Back in the olden days of our parent’s and grandparent’s youth, toys were either wooden or tin. Ever since the government thankfully removed all those harmful metals and verybadthings, most of the throwback toys in our kid’s generation are made of wood.

Wooden toys are durable, wood toys are safe, and wood is attractive. Melissa & Doug recognizes this and develops toys made of lightweight, safe wood with safe paints free of toxins.

Wooden toys are available and are inexpensive from Good for the Kids. As a Melissa & Doug authorized retailer, you can find a variety of wooden toys in stock, ready to ship to your kids.

Safety of the wooden toys is important to parents and children alike. The safety of Melissa & Doug’s toys is their number one policy as they sign their own names to every toy they manufacture.

Once you go wood, you never go back.
(Get your mind out of the gutter, I’m talking about kid’s toys here. sheesh)

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What company can really say they have a Lifetime Guarantee on a product they make for kids? The only one I know that stands by its products as much as it says it does is Melissa & Doug.

Melissa & Doug’s toys stand up to the test of time and your rambunctious 2-year-old or 9-year-old. Take a look through your children’s toy chest/room/wing of the house. I can almost guarantee that you have at least one puzzle, wooden toy, arts & crafts supply, stuffed animal, or game from Melissa & Doug. And I bet you’ve admired it’s craftsmanship and sturdiness.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

We LOVE Bloggy Giveaways Carnival time! We’re giving away two great toys from Melissa & Doug to two lucky winners!

Leave a comment below with your favorite ‘Melissa & Doug‘ item from our store to win one of two quality toys of the winner’s choice valued at $40 from Melissa & Doug! Comment must include the name of and/or link to an item in the ‘Melissa & Doug‘ category or it will be deleted. Giveaway is open to everyone (even international shoppers!) over the age of 18.

Increase your chances by Twittering, blogging, or promoting the giveaway on any other social media (ie. StumbleUpon, Facebook, Kirtsy, etc.). We’ve made it easier for you – use one of the buttons below to promote. Start following us on Twitter for an additional entry (leave a comment here letting us know). Leave the link to the direct link or permalink or promo in the comments below, and you can enter more than once, twice, or twenty times per day!

NOTE: Multiple entries per day MUST be from submitting the contest to social media sites, Twittering, etc. NOT by entering more item names. Additional comments left that do not follow this guideline will be deleted.

Comments will close at 11:59pm EST on Sunday, Feb 1st. Winners will be announced here on the blog, on Prizey, and via email.

DISCOUNT

Use coupon code bloggygive for 20% off your orders through Sunday, February 1st.

Place your order before the drawing, and if you’re one of our lucky winners, we’ll refund the cost of the winning toy PLUS send you a new toy! That’s a chance to win TWO toys!

We are committed to providing our customers with the best of what is good for your kids.

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Rebecca Says: “I love the classic shape sorter and really want one for my son. That is the only thing I wanted to get him for Christmas but didn’t!”

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The First Years Clean and Simple Sports Bottle Sippy Cup – BPA Free – $5.65

The sporty design and patented built-in valve will make this bottle a favorite for children and parents alike. The unique flip-top cover keeps the spout clean, and nests neatly in the lid while children are drinking. Plus, the sure-seal screw lid stands up to wash after wash and won’t leak or spill — whether the cover is on or off. This cup does not require replacement parts.
12 oz -90 Day Limited Warranty – Age: 18 months and up
This is one of our FAVORITE sippy cups. No leaking, nothing to replace, and they last wash after wash!

The Safe Sippy Cup – BPA Free – $16.95

No-leak valve inside spout – clean, non-toxic silicone. When children suck on The Safe Sippy™ spout, liquid flows, when they don’t it doesn’t. ABOUT THE PLASTICS – Our plastics are certified free of Bisphenol A (BPA Free), phthalates and DEHA. We pay for extensive independent laboratory testing on our cups to make sure they are free of these chemicals. Dishwasher safe 11 oz. Toxin-free & Bisphenol A-free (BPA Free)

Cap – Polypropylene, #5 plastic (PP is the most stable of all plastics)
Inner sleeve – #5 plastic, completely free of Bisphenol A (BPA Free), phthalates and DEHA
Body – durable and lightweight medical grade stainless steel
Rubbery sleeve – TPR, or thermoplastic rubber; Bisphenol A (BPA Free), DEHA and phthalate free

Giveaway Details

Leave a comment below with your favorite ‘Play‘ item to win one Clean & Simple Sports Bottle, one Safe Sippy Cup, AND a $50 Good for the Kids Gift Certificate! (total value = $72.60) Comment must include the name of and/or link to an item in the ‘Play‘ category or it will be deleted. Giveaway is open to everyone (even international shoppers!) over the age of 18. You man enter 1 time per day, per household.

