Favorite Toys - 6 Months

When it comes to toys, I'm a big believer that "less is more". Instead of overloading Little Missy with too many toys, I prefer to be selective and buy high quality toys that won't overstimulate her, but will hold her interest and encourage exploration. 

Currently, the 5 in the picture are Little Missy's personal favorites. 

1. Hevea Panda Teether

Made of solid piece of natural rubber and free from phtalates, colors, pvc, evatane, silcone & bpa. This one is a life savor for a teething baby! The gently textured surface massages irritated gums and I have a piece of mind knowing that my baby is not sucking on harmful chemicals. 

2. Organic Farm Buddies Boxer the Dog

This dog and other Farm Buddies are made of organic cotton. Boxer is really cute and easy for baby to grasp. Little Missy like sucking on his paws and fingering all the little details like the bow-tie, ears and tail. Even the tag is a point of interest. As an added bonus, this dogie is also a rattle.

3. CaaOcho Nalu the Seahorse 

Made of 100% Pure Natural Rubber and colored with certified non-toxic, food-grade paint. Hermetically sealed design prevents the accumulation of bacteria, mold and dirt. The different ridges and textures on the Seahorse and the bright yellow color hold Little Missy's attention. Whenever I hand her this toy, her eyes light up and she grabs it enthusiastically. 

4. Winkel Color Burst Rattle by Manhattan Toy
The center holds a rattle and the soft wires are easy to grasp with hands or feet! This picture was not posed. My little monkey started off with the rattle in her hands, then she dropped it and caught it with her feet. Needless to say, mommy was very impressed with this display of dexterity. I guess this toy is excellent for developing baby's motor skills.

5. LEKA Playbook from IKEA
This book is made of fabric and is just the right size and weight for baby to hold comfortably. The pages show various 3-dimensional animals. A variety of textures, patterns and crinkly sounds provide a sensory experience for your baby. This little book is very high quality, yet costs only $6. Gotta love IKEA!

Organic Cotton Plush Toys On Sale

When your baby is chewing on a plush toy, you want the piece of mind of knowing that no harmful chemicals went into the production of fabric and batting of this toy. 

 These cute plush animals and soft rattles are all made of organic cotton - good for your baby and good for the planet. 

On SALE today at Zulily!

Tegu Magnetic Blocks On SALE!

Tegu magnetic wood block sets are on SALE today!

Made out of responsibly harvested Honduran hardwoods,

with little embedded magnets, these blocks are sure

to captivate the imagination of your little (or not so little)

builder. Check out my review of these awesome blocks.

Handmade Wood Toys

I came across the Friendly Toys' shop on Etsy and was instantly smitten. A husband and wife team located in Lithuanian are behind Friendly Toys. All materials used in creating these toys are 100% natural and biodegradable: Birch, natural "Milk Paint", linen strings and cold-pressed linen seed oil which has both, a natural scent and moisture protection quality. These handmade wood toys are so whimsical and have a sweet, heirloom quality to them that is so rare and precious. 

TEGU Magnetic Blocks On SALE

Tegu magnetic blocks are on SALE today,

(up to 60% off!) at GILT.

Check out my review of these blocks HERE.

Review - Tegu Magnetic Wood Blocks

I saw the Tegu blocks and thought, what a good idea, magnetic blocks made out of wood! I debated for a while because of the price, but decided to take a chance on these and ordered the 52 piece Tinted Set. Let me tell you, when the blocks arrived, I was the first one sitting on the carpet and building futuristic towers. These blocks are totally addictive! So worth the investment, even if only for Mommy's entertainment. I have no idea how they get the magnets inside seemingly solid slices of wood, but it's awesome, I tell you!

Besides for being fun and attractive, Tegu blocks are Eco friendly. Created from Honduran hardwoods and naturally safe: no lead, no plastic, non-toxic, water-based lacquer finish, no small parts.

My baby is not old enough to build with them yet, but he enjoys taking them out of the box, clicking them together and chewing on them with a relish. I'm sure once he figures out how to build, these blocks will provide him with hours of creative pursuit. In the meantime, Mommy will have her fun.

52 piece Tinted Set