hours of fun. The top of the comfort rocking toy for toddlers! This rocker that combines pretend play with the fun of seating on the rocker will make a perfect gift for kids age 1 and up. With its bright and adorable colors, this kid-sized Caterpillar Rocker would make a great present.

Manipulative Toys and Motor Skill Development Toys Engage Curiosity and Learning

2008-10-23T13:46:00.004-04:00

Motor skills are some of the first skills that children learn at the early stage. Gross motor skills are those that involve using a large number of muscles to make big movements, such as rolling over, crawling, running and jumping. Gross motor skill development can be encouraged through play with larger toys or games. Animal Bean Bag Toss Game is a great toy for developing gross motor skills since in this game you would have to toss a bean bag into different wooden animals. Physical activities improve gross motor skills also, like when babies push the baby walkers around.
Fine motor skills consist of smaller movements usually those of the hands and fingers which can be done by playing, for example, with lacing toys or rollercoaster toys. Magnetic maze toys are also beneficial. Many toys are good for developing fine motor skills. Blocks and puzzles are two of the simplest and the best.
From wooden Alphabet Magnetic Trace Letter Set to manipulating objects such as the Dog Stacking Toy, children with poor fine motor development often struggle in the classroom. Rather than forcing long hours of handwriting practice, parents and teachers can turn to these children's toys that promote fine motor development. These toys and activities are suited for toddlers through school age children as they channel kids' energy and allow for fun, tear-free experiences. Older children learn at school but they can also continue to learn through play with toys such as Science Kits that can bring casting material.
Remember that there are many different activities which your kids can do and improve their motor skills and the more they play with their manipulative toys and motor skills development toys, the more they can learn and become more advance. Play is an important part of a child’s development. For babies and toddlers, playing is the best way to learn. When you engage both their curiosity and their desire to have fun, learning comes naturally.

Best Baby Shower Gift or Toy for Newborn, by Baby Magazine - Baby Playnest and Gym!

2008-10-23T13:32:00.003-04:00

Finding a toy for as baby shower gift or toy for newborns is not as difficult as many people might think; just consider your necessities and the toy’s overall benefits for you and your child. Since a newborn can barely comprehend their surroundings at this time, the toy you choose should focus on trying to stimulate all of the child’s senses; getting your child use to different shapes, sizes and colors will get them ready for other educational activities as they get older. Newborns can’t move around all that much which makes them completely dependent on you for everything; the toy you choose should also keep the child busy and entertained as much as possible so that you can get those precious seconds to rest, eat and do other chores. Having a newborn baby is not easy, but luckily there are toys that can help.
Winner of many worldwide awards and voted Best Buy by Baby Magazine, the wonderful Baby Playnest and Gym fills all your needs. This beautiful and very colorful baby activity soft ring will not only stimulate your child’s vision and touch but also their hearing. The activity ring also comes equipped with 5 gym toys with links, which can be rearranged further stimulating your child’s brain. The 5 soft toys and the durable fabric cover for the actually activity ring are completely machine washable making your life just a little bit easier; at this point, anything that makes cleaning easy will help free precious moments for other chores and activities.
In my opinion this toy’s best feature, considering all the toy benefits, is how practical it can really be; the 5 soft toys that come included as accessories with the toy are completely detachable which also makes them wonderful travel toys that are easy to clean and fun to look at.

Jigsaw Puzzles and Puzzles Games are Favorite and Most Beneficial Activities for Children of all Ages

2008-10-22T09:53:00.007-04:00

When trying to find the correct activity to do with your child, there are many important things to consider. One of those factors is making sure the activity is something that both, parent and child, can perform comfortably and happily; a game that’s too hard can cause you and your child to become frustrated and lose interest. Secondly, review the different possible benefits that result from the activity like memory development, problem solving skills, physical shape etc...
One of my favorite and most beneficial activities growing up was solving puzzles; these activities are an absolute dream come true for parents because puzzles not only keep your kid calm, they force kids to think and remember their previous steps before making their next move. I think this is a big step in a child’s life; the kids brain is basically going through the transition from pure curiosity and exploration to thought processing and considering consequences and solutions.
Puzzles have different levels of difficulty; start off with puzzles that are appropriate for your child’s age for example: Memory games and puzzles games for toddlers have less difficulty in the actual problem solving process but they provide more fun and educate your child. The 3D wooden Animal Alphabet Wooden Puzzle teaches the alphabet, animals and develops eye-hand coordination but is not as big and complex to build. Other jigsaw puzzles found at 1888Toys.com are far more advanced like the 150 piece Glow Space Ship Jigsaw Puzzle; this puzzle can entertain your child possibly for weeks.
Best of all, children will probably need your help at first making for a wonderful family activity on the weekend. At 1888Toys.com there are so many different puzzle themes that finding one you and your kid will love will be a piece of cake! In the end, just remember to make it enjoyable and beneficial for your family and child.

Handcrafted Children’s Furniture which is Fun and Functional

2008-10-17T16:14:00.004-04:00

Planning your kids’ room is a big task. There is furniture to choose, walls to paint, safety to take into consideration. Probably the most exciting part of planning your kids’ room though, will be choosing the room’s theme. The theme you decide on will set the tone for the whole room so it will certainly need to be one of the first decisions that you make when your start the planning process.
There are almost endless supplies of themes available for a baby’s room. You could choose to go with something gender specific, a girl themed furniture, like the Always a Princess furniture that we have here at 1888Toys which are colored in beautiful pink, purple and cream with gold accents and a boy themed furniture like the Always a Prince which is colored in royal blue and red with gold accents, or you may want to consider choosing a gender neutral theme like the Little Farm House with great farm house paintings on each furniture piece included with this theme, if you plan to have more children. There are also sport team themes which you can choose for those that will start to become big fans of sports.
If you want to plan a room that will stimulate your baby as they grow, consider bright primary colors and geometric shapes and patterns. Red, blue, and yellow have been found to be the colors that help stimulate young infants. The good choice is the All 4 Sports furniture collection theme which has designs of 4 different sports and different primary colors on each piece of furniture. Bedding and wall décor with geometric shapes and patterns will also do this especially if the shapes and patterns are large. This will make it easier for the baby to see since it takes many months for an infant’s vision to completely develop.
Whatever theme you decide on for your kids’ room, be prepared to live with it for a few years. There is a very large variety of specially designed furniture for kids that you can add to your kids’ room such as toy boxes, bookcases, rockers, step stools desks, etc. All of these items can match the same theme or can add variety to your kids’ room. Since toddler beds take the same size mattress and bedding as a crib, you could continue to use the theme and bedding you choose in a toddler room if you wanted to.
No matter what theme you decide on, remember to have fun while taking on the whole nursery planning process. This is a joyous time in your life that you will always be able to look back on.

All Aboard Rollercoaster on Wheels Toy Represents Fun and Complete Learning Experience

2008-10-17T11:51:00.006-04:00

I have played and seen many toys in my life time but none like the All Aboard Rollercoaster on Wheels Toy! Roller Coasters are great for children; they entertain, educate and are actually interesting to look at. You can find so many of them in different shapes and sizes right here at 1888Toys.com.
Out of the great variety of bead maze toys and rollercoaster toys found at our site, the coaster on wheels really caught my eye because it offers all the benefits of traditional manipulative toys but adds a new and innovative twist in its design that extends the reach of the toys actual developmental benefits. The interactive beaded maze allows children to actually roll the coaster to another level of fun! Just by adding those wheels, the toy is now not only a mental activity but a physical one as well. Even though children physically have to move the beads on any beaded maze toy to develop basic motor skills, the coaster on wheels will make your child want to move and use those wheels which makes for more exercise for a healthier toddler. The toy also gives them the freedom to venture through the house exploring and discovering with their new favorite toy! This toy has many different colors and shapes making this educational toy more visually appealing aside from obviously helping the child recognize these things later in life. The coaster even comes with a funny looking giraffe that can be moved around making the whole experience even more interactive; the giraffe also gives the child the opportunity to be creative by moving his new buddy from one place on the roller coaster to another. Believe it or not, this activity can make your child more prepared for future school activities.
Like all the toys at 1888Toys.com, this coaster only uses child safe materials making it a wonderful asset to your child’s toy collection. In my opinion, this toy truly represents what can be considered a fun and the complete learning experience.

