best toys for Autistic kids? I have a 4 yr. old daughter who is Autistic, and I am always looking for toy ideas for her for her birthday and Christmas. She has dolls, farm animals, and blocks, and enjoys those (she mostly likes to line everything up). I am looking for some different ideas.Thanks!Wendy best toys for Autistic kids? I have a 4 yr. old daughter who is Autistic, and I am always looking for toy ideas for her for her birthday and Christmas. She has dolls, farm animals, and blocks, and... » Read More best toys for Autistic kids? I have a 4 yr. old daughter who is Autistic, and I am always looking for toy ideas for her for her birthday and Christmas. She has dolls, farm animals, and blocks, and enjoys those (she mostly likes to line everything up). I am looking for some different ideas.Thanks!Wendy « Show Less
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hi when my daughter was 4 she loved the hokey pokey elmo.I also got her the leapfrog fridge dj loves 3 years later still and teaches numbers and letters.
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Oh, I forgot!Toys r us put out a wonderfully informative catalog called "Toys r us toy guide for differently-abled kids" which breaks down toys by category of the skills they enrich by playing with them (auditory, creativity, fine motor, gross motor, language, self-esteem, social skills, tactile, thinking & visual).Check out www.Toysrus.com/DifferentlyAbled:) Have a Happy Holiday!
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I received the (standard) Full sized Potato Head, about 8 inches tall, fills an adult hand. I have an adult autistic son And he has had probably half a dozen of these through the years. Your child will love it. Great idea to use potato head. Do you have other sets of eyes etc for different expressions? Go to a used store they seem to always have pieces laying around, though not a complete set. Lori.esterly@Gmail.com.Hey, "the best of Elmo (one) " DVD has a great song about the face With Elmo and Ernie. Maybe you can find it on YouTube. Good Luck!
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Got this toy for a child under the age of one year. The child has had a fantastic time with it, and still plays with it. Even the adults have had fun interacting with the child playing with this toy! It was the hit of Christmas morning and long after. The mother did take the farmer off because there was someone who wrote in and said that the hands came off of theirs, but they appeared to be attached securely on the one I purchased. She plans to put it back when the child gets a little older. Taking the farmer off didn't make the toy any less fun. Love the sounds the animals, and the tractor makes, as well as the song. Got this toy for a child under the age of one year. The child has had a fantastic time with it, and still plays with it. Even the adults have had fun interacting with the child playing with this toy! It was the hit of Christmas morning and long after. The mother did take the farmer off because there was someone who wrote in and said that the hands came off of theirs, but they appeared to be attached securely on the one I purchased. She plans to put it back when the child gets a little older. Taking the farmer off didn't make the toy any less fun. Love the sounds the animals, and the tractor... » Read More Got this toy for a child under the age of one year. The child has had a fantastic time with it, and still plays with it. Even the adults have had fun interacting with the child playing with this toy! It was the hit of Christmas morning and long after. The mother did take the farmer off because there was someone who wrote in and said that the hands came off of theirs, but they appeared to be attached securely on the one I purchased. She plans to put it back when the child gets a little older. Taking the farmer off didn't make the toy any less fun. Love the sounds the animals, and the tractor makes, as well as the song. « Show Less
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Did you just purchase the tractor new without the animals and farmer? If so, RETURN it as it comes as a set of farmer/animals! Also, look for used Kidoozie Funtime Tractor on Ebay. They come with the animals. Here is another complete set of them PLUS a barn listed on Ebay: (Shelcore talking Barn and Tractor set interactive with 5 interactive animals ) I've received a couple of the Kidoozie farmer & animals in a huge set of Little People animals from Ebay. Have you tried contacting the Kidozzie toy manufacturer? You have to have the farmer and animals to make the sounds of animals! Good luck! Did you just purchase the tractor new without the animals and farmer? If so, RETURN it as it comes as a set of farmer/animals! Also, look for used Kidoozie Funtime Tractor on Ebay. They come with the animals. Here is another complete set of them PLUS a barn listed on Ebay: (Shelcore talking Barn and Tractor set interactive with 5 interactive animals ) I've received a couple of the Kidoozie farmer & animals in a huge set of Little People animals from Ebay. Have you tried contacting the Kidozzie toy manufacturer? You have to have the farmer and animals to make the sounds of animals! Good luck!
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Hi,My daughter got it with 4 for her dollhouse. Our kids have wooden dollhouses with wooden dolls. And she uses is for them. Also her 6 year old sister borrows it for her dolls sometimes. I would say if you use it for this porpuse, small dolls or animals, it is a very nice toy for kids at the age of your daughter.
