Baby Cheapskate

Veterans Day Coupons and Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

New at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best: Veterans Day Coupons and Sales. Some good ones for you crafty/DIY types!

Rumors: 50% off Outerwear Plus Extra 30% off?

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:09:00 +0000

Hmmm. This seems promising. Let me know what you think:

According to promotional materials, Old Navy's 50% Off Outerwear Sale ends tomorrow, 11/12, presumably at the end of the day. Prices are as marked, with no coupon code needed. In store prices at my store were all a flat 50% off, while online prices seem to vary a bit more.

Old Navy's 30% off Give & Get coupon (which I'll be posting for you later) starts on 11/12. That means, that tomorrow you could get, say, a $50 coat for as little as $17.50. In store and online.

Six cans of Enfamil Next Step for $17.09?

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +0000

I'm 95% sure this is a typo, but hey, I got a Britax for $50 on a typo last year. Target has a six-can case of Enfamil (Enfagrow) Next Step (24 oz. cans) for $17.09. Let me know what happens! Thanks, Jennifer and Nicole!

Edited: Looks like the deal has been pulled.

Hot Holiday Deals: Wooden Play Kitchens Under $200

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:21:00 +0000

Wooden play kitchens are at the top on this year's holiday list for many BC readers. Here are a few of my favorites (and yours!)

The Melissa & Doug Classic Deluxe Kitchen (right) is 38% off at Amazon. It's $154.99 with free shipping. This isn't a bad price, but try to pick it up for about $120.

The KidKraft Retro Kitchen (left) comes in red, silver and pink. The silver one's on Rollback for $99 right now at Walmart. That's a great price. Free Site-to-Store shipping. KidKraft's larger play kitchen is $136 at Walmart.

I love the looks of this KidKraft Cook Together Kitchen Play Set (right). It' s on Rollback for $144 at Walmart.com. Free Site-to-Store shipping.

The space-saving Kitchen Center from Plan Toys (left) is $199 at Oompa Toys with free shipping. I've seen it go as low as $99.

Up for a little DIY? Make your own toy kitchen for less: Ohdeedoh, ZRecommends

See more holiday posts.

Shuttefly Deals: Free 8x10, 50 Free Prints, More

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000

New at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best: Shuttefly Deals: Free 8x10, 50 Free Prints and More. Free shipping, too. Come see!

Plus, win $5000 for College in FTD's Give Thanks Photo Contest at Upromise. Just submit a photo and tell Upromise what you're thankful for.

New Huggies Sample from Walmart

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Get a free sample of Huggies Little Movers in sizes 2, 3, 4, or 5 from Walmart right now. Thanks to Heather at Freebies4Mom for the tip!

You can also get a sample of Pampers Extra Protection (size 4 or 5) if you haven't already.

It's Back: Coupon for $3 off $15 at RiteAid

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Make those RiteAid deals even better with this new Coupons.com printable coupon for $3 off $15. Some of you may be seeing a $4 off $20 coupon. There's also a printable coupon for $5 off $25 at RiteAid (.pdf, exp. 12/19)

This week's RiteAid deals:

Buy a jumbo of Huggies and get a $3 Single Check Rebate. Plus, Buy 5 Huggies jumbos and get a 6th FREE with SCRs. Use a great manny, and this could be a stockupportunity!
Buy a mega of Huggies and get a $2 Single Check Rebate. Use with a manny. The megas aren't on sale, so calculate your own price per diaper based on your store's regular retail price.

Baby Jogger City Classic on Closeout, Free Shipping

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:07:00 +0000

The Baby Jogger City Classic single stroller in Red/Black is on closeout at BabyCatalog.com for just $209. This beats the 45% off Amazon deal I've been telling you about. Free shipping, too (unless you live in AK or HI).

What did readers say about this stroller in our recent stroller ratings?

"I really like this stroller. It is easy to open and close. It pushes VERY smoothly and can turn on a dime. The canopy has excellent coverage. The brake is easy to apply."
"Super fabulous, folds up well, great for anyone tall especially. "

Giant List of Reader Tips, Coupon Codes, Links, and Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:06:00 +0000

Wow, I'm absolutely swamped with deals. I know, I know, that's a good thing! I'm just going to pass them off to you in a great big list. Enjoy!

Extra 15% off at Scholastic.com's Scholastic Store plus free shipping on orders over $25 through 12/15 at with code AFFHLD.

Newest 20% off printable coupon for StrideRite.com. It's good through 11/15.

