Archive for June, 2008

Big Life Size Doll

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

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Sometimes parents make mistakes when buying toys. I know that I have made some blunders with my child, and it is usually because I didn’t realize my daughter might be afraid of something. Luckily, she has outgrown that, and if she says she wants something, I know I can safely get it for her. I learned to take her through the store to see if there was anything she was afraid of before buying for her birthday or Christmas. My mother and I both learned this the hard way when my mom got her a life size doll.

My daughter was very young then, and when my mom presented this life size doll to her, she looked at it thoughtfully for a moment, and we thought that she liked it. We were proven wrong just seconds later when she let out a howl like I had never heard come from her little body. She was terrified of the life size doll, and she was having no part of being around it. We thought it might grow on her, but it was soon obvious that this would not be the case.

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However, older girls always seem to love having life size dolls that they can play with. I had one myself as a girl, and though I didn’t play with her a lot, it was like having a friend there when it was raining and I couldn’t go outside to play with my real friends. She had clothes that went with her, and she could wear many of mine, though they didn’t fit her the same as they did me. I was glad my mom got her for me though, and I remember being quite sad when I realized I had grown taller than she, and it wasn’t really life size any longer.

They still make the life size doll, but if your child is young enough, a regular one might seem to be life sized to them. Just be sure your child is not in the phase where they may be afraid of things that are as big as or bigger than they are. If you suspect they may be scared, you can always get it anyway, and put it away until you think they are old enough to play with it. You can even find some that look much like your child. Some like to think they have their own twin to play with and if that twin is life size, they are going to like it even more.

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The Advantages Of Rechargeable Batteries

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Even with all of the recent advances in technology there is still one bitter fact of life. Many of the products that we use on a daily basis need batteries to run. Unfortunately good quality batteries aren’t inexpensive and for a family with portable CD and DVD players, remote controls and toys that take batteries, this can add up to a lot of money very quickly. Rechargeable batteries make perfect economic sense and with their ease of use, they are a wonderful investment.

There are just a couple of things that are required to make use of this type of power source. You need to purchase the rechargeable batteries in the size you need. Read the instructions that come with your device to see what size batteries are required. Many people make the mistake of buying AA batteries when they need AAA or vice versa. You need to be sure of the type of battery required before you go to the store.

A charger is the other part of the equation that keeps these batteries up and running. When it comes to purchasing a charger for rechargeable batteries you need to take a few things into consideration. One is the price you are willing to spend. Chargers generally fall into the “you get what you pay for” category. A good quality battery charger is going to cost more than one that will only work a few months and then need replacement.

Another thing to think about is the size of the batteries you’ll be charging. If you mostly use C batteries, you may want to consider just buying a charger that handles that size rechargeable batteries. This will save you money on the charger, but is inconvenient if you happen to need to use AA batteries at some point.

The most economical choice is to buy a model that can handle all batteries. If you do this you never have to worry about having rechargeable batteries that don’t fit the charger. You can purchase the size of batteries you need and then use the same charger on all of them.

As with any battery it’s a good idea to keep them away from small children. Many kid’s toys need batteries to function and luckily the majority of toys made today come equipped with a secure compartment for them. If your child is old enough to open the battery case, explain the hazards to them, especially the damage that can occur if they put the battery in their mouth. Toys should be fun and you and your child don’t want anyone getting hurt during playtime.


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