Increase your chances by Twittering, blogging, or promoting the giveaway on any other social media (ie. StumbleUpon, Facebook, Kirtsy, etc.). We’ve made it easier for you – use one of the buttons below to promote. Start following us on Twitter for an additional entry (leave a comment here letting us know). Leave the link to the direct link or permalink or promo in the comments below, and you can enter more than once, twice, or twenty times per day!

NOTE: Multiple entries per day MUST be from submitting the contest to social media sites, Twittering, etc. NOT by entering more item names. Additional comments left that do not follow this guideline will be deleted.

Comments will close at 11:59pm EST on Monday, Jan 12th. Winner will be announced here on the blog, on Prizey, and via email.

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We love our readers, and we love when our readers become customers! Use coupon code jan5blog for 15% off your order through Monday, January 12th. Don’t wait to make your purchases now, because If you happen to be the big winner, we’ll refund the cost of your purchase(s) up to $72.60!

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WINNER
CONGRATULATIONS to Laura :

“My mom, a dietitian, would LOVE this: Melissa and Doug Food Groups Play Food. Might have to get it for our son for next christmas, and bring it down to her house to open up. Really fun.”

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Zoobie Pets are your answer!

Baby Zoobies are a great stocking stuffer or inexpensive gift for someone special for around $25!

Our regular Zoobies make every kid (or big kid) smile with their cuteness. On sale for around $30, you can guarantee your gift will be a hit!

Giveaway

We’re giving away a Zoobie Pet (value up to $34.95 or equivalent-valued gift certificate) to one lucky reader! Comment below with the name of your favorite gift idea (Zoobie, Melissa & Doug, etc.) by Friday, December 12 at 6:59pm EST for your chance to win. Your comment MUST include the name of a gift item or it is ineligible to be chosen as the winner. Giveaway is open to everyone (even international shoppers!) over the age of 18. You man enter 1 time per day, per household. Increase your chances by Twittering and blogging about the giveaway. Leave the direct link to the promo in the comments below, and you can enter more than once per day!

Bonus – If we get more than 350 valid comment entries, we’ll pick two winners!

Winner(s) will be contacted via email, here on this blog, and on Prizey.Winners.

Discount

Please use code shopdecember at checkout for free shipping for domestic orders of $25 or more through December 10th. Don’t wait to make your purchases now, because If you happen to be the big winner, we’ll refund the cost of your Zoobie Pet!

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Congrats to our winner!

patricia skinner says: “I really like Zoobies as a gift. They are so adorable and functional too. I hope to win one for my granddaughter.”

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CLEARANCE SALE
Save up to 40% off our wide selection of products for babies and kids.

Soothie bottles (limited quantity) – up to 40% off

The Soothie pacifier you know and trust…now for bottles! Same nipple shape and feel as hospital distributed Soothie Pacifier – Medical grade silicone nipple – Vents for less air – Bottle cover snaps on bottom so it won’t get lost! Starter set includes: 3 – 5oz bottles; 2 – 9oz bottles; 3 – Snack/formula containers; 1 – Bottle brush;  1 – Newborn Soothie Pacifier

Melissa & Doug – 20% off ALL Toys

From puzzles to puppets, plush to play food, magnetic activities, music, magic and more, Melissa & Doug® has grown to be one of the leading designers and manufacturers of educational toys and children`s products.

All Melissa & Doug products carry a lifetime guarantee. Visit our site to find a large selection of brand new-in-stock toys, dress-up, and learning manipulatives.

Gund Plush Toys (limited quantity) – 15% off

GUND is known worldwide for its top quality, soft and huggable plush designs and gift products. Award-winning GUND products appeal to all ages, from infants up, and are perfect for both play and collecting. The 110-year old company is based in Edison, New Jersey, and distributes throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Europe, Japan, Australia and South America. GUND products may be found in gift, specialty, toy, book, museum and department stores and many other retail outlets.