Major League Baseball Furniture for Kids Brings Sport Atmosphere and Style into Your Child’s Room

2008-10-16T16:53:00.004-04:00

Getting your child interested in sports is not as easy as it was. With all the indoor entertainment there is, kids today prefer to sit at home in front of a screen instead of going outside and learning about the world around them; this is something that needs to be corrected, quickly. Physical activity is a must for any child to develop their body and brain; almost all physical activity at a young age is beneficial for your child.
Although it has become more difficult, there are still many ways that parents can spark up the interest in sports. One of the easiest ways is by playing the sport you love with your child which also makes for a wonderful parent-child activity; if you don’t have a favorite sport, try Baseball, Americas favorite pass time! Running, jumping, throwing and catching- these activities develop physical and mental power for the complete body work out; soon, your child will want to play at school, on the neighborhood team and they’ll even have a favorite player and team. Once your child becomes more involved, you can continue the passion at home, and now, with all the different specially designed MLB furniture for kids found at 1888Toys.com, you can extend that passion into your child’s room!
There is a large variety of furniture pieces found at 1888Toys.com featuring your child’s favorite baseball teams including the wonderful and practical storage step stool that will help your little one reach those high places and also allow you or your child to store anything else you can think of. Getting a good seat at local games or outside a stadium during the pre-game celebration has never been easier with the MLB directors chair themed after your favorite team! The wooden director chair comes in two sizes giving your little sports fan the comfort of having a chair sized just for them. Sports furniture for kids, and all furniture at 1888Toys.com for that matter, are only made from the highest quality wood, hand crafted and hand painted giving them that quality finish suitable for your home. So Sports Fan beware, you can now watch your child grow up following the same team you love or see a healthy family rivalry in the making!

Magnetic Toys Allow Kids Discover Fascinating World of Magnetism!

2008-10-16T14:12:00.003-04:00

I remember that when I was a kid I used to be hypnotized by magnetic toys. I know that I was not the only one. Anywhere where I would see a magnetic toy I would stop doing whatever I was doing and was totally amazed with the magnetic toys. There is something about magnets that attract kid’s attention for hours and hours. To the date I still do not know why I was so attracted to these toys, and to be honest these kinds of toys still amaze me.
The magnetic maze toys promote eye-hand coordination, visual tracking and fine motor skills, while keeping kids entertained! These educational toys are guaranteed to keep great interest in children and will stimulate comprehensive child development. Large magnetic mazes and magnetic play tables are suitable for preschools, any waiting rooms or offices frequently visited by children.
Different kinds of magnetic letters and numbers will start your child off right by learning letters, colors, and word building skills. For example the Alphabet Magnetic Trace Letter Set brings the 26 letters of the alphabet in separate wooden pieces, each with magnetic ball enclosed under transparent plexiglass. Each wooden tile has an associated picture and word printed on the bottom and attached magnetic pen with which your kids can trace each letter and this way learn some early writing skills. Magnetic letter and number sets come in a variety of ways and can teach kids different kinds of skills depending on how they are made.
Magnetic toys, magnetic play tables and magnetic maze toys (to category) allow kids discover fascinating world of magnetism! Trace the magnets and learn USA geography with magnet maze game. Magnetic activity tables are the center of attention for children of all ages and develop social skills and teach cooperative play in young children. These children activity tables are perfect choice for doctor's offices, schools, waiting rooms, preschool centers and homes.
Magnetic mazes and magnetic toys have long been favorites for children. Mesmerized by the properties of magnets, kids will be entertained as they follow through the paths and guide pieces through to the end, or dream up countless construction designs.

Busy Cube Activity Center is the Ultimate Wooden Play Cube for Any Play Area

2008-10-15T10:53:00.003-04:00

I remember that one time I took my nieces to the pediatric walk in clinic, but they didn’t have any waiting room toys for kids in their offices and the kids were crying and my nieces started to cry too, it was very uncomfortable and my nieces and I left this clinic and search for another. I found one and this one had some waiting room toys in them, the difference between this clinic and the previous one was huge. There were no kids crying and my nieces didn’t even want to leave after the appointment was finished. I never thought that waiting room toys can influence so much in parents and kids decisions of where to go, but they really can. Mine personal favorite is the Busy Cube Activity Center.
School, daycares, preschools and other places with waiting room toys like pediatric clinics, reception lobby, or any kids play areas, usually have toys that kids love to play with and sometimes make it hard for the parents to leave since the kids get so attach to these toys. There are great varieties out there but little as fun and well equipped as the Busy Cube Activity Center.
Many teachers, doctors and office assistants, have a very hard time looking for a good waiting room toy for kids to play with, because they look not only for a toy that is colorful and would attract any kids attention at once, but also they look for toys that are educational and the most important feature is that the toy has to be safe for kids to play with. This play cube has no lose parts and everything is attached, so nothing can be lost or taken to the mouth.
The Busy Cube Activity Center is a wooden cube and the ultimate play center with great collection of educational toys and developmental games! Wonderful activity center and truly a Best-Seller! This play center will not only have kids playing for a long period of time but also has lots of educational activities where kids can develop many different aspects like motor skills, visual tracking or manipulative skills, etc.
The toys and games incorporated in this play activity toy center are guaranteed to keep great interest in children. Children will learn color recognition, basic counting and practice coordination skills with Busy Cube Activity Center by Anatex.
Five sides of educational toys and games:
Rollercoaster Bead Maze on the top of the Busy Cube
Tic-Tac-Toe Game side panel
Flipper Game side panel
Traffic Memory Game side panel
Fun Paddle Wheel side panel.

Pretend Play Work Bench with Wooden Tools for Your Little Handyman

2008-10-15T09:39:00.004-04:00

Whether it’s being a school teacher, doctor, mechanic etc... Kids are always imagining new ways to play. We all know children are curious but some children are more daring than others. Unfortunately, sometimes their imagination can get a little carried away and that’s when kids can end up in danger. Creating a play area or work space with special sized tools and activities for your child keeps them from exploring into places where they can end up getting seriously hurt. Luckily today we count with many toys that can help parents keep children learning and exploring without getting a child or yourself in harm’s way.
A perfect solution for curious and energetic youngsters is the Work Bench with Tool Set. This wooden toy comes equipped with everything your young handyman might need: wrench, hammer, ruler, screws etc... And everything in this work bench set is absolutely safe for a child. This colorful Tool set is made from high quality wood making it a durable and entertaining toy. At the same a child is learning basic building skills pretending to be a handyperson; children are also learning other important skills like eye-hand coordination, basic counting, measuring and all while improving basic motor skills at the same time. I consider this toy set to be the complete package; it’s mixing physical play, which keeps your child active and healthy, creative play, expanding the child’s imagination and learning which begins preparing kids the next stages in life.
It’s amazing to think that by merely observing someone or something, children can think up many different types of activities without the knowledge or experience adults have. What’s even more amazing is that in essence these play activities actually become learning practices. Imaginative toys and pretend play toys are absolutely necessary to build creativity, so go to 1888Toys.com to find the right one for your kid.

