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Though lil Mo probably prefers pots and pans and spoons to pretty much anything, I feel like we need to get him some better toys, especially things that'll help him developmentally obviously.

He was 9 months about a week ago.

Also, any opinions on those Einstein videos? My mom suggested not even letting him watch tv til 2 years old, but i guess these vids are supposed to help them develop mentally? I'm on the fence. His pediatrician said "I agree with your mom" when asked about the Einstein vids.. guess there is direct correlation between TV hours watched and lack of cognitive development (i didn't put that right, but you know what i mean).


Suggestions for toys and such? Tre? Thorn? Kiwi? Casmo? anyone? bueller? (not you kiki--your toys are off limits for this lil dude)
 
i know tre is potty training.. anybody else experiencing some developmental milestones?



we've begun to give him little chunks of table food. doc suggested it to help fine motor skills (as well as sustenance). my concern is always that once they taste the sugar and salt of table food they ain't no goin' back to strained peas. but so far, he's still eating both.
 
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And in similar news I was Easter shopping for the ladies yesterday and saw a gangsta chocolate bunny with a big gold chain :fly:
 
Also, any opinions on those Einstein videos? My mom suggested not even letting him watch tv til 2 years old, but i guess these vids are supposed to help them develop mentally? I'm on the fence. His pediatrician said "I agree with your mom" when asked about the Einstein vids.. guess there is direct correlation between TV hours watched and lack of cognitive development (i didn't put that right, but you know what i mean).

I read recently that they said the einstein videos are actually worse for kids than better. Keeping him off the Video tip for 2 years is a good plan.

You can't go wrong with those simple fisher price 'Star block goes in star hole' type toys. basic learning and reasoning skills can never start to early.
 
Um....... Trying to remember back to 9 months. Things that encourage crawling (we have a simple remote control little alien looking thing that you move around and they chase), and things they can beat on and make music. Pianos, drums, things like that.

Here's some we have that my boys have loved.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2298865

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2658699

A little young for this one, but if a few months eh won't be
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2266040

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2466359

I don't have this exact one, but any of the amazing animals. My boys have a choo choo train that moves on it's own and sings songs.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3091233
 
Found this after some brief googling. Sounds right on track.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_toys-for-9-to-12-month-olds_820.bc

By the time babies are 9 or 10 months old, they're usually able make their way around the room in some fashion — creeping, crawling, or cruising (walking with the furniture's assistance). By 12 months, many babies have risen to their feet and can stand and even walk.

Your baby has started using objects as tools, pushing a ball with a stick or chasing the carrots around his plate with a spoon. He's also more interested in interactive games. Tickle him and let him tickle you back. Talk on the phone and then pass it off to him so he can babble, then hand it back to you for another round.

His problem-solving skills are improving and now he'll take the lid off a clear container to get the toy he sees inside rather than trying to reach through it. And he's beginning to understand words and recognize the names of familiar objects.

On all fours or on two feet, giddy with the freedom of movement and mobility, a baby at this age will want move, grab, and get to whatever used to be out of reach.

Push toys: Push toys give your toddler a chance to exercise his new walking skills. Choose a push toy, like a wagon, that is heavily weighted so your baby can lean into it, and take a lap or two around the living room. (Most babies this age are still too young for pull toys, which are better for slightly advanced walkers who can look behind them as they move forward.) Newfound mobility is a heady experience. But even after the novelty of walking wears off, your baby will enjoy pushing and pulling toys for months to come.

Shape sorters: Trying to figure out why the square block won't go through the round opening is a nice challenge for early problem-solvers. This is one of those toys that fascinate, and only occasionally frustrate, babies this age.

Balls: He's encountered them before, but balls get even more thrilling when you assume a standing position and can actually bounce them off the floor.

Toy telephone: Babies love to imitate their parents. Even if he can't say much yet, a baby will try to communicate by holding the receiver and pushing buttons. The more realistic the phone, the better.

Books: At this age, children are particularly intrigued by books with flaps that open, textures that can be rubbed, and bunnies that need patting. For more ideas, see our recommended books for babies.

Blocks: Blocks give him the chance to practice the art of stacking. He can probably stack three or four at this point, so the subsequent crash is gratifying.

Pail and shovel: These tools come in handy when your baby's all-time favorite activity is filling and dumping, filling and dumping. Take these along to the sandbox, or out to the park and your baby will stay contented and busy for some time.
 
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Ooohhh yeah. I'm not a parent, but books from a very early age are great.

Zac was reading at a 2 years. I think that's what his mom said.
 
I read recently that they said the einstein videos are actually worse for kids than better. Keeping him off the Video tip for 2 years is a good plan.

You can't go wrong with those simple fisher price 'Star block goes in star hole' type toys. basic learning and reasoning skills can never start to early.


send me the link to the einstein thing if possible. the wife has bought into the hype a bit.
 
:heart: thanks yall.



yeah, literally in the last 5 days he's JUST on the brink of crawling. he's been rolling around for a few weeks and can pretty much get anywhere he needs to be. the last day or two he's gotten where he'll pull himself around. like he's lost use of his lower limbs. but he's starting to get up on his knees and rock a little bit. which is cool to watch. scary too cause he has heaved fwd and busted his lip already. we're blessed though, he's a good baby. real happy. but moving this just beyond his reach has helped motivate him. that mobile control thing is a great suggestion.


will investigate some of the other suggestions as well, thanks again.