Stride Rite "Foal" sneakers for babies and walkers (shown, top left) are 40% off at $24.90 at Nordstrom.com. Thanks, Nava!

Receive a free umbrella ($13.50 value) for every Kidorable purchase over $20. Add the umbrella of your choice to your shopping cart and use code NovFB1109 when you check out. Via Hey, Check This Out.

From @Bumkins via Twitter: Free shipping on orders of $35 and up at Bumkins.com through 12/20/09 with code xmas09. Love their bibs!

Find out how to get free or cheap baby wipes at Target over at Thrifty Jenny.

Lori at Moms by Heart found a printable coupon for 20% off at The Disney Store. It's good through 11/15.

Find out how to get seven preschool games for less than $4 at Early Motherhood. Thanks, Erinn!

Take 20% off your online order at CVS.com through tomorrow, November 10 with code 2DAY20 (case sensitive).

Take $10 off your Walgreens.com order of $40 or more through 11/14 with code BHEALTHY.

Create and buy a photo book at MyPublisher.com and get a free copy through 11/18 with code HOL241.

Gloria at Fun and Frugal found swim trunks for boys at Walmart.com for just a buck!

Scott of ThisHoliday.com (cards) wrote to say that ThisHoliday.com is having a huge sale. With coupon code 'holiday2' you get 40% off our regular price of 99¢ a card.

Reader Tip: LeapFrog Tag for $19.99

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:09:00 +0000

If you're in the market for a TAG, take advantage of this amazing Target deal sent in by BC reader Jean. I don't expect to see a better deal than this on the TAG this holiday season.

LeapFrog Tag is on sale at Target for $39.99. Get the Target coupon for $10 off from the book (or print one here) and print this LeapFrog coupon (.pdf) for $10 off Tag and $5 off Tag Junior Book Pal. Use them both and you've got TAG for just $19.99.

Hot Holiday Deals!

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:32:00 +0000

You told me what you were shopping for this holiday season, and now it's my turn. I'll be bringing you the best prices out there on those items in my Hot Holiday Deals posts a few times a week until the end of the year.

How to use this feature?

Try to beat or match the price I have listed here when you shop.
You'll be able to access all of them by clicking the *Holidays* nav tab just below the header.
I recommend checking your local thrift stores, ebay, Craigslist, Freepeats.org, Freecycle, consignment shops, etc. for gently-used items before you buy.
Let me know in the comments if you find a better price (including shipping) than the ones I have listed here. This is a group effort!
In many cases you'll find information on how low I saw the price price on the item go last year along with the date it was reported on BC. This is NOT a guarantee that it will go this low again.

Fisher Price TRIO King's Castle: 33% off at $49.99 with free shipping at Amazon.

FP My First Dollhouse: $29.94 at Walmart with free Site-to-Store shipping.

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go Crawl and Cruise Musical Jungle is 20% off at $59.97 at Amazon (free shipping). It's the same price at Walmart.com. It went as low as $31 last year (on 12/9).

Playskool Busy Ball-Tivity Center is 29% off at $24.99 at Amazon (free shipping). It went as low as $10.99 last year (12/9).

Playskool Dreamtown Rose Petal Cottage is 50% off at $49.98 at Toys R us right now. Estimated S&H is $11.93. It's the same price ($61.91) with free shipping at Amazon. It went as low as $29.99 last year (on 12/9).

4 Holiday Toy Shopping Tips for Serious Savings

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:11:00 +0000

Here are a few tried and true tips for saving BIG this holiday season:

1. Kids don't need very many toys. As parents, we want to shower them with goodies, but it's sooo not necessary. If you feel like you might be overdoing it, you probably are. Also, kids could care less if an item's gently used, so check kiddie consignment stores, Craigslist, Freepeats.org and Freecycle for big savings. Inspect used toys carefully and check for recalls.

2. Try to buy at 40% or more off list price. Sound like a lot? Many of last season's most popular toys went to 50% off during the second week of December (still in plenty of time to arrive by December 25). Prices will drop, you can be sure, but how long you hold out before buying will depend on your tolerance for risk.

3. Black Friday will rock, especially for those of you who enjoy the sport of it. I predict, though, that toy deals will peak on or around December 6. Order by December 17 or so to be sure that gifts arrive by Christmas. Expect many stores, including Target and Toys R Us, to offer free or cheap expediting shipping for last minute shoppers.

