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		<title>Site of the Month for September 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for September 2011 discusses Toy Resource. Toy Central includes links to browse for toys, baby toys, wooden toys, computer games, dolls, crafts, collectibles, educational toys, board games, family games, game downloads, online games, outdoor games, party games, video games, puzzles, books, action figures and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for September 2011 discusses <a href="http://www.toycentral.info/">Toy Resource</a>. Toy Central includes links to browse for toys, baby toys, wooden toys, computer games, dolls, crafts, collectibles, educational toys, board games, family games, game downloads, online games, outdoor games, party games, video games, puzzles, books, action figures and more.</p>
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		<title>Buying Toys Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to buy toys for your kids, then why not do it the online way? Yes, you can buy toys online. There are a lot of online stores that sells toys online. Some even delivers the toys the same day to your door steps!! Isn&#8217;t that a great service? But finding a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are planning to buy toys for your kids, then why not do it the online way? Yes, you can buy toys online. There are a lot of online stores that sells toys online. Some even delivers the toys the same day to your door steps!! Isn&#8217;t that a great service? But finding a good toy store is a tough thing to do. Anyways, we are here to assist you in buying toys online from best toy stores online.</p>
<p>Before you think about buying toys online, you should first of all know the advantages of buying toys online. Here are some of the advantages of buying toys online : Ordering Toys online is faster than going to a store and picking toys yourself. You&#8217;ll be getting toys online for a fraction of the price that you&#8217;d spending in local retail stores! Delivery to your door steps the same working day!</p>
<p>These are some of the advantages of buying toys from online toy stores. But things won&#8217;t be as fruitful as you we mentioned above. What we mentioned above is the case with reputed online toys stores! Online toy stores which have been doing business for a lone time would be able to provide you the best toys for the lowest prices in the world. Not just that, a reputed online toy store might even deliver the toys that you have ordered the same working day.</p>
<p>Are you thinking about payment process? It&#8217;s pretty easy. You&#8217;ll be able to pay for the toys through paypal as well. This way you are not risking your credit card details. It won&#8217;t take more than 5 minutes to select the toys of your choice and place the order. As we have mentioned above, paying for toys that you purchased online is that easy. Transactions take place online instantly. You&#8217;ll be getting a response from the toy store within minutes or hours!</p>
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		<title>Ideas For Toys For Babies Nine Months To Twelve Months</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jayson Pablo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Babies this age are crawling all over and some are beginning to walk so toys that they can play with in this way are especially desirable.At this age objects are now more than just objects to look at, they now look at them as things to play with. They are also interested in interactive games [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Babies this age are crawling all over and some are beginning to walk so toys that they can play with in this way are especially desirable.At this age objects are now more than just objects to look at, they now look at them as things to play with. They are also interested in interactive games and problem solving so with that in mind let&#8217;s look at some toy ideas.</p>
<p>First off, in keeping with the idea that babies this age are beginning to walk around a bit, push toys are a good choice. The push toys will help them keep their balance as they are learning to walk, just be sure that it has enough weight to give the baby some exercise while working on their motor skills.</p>
<p>Shape sorters are also good choices at this age requiring the baby to sort through shapes and solving problems of how to place one shape inside another and so on. The toys will keep a baby occupied for hours on end.</p>
<p>If you have a sandbox for the baby to play in, sandbox toys like buckets and shovels will be a lot of fun.</p>
<p>Toy telephones and computers are also great. Babies learn a lot by watching us and they will talk forever to an imaginary person on the other end of a toy phone. They love toy versions of adult items. Toy laptops that make beeping noises can be a great gift as well.</p>
<p>Three dimensional pop up books that foster interactivity can be very interesting to babies.</p>
<p>The last items on our list for now are is building blocks. Blocks will be a staple toy that babies will enjoy for years. Wooden blocks, Lincoln logs, Big Legos, and other similar blocks will provide hours of creative, motor skill building fun.</p>
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		<title>Find Suppliers by Wholesale Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fred Peters</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most sought after products from China are wholesale toys. No matter what type of toy or toy accessory you are looking for, finding it among the many wholesale toy suppliers in China is fairly easy to do- if you know which resource to use. One of the best ways to find high [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most sought after products from China are wholesale toys. No matter what type of toy or toy accessory you are looking for, finding it among the many wholesale toy suppliers in China is fairly easy to do- if you know which resource to use. One of the best ways to find high quality wholesale toys is with Made in China. In fact, Made in China can not only help connect your business with suppliers of wholesale toys, but help you grow an initial communication into a long term, fruitful business relationship. </p>