Zoobie Pets – 10% off

Zoobie™ Pets are incredibility simple to use. The durable easy fasten Velcro latches are child friendly, and easily unlatched to transform the animals into cuddly pillows. The durable zips located on the bottoms easily unzip, exposing the inner blankets (which can also be detached from the animals for easy washing). Along with our focus on children, we also had MOMS in mind when we designed these. Each animal comes with an instruction hangtag that illustrates how to properly fold up the blankets—a simple and easy to follow 1-2-3 process!

The First Years Breastflow Bottles (limited quantity)- 25% off

The 5 oz Breastflow bottle is ideal for newborns and young infants and includes a Stage 1, slow flow nipple. Includes three 5 oz bottles and three Stage 1 Breastflow nipples.

The Breastflow System is ideal for nursing moms who would like to introduce a bottle, are returning to work, or need to supplement while their baby is in day care or with a caregiver. Because Breastflow bottles so closely mimic the feel and action of breastfeeding, care givers can bottle feed baby while Mom is working and Mom can still continue to breastfeed.

Nuby Training Bottles & Sippy Cups – Up to 15% Off

All-in-one training sippy cup system to wean your child off of the bottle and onto a sippy cup! Easy to hold and designed to adapt to your growing baby, this well-designed nursing bottle promises an end to leaks and messes.

As always, replacement spouts and replacement nipples available from Good for the Kids.

GIVEAWAY

We love giving away goodies, so we’re giving away a $50 gift certificate good for anything you might want from our incredibly stocked store! Leave one comment (per person) here by Monday, June 30th, 11:59pm EST with the name of your favorite “WHAT’S NEW” item. Your comment must include the name of an item from the “WHAT’S NEW” category. If your comment is chosen as the winner, and a “WHAT’S NEW” item is not included in the comment, we’ll pick another winner. Sorry – them’s the rules. (BTW – I know them’s not a real word. A little attempt at nerdish grammar humor.) The winner(s) will be notified here on the blog, via email, and on Prizey.Winners.

If we receive more than 250 comments by Monday, we’ll pick TWO winners for a $50 gift certificate! We love when you talk nicely about us (even to our face), so spread the word on blogs, websites, Twitter, Plurk, and every other way possible to increase your chances of winning. Let us know that you’ve spread the word about Good for the Kids or our giveaways, and you can enter more than once. Leave your second/third/eleventh comment, each with the site to which you submitted our giveaway or posted about (we’ll check it out to make sure it’s live), and you’ve got yourself another entry! You can use our handy-dandy banner <—— to promote the giveaway or your creativity. Whatever works.

The BEST part of our giveaway (and yes, it CAN get better) is if you make a purchase between now and the end of the giveaway (and why wouldn’t you?), we’ll refund your payment in the amount of the gift certificate! Triple Bonus Score!

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If your child LOVES Nuby cups, you will eventually need a new spout or straw.  Why does the cup leak? I asked myself that question when my daughter’s favorite cup, the Nuby Gripper sippy cup, began leaking.  I inspected the silicone spout and found the slits in the spout had broken.  Instead of buying a whole new cup, I started my search on the internet for new spouts.  It was a hard search, but I found Luv n’care, the distributor of Nuby cups in the US.  FINALLY!  My daughter could have her favorite cups back without buying a whole new cup!

Good for the Kids proud to be partnered with Luv n’care as an official supplier for all Nuby replacement straws, spouts, and valves.

You may be wondering, “Which spout or straw do I need?”  Please find below a Buying Guide for your Nuby cup.

If you don’t find the spout, straw, or valve you need, please email

Nuby Gripper Sippy Cup Replacement Spout
This replacement spout is approximately 2 inches in diameter and fits the Gripper Sippy Cup and Sport Sipper.

Nuby WIDE Replacement Spout for Tall, Insulated, & Handle Cups
This replacement spout is approximately 3 inches in diameter and fits the Tall, Insulated, Magic Motion, & 2-Handle Cups.

Nuby Sport Sipper Silicone Replacement Spout
This replacement is approximately 2 inches in diameter and fits the Sport Sipper and Gripper Sippy Cup.

Nuby Twin Handle Cup Replacement Spout
The replacement spout for the Twin Handle cup is a rare spout that is used ONLY for the cups pictured.

