Childrens Toys

Toy storage in this day and age can be difficult, especially if your child's room is small. Large toy chests and containers placed on the floor takes up valuable play space. Also, toy chests with...

Many children's toys are made of the same material used for car dashboards and shower curtains: polyvinyl chloride or PVC. PVC gives off a characteristic smell due to the toxic chemicals that are...

Matchbox Toy Cars are die-cast toys originally created by the British toy company Lesney Products. As of 2009, Matchbox was owned by Mattel. A 1948 version of the road roller was the first toy car...

Plastic army men are a favorite toy of young children and adults alike. They can be used to recreate battles, play out miniature warfare scenarios and set the scene for dioramas of historical...

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Since its introduction in 1950, Silly Putty has taken a place beside the Hula Hoop and the Slinky as an iconic toy. The familiar egg container filled with stretchy, bouncy pink stuff has charmed...

The Etch A Sketch, a popular children's toy since 1960, creates drawings in a sealed object by turning knobs on the toy. As the knobs turn, a powdery substance creates lines and curves inside the toy.

Bunny rabbits make great pets. A rabbit's small size and soft fur can delight even the most timid child. Caring for a bunny means attending to all the rabbit's needs. This includes the rabbit's...

Try making one of these toy sailboats with your child to spark their curiosity about mother nature and engineering. They’re free and easy to make and provide a wonderful opportunity for them to...

I was reading Parenting magazine the other day and came across a featured toy that I thought looked pretty cool, The Monster Toss. This toy can help children with fine motor skills and can be...

Preserving and organizing your child's Hot Wheels collection is easier with Hot Wheels cases. Cases made by the Hot Wheels company contain perfectly sized slots for your Hot Wheels cars and seal...

Need a cool place to keep your child's toys? You can make a really neat toy box with a chalkboard top, not only is it inexpensive, it is also a great project for you and your little one.

No one knows for certain where and when the first jack-in-the-box toy was made, but the toy can be reliably traced back to the Middle Ages. A brightly painted box with a hinged lid and a crank,...

In a world full of video games and computers, classic games and toys seem to fall through the cracks and become forgotten. However, one game that has lasted for decades is the plastic boxing...

This squeezable, safe and educational toy for a toddler can be sewn fairly quickly using squares of different fabrics. The stuffed toy consists of three different-sized stuffed cubes, with each...

Many children are enthralled with the "Star Wars" series. Here is a way to make a light saber toy out of materials that you have hanging around the house, or that you can buy inexpensively. This...

Popular with generations of children, Colorform play sets utilize wafer-thin vinyl cut outs that stick to slick surfaces. The perfect rainy day toy, children can create ever changing stories by...

Learn how to make a tagged toy for a baby. Easy sewing instructions. Ready to use in 15 minutes. This project should cost about $1.00.

If you have a child, you're likely skipping and tripping over Matchbox cars on a daily basis. These little delights are not only inexpensive, but tons of fun for kids. They are also a highly...

Kids love playing with magnets, and I've created a simple toy with magnets that encourages pretend play. This toy is especially geared toward preschoolers, and it has kept my kids occupied for hours.

Potatoes are a staple food in many cultures, but in the early 1950s, potatoes got their own personality. Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to appear in a commercial, and it exploded to become one...

If you are going for shopping and planning to buy a toy for your kid, it is important to select the toy that suit his personality and preferences so you will not end up take it back to the store...

Read on for easy instructions that will solve most of your toy management problems. Here I describe how to make a toy storage system. Toy sets are stored in squares of fabric. Children play...

Loose toys can quickly clutter a room. Contain your children's toys with this colorful toy box. All you need is a recycled cardboard box, with or without a lid, contact paper and scissors.Contact...

Music is the universal language. A toy gong is a fun musical instrument which is easy to make. A few simple alterations can change many household items into a toy gong. The toy gong is the grande...

The first release of the arcade game Pac-Man was in Japan in 1979. Midway put the game on the market in the United States in the early 1980s and Pac-Man is now a household name. You can use the...

Small children find computers fascinating. Many people have found that their children will not leave their side while they try to get some work done on the computer. Now you can have your child...

You may think that contact paper is only good for lining shelves and walls, but it also makes a fun toy on a rainy day. All you have to do is find some contact paper and you have the makings for a...

Going on walks with your twins or singleton baby can sometimes be a lot of work. Therefore, having a toy for them to play with for occupation is always a must. Read on to learn more.

No child's kitchen is complete without toy pots and pans for pretend play. From colorful plastic pots and pans to realistic looking stainless cookware, available toy options abound. Some sets are...

Children's tea sets, like toy dishes, are attractive to kids and adults alike. Many older children's tea sets are highly collectible while newer tea sets offer charm or functionality, and often...

Children's play dishes are a classic favorite and a delightful toy for all ages, especially pre-school aged girls and boys. There are countless toy dish sets and a variety of sources from which to...

All too often battery operated toys die, leaving children sad and parents frustrated. Toy failure does not automatically mean a trip to the trash. Follow the steps below to troubleshoot problems...

“Mommy! Mommy! You have to buy me the Ultimate Power Megablaster Extreme Action Set because all my friends have it and I just saw the TV commercial and it’s the coolest thing ever! Mommy? Mommy,...