Emma's Top 10

Some of my friends with younger babes have been asking about Emma's favorite toys. So I thought, why not dedicate my next blog to this subject? Now, I just want to make it clear that I have not included scraps of paper or leaves on this list, even though those are some of her favorite things. I have also not included imaginary objects, which she has taken to playing with lately as well. So, all that said, here are a few of Emma's favorite things:

1. Munchkin Foam Bath Learning Pack (http://tinyurl.com/Emmafirstfavorite)
You laugh, but I think she's up to saying 30 words now, and she can point to all of the tiles and tell you what they are. Also, she likes to stick them to her body and laugh hilariously. See? Serves two purposes.


2. Haba Walker Wagon (http://www.amazon.com/Haba-1646-Walker-Wagon/dp/B0002HYDPY)
Also lovingly called the "Push Push", this thing has provided countless minutes of alone time. She'll take anything from her baby doll to an empty paper towel roll for a ride in her Walker Wagon. Plus, it's just amazingly well made and beautiful. Note to buyers, though, might want to buy some rubber for the front of it, because it leaves marks on walls!

3. Cozy Coupe (http://www.littletikes.com/toys/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.aspx)
Emma loves her Cozy Coupe (aka Crazy Coupe). While her attention span is very short, you can usually get a few laps out of her before she tires of it and moves to something else. What's great about this car is that it's been around forever, but they've made cool adjustments. For example, since smaller kids don't have "Flintstone feet" yet, they included a removable bottom to the car. A-maze-ing!

4. Elmo Toothbrush (http://www.crest.com/crest-products/elmo-and-friends-toothbrush.aspx)
A toothbrush? Seriously? Yes, seriously. She will sit on the counter in the bathroom while I'm getting ready and pretend to brush her teeth. She's got it, right down to the "shhshha-shhshha-shhshha" sound as she pretends to brush. One caution, hide it with newly-walking kids. Save yourself the neverending jumps in your stomach as she almost impails herself with it for the tenth time.

5. Parrum Pum Pum Drum Set (http://tinyurl.com/Emmafifthfavorite)
 This drum set is FABULOUS! It comes with five or six separate instruments, all baby friendly. Emma loves shaking the egg shakers, and she carries one of the guys around with her all the time. Even though it's percussion, it's a nice sound, and she looks darn cute!


6. Sassy Touch and Talk Laptop (http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Touch-and-Talk-Laptop/dp/B002J4U8OI) Thought it was cheesy when I first saw it, but I fell in love with it. Before Emma could push the buttons, I used to sit her in front of it and play all the animal sounds! She loves it - "Black Cat, can I pat? MEOW!" There's also a mirror, which, for all of us with babies, know is important. It also teaches colors in Spanish, and also plays musical notes.


7. The Princessmobile (http://www.target.com/Disney-Princess-Ride-On-Toy/dp/B000EX0DFA)
I know, I know. Disney Princesses? I wasn't the biggest fan of this when it was handed down to Emma, but she really, really likes it. She loves storing all her treasures underneath the seat, and she loves pushing it. Does she actually ride on it? Well, no. But maybe someday.


8. Drachenland Blocks (http://www.gwillikerstoys.com/xcart/Drachenland.html)
So, this is really a stacking puzzle, but take away the pointy stick part of the toy, and it becomes blocks! They are colorful, some of them have jewels embedded, and they are small enough for a baby's hands, but big enough not to choke on. Well, most of them. I had to take a few of the blocks away and hide them for later, but she didn't miss them.


9. P'kolino Silly Seating - Pippa (http://www.pkolino.com/Silly-Seating-Blue-p/pkffpipa.htm) -
Emma loves chairs. Anything she can sit on and be a "big girl". But in particular, this one takes the cake. It looks silly, but is truly awesome.  The chair is like a puzzle, which was appealing to me. She constantly tears it down, and then sits on the bottom part, kicking her legs on the floor.


10. Grouchy Ladybug Stroller Toy (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3643624)
This is "bug bug". He's the only reason Emma knows what a ladybug is. "Bug bug" came everywhere with us for quite some time. Now, he always comes to the park so that he can be dropped from the swings, the slide, the jungle gym, etc. He was a joy to have in the car as well, and great for teething.


So there's the Top 10. There are so many favorites that I could've expanded the list to at least 20, but I'll save them for later. Hope you enjoyed the list!