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Dear Marianne:

What can I do to buy toys for my 3 year old niece and 8 and 9 year old nephews that I do not see often or know very well?

Aunt Ava from Woodland Hills, CA
Kids remember what was given to them and from who. No one wants to be the aunt who buys the boring toys. Any gift for a child should be chosen based on age, current skills and/ or special needs and overall interest.
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Expecting/New Mom Guide

Polaroid One



$49.99 ($14.99 per pack of instant film)
polaroid.com

Every new mom wants to capture every “first moment” and all the cute things a baby learns to do! Keeping an instant camera nearby is a convenient and handy way to try! Compact with a built-in flash and fixed-focus, there is not much time needed to push buttons and wait until the camera is ready. This camera features a self-timer and tripod socket for taking cameos with mom and baby together as an instant gift for dad! Development time is approximately 3 minutes. Portable, it can fit in a diaper bag or stroller basket. TIP: Always have extra film on hand!

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