Fun Toys that Encourage Creativity & Imagination ~ The Review Stew

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Pretend play is the heart of childhood and one of the greatest ways a child learns. With imaginative play, kids are free to be anyone and do anything. They believe that anything is possible – because with pretend play, it really is! It is also one of my favorite activities to watch my children do because their personalities just come alive and I learn so much about them!

I am always looking for new toys to encourage my children's creativity and imaginations. Check out two of my new favorite pretend play products on the market:

One of my favorite things when my babies were little was carrying them in a baby carrier or wrap. My daughter watched me do that with her little brother and now she gets a chance with her baby thanks to the HABA’s Luca Baby Carrier and is LOVING it!

HABA’s Luca Baby Carrier is the perfect accessory for little “mommies” playing house. This cushioned carrying seat is for 15 inch HABA dolls and others of that size, and is made of washable polyester.

It rests comfortably around the child's neck with a simple and safe hook and loop fastener and it features an elastic front pouch for a secure hold. My daughter has never been prouder than she is when she is "wearing" her baby like her mommy did for her! Her proud smile is priceless!

For ages 18 months- 4 years. MSRP: $19.99. Available online at www.HABAusa.com

My children have been begging to take baths lately because they all want to play with the new Yookidoo® Submarine Spray Station!

With this fun spray station, your children can make bath time a nautical adventure! Its circulating pump system attaches to the bottom of the tub and draws water up through the yellow submarine into the diver shower head. Kids can squeeze the sides of the diver to make a gentle stream to create their own in-tub washing station, car wash or rainstorm.

This smart toy also encourages exploration of cause and effect and improves fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills. My children love spraying off the toys, watching the water spin the shapes on the station, and it has made my youngest scream a little less when he is getting washed! :)