Toys and
Books
Toys, Books, etc.
Don't assume that your baby or toddler
needs a lot of toys to keep himself occupied.
Children possess a natural curiosity and are usually
content just to explore their surroundings or tag along
with mom and dad.
Buy toys and books at rummage sales. Kids don't seem to mind that the items
aren't brand-new.
Save plastic lids off containers such as detergent, instant coffee, etc. (ones
large enough not to be a choking hazard). They can be used as a variety of
toys; stacking/nesting, teach colours, counting etc. -- Evelyn
Our local Salvation Army has a book
sale - buy a bag of books for $1. It's a great
deal, and there are always great titles for baby.
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Recommended Reading:
1000 Best Baby Bargains
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Instead of buying new toys, exchange a box of
your toys with a box of your friend's or neighbor's toys. If you have
a lot of toys, but them into storage and rotate them each week.
Check out
Book Closeouts for inexpensive board books for baby.
The best toy bargains are found after Christmas, hitting rock
bottom around mid-January. Watch Target's clearance closely and stock up
on gifts for the coming year.
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like
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When buying toys at thrift stores and
rummage sales, don't forget to clean them. If
possible, run hard plastic toys through the dishwasher
or spot-clean them with bleach and water.
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