Building Blocks - Classic Favorite and a Must Toy for All Young Children Development

2008-10-14T14:32:00.005-04:00

Somewhere between the ages of 12 to 15 months, a toddler is ready and will love to add building blocks to his toddler toys. You can probably choose to start off your little one on soft blocks and then venture into plastic or wooden ones by the time he or she is 15 months of age.
Like all other toddler toys, building blocks too need to be durable, easy to handle and toddler friendly. These toddler toys are available in soft fabric, wood and plastic. Plastic building blocks are light but their surfaces might not always be smooth and while they are cheaper they might not always turn out to be the best option. Wooden building blocks on the other hand are slightly heavier but they are more durable and are smooth, making them easier to stack. Wooden blocks are available in the shape of regular cubes as well as other shapes. Keep in mind though that these blocks are part of toddler toys and hence they need to be big and chunky. One more kind of building blocks available on the market is light cardboard blocks. These blocks although less noisy and harmless but still very durable.
Toddler and baby building blocks are available in various kinds. You can use a set that has number and alphabets to initiate your child’s learning process. The child can be taught to recognize numbers and alphabets by choosing between two blocks. The child can also learn to recognize alphabets and numbers by picking out a particular letter or number that has been asked for. In addition to these literary activities, these blocks can also be used just as plain toddler toys. You can ask your child to fill up the blocks in a dump truck or toy wagon and then got to a particular place and unload them. These building blocks also make for excellent bowling activities. The blocks can be stacked up to form a tower and then a ball can be used to knock the tower down.
Building block and construction toys are an essential part of all toddler toys and are a must for all young children. Having building blocks also encourages appropriate social behavior, a toddler learns to share and build with siblings, parents and friends while having great fun.

Apple Magnetic Maze Toy Makes Learning and Developing of Eye-hand Coordination Easy and Simple

2008-10-14T13:15:00.004-04:00

As adults we sometimes forget that we were not always as knowledgeable. Now and then I take for granted that I know how to do basic things like using hand eye coordination to tie shoe laces, brush my teeth, comb my hair etc… It’s amazing to think that at one point in life, we all had to learn and develop the skills that allow us to perform these daily functions and just like everything else in life, practice makes perfect. When trying to explain or help your child develop any skill necessary for adult life, you have to be careful because getting kids to practice certain movements to develop skills can be difficult if they don’t find the activity amusing or entertaining. This is why I love the Apple Magnetic Maze Toy.
This magnetic maze virtually makes learning and developing eye-hand coordination easy and simple for your child; they won’t even know they’re learning! Kids can spend hours just moving the balls inside the maze making it easier to learn and perform daily tasks. This fine motor skills toy is made from the highest quality wood and completely safe for any child. Because the toy can virtually keep children busy for hours this toy is ideal to have around as a travel toy; we all know how hyper and uncontrollable children can get in waiting lines, airplanes, road trips etc. but with this maze, your kid will be completely entertained as they magically move the balls around the apple with the magic wand that is included with the toy.
For parents, clean up can be an overwhelming task! Aside from having to pick up all the toys, many of the toys bring attachable or necessary accessories; in many cases, if you lose one of the toy parts the toy might actually become useless but not the Apple Magnetic Maze. This toy comes with no loose parts making pick up fast and easy. Check out our entire collection of Magnetic Maze Toys at 1888Toys.com.

Deluxe Mini Play Cube - Educational Wooden Activity Cube which Keeps Children Busy for Hours

2008-10-13T16:28:00.005-04:00

Parents know the stress of having to be in 2 or 3 places at once and having a child makes things ten times as difficult. Children are a handful and keeping them concentrated and calm at a young age is almost impossible. During this stage of a child’s life, kids are very curious and eager to learn about the new world they’re in; Children will go, eat, run and play with anything anywhere. As they grow up, so does their knowledge and patience which makes you and your child’s life easier; but until that moment, their curiosity and energy can run you up the wall. That’s why the Deluxe Mini Play Cube found at 1888Toys.com is so great; you can relax and concentrate on one thing at a time as your kid remains entertained and learning. This interactive wooden activity cube will keep your daughter or son busy for hours.
The Deluxe Mini Play Cube consists of different activities that will wonder your child. With all its colors, shapes, twists and turns, this colorful interactive cube is truly the best all around toy experience. Relax as your child develops motor skills, hand eye coordination, shapes and color recognition all while having fun at the same time. This is a perfect toy for any home, kid activity center, day care, or waiting room play area.
Aside from being the perfect toy for keeping curious energetic kids busy, the Deluxe Mini Play Cube is made from only highest quality material including lead free paint to make this toy absolutely safe for your child. Because of the Play Cubes sizes and shapes, it allows for more than one activity to be performed at once making it a great waiting room toy or a perfect tool to teach teamwork, sharing and other social skills. Whatever the situation, I am completely confident that this activity cube would go great in any child play area.

Best of Buds Flowerbox Handcrafted Wooden Box - unique multi-purpose piece that will grow with your princess!

2008-10-13T15:57:00.005-04:00

One of the most exciting activities during pregnancy is getting the newborn baby´s room ready. After all, it is very important to prepare “the nest” in which you will nurture your little one. It feels so good when you’re selecting every special detail that going into your baby’s room.

When filling up the room you are investing time, money and love into it, so try to make the best of your investment. These are useful tips that will help you out:
- Choose a group of colors and then use that range of colors for the walls, furniture, crib, bed set, and other decorative details.
- When selecting the crib and other furniture and toys, safety is always first. Check the materials, paint, shape and mechanics to make sure it is appropriate for your baby.
- Select practical and beautiful long-life quality furniture pieces.

When it comes to furniture, there are always special pieces, all time classics like wooden toy boxes and storage benches, which have been improved to add value. This is the case of the Best of Buds Flowerbox Storage Unit, a beautifully handcrafted and hand-decorated wooden box. It will be useful from the beginning, either as a footrest with a padded cushion for you as you feed or rock your baby or a storage space for baby blankets, first toys and clothes. The reversible lid includes 3 cork-lined drink holders for a nice snack time drink with her friends when she gets older. Once she’s older, the interior compartment includes a multi-section lift out tray just perfect for storing personal stuff, like journal, photos, keepsakes, books, and more!

Best of Buds Flowerbox Storage Unit is a unique and multi-purpose piece used as a table, a bench and also a storage unit that will grow with your little princess. This piece is made from the highest quality wood and is hand-painted with child-safe lead-free paint in bright pink, orange, yellow and green; a classy combination of colors. Enjoy the beauty and safety of this flower garden motif hand-decorated wonder. And believe me; it will please the family princess for many years.

Manipulative Toys - Fine Motor Skills and Dexterity Development Essential Tools

2008-10-13T15:38:00.005-04:00

It is a well known and research-supported fact that development of fine motor skills in babies and toddlers is directly linked to many important and complex brain functions such as, for instance, language skills. This is why it is so important to monitor how those skills are maturing and whenever possible help the child along by playing games and doing activities that help to develop them.
Here are some of the toys, games and activities you can do to improve and develop fine motor skills by simply playing with your baby or toddler.
The classic stacking rings, wooden trucks and cars, colorful building blocks, shape sorters, bright and bouncy balls, water toys, coloring books, puzzles with big pieces and large, cheerful pictures; and simple, basic and fun traditional toys that provide hours and hours of amusement, joy and development at the same time.
Toddlers simply love to play and interact with items that do something in response to their actions. Busy boxes are simple but a wonderful form of interactive educational games that let children get the feel for pushing, pulling and rotating various sizes and shapes of knobs, levers and buttons. And, if you can handle the noise, one of the all-time favorite toys for children is the popper toy that they can drag behind then or push in front of them, sometimes for hours on end.
Fine motor skills toys and dexterity development games such as manipulative lacing toys, bead and maze toys or wooden rollercoaster toys, are essential for the comprehensive development of your children.

