toys

Boys and Guns: When Boys' Games Get Aggressive

 No matter how they are raised or what situations they are exposed to, young boys seem to have an almost universal interest in gun play. Even boys who grow up in the most anti-gun households – or boys who grow up surrounded by their sisters’ toys – are drawn to shoot-em-up games. » Read more

Baby Geniuses: The Top Ten Educational Games For Your Toddler

By Nancy Da Silva

Have you ever seen a toddler open a present and be more enraptured by the packaging the toy came in then the actual toy itself? You’ll be talking with friends and family and look over at your toddler and notice that he’s playing with the box that expensive toy came in, instead of the toy. What does this tell us? » Read more

Inhabitots on JustMommies: Squeaky Clean and Green Bathtime Fun for Babies And Tots

By Inhabitots

Every parent knows that a child's bath time ritual means more than just getting clean. There's also plenty of fun to be had while soaking in the suds, with well-designed bath toys that are engaging, entertaining and eco-friendly. Here are some of our top picks of non-toxic tub toys that will keep your kiddo happily occupied while you get him squeaky clean. » Read more

Inhabitots on JustMommies: The Best Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys for Sparking Imaginations

By Inhabitots

Buying toys crafted from sustainably sourced wood is one of the best ways to ensure your tot's playtime is nontoxic and green. In addition to opting for wooden designs, which are inherently free of the toxins typically found in plastics, (including BPA), choose wood toys that are colored with water-based paints or better yet, simply boast the hue nature gave them. » Read more