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Sets

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Puzzles ages 2+

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Folk Toys & Classics: Toddler Tops, Jacobs Ladder,  Log Cabin sets.

Woodkins

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Kitchens
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Pedal Cars
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Sleds & Wagons 
Balance Bikes

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powered toys: 
Tricycles
Pedal go-carts

Dollhouses, Playhouses, Pretend Play

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Frequently Asked Questions about 
MY VERY OWN® Rattle

Q:  Isn't it too big and heavy?  What if baby hits himself?
A:  This is mostly a question of baby's age.  At 5 months, most babies have the coordination to control the rattle.  Healthy babies do not deliberately injure themselves.

Q:  Will it come apart, especially if it gets wet?
A:  MY VERY OWN® Rattle is made from a single piece of wood, so it can't come apart. Water will not hurt the Rattle.

Q:  Is it sterile?  How can I clean it?
A:  It is as sterile as the inside of a tree -- probably more so, since much heat is generated in the manufacturing process.  It is more nearly sterile than most other objects in a five-month-old's environment.   It may be washed in warm water, or wiped down with alcohol.  We do not recommend soap. Use denatured alcohol obtained from a hardware store (usually packaged in metal containers), not rubbing alcohol.  The alcohol (actually a mixture of ethanol, methanol, water, and a few other additives) is indeed toxic, but all the components are extremely volatile and will evaporate completely, leaving absolutely no residue whatsoever. The alcohol is also a fairly effective germ killer, and will not affect the polished appearance of the new rattle as much as water. Thus it acts as a cleaning agent and disinfectant without leaving any bad tasting or harmful substances. Just be sure the rattle is completely dry before returning it to your child.  

Q:  Do babies like it?  It's just plain wood.  Babies like bright colors.
A:  The experience of MY VERY OWN(R)Rattle is primarily tactile, not just for babies, but even for adults. Pick one up and feel it.  See what we mean? Older babies (around 10 months and up) enjoy watching the rings as they move them.  Infants prefer MY VERY OWN(R)Rattle because of the textural complexity.  The appeal of the Rattle for an infant is only partially visual, which is why color or the lack of it is not an issue.  Since most adults live in a world which is almost exclusively visual and auditory, they (both infant development professionals and the lay public) tend to neglect tactile sensory development.  The moving rings and complex textures encourage tactile learning, which doesn't always get the emphasis it deserves in a child's development.

MY VERY OWN(R)Rattle meets or exceeds all relevant standards for safety, both
Federally mandated and voluntary, and has been laboratory tested for import into Europe (CE Certified).