Hands-On Science Kits for Kids Ignite Interest in Learning and Discovering

2008-10-10T11:01:00.004-04:00

Classroom environments are ideal for creating the necessary learning mood but it does not do much for trying to keep children interested. Children are to curious and keeping their attention can prove very difficult without the right tools, especially when referring to subjects that children don’t like or might not care to learn about; It’s even more difficult to keep their minds on track when they actually leave the learning area. In my experience, when trying to teach children, they usually react better to physical stimulus and by that I mean that they stay interested a longer time if what they are doing or paying attention to is new and interactive and not repetitive and boring (like a class lecture or reading definitions).
It’s no secret that most children (and adults) today prefer learning in a more visual and interactive way. The different science kits and offered at 1888Toys.com have been created with the purpose to put an end to boring education! Although staying interested is important, remember that the purpose of any learning activity, game or toy is to educate and then entertain. At 1888Toys.com, you can find numerous amounts of Science Kits that will keep your child learning, exploring, discovering and interested. These kits provide the perfect combination of stimulus that will keep your child wanting to learn more and more. Your child will love the “hands-on” science kits that will educate them on many interesting subjects like our Butterfly Cast and Paints Science Kit which will not only inform your child but make them more aware of the world around them. If you’re bored of plain old science text books, give learning new life with the different Dino Work Dinosaur Kits that are perfect for homes and classrooms. Learn about the Stegosaurus, the mighty T-REX, the deadly Velociraptor or any other Dinosaur offered this collection found at 1888Toys.com.
Other classroom and home science kits not only teach your child but can also promote social activities improving social skills like the Where in the World Board Game which will teach your kids about geography and provide hours of friends and family fun!

Activity Dino - a Soft Baby Toy that Works Wonders

2008-10-09T16:55:00.004-04:00

Babies always give us joyful surprises. With a little time and patience, our little ones have the great capacity to develop new skills. As parents, we will always be there to support and encourage them. Baby Educational Toys also make a difference. Some of them are merely entertainment items, but others can become special to babies and they really help in achieving different developmental milestones. The Activity Dino is a good example of a baby soft toy that can be fun and useful at the same time.

Crawling is an important issue with regard to children development, and like everything with babies, it is a process: before starting, they need to strengthen their abs and back, usually having some tummy time and sitting steady enough. But some babies hate tummy time, and that was the case of my baby girl, Kamil. I think she was afraid of it, because when she was younger, following the advices from doctors, I never let her sleep or lay in that position. My husband and I worried thinking that she would never crawl. It was then that we realized that she did not like the feeling of being with her tummy totally flat on the mat, instead she wanted us to hold her a up slightly to make it easier.. So we started looking for something to give her extra support. We analyzed various options, and finally decided to try the Activity Dino Baby Soft Toy. The Dino looks so nice and believe me, it worked wonders for Kamil. We obviously began slowly, encouraging her to play in the Dino pillow for increasingly longer periods of time (the first time it was just five minutes or so). Finally, the Dino has become her favorite! Its soft body is so comfortable that she can play and rest in it. Its colors, patterns and textures entertain and stimulate her sight and touch senses and she is still very amused by the roar that Dino does when you squeeze his horn.

It also worked great when my baby girl was learning to sit properly. We placed the Dino in her play space and she now seems happier and confident because she uses the toy to sit up and find us to feel safe. She can finally spend time playing by herself while and know that we were close.

This toy really was a great purchase. Our little Kamil, even though she is 9 months old now, she still plays with it and uses it for nap time. She just loves it; it is definitely one of her favorite toys. And as a plus to parents, it is machine washable, so don’t worry about stains, you’ll always have it ready for fun!

Meet Jhanny - Product Specialist and Sales Associate

2008-10-09T16:54:00.001-04:00

Hi everybody, my name is Jhanny, and I am the proud and loving mommy of a great wonder, my little baby girl! Raising her with love is my principal interest right now, but I also enjoy art, teaching, music, movies, books and most of all, animals and nature.

It has been really important for me and my husband to be by her side while she is growing up and learning how to deal with the world, and we know how hard it could be to find a good toy for a child, one that is safe, fun and educational at the same time.

That is why I am so glad to work with 1888Toys, a company that offers a large selection of really great toys for children of different ages, toys that allow them to enjoy and have fun and encourage them to discover and learn. It is great to share the company’s philosophy about the importance of educational and developmental play in the early years. And it feels so good to work giving advice and support to parents (and to anyone involved in raising, caring and/or teaching children) about quality products for their children that I totally trust, as for my own daughter.

I hope to have the opportunity to share with you in the path of raising happy, balanced, caring and intelligent children!

Meet Gabriella - Product Specialist and Sales Associate

2008-10-09T16:50:00.002-04:00

Hello everybody, my name is Gabriela but everyone calls me Gaby. I just started working for 1888Toys.com as a sales associate and I’m looking forward to a very rewarding experience. I consider the toys that 1888Toys.com sells to be safe, fun and very educational. There is an amazing selection of categories for every kid and they are beautifully crafted in wood.

I don’t have children of my own yet but I’ve learned, thanks to this website, that it is very important for parents to buy their kids toys that can stimulate and challenge their minds. Safety is also a big issue when it comes to toys for little kids so the fact that these toys are made with the highest quality, makes 1888Toys.com an even greater company to work for.

Discover Travel Toys for Babies which Bring Tranquility to Your Next Road Trip with Baby

2008-10-09T16:33:00.003-04:00

Do you remember when you used to be able to pack up the car (including the dog and all other stuff) and hit the road quite easily? Now, with “The Baby”, packing has taken on a new meaning. We really have to consider every nook and cranny in the car and pack like we’re solving a puzzle with all the gear needed to keep a pre-schooled happy on a trip. And you can forget about the dog.
Before you start cramming everything into your car and lashing stuff to the roof, consider these tips.
1. Many hotels and resorts provide baby gear such as baby crib or high chairs. Restaurants provide booster seats. Call your destination before packing to see what baby/kid gear might be offered.
3. If you are traveling to visit relatives, ask them if they have baby equipment already or if they know of friends/neighbors in their area that might be willing to lend to you.
4. Take along Baby Travel Toys such as a baby activity cube makes any voyage with your baby fun and pleasurable, entertaining baby stroller toys or car seat toys which attach with links to strollers or car seats. You can also keep your kids entertained with games like I Spy or the Alphabet Game. If they are old enough, give them a specific ‘travel’ bag that they can fill will activities such as magnetic maze toys, which are completely enclosed with no loose parts, compact and just great for travel . Or plan your travel for during nap time and hope they sleep most of the time!
Getting a handful of toys that stop them, you know...are we there yet? Or the insane craziness kids experience on cross-country flights can come very helpful in long trips. Baby toys are very useful for traveling in either long or short trips your kids won’t even notice the time passed by, while they are entertained using the toys.
Travel toys give you the ease to travel with your kids more often than you would without them. With the help of these great travel toys you can rest ease that your kids will be still and happy while you can concentrate in driving.

Learning Tower™ - A Versatile Wooden Step-Up Platform which Raises Children to the Kitchen Countertop and more…

2008-10-09T15:59:00.007-04:00

Learning is an everyday part of the growing process; every single person, adult and child, begins learning from the moment they wake up until the very last thought right before we go to sleep. Whatever the circumstances, there is always something new to take from a situation. For children, learning can sometimes have its inconveniences meaning that sometimes the learning process can have obstacles. One particular case or example is that children are eager to learn everything and anything but physically things are just a little out of proportion; The steps on stairs are too high and far apart (making it a real work out to go anywhere), the bathrooms (except in schools) are made for giants, to sit in a normal chair can take 5 minutes because children have to climb up which can be an adventure all on its own. That’s why at 1888Toys.com we offer only the best in helpful learning tools for kids like any of the Learning Tower™ that give your child those extra inches needed to comfortably learn new things. On this sturdy kitchen platform, children are tall enough to stir, pour and to be a part of the cooking process. The Learning Tower™ wooden step-up platform is made from the highest quality wood and exceeds standards making it completely safe and wont tip. The great thing about our collection of Learning Tower™ is the different styles to choose from that are creative and entertaining like the Learning Tower™ Playhouse Kit. Aside from being a safe platform for your child to help you in the kitchen, this Learning Tower™ can be a wonderful tool as a pretend play house that can be used to create Puppet shows; it also comes included with different theme signs making it wonderful for interactive play with other children as they pretend to be at a drive thru or inside a doll house. Whatever the case maybe, with the right tools, you can make any learning experience fun and easy for your child like with any of the Learning Tower™ found at 1888Toys.com.