<p>Made in China can help almost any business find a qualified supplier of wholesale toys by offering them a set of powerful tools and resources. First off, Made in China offers a membership base of millions of businesses making it one of the largest marketing platforms for E-commerce available. Made in China understands the fact that many businesses that are entering the global marketplace have little if no experience when trading with China. By offering a set of resources such as comprehensive trade consultation, a wide variety of information on the subject of trade and many products and services that can ultimately help businesses reduce the cost of trading, Made in China is perhaps the best E-commerce solution dedicated to China trade available. Another great reason to use Made in China to find suppliers for wholesale toys is that membership is free. Whether you are small single person enterprise or large multi-national corporation, you can gain the advantages you need by purchasing wholesale toys direct from China.</p>
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		<title>Finding the Right Toy Box For Your Kid</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Avril Harper</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toy boxes are mainly made of wood or plastic and both these materials have its own advantages and disadvantages. But if you are looking for a toy box that lasts long, then the one made of wood is the best. A toy box made of wood can also be refurnished to store more toys or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.toy6.com/" target="blank">Toy boxes</a></strong> are mainly made of wood or plastic and both these materials have its own advantages and disadvantages. But if you are looking for a toy box that lasts long, then the one made of wood is the best. A toy box made of wood can also be refurnished to store more toys or any other things that the child may want to store when he or she grows up. But this property will not be there in a toy box made of plastic. When compared to wooden toy box, plastic toy box is of less weight.</p>
<p>It is possible to personalise the toy box of the child with his or her name or photo. This will make it more interesting for the child to use the toy box. The toy chest or the box comes in different colours and shapes as well. Using a toy box is one sure method to teach the child the initial lessons of cleanliness and order. Toy boxes are made in such a way that the child can handle it easily and safely. There are a lot of online resources, from where you can find a plenty of toy boxes of different makes and shapes.</p>
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		<title>Wooden Educational Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darrell Wilk</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is advisable for parents to sometimes break the monotony of purchasing plastic and electronic toys for their children. Wooden toys are an excellent alternative to the usual modern toys. Wooden toys are a unique selection of toys that have gained immense popularity. The companies that manufacture wooden, educational toys offer high-quality wooden toys. Wooden [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is advisable for parents to sometimes break the monotony of purchasing plastic and electronic toys for their children. Wooden toys are an excellent alternative to the usual modern toys. <strong><a href="http://www.toy6.com/" target="blank">Wooden toys</a></strong> are a unique selection of toys that have gained immense popularity. The companies that manufacture wooden, educational toys offer high-quality wooden toys. Wooden educational toys are preferred by parents all over the world, because they are environmental friendly and do not have sharp edges that can harm children. They are also highly durable and are a wise investment for learning, enjoying and giving as gifts to friends and relatives.</p>
<p>There are wooden educational toys for all ages. <strong><a href="http://www.toycentral.info/" target="blank">Baby toys</a></strong> like wooden alphabet and alphanumeric blocks are soft and colorful. They are crafted for safety and durability, and are designed to stir a child&#8217;s senses and curiosity. Other wooden toys for children include different kinds of animals, sorter pounding toys, vehicles and action toys. Most toy manufacturing companies have their own websites and offer a facility to order online. These sites display pictures and prices of the entire range of toys available.</p>
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		<title>Wholesale Educational Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every parent wants his or her child to learn fast and grow up to become efficient and smart. Educational toys offer the best ways to help a child learn and have fun simultaneously. Parents who purchase educational toys for their children can save a lot of money by buying them at wholesale prices. A wholesaler [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every parent wants his or her child to learn fast and grow up to become efficient and smart. <strong><a href="http://www.toy6.com/" target="blank">Educational toys</a></strong> offer the best ways to help a child learn and have fun simultaneously. Parents who purchase educational toys for their children can save a lot of money by buying them at wholesale prices.</p>
<p>A wholesaler buys toys in large quantities from the manufacturers or importers. He sells smaller quantities to retailers, who in turn sell them to customers. Typically, wholesale rates are offered only to retailers who purchase the toys in bulk. However, there are times when a wholesaler sells these toys directly to the end user, namely the parent or teacher. There are a number of educational toys available at wholesale prices throughout the year. They are generally old stock that the wholesaler would like to dispose of quickly to make room for new models. Consequently, the wholesaler is inclined to sell them at cheaper rates.</p>
