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Balance Bikes they are fun to learn

27 Feb 2010 by Olaf Lederer

There is no better gift or present for a little boy or girl than a balance bike. They are easy to ride, provide lots of fun and they are prefect for kids who aren’t ready for a pedal bike. Balance bikes are usually for children aged from around 2 years (depending on size) up to 5 or 6 years.

This ride-on toy was one of the outdoor toys people could see 0n the 2010 American International Toy Fair in New York City (source Z Recomends). More than 30 toymaker offering balance bikes in the range of $75 to $450. Just a few examples:



Wishbone Limited Edition Bike

Unlike any other balance bikes, the Wishbone bike evolves with a child’s different stages of development. It starts at age 1 as a trike, converts to a running bike as the child grows, and by four to five years old, the ‘wishbone’ frame is flipped, making the Wishbone Bike one of the largest balance bikes on the market. Amazon $299.00 more…

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Wooden or plastic playhouses?

13 Feb 2010 by Olaf Lederer

If you are looking for a playhouse for your child, you will want to do a comparison in order to decide on purchasing a wooden one, or a plastic one. There are a lot of things that you should consider when you are making this decision. You want to get your child a playhouse that is safe, fun, and allows their imagination to run wild. There are benefits to each types of playhouse, you have to use your own discretion in deciding on the proper one for your child.

A wooden playhouse, such as the KidKraft Wooden Playhouse, will allow your child to feel like a little adult. They can make believe that they have their own home. Some things children like about the KidKraft Wooden Playhouse is that it has the appearance of a wooden cabin. It has a working wooden door that opens and closes, a sink, and its own mailbox. This playhouse is also weather resistant. This will help it to stand up to the weather conditions for much longer. It will fit 2 to 3 children in it at a time, this gives the kids somewhere to play where they can feel independent. It is suggested for children that are between the ages of 2 and 8 years old. This playhouse costs about $359.00.



Another option for you is a plastic playhouse. more…

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