Pretend Play Toys and Imaginative Play Sets for Young Dreamers

2008-10-09T11:28:00.003-04:00

My earliest childhood memories are filled with playing imagination games. We lived out in the country and since I was the youngest child, my older brother and sister were in school and I was home with my mom a lot. She was always busy with cleaning, cooking, sewing, quilting, running errands, helping with the farm animals, etc.
Some days I would use the educational imaginative toys to build a pretend ranch and then play with the farm animal figurines. I would move them from place to place and talk for them. I would fill the hours of the day in my imaginary world where I called all the shots. I was the writer, director, puppeteer, stage crew, and actors in my fairly tale stories. My stories always had happy ending just like on TV.
To say it is never a dull moment in a house with children is an understatement. One moment you’re the queen/king of the castle, signing papers and watching magic shows. The next minute you’re the proud owner of a 3 year-old ‘puppy’ that looks strikingly like your younger son. Pretend play is probably the most important aspect of development for children at any age.
Pretend play kitchen sets allow your kids to practice using the kitchens utensils, or learn about different fruits, vegetables, and other food that they can eat. Kids can also use their imagination playing with puppets to develop their communication skills or play with a medieval castle in which they are the kings/queens of the land that see. There are so many places kids’ imagination can go to, a place with no limits and in which kids learn the most.

Toy Box or Toy Chest is a Must Piece of Furniture in Every Child’s Room

2008-10-08T17:24:00.006-04:00

By nature, kids can be very active; this is a great thing considering the majority of people today are overweight and unhealthy. Because children are basically all over the place, parents need to go out and choose the toys that most benefit and entertain their kids. Kids will virtually run around in circles playing until they pass out if you get them the right toys. As a parent, this is where one headache stops and another one begins. Yes, your child just put himself to sleep playing with all the toys you’ve given him, but now you have to pick up all the toys that helped you out! This is why toy boxes are a must in any child furniture collection.
Choosing the correct toy box is more than a means to pick up. Consider that your child will go to this box every day to get the toys, tools, and games he loves to play with; you can make their daily experience with their toy box a lot more pleasant and interactive by choosing the one that best suits their needs/wants. At 1888Toys.com you can find a wide collection of wooden toy boxes, toy chests or toy storage benchesthat literally brings your child’s toy box to life. Aside from having bright colors and designs, All Star Toy Box and Bench for example, also comes with a chalkboard scoreboard and can be used as a bench which makes this piece of furniture truly interactive and fun for your child. For all those little princesses who want the perfect matching furniture, you can check out the Always a Princess Toy Box and Bench. Or choose your little sports fan, the toy box of his favorite team from, the sport themed furniture collection like MLB furniture for kids, NHL collection and NBA.
The toy boxes and toy storage benches collection is really something worth checking out because aside from entertaining and looking nice, you can also teach your child about responsibility by making them pick up their toys after they play with them. Remember always to consider the overall benefit your child will get from the product.

Rocking Chairs for Kids - Old Fashion Furniture with the New Twist

2008-10-07T16:34:00.004-04:00

There are all sorts of kid’s furniture that do many crazy things and look like something straight from the future. Truth be told, all the exciting furniture there is today actually comes from the original benches, stools, and chairs used and designed years ago by our parents and grandparents. One classic that is still a family favorite is the rocking chair. Every generation in the family usually has a rocking chair. Most people can remember their dad or grandpa sitting in his rocker reading while mom or grandma sat in theirs knitting. I remember my rocking horse, it was simple and red but I loved being in that rocker all day.
Keeping old things new and exciting can be hard work but it truly shows the creativity and time put into a piece of furniture. Personally, I like to see how manufacturers today give new twists on old fashion furniture. At 1888Toys.com you can find a great variety of furniture including the new twists on good old fashion rockers. These wooden rockers are heirloom quality pieces of furniture made only from the best wood and carved using old fashion techniques. There is a great assortment of rocking chairs, toddler rockers or rocking horses offered at 1888Toys.com including the Always a Princess Rocking Horse that gives a twist to the traditional rocking horse by adding style and color suitable for your little princess. Or you can also check out the Retro Wooden Airplane Rocker that will keep your young pilot entertained for years. If you’re looking for furniture that not only looks nice and entertains then you might want to consider looking at the Alphabet Soup Rocker that will lighten up any room and also teach your young ones numbers and letters.
The right furniture can last a life time and can even be passed down to future generations. Aside from buying conventional furniture for your child’s room, also try to include a specially designed child-sized rocking char that can truly become part of your family.

Wood Play Kitchen Toys Enhance Creative and Imaginative Play

2008-10-07T14:41:00.004-04:00

Nowadays, children can have all kinds of toys from toy stores, and parents try to give them the latest fashion toys. Old traditional toys are no longer popular, but I remember a wooden kitchen set that my sister used to play with, when she was a child. It was her most treasured toy. She used to play with her friends and they would play all day, spent a lot of time playing with her wooden kitchen set; she would used different plants & real food - some leaves for meat, others for eggs and rice. Sometimes I would play with her and her kitchen from time to time.
Made of highest quality wood, richly decorated each play kitchen toy will become great addition to children creative and imaginative play and brighten any play area, daycare, school or home. There is a great variety of wooden play kitchen toys available now such as, pretend wooden microwave, blender toy, toaster, washer toy or dryer toy.
Kitchen play and pretend cooking play are always favorite activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Amazingly detailed and crafted, wooden kitchen toys are specially designed for pretend play. There is no limitation to imagination and fun! These children's kitchen sets, stove toys, ovens and refrigerators toys have all the accessories to create unforgettable exciting play atmosphere and experience.
One idea that was given to me recently by a customer was that her baby was having problems eating and that she had tried everything and it came to her that she would by her son a kitchen set and while she was in the kitchen either cooking or doing the dishes he would copy her. One day she wanted to see if she could teach him to eat with the kitchen toy and it worked, her son had copied her actions with his play kitchen, although he didn’t really cook anything but he ate his imaginative food that he made just like mommy.
These wooden play kitchen toys can be used in many different ways and purposes, they are very educational toys and allow kids to expand their knowledge and imagination as they play day after day with toys like these.
I have many good memories of playing with those toys when I was a child. I treasure these memories because we shared time, imagination and dreams as we created our play world and our play time. Kids can also have this chance to explore their imagination and spend time with their new friends and with you too.

Art Easels and Art Items for Young Painters and Artists

2008-10-03T18:56:00.002-04:00

I remember when I was a kid that when I got to paint something I felt like if I was let free. I use to have so much fun painting in school and when I was in preschool. I could not imagine a better thing to do other than painting, in what other game can you get messing with a whole bunch of different colors and have fun at the same time. Your child can do arts and crafts projects and get these feelings also with our easels, painting items and other stuff to make your kid a complete artist.
We have excellent items for those kids who want to paint and parents, uncles, grandparents, etc, that want to see the kids having fun and possible become the next Picasso! Child size art easels come in many different styles, from the most basic design to more complete styles with different accessories for the serious artist. Letting your children run riot on paper is great for stimulating their imagination and creativity.
These items are not only for kids at schools, or nurseries, etc, they can be used at home while your kids are in their rooms, or anywhere in the house and also some of them avoid your kids from making a big mess and they are so entertained that sometimes you won’t even remember that your kid is in his room.
We have available wooden easels for kids, children art desks and art activity tables which will give young artist a great space to work! Selection of art desks for kids and wood easels for school or home. So go ahead and let your children explore their imagination with art and become more creative. Hopefully one day your kids might be having a painting exhibition or get renown for a painting of his or hers, and included in history books like many painters before us. We will try our best in providing the tools for your kids to become this and much more.

Made in USA Giant Building Blocks Offer Endless Play Possibilities for Children of All Ages!

