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items I am a mental health therapist and a very happy grammy! These products are grammy approved - stuff I would buy for my grandkids to make them more emotionally intelligent, better communicators, tap into their creativity and exercize their mind, body a...
My granddaughter and grandson LOVE MRS RACHEL. If you watch her - you know. She just pulls ya RIGHT IN!. I love the educational benefits, I love the creativity, the songs and the innocent way she expressed love to all those who watch her!
Ms Rachel - Toddler Learning Videos
If I had only 1 choice of named brand children toys to pick from I would choose Melissa and Doug! I used to child therapy and fell in love with those educational, high quality toys they have. When I became a grammy - it's the brand I ALWAYS turn too....
Melissa & Doug
My grandson was recommended these shoes by his pediatrician. He had little chubby and wide feet. His cute little feet would turn inwards and not be able to support his weight. After wearing the right shoes he was able to support himself on his legs a...
Shop All Little Kid Shoes
My little grandson looks the cutest with his lil Oshgosh Bibs. It's great when it's cold and you pick him up and his little belly doesn't pop out. He looks comfy, and he also reminds me of my grandpa who used to always wear bibs. They are a staple in...
OshKosh Discover The Worlds Best Overalls For Baby & Toddlers
We have a blue collar working class fam. I buy this brand because they are well known for their durability and ability to take a beating. My grown son wears Carharts and when his little guy was born - no brainer. Love the look, love the durability an...
Boys' Overalls - Outdoor & Casual Youth & Boys' Bib Overalls (4-16)
I love a good traditional toy that stands the test of time. I love how children can use their creativity with a toy like this. Blocks is a staple for any child's life. Love these blocks.
Wooden Blocks | Classic, Durable Heirloom Toys
I am fortunate enough to baby sit my grandson one day a week. So doing that, I have to get ALL the toys. This is an amazing toy and it grows with him. It's been very durable and I know I'll be able to use it for my other grandkids (if I get more :) H...
Busy Buggy - Radio Flyer
My granddaughter loves this! She likes having electronics that looks like her big sisters tablets. Very sturdy - she has dropped it thousands of times and keeps working. It's sturdy enough for a busy toddler! She is learining A LOT and helping her ge...
New! LeapPad ® Academy Educational Tablet
I can easily and respectfully say that I LOVE BLUEY and many adults love bluey. At 54 years old I will find myself watching Bluey without a kid in the house! The characters and storylines are amazing and hits ALL THE FEELS. I am a therapist and I can...
Bluey Characters | Learn More About Your Favourites!| Bluey Official Website
My 12 month old grandson LOVES this toy, keeps his attention and helping him with his hand-eye coordination. When he puts on the little hamburger pieces he stops and claps and has the biggest smile on his face. He is learning, having fun, accomplishi...
VTech 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger - Interactive Stacking and Puzzle Toy
Love this brand. It's my favorite. I bought this for my granddaughter when she was 3 years old. She is 5 now and she still does make believe play with this cart and the durable food it came with. It is durable, fun, promotes creativity and just like all the quality of Melissa and Doug products - could not recommend it enough. LOVE ...
Snacks & Sweets Food Cart
You know tummy time can be hard for our tiny humans. My grandson HATED tummy time, but this crab is SO freaking cute. It has a few different settings but his favorite was the rapid back and forth in front of him. He would lift his head to watch it - ...
Control Future Crawling Crab Baby Toy
If your little person likes Barbie this is must have. My granddaughter is OBSESSED with her Barbie dream house. She would drag it to her bed at night with her if she could. What shocks me is that she STILL loves it a couple years after getting it. In...
Barbie Dreamhouse (3.75-ft) Dollhouse with Pool, Slide, Elevator, Lights & Sounds
My grandaughter loves all things Barbie. She is OBSESSED with Barbie. She loves this airplane and it goes well with her Barbie dream house. She got this item years ago and still plays with it. Talk about getting my money's worth.
Barbie Dreamplane Airplane Playset w/ 15+ Accessories
A friend of mine bought this for his grandson and after I saw it I knew I had to get it for mine. It's the coolest thing I've ever seen and wish they had stuff like this when my kiddos were younger. In fact, if my son was smaller he would kick out hi...
Kidsera 24V Ride On Tractor with Loader
I was a former choir and band geek and when I saw this I knew I had to buy for my grandchildren. Giving the gift of interest in music is a life long love. They all love it and jump and play around on it for hours. It helps their creativity, they try ...
SUNLIN 6 ft. Floor Piano Mat, 24 Keys
Who doesn't love a great ball pit! I bought this for our house cause who doesn't love these things. My grandkids play with the balls in and out of the ball pit. It gets them moving, they get exercise and love the games they come up with while playing...
Best Kids' Ball Pits
What's fun is reading this book to your own children - then reading it to your grandchildren. It's a classic! Love it
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
CLASSIC Must have for any child's book shelves. I love cuddling up and reading this before bed. It brings back nostalgia for me and my own kids and now reading it to my grandkids is just amazing.
The Velveteen Rabbit: The Classic Children's Book
Ever have to hold shampoo in one hand, while tring to hold up baby in other and then trying to grab the cup to rinse the hair…Oy! It's hard to manage. This gives you ability to feel more at ease with your baby in the tub. It's fun, it's a shower, its...
