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I keep seeing award stickers on toy packages. If I buy a toy that has an award sticker on the box does that mean other similar toys are not as good? What guidelines can I follow for choosing a good toy?

Lauren, Miami, FL
Mom of Rachel (7), Sofi (6) and Naomi (2)

Use them as a guide and follow 3 easy steps before making a decision on what to buy?

1.Analyze: What does the child have already? (Stacks of board games, tubs of building blocks, shelves of books) Take a quick INVENTORY of your child’s collection and see if there is a type of toy missing from the playroom. A new kind of toy will trigger interest and intrigue once opened!
2.Simplify- Parents “think” kids need a lot of toys, then regret having so many around the house! It is best to have a variety of TOY TYPES, so a child uses a range of developmental skills.
3.Magnify: It is imperative that toys are chosen which are age-appropriate and are of interest to a child. Choose toys that "MAGNIFY’ a child’s current skills and challenges those they need to work on.

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New Mom Style and Comfort Guide

Zoppini Modular Charm Bracelet
Zoppini USA

$6 (individual charms $15-50)
zoppinillc.com

Originating in Italy, the stretchable stainless steel modular bracelet consists of functional and interchangable links. A selection of more than 400 linkable charms are sold individually to customize each bracelet. The charms reflect a variety of hobbies and special interests with motifs including letters, travel, animals, sports, and semi-precious stones. Starter bracelets consist of 14 stainless steel links and are available in three widths, from 1/2 centimeter to 1/4 inch. TIP: A "MOM" bracelet makes a nice gift for delivery day!

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