2008-10-02T18:08:00.003-04:00

The building blocks are definitely one of the best fun toys for children, thanks to all of their fabulous benefits. Not only are they a great way to keep children of all ages entertained and not only can they inspire a love of design and architecture which could lead to a lucrative career choice but building blocks can be a valuable tool in your child’s development.
The 24 Piece Giant Building Block Set develops motor skills and coordination while enhances imagination and creativity in your child. Giant Building Blocks are an enduring traditional toy that offers endless play possibilities and beloved by generations.
Made in USA from 50% recycled cardboard and are recyclable, the blocks have a smooth, drool-resistant coating for easy clean ups. These blocks are printed with non-toxic inks and with their water-resistant coating are strong and durable for years of imaginative play.
The blocks are strong enough to sit or stand on them, but constructed of lightweight corrugated cardboard and easy enough for even the smallest preschooler to carry and stack them. If the blocks tumble, no one gets hurt!
With building toys and building blocks , your kids will have a fun time to play with. From building castles, play ground, to anything they can think of. They are not only fun for your kids but can also be fun for you to play with your kids.
The 24 Piece Giant Building Blocks not only provide lots of fun but are very stimulating for the child. One nice thing about cardboard building blocks is that there is not an incorrect way to stack the building blocks. Children will soon learn the easy way to stack things and work the balancing act.
So start having fun with this educational and fun toy with your children and help them learn and stimulate their minds with these great blocks.

Animal Puppets and Marionettes - Best Friends of Your Little Explorer!

2008-10-02T17:50:00.005-04:00

For children every day is a new learning experience. Exploring and discovering is basically what people do their entire life, even more so as a kid. Going to school, meeting different and interesting people and even falling down are all considered learning experiences. One thing that really caught my attention growing up was animals; Animals play a bigger role in our lives than people tend to believe. Extra feet, eyes, ears etc... These are the things that brought us our favorite shows, comic books and characters that are loved generation to generation. The beautiful thing about animals is that there are so many of them making each one a unique learning experience. There are so many fascinating things that can be learned about animals including certain facts that can even save your life! Being the little explorers that children are, it is necessary to keep them safe and out of harm’s way but at the same time allow them to learn and grow.
With the great variety of animal puppets and marionettes found at 1888Toys.com, you can allow your child to play with the animals he loves without worrying about them getting hurt or dirty. The marionettes and string puppets offered on the site complete the learning experience by allowing children to move and create plays for everyone to enjoy. Being able to act out the way animals move and the different noises they make creates an imaginary world where your child’s creativity can only continue to grow.
Aside from making your kids more creative, many of these toys are made from the softest materials making the toy extremely comfortable and safe. Personally, I am a dog lover; my favorite is the Basset Hound Dog Puppet. The life size puppet is soft and you can even use it as a pillow. So check out the rest of the Animal Puppets and Marionettes at 1888Toys.com.

Jigsaw Puzzles are Mind Teasers for All Ages

2008-10-01T18:35:00.003-04:00

Jigsaw puzzles for kids are great educational activity which creates countless enjoyable hours. While challenging logical thinking and improving imagination and concentration, your child will explore amusing world under the sea or exotic rainforest. All jigsaw puzzles and jigsaw puzzle games are exceptionally detailed and beautifully illustrated and guaranteed to keep interest and excitement in kids of all ages.
Initially a baby recognizes objects by their shape rather than its position. A cup is a cup whether it is standing upright, or upside down. The simple puzzles created for young children require more refined and defined skills and mental assimilation.
When introducing a new puzzle, do it with the child at first. Make this a happy social time and lots of fun. Do the puzzles with the child long enough to maintain the child’s interest and attention, but be ready to move on to another activity. Eventually when the child’s dexterity and confidence has increased, he will want to do it by himself. With praise and encouragement the child will practice until the skills become familiar. Then is the time to introduce puzzles with greater challenge.
There are many different types of jigsaw puzzles available on 1888Toys.com. You can find jigsaw puzzles such as; wooden puzzles, 3-D puzzles for toddlers , 2 piece puzzles for babies, large floor puzzles, shaped puzzles for older kids, glow in the dark puzzles and many more.
Jigsaw puzzles can be a great learning tool for children of all ages. Doing a jigsaw puzzle requires several aspects of the thinking process and encourages mental development of your child.

Educational Toys which Help You Teach Your Child Life Essential Skills in a Fun and Easy Way

2008-10-01T18:22:00.004-04:00

It seems that everything we do affects our lives in one way or another, but do you ever think about how you might affect others. As a parent, this is something that should always be on your mind. From the moment you become a parent, everything we say, do and feel will affect your child’s life. You are responsible for almost everything in a kid’s world. Not only do you have to feed and bathe your child, you are also responsible for protecting and teaching them daily skills, standards and values, etc… Pretty much anything that needs to be taught. Overwhelming? It doesn’t have to be.
Educational toys and learning games are fundamental in your child’s development. At 1888Toys.com you can find everything you need to make teaching your child fun and easy. Puzzles, science kits, board games are all great tools to help you teach your kid basic skills; soft books are also a good way to develop your child’s brain. We also have other less conventional but very entertaining and beneficial toys like wall toys. The City Transportation Activity Wall Panel is one of the many wall games that will provide your child with endless hours of entertainment. This panel is actually placed on the wall and allows your child to use their imagination and improve dexterity skills at the same time. The toy also benefits parents by allowing more floor room for other toys, furniture and will also give life to the walls in the room.
Other fun toys are also included within this category including The Wires and Beads Rollercoaster. This coaster is absolutely wonderful to improve a child’s motor skills. There are many different types of educational toys on 1888Toys.com ; it’s just a matter of choosing the right one for you and your child. Remember, when picking the right developmental toy, make sure that the toy entertains while keeping your child thinking and exploring, it’s the best way to make sure that your child is actually learning.

Soft Toys and Baby Fabric Books make best child gift ever!

2008-09-30T12:51:00.006-04:00

At 1888Toys.com you can find the finest toys made from the highest quality materials and among them are the toys created by Pockets of Learning. Unlike other manufacturers, this unique company specializes in creating beautiful hand crafted educational soft toys. These toys are made from the softest of fabrics without any harmful chemicals assuring you only the safest of toys for your child. Although you may imagine that these toys can be easily destroyed, they are actually very strong and most of their toys are made so that family can pass them down to future generations. Washable and durable fabric playsets, soft baby books and educational wall hangings provide fun play for years! Because of their soft fabric texture and high quality packaging cases, these toys are also easy and comfortable to carry making them among the best travel toys around.
Pockets of Learning really lives up to its name; not only do they make unique, durable products, but the toys also have great educational value. Pockets of Learning soft toys featured on 1888Toys.com are made to teach important basic reading skills making them very beneficial. At a very young age, it is very difficult to keep a child concentrated or interested but the different ABC Wall hanging Play Sets will make teaching the alphabet easy and fun. The interactive matching game the play set provides will really exercise your child’s brain.
The themes for these wonderful toys can vary from classic family favorites, like the Mother Goose Cloth Doll that includes soft cloth nursery rhyme books, to new and innovative products like the Pockets Pizza Soft Cloth Play Set that can teach kids numbers and basic math skills. As a parent, there are also different types of teachings and beliefs you might want to share with your children. Explaining these beliefs can sometimes prove difficult. That’s why in the Pockets of Learning collection, you can also find soft fabric toys that touch on other more personal subjects, like religion. They have created toys that can help explain religious holidays and offer a visual more interactive approach to learning about religion.
Personalized with custom name embroidery, hand crafted cloth toys guarantee to be the best child gift ever! These beautiful and functional, highest quality fabric baby books and soft toys are wonderful gifts throughout the year for baby showers, birthdays, holidays and other occasions.

