Ebeanstalk is giving away $1000 of toys to bloggers!

Did that get your attention? $1000 of toys for free... just for being a blogger. How awesome is that?

Ebeanstalk is a great site (and not just because of the giveaway!). The products they sell are all specially chosen and researched. Each toy listing has information on why it is appropriate for each developmental age level. I love searching by age... and they even have the infant toys separated into newborn+, 3+, 6+, and 9+ months. It makes picking out toys really easy. Most importantly... Zoe and Ana think their research is right on target. The things I've gotten from ebeanstalk are their favorites. And, they're giving away $1000 in toys. Awesome.

Some info from Ebeanstalk -

"Ebeanstalk is dedicated to a baby's development. And we select the best baby toys matched to a baby's development. To see great information on how a baby grows up, check out the info on our baby toys page.

"Picking toys for a baby is not as simple as it sounds. Here are some quick baby facts:

• Toys for a newborn baby: A newborn baby is briefly looking at objects and attempting to imitate facial expressions. They can follow objects with their eyes and usually quiet down, when they are picked up.


• Toys for a three month old: They will enjoy ‘frolic play', reaching for objects and will repeat enjoyable activities. Believe it or not, they will respond to ‘no' (about half the time) and will start babbling.


• Toys for a six month old: They'll search for hidden objects (object permanence). They'll reach for themselves in the mirror, play peekaboo, crumple paper, roll from their stomach to their back and even respond to their name.


• Toys for a nine month old: They are pushing toy cars, playing pat-a-cake and looking for hidden sounds. The baby toys they are playing with are also getting more fun."

Oh yeah.... the giveaway. Did you think I forgot the giveaway?

The toys include: Road and Rails Railway Station from Plan Toys, Thomas Trains, Jungle Bean Bag Toss, a Schoolhouse Tent, Bath Toys, Balance Boards, a Newborn Playmat, Ball Pit, Melissa & Doug Toys, a Talking Globe and much much more!

Who's gonna win?

* One blogger will get $500 worth of toys
* Five bloggers will get $100 worth of toys (each)

If you're interested in participating in the giveaway just let me know and I'll send along the information! Leave me a comment including your e-mail address (in the comment... not just in the form) or e-mail me directly (xcolleenx@aol.com). I will forward you the e-mail that includes all of the specifics on the giveaway. (Write a post, e-mail to let Brian know you posted, and then send another e-mail with a child development question you'd like answered. Easy peasy lemon squeazy.)