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Category: Toy FAQs

link to Where Are Melissa and Doug Toys Made/Manufactured?

Where Are Melissa and Doug Toys Made/Manufactured?

The controversy surrounding Mellissa and Doug toys is as much as they are popular. The company employs over a thousand employees.  While it formerly gained popularity for its proud...

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Why Do Toys Make Noise On Their Own?

If you happen to have a toddler or children at home, the chances are that your house may soon start resembling a toy shop replica. It’s unclear as to why children find toys so fascinating, but...

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link to Do Old Toys Have Lead Paint? (Which Ones Might) 

Do Old Toys Have Lead Paint? (Which Ones Might) 

As a parent, I know the pull nostalgia can have when you see your kids playing with toys from your childhood. It might even push you to search for vintage toys at your local thrift store or...

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link to How Do Model Trains Make Smoke? 

How Do Model Trains Make Smoke? 

Model trains have long held the fascination of the young and old alike. All of my children have loved trains as they enjoy watching them fly down the tracks and the rumbling of the ground when one is...

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link to How Often Should You Replace Bath Toys?

How Often Should You Replace Bath Toys?

Taking a bath is supposed to be relaxing, but trying to give your toddler a bath can sometimes be extremely stressful. While some children love bath time, a lot of them hate it.  Whether...

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Why Are Toys So Expensive?

​As parents, we love providing for our kids. This also includes buying them toys, especially those that align with their interests.  Most kids find a TV show that they love and then latch...

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link to What Toys Have Cameras In Them?

What Toys Have Cameras In Them?

Toys are a wonderful way for your child to learn. Some toys are pre-programmed to know how to respond to certain questions, answers, actions,etc. They know colors and random facts. But are they...

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link to Can You Use Baby Wipes On Toys? 

Can You Use Baby Wipes On Toys? 

Your little one insists on taking their favorite toy with them everywhere that they go. That toy is being dragged to the park, to the grocery store, to grandma’s house, through your yard, and sits...

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link to Why Are Toys Made Of Plastic?

Why Are Toys Made Of Plastic?

You may not think of this too much, but have you ever just wondered how the idea of plastic toys came about, and why plastic? Why not clay, or some type of metal, or something that lasts longer than...

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link to Are Old Toys Valuable? (How Much Are They Worth?) 

Are Old Toys Valuable? (How Much Are They Worth?) 

Many of us still have some toys from our childhood as there is comfort in seeing something that brought us so much joy and fun times when we were little. Passing on toys from our youth to our own...

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link to How Long Do Toys Last? 

How Long Do Toys Last? 

Have you ever found yourself in the toy aisle staring down the long aisle of toys staring back at you? You think to yourself, is it worth it? Will these toys even last? How long until my child is no...

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link to Does Goodwill/Salvation Army Take Used Toy Donations?  

Does Goodwill/Salvation Army Take Used Toy Donations?  

If you have toys that have been lying around that your kids no longer use then rather than throwing them in the trash why not give them away to be used again? Donating toys to Salvation Army,...

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link to What Toys Grow In Water? 

What Toys Grow In Water? 

Do you remember being in school and your teacher said they had a really cool science experiment for the lesson? It was dinosaur week at school, and your teacher kept promising that on Friday you...

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link to Do Toys Sink Or Float?

Do Toys Sink Or Float?

Float on top of the waves of blue water or sink below its bubbly depths? Which will a toy do when put into the liquid?  Well, it all depends on the toy! This is an excellent question that...

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link to Can You Buy Mcdonald’s Happy Meal Toys Without The Meal/Food? 

Can You Buy Mcdonald’s Happy Meal Toys Without The Meal/Food? 

McDonald’s Happy Meal toys are the things that little kids (and if we’re honest a lot of adults) dream of. How many times have you heard a little one beg to go to McDonald’s to get a Happy Meal...

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link to Are Toys Good For Babies Or Toddlers?

Are Toys Good For Babies Or Toddlers?

Remember the days when we could pick up a toy or any object for that matter, and pretend away. We were transformed into fantastic superheroes ready to save the day and glittering princesses dancing...