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Yes, the Junior set would be best.... If there are smaller children in the house maybe start with two or three duplo then move on up. Legos is a great starter for building bigger and better things.... my older grandsons are able to put together furniture after using Legos..
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For any kid who is less than 4 yr old the attention span is just few minutes. If they find out they cannot play any game they lose interest in that right away. I would suggest get some cheap plug n plays for 3 yr olds and then get a more expensive one like VSMILE or LMAX or even GAMEBOY when they become 4 yr olds. Maybe by then you might find more variety to choose from
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I purchased my first 4 sets from QVC on TV. I just got this set plus one with 16 extra pieces for the current birthday boy who requested them. He'll get his on Saturday. Just make sure you have a variety of pieces in whatever set you buy. Any hands-on manipulative toys that inspire imagination and creativity are good!
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Great question. I would say that the toy, once assembled, it suitable for a 4 year old. I think they'll need help putting it together, but once the toy is built it is big enough for them to easily play with. Plus it's fun because it has a lot of bright colors and it has three mini-figures (superman, wonder woman and lex luthor). Hope that helps.
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I buy these toys for my niece and nephew in another state and send to them. Then tell me how the kids like it and if it catches their eyes. They didn't mention it squeaks. But one this for sure is the little girl is almost two the baby is 9 and she plays rouch and its a hard toy and she hit the little boy on the head. So be careful. But for a child they love colors and stuff. I have bought a lot of Lamaze toys and I have or I should say they have never been disappointed. Hope this helps. If the description says its squeaks contact seller. They will work with. (Once I had a problem and they helped right away. I buy these toys for my niece and nephew in another state and send to them. Then tell me how the kids like it and if it catches their eyes. They didn't mention it squeaks. But one this for sure is the little girl is almost two the baby is 9 and she plays rouch and its a hard toy and she hit the little boy on the head. So be careful. But for a child they love colors and stuff. I have bought a lot of Lamaze toys and I have or I should say they have never been disappointed. Hope this helps. If the description says its squeaks contact seller. They will work with. (Once I had a problem and they... » Read More I buy these toys for my niece and nephew in another state and send to them. Then tell me how the kids like it and if it catches their eyes. They didn't mention it squeaks. But one this for sure is the little girl is almost two the baby is 9 and she plays rouch and its a hard toy and she hit the little boy on the head. So be careful. But for a child they love colors and stuff. I have bought a lot of Lamaze toys and I have or I should say they have never been disappointed. Hope this helps. If the description says its squeaks contact seller. They will work with. (Once I had a problem and they helped right away. « Show Less
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Hi Blind Dad, This truck is certainly fine for a 10-year-old, But I think the question you're really asking Is "Is it appropriate for my 10 year old to be playing with toy trucks?". Just the fact that you asked indicates your probably not sure, and you may want to encourage him with something more his age level. Most boys that age are riding bikes and playing with their friends. But in the end there's nothing wrong with him playing with a toy truck (I have to admit I enjoy playing with my 4yo too :) Lol
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I bought thiz for mg daughter when she was 9 months old, she will be 4 in March and still plays with Violet because of the songs that I downloaded from the lezpfrog site for her.if you're lookingfor something within the 9-2 year age bracket this is a wonderful toy. I hope I have helped
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Since a 4 year old in most cases is very mobile, I recommend buying something cheaper and lighter ... Of you are thinking to have a backup for when your 4 year old gets tiered I think there are much lighter and cheaper options out there....
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I also agree that you should buy toys for children based on their interests. My girls are 4 and 6 and I am sure that they would enjoy playing in the house. However, my concern is the height of the house. I read that the house is 42 inches high. My youngest daughter is 44 inches and the 6 year old is 50 inches. I cannot imagine that they would like to play on their knees or hunched over all the time. I guess this means that it is not a practical gift for them, despite the use they would get out of it.
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I agree with the beforementioned on this and other MonsterArt figures. These are for adult collectors. I have a 3 yr. old nephew who might swallow small items (i.e. toy parts/accessories). I wouldn't buy toys with small parts for him. Best recommend collecting these in teen years or try the vinyl and plush figures for your son's current age.
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Hi Emma, this is nice fun toy my girls like, there are songs counting, alphabet, shapes and other things to listen to. This is played with by a 2,5,6 year olds and they all like it. I am glad I bought it. Hope this helps Bobbi
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Our youngest daughter loves hello kitty mega blocks and our oldest daughter plays with Friends Legos, and they play with them all together. My personal opinion is the lego brand are made better, but they've been played with A LOT and are still in perfect condition. Hope this helps!!