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Best Books to Give at a Baby Shower
So the baby shower invitation reads, "Bring a book instead of a card." Now what? Not to worry, we can help. Here are 12 charming baby books that won’t disappoint. Plus, some tips on how and what to write in the book, too.
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What Does a 16-Month Old Play With?
At 16 months old, our son was showing some definite preferences for certain types of toys and activities. Too old for simple rattles, but not quite ready for complicated Lego sets, here are a few fun toys that struck the right chord.
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15 Books for Your Baby's First Library
They say that talking or reading to your child regularly, regardless of how young they are, will significantly enhance their vocabulary. And even if your baby would rather just grab and chew on the pages of their board book (they always do!), your voice is still comforting. The time to start building your baby’s library (and vocabulary!) is now, and here are 15 great baby books to help get you started.
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10 Children’s Books with Diverse Characters
In a world as rich and varied as ours, our bookshelves must reflect the wonderful diversity of the people who populate it. And just like it’s important to see from others’ perspectives, children must also see themselves in what they read: as vital members of their communities.
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How We Turned Our Nursery into the Perfect Sleep Chamber
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25 First Birthday Gift Ideas
Ok, so it’s pretty clear you don’t want to gift a set of Sharpies for a child’s first birthday. But what does a one year old actually play with? Here are some great first birthday gift ideas that are child (and parent!) approved.
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Cars & Trucks: 15 Gifts that Won’t Disappoint
What is it about cars and trucks that little ones find so exciting? It’s true; garbage trucks stop them in their tracks and the site of the UPS truck coming is always sure to delight (okay, that’s true for all of us…!). Here are a 15 truck-themed toddler gifts that will elicit the same excitement as the real thing – we promise!