4. Clearance sales on winter clothing traditionally start late in the third week of December through right after Christmas day. Inventory will be best at this time, though the sales will continue long into January and perhaps through February, with the very deepest discounts at the end of the sales. Look for sales at The Children's Place, Old Navy, Crazy 8, Gymboree, and more.

Readers: What are your best toy shopping tips?

Huggies Jumbos for $4.25

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:22:00 +0000

Got Walgreens? Lori at MomsByHeart shows you how to pick up Huggies jumbos for $5 each. $4.25 after Caregiver's Marketplace. What a steal!

Top Diaper and Formula Deals of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:51:00 +0000

Print a coupon for $2 off Huggies diaper product and make the following deals even better. There's another $2 off Huggies printable coupon at Coupons.com.

Buy a jumbo of Huggies and get a $3 Single Check Rebate. Plus, Buy 5 Huggies jumbos and get a 6th FREE with SCRs. Plus print a coupon for $5 off $25 at RiteAid (.pdf, exp. 12/19). Use a great manny, and this could be a stockupportunity!
Buy a mega of Huggies and get a $2 Single Check Rebate. Use with a manny and this printable coupon for $5 off $25 at RiteAid (.pdf, exp. 12/19). The megas aren't on sale, so calculate your own price per diaper based on your store's regular retail price.
Huggies jumbos are $8.99 at Walgreens. Plus, there's a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase in this week's Wags circular. Use it with a manny and you could have a stockupportunity! For details on how to work this deal (to the tune of $4.25 for a jumbo), check out Lori's post at MomsByHeart.
Huggies big packs are $19.99 at Kmart through 11/9 (about .24 ea. for size 3 Little Movers with the $2 printable above).
Huggies and PullUps jumbos are an I-guess-it's-better-than-nothing $9.99 at CVS. About .26 each for size 3 LMs with the $2 coupon. Take a short Medicare quiz and print a CVS coupon for $5 off $30 here. Also, BC reader Teresa says that "there's a savings book available at CVS counters. Inside is a voucher for $4 in ECBs if you spend $20.00.
PullUps and GoodNites megas are $15.99 at Kmart through 11/9.
Send your Huggies receipts to Caregivers Marketplace and they'll send you .75 back per pack. Think of it as an extra .02 off per diaper.

Pampers big packs are $19.99 at RiteAid. Use the $1.50 manny from last week's P&G brandSAVER and this printable coupon for $5 off $25 at RiteAid (.pdf, exp. 12/19). Should be a stockupportunity!

Luvs megas are $10 at Kmart through 11/9 (.166 each for size 3).
Buy a mega of Luvs at RiteAid and get a $2 Single Check Rebate.

Store Brands

Folks in many regions can print a coupon for $3 off Kroger Comforts diapers at Coupons.com.
Kroger's Value diapers (not the Comforts) are $5.99 a jumbo.

Formula, Milk and Baby Food

Print a coupon for $5 off a can of Enfamil Premium.
Similac Sensitive is $21.99 a can at Diapers.com
Jars of Beech Nut Stage 2 are 10 for $4 at Publix through Wednesday or Thursday, depending on your location.
Buy a can of RiteAid probiotic infant formula and get a $2 Single Check Rebate. Limit 4.

Coupons

Check out the baby-related rebates here in this the November RiteAid SCR book.

Print a coupon for $2 off Huggies diaper product and make the following deals even better.
Print a coupon for $2 off Huggies at Coupons.com.
Print a coupon for $1.50 off Huggies at SmartSource.com
Huggies: Load a coupon for $1 off Huggies to your Kroger (etc.) card or cellphone at Cellfire.com.
Huggies: Load a coupon for $1.50 off Huggies diapers to your Kroger (etc.) card at Shortcuts.com.
PullUps: Load a coupon for $2 off PullUps to your Kroger (etc.) card at Shortcuts.com.
PullUps: Printable: $2 off Pull Ups (Requires registration. Print one per month)
Overnites: Printable: $2 off Overnites at SmartSource.com

The following coupons are available at PandG eSAVER for use at Kroger (or Kroger-owned stores) or Safeway: (exp. 12/31)

$1 off a pack of Pampers
.25 off Pampers wipes
$1 off UnderJams
$1 off Pampers Extra Protection
$1 off Swaddlers Sensitive
$1 off Luvs (or $2, depending on your area)

Seventh Generation: Print a coupon for $1 off Seventh Generation diapers
Seventh Generation: $2 off Seventh Generation Diapers (must register at site)

Gerber baby food: Printable coupon for $2 off three 2-packs or 6 glass jars.
Earth's Best Baby food: Printable Coupons
Sign up for the newsletter and get Beechnut coupons.

