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Have you started your holiday shopping? I am happy to say that we have! And for the “under two” crowd…this Hasbro Explore N’ Grow Musical Gear Center is a slam-dunk. The toy is suited for infants 9 months and older. It includes five interchangeable gears and two balls….compatible with most other gear and ball products in the line. Baby can stack and spin for all kinds of creative fun. Retails for $19.99. (Thank you to Hasbro for sending us this item to review.)

Vintage baby toys are some of my favorite things in the world, and this is why I adore this birthday party concept so much! Here are some additional photos from Hostess Blog. The party was planned by Bella Grace Party Designs. We like the jacks used for napkin rings, the sock monkeys, the wooden blocks, and even the milk shooters on the dessert station! Brava!

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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their children were in Venice in March, and Angie went on a shopping spree to several local baby stores. Among her purchases were these stylish DwellStudio Soft Blocks! We actually received a set from AllModern, and we love them. They would make a great baby shower gift, and we like the muted colors. I am sure Knox and Vivienne love them, too!

We are excited to tell you about the set of teethers we received from MAM. They provide unique teething options for all stages of your baby’s development. MAM designers have worked together closely with paediatric dentists to ensure that all teethers are perfectly matched to baby’s development. Chewing, cooling and calming – MAM teethers are great fun and will make your baby quickly forget teething….we can all hope!

O+ 3 months is the starter and clip for early teething

3+ months is the bite and brush for teeth cleaning

4+ months is the cooler, that reached the molars with ease

6+ months is the twister for chewing and playing

Check all of the teethers out online at MAMbaby!

Playmobil was always fascinating to me as a child. All of the fabulous details, and fun moveable parts. Playmobil sent us the Wild Life Waterhole, $44.99, and our little testers love it! There is even a platform for the observers to watch the animals. The set is suitable for kids ages three and up. The best part is this set will provide hours of entertainment. Check it out at Playmobil!

Our newborn tester LOVED the new InGenuity Automatic Bouncer by Bright Starts! And of course, the mom adored the Bella Vista soft colors! This bouncer is the only one of its kind that actually bounces, rather than simply vibrating. (Just like being inside of mom!) The toy bar will be great when baby gets a little bit older. Great style and great functionality. Expectant moms: add this one to your registry!

We absolutely love activity mats that can grow with a child, and we were thrilled to check out this PLAYSKOOL Gloworld Music & Lights Play Mat! The activity center includes seven toys that can be repositioned for over head discoveries, tummy time, or sit-up play. The mat also features a glowing sun that provides up to twenty minutes of cheerful songs or comforting nature sounds with adjustable volume. Available exclusively at Babies R Us and BabiesRUs.com. $59.99. Added plus: it reminds us of the Gloworms we loved as a child!

We have always loved the Corolle dolls! They are classic toys that I remember playing with as a child. Now, the company has a new line for baby! We received the Bapipouce Christening doll, and we just love it. It is lovely, soft, and washing machine safe! This is a perfect baby shower gift for a mom with a little girl on the way. It would also be a cute Christening gift! The quality of this doll is superior, and we know it will we a well-loved plaything at our house!

This cute little fish bowl is sure to be one of your child’s favorite toys! The bright colors make a great baby toy. Baby will enjoy emptying and putting the fish back in one by one. It sells for $15.96 at a great online toy store called Gummy Lump! But one lucky reader will win this prize for their little one! Just log onto the Gummy Lump web site, and send us the name of your favorite toy from the site to alistbabyblog {at} yahoo {dot} com by December 22 at Noon Central. Good luck!

We continue our quest for the best holiday gifts! We want to share with you an item from the American Specialty Toy Association (ASTRA) 2009 Best Toys for Kids List: the Twinkle Tiaras by Orb Factory. Your little princess can create her own crown masterpiece by using the mosaic stickers to follow one of the designs included in the box. Or, if she is a budding designer, she may want to debut her own style!

ASTRA’s goal is to get back to the basics. Toys that you find at independent retailers are sometimes the most unique finds on the market! For parents, shopping at independent, neighborhood stores is a great reason to pass by the crowds of shoppers at the usual big box stores, and try a more relaxed way of shopping. Please keep in mind, the smaller, independent stores do not always have many of the big names you will find at big-box retailers. So it is always smart to do a little homework before you go shopping!

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