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		<title>Buying Educational Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Millions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A baby starts learning at home by playing with familiar objects and exploring new ones. Children learn more during their early formative years by playing with educational toys. As children play with toys, they acquire new skills and improve their existing ones. This learning phase is vital for formal learning in the later stages of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A baby starts learning at home by playing with familiar objects and exploring new ones. Children learn more during their early formative years by playing with <strong><a href="http://www.toy6.com/" target="blank">educational toys</a></strong>. As children play with toys, they acquire new skills and improve their existing ones. This learning phase is vital for formal learning in the later stages of a child&#8217;s life. Many educational toys provide an enjoyable medium to learn effectively. It is important to buy educational toys after a careful assessment of what role it will play in educating your child</p>
<p>There are educational toys available on the market for all age groups. There are certain criteria to understand before buying any educational toy. The age of the child is of foremost importance. A one year old who is given blocks of numbers to play with will only shake or throw them, not understanding the potential for learning numbers. There is an orderly sequence of physiological and physical growth in children and educational toys have to be bought based on this sequence.</p>
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		<title>What Parents Need to Know About Wooden Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darlyn Burkle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wooden toys allow children to use their imaginations. These toys don&#8217;t &#8216;play with themselves&#8217; and, being rather simplistic, there are few to no bells and whistles&#8217; to distract a child from the thought and imagination that goes with quality play. Though it certainly cannot be explained by anything scientific, wooden toys just seem to have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toycentral.info/" target="blank">Wooden toys</a> allow children to use their imaginations. These toys don&#8217;t &#8216;play with themselves&#8217; and, being rather simplistic, there are few to no bells and whistles&#8217; to distract a child from the thought and imagination that goes with quality play. Though it certainly cannot be explained by anything scientific, wooden toys just seem to have the magic touch when it comes to encouraging imaginative play through exploration and contact.</p>
<p>The truth is that the latest gadget on the latest toy has not made traditional children&#8217;s wooden toys any less desirable to children, or even to adults for that matter. The latest plastic toy has not made wooden toys become obsolete. In addition, while wooden toys may not have all of the bells and whistles of modern toys they still allow children to engage in meaningful play, developing cognitive and problem-solving skills that will carry throughout the rest of their lives.</p>
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		<title>Made In China&#8217; Toys: Is Your Family Safe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jame</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the massive number of recalled goods manufactured in China this past year, there is certainly cause for concern. From pet food to children&#8217;s toys, the products found to be contaminated or simply unsafe have hit families where they can truly be hurt. A statistic that cannot be ignored is the fact that products made [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the massive number of recalled goods manufactured in China this past year, there is certainly cause for concern. From pet food to children&#8217;s toys, the products found to be contaminated or simply unsafe have hit families where they can truly be hurt.</p>
<p>A statistic that cannot be ignored is the fact that products made in China account for 80% of all toys sold in the United States, and a similar pattern holds true for the rest of the G8 countries &#8211; the richest nations in the world. All of these countries maintain high government-enforced safety standards in the manufacture of toys, but China is behind in such regulation and they find themselves short-staffed to enforce the regulations they do have. The fact of the matter is, as long as large corporations such as Mattel look to shave dollars off of their bottom line by having their manufacturing done in the developing world, rather than within the G8 countries where their toys are primarily sold, these sorts of problems will continue to arise. The factories where these goods are being produced use cheap components and even cheaper labour. I know it&#8217;s a cliché, but you do very often get what you pay for.</p>
<p>There are some people who have spoken up in defense of the practice of farming out manufacturing jobs, as well as other jobs requiring large numbers of workers (such as call centres), to the developing world, saying that it reduces costs to the consumers. Frankly, I believe that it only increases profits to the companies that use these factories. However, when companies cut costs, somebody somewhere has to pay them &#8211; and it seems that it usually ends up being the shopper that is buying their toys. We&#8217;re seeing it now, in the massive recalls that have probably only just begun.</p>
<p>That is not to say that China hasn&#8217;t felt the sting of this global controversy. The head of the Chinese toy factory at the centre of the lead paint dispute took his own life in one of his warehouses shortly after the world-wide August 2007 recalls that brought so much negative attention to the country&#8217;s manufacturing industry. Mattel has announced stricter scrutiny of its own products prior to their distribution and some members of the government of the United States have called for legislation to detain Chinese made products at customs for full safety inspections before allowing them to enter their country. With such a negative light shining on their manufacturing industry and the Olympics coming to Beijing, the Chinese government is likely to step up regulation in its manufacturing industry to counteract the bad public relations that they have received thus far. What that will mean to large companies like Mattel is hard to predict at this point, but I think that a higher cost for toys at the cash register is a small price to pay for the safety of our children.</p>
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