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link to Do Babies/Newborns Need Bath Toys? 

Do Babies/Newborns Need Bath Toys? 

The sound of warm water splashing and the relaxing aroma of soap fill the air.  Bubbles float into the humid air and end in a mesmerizing pop. A soft dry towel is hanging on a hook next to the...

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link to Can You Mail Toys With Batteries? 

Can You Mail Toys With Batteries? 

Yay! It’s that time of year again, Christmas! You are looking for that perfect toy for your niece, nephew, “adopted” child that you haven’t seen in forever, etc. You’ve scouted all of the...

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link to Why Do White Toys Turn Yellow? 

Why Do White Toys Turn Yellow? 

Have you ever gone over to your white toys or white collectible figures and wondered how in the world did they get so yellow? Or even notice that some of your toys start to yellow faster than...

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link to Can You Use Clorox/Lysol Wipes On Baby Toys?

Can You Use Clorox/Lysol Wipes On Baby Toys?

Let’s talk about disinfecting wipes. We use them now more than ever to make sure our happy home stays clean and sanitized.  Clorox wipes are known to eliminate 99.9% of harmful viruses and...

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link to Are Rubber Toys Safe for Babies?

Are Rubber Toys Safe for Babies?

​Raising kids can be scary. I don’t think anyone is ever truly prepared for parenthood, whether it is your first kid or your tenth.  Things change in the “rules” of parenting all the...

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How To Clean Bath Toys That Have Mold (Can You?)

It’s that time again: bath time for your toddler. You start by gathering the soap, shampoo, bubble bath, wash cloths, towels, and lastly, but most importantly, the toys.  Kids certainly...

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link to Are Bath Toys Dishwasher Safe?

Are Bath Toys Dishwasher Safe?

Imagine you are enjoying the sweet moment of bubbles, giggles and “rubber ducky, you're the one” lyrics when you glance down and spot something on the toy your child has just stuck in their...

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link to When Can Babies/Newborns Have Bath Toys?

When Can Babies/Newborns Have Bath Toys?

Bath time for your baby can be a delightful activity when they begin to perceive the world around them. The adorable objects that squirt water or float by your child offer countless moments of...

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link to Are Toys Actually Alive? (Don’t Believe Everything You See) 

Are Toys Actually Alive? (Don’t Believe Everything You See) 

Children come up with elaborate stories that are fueled by their limitless imaginations. Sometimes they tell these stories so convincingly that you might start to wonder how much truth there is to...

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link to Is The Magic 8 Ball Real? (Is It Really Magic?)

Is The Magic 8 Ball Real? (Is It Really Magic?)

​The magic 8 ball was one of my favorite toys as a kid. My friends and I would stay up all night at slumber parties asking it questions and laughing at the answers it gave.  As young kids,...

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link to Are Toys Garbage Or Recyclable? (How To Tell)

Are Toys Garbage Or Recyclable? (How To Tell)

Kids will inevitably outgrow their toys. So how do you proceed when you need to dispose of the toys your child doesn't want to play with anymore?  Do you throw them in the garbage, or can you...

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link to Are Toys From Wish Or Aliexpress Safe? (Should You Buy From Them?) 

Are Toys From Wish Or Aliexpress Safe? (Should You Buy From Them?) 

The online shopping world has grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years. There's nothing you can't find online these days, and toys are one of them.  Both Wish and Aliexpress are...

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link to How To Clean Plush/Stuff/Soft Toys With Batteries Or Electronics

How To Clean Plush/Stuff/Soft Toys With Batteries Or Electronics

Stuffed soft toys are the hallmark of childhood, and every parent knows that kids are ultimate explorers who love playing with plush, stuffed, and soft toys.  Most kids take these toys...

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link to How To Clean Baby Toys With Vinegar, Bleach, Clorox Wipes, Or Alcohol

How To Clean Baby Toys With Vinegar, Bleach, Clorox Wipes, Or Alcohol

There's no doubt that your child's toys are their most precious possessions. This means they endure a lot of handling, and before you know it, that beautiful new toy looks just about ready for the...

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