$1 Off Yo Baby Coupon
$1 off any Aveeno Baby product
$1 off Johnson's Shampoo
$1 off Desitin
$1.50 off Kids' Triaminic (lower left corner)

Ongoing Deals

Gear and Furniture:

Clothing and Shoes:

Toys, DVDs, Music and Books:

Target toy coupons (printable) (.pdf)

Misc:

BCNews

Several times a week starting tomorrow, I'll be finding Hot Holiday Deals on the toys you told me were on your wish list. You can access all the posts by clicking the new *Holidays* nav tab under the header.

Need to get rid of this year's Halloween costume? Want to clear out old toys to make room for new? Give it all away to another family on Freepeats. Remember! Lifetime membership in all 54 Freepeats.org local groups is now free. Freepeats is a great (and green!) way to pass on gently-used baby, kid and maternity items, baby coupons, and formula samples to other families that can use them. If course, it's a great place to look for FREE baby, kid and maternity stuff for your own family, too.

Preview

CVS brand megas should be $9.99 next week. Cans of Enfamil and Similac should be $2 off at CVS.
Similac should be $21.99 at RiteAid.

So what are the best diaper and formula deals in your town?

1-Day Giveaway: Kids' Rain Jacket or Duster from Agoo

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Want to win a rain jacket or duster from Agoo? Then click here and enter today's one-day giveaway! Enter by Sunday at 9 a.m. EDT.

This giveaway is closed to new entries. Congrats to Meghan!

Diaper Review: Your Baby (Harris Teeter)

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:24:00 +0000

Today's review is from BC reader Lindsey. She's reviewing Harris Teeter's Your Baby diapers. Thanks, Lindsey!

Price: $7.97 per Jumbo Pack.

Size 1: 44 diapers per pack
Size 2: 40 diapers per pack
Size 3: 35 diapers per pack
Size 4: 30 diapers per pack
Size 5: 26 diapers per pack
Size 6: I believe that they do make size 6 diapers, but our particular store doesn't carry them.

First Impressions
We love Harris Teeter, and have had great luck with all of their store brand products, so I assumed that I'd be just as pleased with their store brand diapers.

They have designs from Shrek the Third on them, which I noticed that other store brands had as well. I figured that they were the same, but I know that I've been told that some designs may used on different diapers. They felt more papery than the usual Huggies Little Snugglers that we've been using. The outside cover was fairly soft, though. There is no elastic on the back of the diaper. The tabs are on elastic that looks better than it is. I thought it would be very stretchy, but I was disappointed. The elastic around the legs was sufficient, and I didn't notice a lot of change from the usual leg elastic. There was no scent to the diapers that some other brands have.

In Use
We used our entire pack of diapers since we didn't want to be wasteful. I had to be a little more vigilant about changing them a little more often than I normally would. My daughter was on some antibiotics that really tested her digestive system, so the diapers definitely were "challenged". My baby who'd only had a couple blow-outs before this had four in a week. I think that the lack of elastic in the back was what these diapers were missing. For just wet diapers, they were fine. I used them for two nights in a row, but baby woke up with wet pajamas, so we used them as daytime diapers. My daughter has a long sort of thin body, though, so they may be just fine for a baby who's a little "rounder".

Pros:

Sort of cute designs
Tabs stayed closed very well
Soft Cover
Work well during the day and for wet diapers
No baby powder smell

Cons:

Did not hold up well overnight
Couldn't keep loose poo in very well
No back elastic
Side tabs were not very stretchy

In Summary
I think that the diapers were overall not too bad. Will I buy them regularly for my daughter? Probably not. Will I buy them if they happen to be on sale? Sure. They're fine daytime diapers, and would probably be better for poo diapers once she starts eating more solids. I think I'll stick to my Huggies for now, but if I find a better--or just as good--option for less money, I will make a switch then.

Robeez Sale: Up to 40% Off

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

New at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best: Robeez Sale: Up to 40% Off. And if these Puppy Booties came in my size, I would totally wear them.

7 Great Crib Mattresses Under $100

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:00 +0000

Have you ever tried comparison shopping for mattresses? Darned near impossible since the names change from store to store. Crib mattresses aren't quiet as bad, but close. And you do NOT want to make any bad decisions where baby's sleep is concerned, right? Here's what you need to know to get a good deal--'cause if you're gonna buy a crib, you're gonna need a crib mattress.

