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How to Find Safer Toys

By Hillary Marshall

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Nothing is worse as a parent than going out and spending money on a new toy for your child only to see it on the news recalled for a safety issue. Most parents have experienced this dreaded moment at some point along the way and lets face it ... more »

How to make a rubber band rifle

By the-truth38

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Rubber band guns are cheap and easy to make. There are different types of rubber band guns out there. Just by using stuff out of your shed or garage you can make a cool homemade toy. Now here is how to make a rubber band rifle... more »

How to Select Wooden Toy Cars

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Collecting a stash of wooden toy cars is a favorite hobby of most three- to five-year old boys. Cars and trucks often hold a mesmerizing fascination in a child's imagination. They can travel the world in a moment, and you can be certain they are ... more »

How to Purchase American Made Toys Online

By momoftwingirls

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If buying American made toys is a must for you and you own a computer, where you can access the Internet, then the Internet is where you want to purchase your American Made Toys for your children... more »

How to Select Non-Toxic Paints to Use on Wooden Toys

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Painting wooden toys can be a fun and exciting way to personalize a car or update worn toys. For the safety of the child and the painter, it's important that only non-toxic paints are used... more »

How to Select Vintage Children's Toys

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Vintage toys take children back to a time when toys were made by hand and had unique character. Vintage toys make special gifts for an adult who is still a child at heart. They are perfect for an old-fashioned nursery design. When you select ... more »

How to Make Clothespin Wrestlers

By Ursula Anderson

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Children love homemade toys, whether made by a friendly adult or with their own hands. Clothespin wrestlers are a simple, silly toy that is fun for ages 3 to 13 or so. The materials are cheap and easy to find, the toys are easily made, and the ... more »

How to Make Toys for an Infant

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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It is easy to make stimulating infant toys with simple household materials. With some creativity and time, anyone can make rewarding toys that are suitable for hours of infant play. Homemade infant toys are inexpensive and can be easily personalized... more »

How to Buy a Plan Toys Dollhouse

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Plan Toys is a European toy brand known for its high quality wooden toys for preschoolers. Plan Toys Dollhouses are a wonderful toy for preschoolers and are often found in Montessori and Waldorf-based preschools. Plan Toys Dollhouses are a great ... more »

How to Collect Wooden Thomas The Tank Engine Trains

By WriterGig

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Wooden Thomas the Tank Engine trains are wonderful toys and usually quite collectible. Older, discontinued wooden engines often sell for many times their original cost, while even the newer releases hold their values very well. Thomas the Tank ... more »

How to Defeat Jacob's Ladder

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Throughout the ages, Jacob's ladder has amazed and confounded both children and adults. It has even been reported that a version of Jacob's ladder was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. This toy of wood and ribbons is named for Jacob, whom ... more »

How to Make a Rubber Band Gun

By JetFish

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The rubber band gun is a classic toy that you can make at home. Rubber band guns first became popular in the 1930's when manufacturing made rubber bands cheap and money was tight for such luxuries as store bought toys. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to Make Alphabet Blocks for Toddlers

By Kat Yares

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One of the simplest toys to make for a young toddler is simple wooden blocks. Not only will the child get hours of enjoyment from stacking and knocking them down, the parent will have peace of mind knowing that the toy is safe and non-toxic. ... more »

How to Walk on Stilts

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Stilt-walking is an ancient art that only requires a pair of stilts, optional protective padding and lots of practice. Soon you'll be able to view the world from a whole new perspective... more »

How to Build a Railway Handcar

By etheking

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teaches you how to build a railway handcar.. more »

How to Build a Wooden Dollhouse

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The kind of dollhouse you choose to build will be determined by factors such as the size, amount of money you want to invest and the amount of time you plan to spend on the house. The expense is determined by the size and complexity of the house ... more »

How to Make a Bamboo Flute

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Making instruments dates back to the beginning of ancient society. Since they lacked movies and television, societies would make crude instruments and entertain each other by making music. Making a bamboo flute is a tad challenging, but once ... more »

How to Make a Wooden Train Whistle

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Think about that neat wooden train whistle you had as a kid. Your mom or dad probably bought it at some five-and-ten cent store. Bet you never realized how easy it is to make one yourself. Just follow these steps... more »

How to Buy Selecta Toys

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Selecta Toys, made in Germany and known for their high quality, are wonderful baby gifts and special presents for young children. Selecta toys are of heirloom quality, made to last through years of play. Pre-schools, especially Waldorf and ... more »

How to Make Stilts

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Making stilts is a moderately easy task. All that is needed is a little know-how and some woodworking skills. With these abilities, anyone can make stilts... more »

How to Select Wooden Pull Toys

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The use of wooden pull toys is a fun way to encourage your baby and toddler to learn eye-hand coordination. Motor skills such as reaching and walking are enhanced through the interaction with pull toys. There is a wide range of pull toys from ... more »

How to Build a Railway Handcar

By etheking

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teaches you step by step how to build a railway handcar... more »

How to build a roller coaster

By jelmomo

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Do you ever wish you can build an actual 1/4 sized roller caster well here is your day... more »

How to Buy a Ryan's Room Dollhouse

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Wooden dollhouses and accessories make wonderful creative play toys for young children and toddlers. Ryan's Room offers a fun line of wooden dollhouses, dolls, furniture and accessories. These dollhouses also make a wonderful addition to ... more »

How to Buy a Wooden Toy Kitchen

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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There is something appealing to children and adults alike about child-sized pretend play furniture, especially toy kitchens and their accessories. Wooden toy kitchens are especially attractive as craftsmanship and details accentuate their natural ... more »

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