We just got back from a trip to Washington DC to visit Cameron’s grandparents. We of course went back to the fabulous Wilson Aquatic Center for some swimming. There were so many families there with young kids and babies which was so nice to see. Anyways, while there, I got Cameron some stacking cups, since he has been really into the ones he has at home. I got him these cute Fisher Price ones that come in rainbow colors.
Fisher Price Stack & Roll Cups
They are cups that are easy to stack, but also can be turned into balls when the two sides are put together. There is also a ball that jingles (which seems suspiciously like cat toy to me!) Cameron really enjoyed the set, both in the bath, and out. I like them much more than the set of stacking cups we have at home in Brooklyn (Click here if you want to check those out as well).
I know mommy always thinks she knows best, but sometimes the gifts you get from other people that you wouldn’t have bought yourself turn out to be the best ones. These toys have consistently Cameron’s favorites, and are also extremely popular at playgroup.
Playskool Busy Ball-Tivity Center
Cameron got this “Activity Center” from one of Matt’s Co-workers when he was about 1 month old. We kept it in the closet until he was about 6 months old. When we finally broke it out, I was very unimpressed with it. It didn’t seem to do much at all, and I found the music it played to be annoying. Well, shows what I know – this has been, and still is, one of Cameron’s favorite toys. He loves the music, loves the spinning balls, loves everything about this toy! And so do the other kids at playgroup. There is generally a crowd around it.
CAT 3-in-1 Ride-On Dump Truck
When this gigantic ride on truck showed up in the mail, I thought, “What am I going to do with this huge thing?!” It also arrived when Cameron was very young, like the activity center. Once he was crawling we took it out of the box, and he immediately began pushing it around the apartment. It also honks and makes noises when you press the buttons – exciting stuff! Now, Cameron is using it as a walker. It is also a ride on if you lift up the back part. All of the kids at playgroup are immediately drawn to this toy. So if you’ve got room for a big, ugly, dump truck in your living room… go for it! Your baby will love you for it.