Levels of Discovery - Quality Furniture for Kids

2008-09-29T16:47:00.005-04:00

When deciding what should go in your child’s room many questions come to mind. Making sure your child has the right tools and toys is very important, but what the child sees and where he lives and sleeps also affects their life and their learning ability. To make the learning process easier, it’s important to make your child’s surrounding as positive and relaxing as possible. This will allow them to feel comfortable and pay more attention to what is really important, learning and having fun.
This has been the goal of Levels of Discovery since 2001 and they have a true commitment to achieving it. Their furniture selection, offered on our website, is recommended for establishing a safe and positive environment. Level of Discovery products entertain and allow kids to explore in an imaginary world in the safety of their home. They are of highest standards and their attention to detail is truly something to be admired. The creativity and interesting designs found on their quality furniture for kids make these items truly stand out, like the Alphabet Soup Board Game Table that will not only add color to your child’s room, but will also teach and entertain your child during his early years. They have a great variety of products including a large assortment of rockers that come in different shapes and colors like the Firefighter Fire Engine Rocker or the Carousel Rocking Horse Rocker both found at 1888Toys.com.
Picking the correct furniture for your child is very difficult when considering your child’s development. All things aside, the most important thing to consider is safety. Children are very curious and tend to run into things so remember to check for everything: toxins, sharp corners etc. Nothing is more important than the well being of your child and to guarantee that, all Levels of Discovery products have been put up against all major safety tests to insure only the best quality product for your child. Their paint is re-certified continuously to watch for any type of chemical that could harm kids and the company exceeds all regulatory agency standards. Check out wonderful collection of Levels of Discovery furniture on www.1888Toys.com and see how this can truly make a difference in your kid’s life.

Kitchen Play Sets and Kitchen Toys

2008-09-24T15:39:00.004-04:00

As a kid, I remember watching my parents go about their daily lives and then find myself pretending to be them. For me, like most kids, life was nothing more than playing, eating and sleeping. One day while watching my mother do her magic in the kitchen, I asked myself what it was she was doing in front of those funny looking machines every day, usually before I sat down to have a meal. I realized then, that the wonderful food I loved needed to be washed prepared and cooked in order for me to enjoy it; this was also true for my fresh smelling clean clothes and the sparkling clean floors I would dirty up every day after playing outside. Teaching kids about food, responsibilities, and how to use home appliances can be difficult and quite boring for you and your child. Household appliances can sometimes even prove to be dangerous like in the case of a stove, toaster, microwave or iron. With our pretend Kitchen Play Sets and Kitchen Toys, you can have countless hours of family fun role playing with your child while teaching them everything from how to use kitchen and home appliances, to the names and colors of healthy fruits and vegetables. Go with your child and friends on a wonderful picnic with our Picnic Lunch Basket Pretend Toy or teach them how to bake brownies, use the microwave or toast some bread in the complete Natural Kitchenette Set. Other home appliances are also found in this category including a washer and dryer (found in our Laundry Combo Center) and house cleaning tools (found in the Housecleaning Set). These toys and play sets create an imaginative and SAFE atmosphere for your child pretend, learn and have fun.
Children are like curious sponges eager to learn about life. They learn everyday just by watching their parents; whether it is mom making a sandwich or dad shaving before going off to work, they pick up on everything you do and say. It is important as a parent to remember these things in order to provide your kid with the necessary foundation to be successful in life. These daily routines and knowledge will guide them as they are growing up. Teach them the importance of cleaning and eating healthy in an easy and fun way they’ll love for many years.

Meet Nicolas - Products Specialist, Customer Service Department

2008-09-24T15:34:00.004-04:00

Hello Everyone,

My name is Nicolas (you can call me Nick) and I’m the newest member of the 1888toys.com family. I am glad to have finally found a job where I can feel absolutely wonderful about the company, what I do for the company and our customers. Teaching children basics and helping them improve their skills both physically and mentally is not an easy task. During the short time that I have been here I have learned that the right toy can prove to be more than just a simple distraction, it can be a learning tool. Our goal is to get these tools to parents so they can really help their child learn and grow while having fun at the same time. I never knew how important toys could be and how they can really affect a child’s life. As a parent, these toys can be your building blocks for a strong, healthy foundation.

Wooden Toys - Favorite Toys for Generations

2008-09-23T17:47:00.004-04:00

Do you remember that wooden rocking horse you had when you were a kid? Or that beautiful wooden doll house you use to play with? I remember that I use to play for hours with my wooden truck, I use to take it everywhere with me and played with lots of other kids and also played many pretend games with that truck. Many people use to have wooden toys to play with and they still have them. Classic wooden toys are some of the best toys to give children these days; they last for a very long time and are not so expensive.
Maintenance for wooden toys is very simple. Use a wet cloth to clean the surface, and spray the toy with sanitizer if you want. Wooden toys such as wooden play furniture, doll houses, or kitchen play sets all allow children to develop their imagination to the fullest.
Simplicity is never a bad thing. Battery operated toys are not as effective as wooden toys when it comes to encouraging young children to think. Toy collectors like collecting handcrafted wooden toys more because they are more durable. And although plastic toys cost less than wooden ones, they often break more easily, making them less desirable to keep.
The current news frenzy about lead and other chemicals being found in children’s toys has many parents and grandparents concerned for their kids’ safety. Our handmade wooden toys are of the highest quality they are safe and durable and provide fun play for years! These classic wood toys made of oak, walnut, birch or maple wood with a natural finish. All hand crafted wood car toys create stimulating imaginative game. Exceptionally detailed handmade wooden train guarantees hours of joy and excitement!
Many wooden toy owners want to keep their wooden toys because they grow up with these toys. They mean something to the owners; you can witness for yourself the many benefits of wooden toys. They can be used to educate children, and they last longer than most other toys.

Baby Activity Cube - Fun and Educational Toy for Babies

2008-09-19T10:13:00.004-04:00

When you are looking for a gift for a baby, do you ever have problems finding a good one? When I look for toys for babies specially recently born ones I look for one that is cute, looks fun and at the same time is educational. I would look everywhere for toys that are safe, fun and educational at the same time. I used to have problems looking for one, but now I know exactly which one to choose. It’s the Baby Activity Cube of course!
This cube comes with six different sides and all of them have something baby can do something with, whether it’s the mirror sun, wooly sheep, dog-in-a-pocket, crinkle flower, cow sound or dotty wing all of them have something to offer for baby. The soft cube comes with clear plastic bag for neat storage or easy carrying along as a perfect travel toy!
This is a wonderful gift for your baby or any other family member or friend babies too! It’s so entertaining for them and safe at the same time since it’s a soft cube it can be taken in cars, or for long trips on a plane or train or any other traveling method.
I have gotten this same toy for my kids and since then, everybody I know just wants me to get them one. On our site Baby Activity Cube is one of the top selling toy for babies, and why not, get this for one of your baby and he will be delighted and entertain and at the same time it will help him with visual and sensory stimulation and encourage your baby curiosity.
I have been amazed to see how this one toy can entertain them for hours, I have tried to get my kids some other toys but they only seem to want to play with this cube. As a parent, I have always looked for a toy that can offer safety and fun for the kids at the same time to have great educational value.

Waiting Room Toys

2008-09-18T16:59:00.003-04:00

Have you ever not been able to complete a sale because the buyers' kid was restless and they left, or at the dentist do you ever have problems keeping kid still, not only at the dentist but many other places too? Waiting room toys are the kind of toys that attract kids to as soon as they arrive, these kinds of toys can have kids play for hours and hours. Waiting room toys and pediatrician clinic toys are specially designed with no-lose-parts. Wooden, durable and attractive daycare toys and play area toys entertain and occupy up to 8 children at once.
Waiting room toys are most convenient in places such as lobbies, doctors' offices, play areas, or any waiting area or any place where parents take their children. Not only are they good for business thought, they are also good for children. Waiting room toys are educational learning toys which allow children to develop things like their eye-hand coordination, visual tracking, and sensory-motor skills, and much more.
These products are child safe and have absolutely no danger for kids, they go as far as non-detachable parts to lead free paint. The toys are also easy to place in any waiting room with so many of these toys available there are many types of toys that are wall panels, play tables or activity cubes and they also come in many different shapes and sizes available to fit into your waiting room.
Many parents prefer to go more often to places with these kinds of toys because it much more relaxing and comforting knowing that their children are going to be playing in a pleasant, safe and learning environment. Kids fall in love with these kinds of toys making the leaving from the place a lot more difficult than the arrival.
With the waiting room toys in your office you most probably going to have much more visits from customers, especially the ones with kids.