Elephant Baby Bath Shower Head | Yookidoo Newborn Toys in Tub Or Sink
We have dogs and a crawing toddler in the house. We bought this cause we needed to manage both. East to install, easy to use, easy to pass through and lock. Sturdy enough for my big dogs and strong enough and stays in place when my 13 month old leans...
Banister To Wall Baby Gate
This makes such a great baby shower gift. It grows with the baby from eating baby food to feeding them selves to busy moving toddlers. Great quality.
High Chairs
If you are a touchy person like me - then this jammy is for you. I LOVE the fabrics, it feels almost silky, yet stretchy. I want adult clothes made out this fabric and I'd wear it daily. There is just something about snuggling baby in snuggly jammies...
Bamboo Baby Pajamas for Boys and Girls
When I was babysitting my grandson and he stayed overnight - I was and still am terrified something will happen while he is sleeping. I had a friend who lost her baby to SUDS years ago, and i've never forgotten those moments spent with her as she tal...
Baby Monitor With App And Screen
I am a 54 year old grammy and when I saw that car seats could do this I was SHOCKED! A rotating carseat!?!? I loved the fact that it could grow with my grandson and be universal for my older grandaughter. I could use the same carseat for BOTH! It's e...
REVOLVE360 CAR SEATS | Evenflo® Official Site
When I bought this I had multple uses for it. I bought 2. I bought one for the nursery and bought one for my office. Love the vibe, the lights and the feel of the lights. It def creates a vibe!
Night Lights Plug Into Wall [2 Pack], Color Changing
I am a 54 year old grammy and love carrying my grandson, but he gets heavy. I bought 2 - one for my daughter and one for me. I keep mine in my car at all times because I want to be ready when he gets to be too heavy. He loves being held and this help...
Best Child Carrier Slings
We saw one of these when a family was using this at the zoo. We examined it, asked questions and then bought it. It's easy to navigate with the babes and toddlers in it, easy to store in your vehicle and holds all sorts of stuff. Stuff for you and st...
3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon with Canopy and Seats | Radio Flyer
My daughter pointed out this brand and has lots of momcozy products she loved and my exposure to it makes me love it as well. HIgh quality, durable and reliable.
Momcozy
Love the ease and reliablity of this product. Really saves me time when I have to wash bottles. We had a grandbaby who got constant thrush, and ever since getting this I am assured the bottles are santized and safe.
Momcozy Fast Bottle Warmer with Timer
This is a great toy for creativity. They are lightweight, the colors and quality is amazing.
Kids Foam Blocks
My teething grandson loves this item. It's easy for him to hold, loves to chew on them! I bought a couple extra to keep one in the house and one in the car.
Toddler Teething Toys For Molars
This is such a fun and enteractive toy. Lots of little things to pull, chew and has lots of intertesting textures. But keep it off the floor - cause your dogs will love it too. It's a fun toy.
Baby Teething Toys for 0-12 Months Ages 0-2
I love a good twist on a traditional toy. This is a timeless toy, great for hand eye coordination. My little grandson loves the problem solving aspect of this toy and it's so fun watching him try to figure it all out. As a former child play therapist...
Shape Sorter For Toddlers
I am a therapist and use this for my sessions for privacy. I also use it as a means to help me sleep at home and when I travel. When I had a grandbaby who spent the night here off and on - I knew I had to get another one for the nursery. I love it ca...
Easysleep White Noise Machine with 25 Sounds
This is such a great devise to have if you need more time. What new mom doesn't need additional time. As a grammy, it helped me make sure I got the right measurement of formula and took the guess work out of it. I loved it cause I could hit the butto...
Milk Formula Dispenser | Easy Measuring & Storage Solution
My grandson kicks off his socks often with other socks. For some reason this brand helps him keep them on. Which is AMAZING. They stay ON. I used to always loose a sock somewhere in the house cause they fall off randomly. These socks stay on. Yay!
Baby Socks
My first time seeing these dolls freaked me out to be honest. But upon looking at them I was in awe. They are so realistic and the weight of them makes you think it's a real baby. They have amazing details. I got one of these when I did child play th... My mom has alzheimers and considering this. Overall these babies are incredible.
RXDOLL Reborn Crying Boy Baby Doll 19 inch
Toddlers playing out real scenes from life is a great educational toy. I love these little shopping carts. It's great to see them tote around their toys or play make believe. A timeless toy.
Best Toy Shopping Carts
The qualtity of these little kitchen sets are incredible. I love the quality, love the look and it's not cheap looking. Some of those lil kitchens look cheap and don't last long. This is a good one.
Play Kitchens for Kids | Wooden Pretend Sets by Tiny Land
I've had three kids, now I have a few grandkids and potty training is easier if grandparents have the same things their parents have. It makes potty training easier. I love the quality, easy to clean, easy to move around. My grandkids feel comfortabl...
Potty Training Seat for Boys Girls Toddlers
We have some rooms which are really wide and those standard gates aren't big enough. This gate is amazing cause I just install in and then roll it from one side to the other. It's retractable which saves space and makes it easier to walk through when...
Momcozy Baby Gate 41'' Tall 118'' Wide