[blparent] Gift Ideas

Wed Dec 2 16:04:11 UTC 2009

My daughter loves megablocks. 
It's also a great way to figure out what's going on in their heads as
they talk about what they're building. 
Basically, think of toys that allow the child to be creative. My rule is
the less verbal the better, save for toys that sing. Think of drawing,
puzzles, blocks, dolls, hats, things like that. 
To Mike, I would stay away from video games. Little ones need to be
using their bodies. Also, some kids don't do well with screen time. 
Finally, it is very difficult to know what a one-year-old likes. They
can't realy talk yet, and they are still babies in a lot of ways. At
least that was my experience. Last Christmas, my daughter spent more
time looking at my in-laws' cats then in caring about the presents or
anything else. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Jo Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Gift Ideas

I wouldn't mind finding a ball that I could hear, but I don't want to
spend 
a ton of money till Stephen gets past the stage where he has to throw
every 
ball he finds on the roof.

Oh, another toy that Sarah really likes is her Mega blocks.  They're 
basically giant Legos, big enough that they won't fit into curious
toddler 
mouths.  If you don't mind spending half your waking hours picking up
the 
blocks from everywhere in the house, they're another great idea.

Jo Elizabeth

Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always
glorify 
the hunters.--African Proverb

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From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Gift Ideas

> And to add to this, if it's foam, can you chew chunks out of it?
> I'd like to find a safe ball to play with in the house that can be
found 
> but we try to destroy everything in whatever way it can be destroyed.
> Barbara
>
> Snow is God's way of reminding us that beauty can be found even in the

> coldest hearts.
>
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> From: "Eva Adams" <eadams15 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 6:37 PM
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>> Leanne,
>> Where did u get the ball with bells in it? My daughter likes to play
with 
>> balls, and this would be great.
>>
>> Eva
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 5:03 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Gift Ideas
>>
>>
>>> Have you looked on amazon.com and shopped age ranges?  That's where
I 
>>> get all my ideas.  Last year Kaelyn got this circus animal train
(can't 
>>> remember the exact name for it), but she loves that thing.  It sings
and 
>>> tells different facts about animals in the songs.  It comes with 3 
>>> animals to put in the train, and the train moves by itself when you
push 
>>> on the front of it.  The activity tables are always fun, especially
by 
>>> Leap Frog. Independent Living Aids has braille alphabet blocks and
other 
>>> fun activities.  One thing my daughter has always loved is her foam
ball 
>>> with bells in it.  We roll it back and forth all the time.
>>> Hope that gives you some ideas.
>>> Leanne
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin at gpcom.net>
>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 3:15 PM
>>> Subject: [blparent] Gift Ideas
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello,
>>>> My wife and I are stuck on what Santa is to bring our 16 month
girl. 
>>>> Just
>>>> looking for some suggestions, and to see what other parents are 
>>>> shopping for
>>>> this year.
>>>> Michael
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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