How can I donate toys and picture books to children in Africa?

This question has been asked here before with people suggesting looking into UNICEF, dba.darien.org, and the Peace Corps. None of these seem set up to simply receive and thoughtfully direct donations of boxes of simple toys and children’s books — things that are not as essential as food and medicine, but are at least [...]

Oozinator – Questionable Super Soaker

This is a promotional video for a rather questionable super soaker called the “oozinator.” One really has to wonder what they were thinking when they made this!!

What are the best learning toys for children?

I have a 9 mo old daughter and a 2 year old son who isn’t speaking yet. He has poor cognitive skills due to having crossed eyes since birth and has had surgeries to correct them and still more to come. He will be seeing a speech and child development therapist next month. Each having [...]

CEH Center’s Dr. Landrigan on Lead in Toys: 1 of 2

Recently covered in the news, massive recalls of toys and baby products have raised the concerns of parents everywhere. Dr. Philip J. Landrigan of Mount Sinai’s Children’s Environmental Health Center talks on lead in toys from China giving parents practical advice on how they can protect their children and themselves. Lead in toys has become [...]

TSIGOTI “Children Slaves Make Children’s Toys”

a video by Tuia Cherici Music by Tsigoti from “PrivatePovertySpeaksToThePeopleOfTheParty” (ESP-disk) tsigoti.espdisk.com Thollem McDonas – Piano, Voice Jack Andrews – Guitar Andy Cap – Drums Ben Itchy – Bass

Some who builds children toys is called a what?

I suddenly can’t remember. A mechanic fixes, an engineer solves practical problems (not problems like "What is beauty?") so someone who builds mechanical things (toys to be specific) is a what?
EDIT: Oh sorry, mechanic children toys, like wind-up.

Demented Children’s Toys

Whoever created these things must have been abused as a child and they wish to share their internal suffering vicariously throught these doll of dentia. Watch as these disturbed creatures summon demons using their influence of witch craft.

Is anyone else afraid to buy your children toys for christams?

I am very apprehensive about giving my kids toys for christmas this year because of all the recalls. Is anyone as worry as I am, and what are you giving them instead?

How to Make 3 Classic Children’s Toys : Jacobs Ladder for Children: Attach 1st Block to Ribbon

You’ll need three pieces of ribbon about 30 inches long, nails and a little bit of craft glue. Learn how to make a Jacob’s Ladder for children in thisfree crafts video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, [...]