Puppet and Marionette

2008-09-18T14:55:00.004-04:00

Puppets and marionettes have entertained thousands of children and adults worldwide over the years. These are the kind of toys which are very entertaining for children weather its watching them while you are using them or while your kids play with them. This is a good toy for parents and children to interact together and also to help parents teach their kids through a very creative and fun way.
Animal puppets and animal marionettes are very entertaining for both children and adults. Puppets are effortlessly manipulated even by very young children. All soft animal puppets are exceptionally made from quality plush and will satisfy the most professional puppeteer. As an educational toy puppets and marionettes offers you the possibility to help parents in a creative way to keep children minds brilliant and shining for years to come.
These toys are child safe since they can be made of not only wood but can also be made of cloth or other types of fabric. Animal puppets and animal marionettes are easily manipulated by both adults and children and are very fun to play with. They are also very educational and provide developmental value and educational messages.
We have a very large variety of puppets and marionettes which can go from people to animal type puppets and marionettes. Extensive selection and different types to choose from: realistically looking full body animal puppets like bears or tigers, marionette string puppets or soft and cuddly hand puppets glove-sized. You might even want to set up a puppet show for your neighbors and friends so that they can go ahead and join the fun.
Puppets and marionettes have been adults and children’s favorite for centuries.

Baby Educational Toys

2008-09-18T14:19:00.005-04:00

I am a faithful believer of having fun while learning. You concentrate more on what you are learning and have fun doing it. With kids it’s the same thing I constantly hear parents saying that when they try to teach their kids with the cards their kids always lose interest almost immediately and they would have to struggle with their kids so that they can pay attention for just a little while.
Everybody knows that kids love toys, that is no secret of course, fortunately for all parents out there, the educational toys are one of the kids, especially babies, favorite toys out there. There are educational toys to help teach our kids almost anything. These toys have a top safety standard that allows our children to play safely while they are having fun with the toys.
These infant learning toys stimulate touch, vision and hearing senses as well as encourage young child creativity and curiosity. Give your baby 'read a book' and see how much he/she enjoys the process... by joyfully chewing that soft and crunchy special baby book. Help to build an Eifel Tower from the safe soft blocks and let the baby knock it down... Your baby development and early learning will come with countless hours of enjoyment with traditional and fun developmental educational baby toys!
Each toy is professionally tested before they can reach the market to ensure the safety of our kids while playing with them.
Whether they are building a puzzle or playing with some magnetic mazes, or maybe they in a car with their special travel toy, a baby’s curiosity knows no limits! Let your children explore that curiosity and learn from the world what they can, from these baby educational toys. Helping them grow into bright and brilliant children doesn’t have to be burden, with the help of these educational toys; you will allow your kids to also have fun learning.

One Of Many Happy Customers Says...

2008-09-10T10:03:00.005-04:00

Thank You for Your Outstanding Service!

Dear Marina/Customer Service,

(I could not find a place for “feedback” so I am sending my appreciation with this e-mail.)

Since I had never bought from you before, I became very anxious when the main birthday gift for our 2-year old granddaughter had not arrived, even though your other items had arrived early. With only two days left before her birthday, I contacted you and you immediately went into action and saved the day! Apparently the shipper had lost track of the City Beads Rollercoaster, but somehow, you were able to locate one and have it on my doorstep within 24 hours-- in time to be wrapped for the party. I know you must have worked and talked furiously to accomplish this miracle, and I will always appreciate your efforts. Your web site is so user friendly and inviting, and the selection and quality of your toys leaves nothing to be desired. Our granddaughter was so happy and excited with all of her gifts, and especially the City Beads Rollercoaster.

Thanks again for your special efforts! I’ll be back before Christmas!

Suzanne Benning
Manhattan Beach, CA

Meet Javier - Website Administrator -Technical Department

2008-09-04T16:29:00.001-04:00

Hi everybody!

My name is Javier and I’ve been part of the 1888Toys team for a while now. I came aboard because I was looking for a job that I could fill comfortable with and when I came here I really felt like I could fit. Since then I have been working hard to keep all stock availability information on the website updated for everyone, adding new products of the highest quality to make them available for our customers, among other things.

Meet Anthony - Products Specialist, Customer Service Department

2008-09-03T17:33:00.006-04:00

Hi to all,

I'm Anthony, I work for 1888toys and we sell toys for babies and toddlers and we have been in the business since 2004.

I have joined this team recently, but have learned so much and wish to share what I have learned with parents out there, looking for words of advise and help on educating and helping them teach their kids to have a brilliant and bright future.

I have always believed in fun learning and thought that it was difficult for this to happen out there, I can tell you now that this site has helped me learn and teach parents out there how their child can grow in a healthy environment, learning from what they like the most, which are toys.

At 1888Toys.com we offer competitive prices and sell only the most educational value toys, we do not seek to sell toys just to make money we also seek in aiding parents, future parents, grandparents, teachers, aunts, uncles, single parents, etc help their children to learn so much from this wonder thing that we call life.

Thank you for reading this post and hopefully you will soon be contacting me to assist you in any way that I can.

Children Educational Toys Store Welcome Letter

2008-09-03T12:30:00.001-04:00

Dear Parent and Friend,

We are thankful to see you on our blog and would like to make your visit as pleasant as possible. We do value your time and would not keep you if you are busy (don't we all, all the time?), but if you have 2 minutes, we would be glad to share with you our vision and some thoughts.

Who are we?
We have started www.1888Toys.com in 2004 and by now, we have full staff of reliable and trustworthy people. They make this store 'ticking' by answering your questions by phone or emails; by making sure you can navigate our site easily and find everything you are looking for; by fulfilling your orders in the most timely manner without delays and by doing thousand other things to exceed your expectations. The business is a family owned and despite of our tremendous growth, we still keep family atmosphere and would like you to feel at home. We have helped many parents, grandparents, hospitals, museums, early childhood educators, school teachers and even car dealerships managers to select the most appropriate items for their needs. We take pride in our operational routine and guarantee your shopping experience to be most satisfactory. We look forward to assist you. Just read some comments from customers we have received.

Why we have started this business in the first place?
As parents of 2 young children we have realized that not all the toys have the same impact on our children. Market is overflowed with 'push the button' toys, but these toys were boring and were forgotten in a day or so. Many music and sound toys can actually damage young baby hearing, according to scientific researches. On the other hand there are toys, games and playsets which grew with our children. These toys are our child best companions and favorite for years. The toys we are talking about are not 'buzz toys' which will be gone in a year or so or electronic light emitting toys. We are talking about classic toys which encourage child to use their imagination. These toys challenge dexterity and logic and stimulate various skills development and are hard to find in the department store.

What is our mission?
We are not trying to stop the progress and are not against evolution. Our mission is to bring awareness and show parents that there are many alternative options to passive TV time, online PC games or 'push the button' toys. You will not find any action figure toys, electronic toys or computer games on our site. We constantly refuse offers from such toys and games manufactures to present their toys on www.1888Toys.com - online toys store. Instead, we have dedicated research team who is looking for more and more unique toys, classic games and play furniture, which are safe, have developmental value and are fun for children to play with.

In conclusion, browse our site and be sure to contact us with all your questions. Check our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information. We would love to hear your opinions, suggestions and feedbacks.

Sincerely yours,
Neiman family, founders of 1888Toys.com

P.S. Read more reasons why shop with confidence at 1888Toys.com.