Shopping Tips:
The standard crib mattress is 52"Lx27.5"Wx5-5.5"H, though each mattress may vary a half inch or so from this. You'll want to be sure the mattress fits snugly--no more than a finger's width between the mattress and the side of the crib.

There are two types of mattresses out there, mattresses with foam and mattresses with springs. Both are good, and which one you choose is more a matter of personal preference than quality, as long as the mattress is firm and fits your crib snugly. Innerspring mattresses are still the most popular choice.

Innerspring Mattresses: Consumer reports recommends a mattress with at least 150 coils. Each of the mattresses here has at least that many. Basically, the more coils, the firmer (and heavier!) the mattress. You also want a mattress with border rods that make the edges firm so your baby won't get stuck between the edge of the mattress and the crib--yikes!

Another thing to consider is the covering. All of the mattresses I checked out had waterproof covers, mostly vinyl. The more layers of covering you have, the less prone it is to punctures and tears. I wouldn't worry about this too much, it's not like you're going to be dragging it behind a truck. You'll also want to make sure your mattress has the JPMA seal, a sign of quality. All of the mattresses here do. You can easily get a quality mattress, with at least 150 coils and border rods, for under $100.

Foam Mattresses: Look for high density, firmness, and resilience when shopping for a foam mattress. Foam mattresses, made from polyether or polyester, may be lighter, which is nice when you're changing the sheets.

Here are seven great mattresses for under $100, along with a links to the best deal on the web I could find for each. All meet current pthalate and flammability standards.

The Mattresses:

Sealy Naturalis Crib Mattress with Organic Cotton (shown, top)
51.6 x 27.2 x 5.5 inches, 150 coils, steel border rods, organic cotton, protective wrap
$83.73 at Amazon. 30% off, free shipping

Sealy Baby Ultra Rest Mattress
51.5 x 27 x 5 inches, 204 coils, all around rods, steel vertical support bars 15 year warranty,
$71.36 at Amazon. 21% off, free shipping.

Serta Perfect Dream Mattress
51.5 x 27 x 5 inches, 150 coils, ventilated cover, full perimeter border wire, 30 year warranty
$99 at Babies R Us / Toys R Us, free shipping

Sealy Kolcraft Natural Rest
52 x 27.50 x 5.25, 204 coils, three non-allergenic sleeping layers, vinyl binding, all around border rods, 20 year warranty
$79.99 at Target

Kolcraft Pediatric 2500 Mattress
51.5 x 27 x 5 inches, 150 coils, heavy gauge steel border rods for side, corner and edge support, 15 year warranty
$69.99 at Amazon, free shipping

Sealy Perfect Rest Mattress
51.5 x 27 x 5 inches, 150 coils, border rods, reinforced vinyl laminate cover, 10 year warranty,
$64.58 at Amazon, free shipping

MDB Twilight Crib Mattress (foam)
Slightly larger at 53"x32"x6. 6". 100 polyester, triple laminated cover, cloth binding, 5 year warranty
$99, free shipping at Amazon

The Bottom Line: Our crib mattress looked the same as it did the day we got it. The least expensive of the mattresses shown here can easily hold up to three years' use by a human who doesn't weigh very much. Just make sure the mattress you choose is firm and fits your crib well. If you're hoping to use the mattress with subsequent kids, you might want to buy an innerspring mattress with 200 or more coils.

27% Off Phil and Teds Sport Buggy

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +0000

The phil & teds Sport Buggy Stroller in green (single) is 27% off at $324.93 right now at REI. It's regularly $450. Free shipping to your local REI store (otherwise, shipping is a whopping $44). The doubles kit has also been reduced--from $90 to $59.93. Thanks to Leigh for the tip!

Hot! Graco Nautilus for $135.99, Free Shipping

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Woo hoo! The price on the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat (own it, love it) is down to $135.99 at Amazon. Free Super Saver shipping. Normal "on sale" price is in the $145 range. This is a really good deal. The Nautilus offers extended five-point harnessing to 65 lbs. It then converts to backed or backless booster for use up to 100 lbs.

30% Off Britax Frontier

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:58:00 +0000

The Britax Frontier Booster Car Seat in Rushmore, Sahara, Canyon, and RedRock is 30% off at $195.07 at Amazon with free Super Saver shipping. This is a great price. For a comparable seat that costs a bit less, try the Graco Nautilus, which is now at an ultra-low $135.99 (also at Amazon). Thanks to Beth and Amy for the tips!

