Comments on: Toys With Longevity http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/ Parenting, Homeschooling and Technology Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:56:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Jenny http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-48487 Jenny Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:39:54 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-48487 I have bought those little rubber-like animals that come in the tubes...we have almost every set and my kids absolutely LOVE them (they sell them at craft stores too)... I store them all in a small clear rubbermaid tub. They use them with their cars, in the sandbox, in the bathtub, my daughter uses them with her dollhouse. Sometimes they lay them all out and take turns picking one at a time to form "teams" of animals and have battles against each other. Also, I am a HUGE fan of the Playmobil line of toys. They are very high quality, durable toys that are cleverly designed to spark a child's imagination. Finally, my kids seem to always come back to the toys that can be pulled or pushed (shopping carts, wagons, pull puppy)...if they can put stuff in it and pull/push it around, that's a bonus. I have bought those little rubber-like animals that come in the tubes…we have almost every set and my kids absolutely LOVE them (they sell them at craft stores too)… I store them all in a small clear rubbermaid tub. They use them with their cars, in the sandbox, in the bathtub, my daughter uses them with her dollhouse. Sometimes they lay them all out and take turns picking one at a time to form “teams” of animals and have battles against each other. Also, I am a HUGE fan of the Playmobil line of toys. They are very high quality, durable toys that are cleverly designed to spark a child’s imagination. Finally, my kids seem to always come back to the toys that can be pulled or pushed (shopping carts, wagons, pull puppy)…if they can put stuff in it and pull/push it around, that’s a bonus.

]]> By:   Toys With Longevity by Phat Mommy by Littlemummy.Com http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-44279   Toys With Longevity by Phat Mommy by Littlemummy.Com Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:45:42 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-44279 [...] a big fan of toys with longevity. Of the toys Erin has she always comes back to the balls, a plastic ball pool ball, a soft jingly [...] [...] a big fan of toys with longevity. Of the toys Erin has she always comes back to the balls, a plastic ball pool ball, a soft jingly [...]

]]> By: Dana http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-23968 Dana Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:53:16 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-23968 My little one loved his cash register, too. He played with it so much it broke! My little one loved his cash register, too. He played with it so much it broke!

]]> By: Arp http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-20256 Arp Wed, 27 Dec 2006 02:44:27 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-20256 Our son finally has the dexterity to use Lego bricks, which has please us to no end. Those, Matchbox cars, Playmobil and toy food & plates are in constant use. Our son finally has the dexterity to use Lego bricks, which has please us to no end. Those, Matchbox cars, Playmobil and toy food & plates are in constant use.

]]> By: Joanne http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-20238 Joanne Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:39:04 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-20238 Uno, colored chalk, legos, jigsaw puzzles, our box full of happy meal toys, viewmaster and connect four. Uno, colored chalk, legos, jigsaw puzzles, our box full of happy meal toys, viewmaster and connect four.

]]> By: Ave http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-20165 Ave Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:58:34 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-20165 What kid can't live without Legos? We have enough building toys in our house to build our own dining room table. The cash register is a great recommendation. After my 10 year old became obsessed with the act of counting money and aking change, I have to admit, I almost purchased a used cash register - one that you would see in a store. I refrained, but may still get one. :) Great list.... What kid can’t live without Legos? We have enough building toys in our house to build our own dining room table. The cash register is a great recommendation. After my 10 year old became obsessed with the act of counting money and aking change, I have to admit, I almost purchased a used cash register - one that you would see in a store. I refrained, but may still get one. :)

Great list….

]]> By: Laurel http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19670 Laurel Mon, 25 Dec 2006 01:38:55 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19670 My daughter, who is five, loves stuffed animals, blankets, clothing of nearly all types (no denim please), scarves, and child-sized chairs -- basically anything that you could use on the set of a play. She has also always loved books. My daughter, who is five, loves stuffed animals, blankets, clothing of nearly all types (no denim please), scarves, and child-sized chairs — basically anything that you could use on the set of a play. She has also always loved books.

]]> By: The New Parent http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19503 The New Parent Sun, 24 Dec 2006 05:56:41 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19503 Well, my little girl has stayed with some very basic things: scissor and construction paper, Play Doh (which she can sit with for quite a while), her doll stroller and most of all---her books. She seeks out toys and things that are not so skill limited. Most toys after one or two uses--she gets them. But the above allow her to go back and continue to develop her skills. Well, my little girl has stayed with some very basic things: scissor and construction paper, Play Doh (which she can sit with for quite a while), her doll stroller and most of all—her books.
She seeks out toys and things that are not so skill limited.
Most toys after one or two uses–she gets them.
But the above allow her to go back and continue to develop her skills.

]]> By: Margaret http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19462 Margaret Sun, 24 Dec 2006 01:51:39 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19462 Legos, of course, and playmobil. Those little figures and accessories are the best. They can be expensive but the play value is extraordinary. And hey, they're educational too! Once my kids put all their figures (vikings, civil war soldiers, hazmat guys, etc) in chronological/historical time period order. They often use them to "play" books we've read, too. Legos, of course, and playmobil. Those little figures and accessories are the best. They can be expensive but the play value is extraordinary. And hey, they’re educational too! Once my kids put all their figures (vikings, civil war soldiers, hazmat guys, etc) in chronological/historical time period order. They often use them to “play” books we’ve read, too.

]]> By: Stephanie http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19402 Stephanie Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:00:35 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19402 You have to include legos on this list! Between the legos and bionicles, these are the most played with toys. Jason is 10 and still enjoys these as do most of his friends. Other building toys such as knex and geo mags get a lot of playing time as well. You have to include legos on this list! Between the legos and bionicles, these are the most played with toys. Jason is 10 and still enjoys these as do most of his friends.

Other building toys such as knex and geo mags get a lot of playing time as well.

]]> By: Angela, Mother Crone http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19372 Angela, Mother Crone Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:16:35 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19372 Two that my kids have used steadily over a decade are a wooden easel that had been MINE (talk about longevity!) and a pull-wagon. The pull-wagon has been used as an outside toys to help them create all sorts of forts, gather veggies, make traveling picnics, cart Beanie Babies, taken imaginary vacations, deliver Girl Scout cookies to neighbors, tote cd player, and more recently, haul wood! The plastic finally cracked, and we all decided the wagon must be replaced. Two that my kids have used steadily over a decade are a wooden easel that had been MINE (talk about longevity!) and a pull-wagon. The pull-wagon has been used as an outside toys to help them create all sorts of forts, gather veggies, make traveling picnics, cart Beanie Babies, taken imaginary vacations, deliver Girl Scout cookies to neighbors, tote cd player, and more recently, haul wood! The plastic finally cracked, and we all decided the wagon must be replaced.

]]> By: Sarah http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19346 Sarah Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:39:28 +0000 http://phatmommy.com/2006/12/22/toys-with-longevity/#comment-19346 This is a great list. My daughter defintely gets the most use out of her collection of farm animals (mostly horses), small dolls, art supplies, play kitchen, and games. I would add Uno and Bingo to the list of games. This is a great list. My daughter defintely gets the most use out of her collection of farm animals (mostly horses), small dolls, art supplies, play kitchen, and games. I would add Uno and Bingo to the list of games.

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