Baby Toys 101
Nate and I have some very specific ideas about the kinds of toys that we would like our children to have. While some of this is based only on preference, some of it comes from having 700 sq.ft. in our condo and knowing that we have no place to put 3′x3′ baby gym. That’s 9 sq.ft. of precious floor space! We were walking through Target tonight and saw things like Lincoln Logs and said, “We should totally get these for the kids someday.” We also came across the battery operated dragon that roars, moves it’s head and “breathes fire” and said, “No way.” We both have a traditional view of toys and have seen dozens of kids set aside the flashy new toy and play contentedly with the box it came in. While we do appreciate the strides that mankind has made to improve early childhood development, we are confident that this can be made without the crib mounted remote control aquatic sounds simulator that we saw on the shelves tonight. So here are some examples of things that if we receive as gifts we will be returning if possible or that may find their way over to grandma and grandpas living room:
Here are some toys that we love:
Nate’s going to create a Baby Murray Gift Buying Guide Flowchart for the interested gift buyers out there. Stay tuned, it should be interesting.
Sam Neylan said
March 16th, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
I am TOTALLY with you. Don’t need most of the crap that’s pushed on children these days!
I like the idea that if you get a new toy, you have to get rid of an old one (or, for adults, when you get a new article of clothing, a new cell, a new pair of shoes…get rid of an old one…cause and effect…). I showed a house the other day and one of the room was about 350ish sq ft rm and it was FILLED with only toys for the 2 children…and that was just an empty room with toys…not even the kids room or the garage or the family room. My client and I were both grossed out. Stay strong! Your kids will be WAAAAAY better for it!
Georgia said
March 16th, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
i love it! i always used to say, “my kids will play with sticks and rocks” but they can play with leaves, dirt and bugs too, if they want.
Erin Fulton said
March 17th, 2008 @ 11:17 am
Drat. Guess I’ll be returning the fantastic 4 bike.