Toys That Get Played With: 2.5 Years to 4 Years

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Have you ever given your child a toy you thought she'd love only to find it forgotten less than a week later? Ugh. Let's see if we can prevent that from happening. I've polled BC readers and fans and analyzed hundreds of results. Here are 20 toys for kids 2.5 years old to 4 years old that made it to the top of the toy pile and stayed there for up to a year.

The polls: Last January, a mere month after the great unwrapping, I asked BC readers which of the toys their kids got were still getting a lot of action and which had been duds. I asked the same question in September, nine months later. I'm also including responses from an earlier query I had posed about what toys were still being played with a full year after they were received. Browse the responses at the links above and you'll also learn about toys that were duds.

Still played with after a month:

Still played with after 9 months:

Still played with after a year:

Hot Wheels cars (3.5 yo)
Duplo / LEGO (3.5 yo)
Gears! Gears! Gears!
Wooden Train Set, Train Table
Play Kitchens
Musical Instruments (Kid-sized guitar)
Art Supplies (crayons, Play Doh, etc.)

Great "sticky" toys for various ages submitted by readers include dress up clothes and hats, Play Doh, play silks, crayons, and stickers.

BC reader Lindsey sums up our lists nicely:

"It seemed that anything that required a lot of interaction and imagination was well received...*mental note for next year*"

Readers: all kids are different, of course. Tell us about your experiences with these toys in the comments. Be sure to give the age of your child, too. What toys for kids 2.5 years to 4 years would you add to the list?

Related:
Toys that Get Played With: 7 months to 1 Year
Toys that Get Played With: 13 Months to 2 Years

Coupon: 20% Off $75 at The Children's Place

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:55:00 +0000

Take 20% off you purchase of $75 or more at TheChildren'sPlace.com through 11/16 with coupon code HA299. Save up to 40% on holiday dressy stuff, outerwear, and more. $5 flat-rate shipping.

Coupon: 30% Off, Free Shipping at Old Navy

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:00 +0000

New at my Upromise deal blog, Mommy Saves Best: 30% Off and a Coupon for Free Shipping at Old Navy. Enjoy!

Toys That Get Played With: 13 Mos. to 2 Years

noreply@blogger.com (Angie) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Have you ever given your child a toy you thought she'd love only to find it forgotten less than a week later? Ugh. Let's see if we can prevent that from happening. I've polled BC readers and fans and analyzed hundreds of results. Here are two dozen toys for tots 13 months to two years that made it to the top of the toy pile and stayed there for up to a year.

The polls: Last January, a mere month after the great unwrapping, I asked BC readers which of the toys their kids got were still getting a lot of action and which had been duds. I asked the same question in September, nine months later. I'm also including responses from an earlier query I had posed about what toys were still being played with a full year after they were received. Browse the responses at the links above and you'll also learn about toys that were duds.

Still played with after a month:

Little Mommy Doll (13 mo)
FP Grow with Me Kitchen (16 mo)
FP Bounce and Spin Zebra (16 mo)
LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table (17 mo)
Playskool Form Fitter Shape Sorter (17 mo)
Little Tykes Tap a Tune Drum (18 mo)
Hasbro Rose Petal Cottage (21, 22 mo),
Step 2 Front Porch Playhouse (18 mo)
Melissa & Doug Wood Barn (19 mo)
Wooden Melissa and Doug peg puzzles (21 mo)

Still played with after 9 months

GeoTrax Transportation System (Grand Central Station) (20 mo)
Little Tikes Handle Haulers Safari Hauler (22 mo)
FP My First Dollhouse
Kindermusic instruments
Radio Flyer My 1st Scooter
Bouncy Horse (unspecified brand)
FP Laugh & Learn Song & Story Learning Chair
Little Tikes Toy Shopping Cart
Step 2 Lifestyle Kitchen (19 mo)
Wooden play kitchen (2yo)
Melissa & Doug Kitchen (22 mo)

Still played with after a year:

Duplo, Mega Bloks and other building sets
Trains and train table
Musical instruments
FP Little People Playsets (18 mo)
Play kitchens
Dolls

Note: The age in parentheses (if given) is not necessarily the recommended age range for the toy, but rather the age of the particular child who received (and loved!) the toy. I've also linked (where possible) to the manufacturer's site so that you can learn more about the toy.

Readers: all kids are different, of course. Tell us about your experiences with these toys in the comments. Be sure to give the age of your child, too. What toys for kids 13 months to two yearsnwould you add to the list?

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