Nuby Fat Oval Straw Replacement Kit
The Straw Replacement Kit is designed for Nuby cups that have an oval-shaped fat straw.  Included in the kit are a soft silicone fat straw with pressure-sensitive valve and plastic extender. Fits Flip n’sip, Mega Sipper, and some Sport Sipper cups.
This straw has been redesigned, and unfortunately, it will only work with a new style cup. If you have purchased your cup before 2008, the new straw available will NOT work with your cup. The only available replacement straw that will work with the old style cup is the “Nuby Fat Oval Straw Kit with Cap Top” available from Good for the Kids. The redesign was done to fit the new style cups, and unfortunately will not fit the older style cup. If you have concerns with the new style and its compatibility with the old cup, please contact Nuby customer service at Luv n’care: rebeccaj@luvncare.com OR 1-800-588-6227.


Luv n’care Flip-it Replacement Straw
This replacement straw is designed for Nuby and Playtex straw cups with a round silicone straw.  Included are 1 valve, 1 round silicone straw, and 2 plastic extenders.

Nuby Replacement Valves
These valves fit sipper cups that have hard plastic sippers with valve inserts.

Nuby Wide Neck Bottle White Sippers
This Bottle Sipper fits the Grow Nurser cups.

Nuby Standard Neck Bottle White Sippers
This Standard Neck Bottle Sipper fits and Standard Nuby bottles.

Nuby Wide Neck Juice Spout
This spout fits Wide Neck Nuby bottles.

Nuby Standard Neck Juice Spout
This spout fits the Standard Neck Nuby bottles.

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We have been busy researching the materials and safety of the toys, cups, and bottles we offer on our website. We are CONFIDENT that the products we sell are safe for your child and yourself. If you have any questions regarding any of the products on our website, feel free to contact us or the manufacturer.

Products aren’t the only thing we’re focused on. We reuse packing materials and use reusable cloth bags for mailing to cut down our carbon footprint. So when you receive your package, you may see some packaging print from the original warehouse or your order may arrive in a reusable cloth bag. We’re all doing a little bit to help Mama Earth.

In honor of Mama Earth day and safe products, we’re giving away $40 worth of BPA free bottles from Green to Grow, Adiri, and a Safe Sippy cup!

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below letting us know the Safe Sippy color you’d like to receive if you’re the big winner. We’ll pick a winner at random on Monday, April 28, 2008, at 11:59pm EST and notify you via email, here on the Good for the Kids blog, and on Prizey.Winners.

Like giveaways? Visit the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival for more blog giveaways!

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Recently, the awareness of BPA (Bisphenol-A), a dangerous chemical common in many plastics, has become mainstream. Parents are especially concerned of the usage of BPA in their child’s plastic sippy cups and utensils.

Good for the Kids and Nuby/Luv n’care are focused on bringing parents the best in safe plastic sippy cups.

Listed here is the most recent information regarding available cups and utensils that are BPA FREE:

Nuby Standard Neck PP Bottle with Non-Drip Nipple BPA Free

Vari-Flo Valve nipples allows child to control liquid’s flow rate. Teething Nubs massage and stimulate gums. Anti-Colic Air System prevents ingestion of air by baby. Easy Grip Design makes it easy for a child’s hands to hold. Each bottle includes a protective cap. Nurser/bottle: Made from a break-resistant plastic which does not contain Bisphenol a (BPA). Can be boiled; top rack dishwasher safe for warming fluid only. Pack of 3 bottles – 10 oz. each

Nuby 7oz Standard Neck PP Bottle with Handles and Non-Drip Nipple

Reusable 7oz. bottle with silicone nipple, soft sipper spout, and handle. Easy to hold and designed to adapt to your growing baby, this well-designed nursing bottle promises an end to leaks and messes. Nontoxic, break-resistant plastic and non-drip, leak-proof nipple prevents your baby from ingesting air, which can cause gas. Nipple features dimples that gently massage your baby’s gums and aid in eruption of teeth.

Nuby Gripper Soft Spout Sippy Cup BPA Free

Nuby Gripper Sippy Cup with Soft Silicone Spout
The most popular Nuby cup. This Nuby sippy cup will quickly become your child’s favorite sippy cup if it hasn’t already! Replacement spouts are available from Good for the Kids. Pressure sensitive Vari-Flo feature regulates fluid intake when baby feeds. The Non-Drip spout ensures a spill-proof drink. 10 oz.

Nuby Sport Sipper Soft Spout Sippy Cup BPA Free

Nuby No-Spill Sport Sipper Soft Silicone Straw 10 oz. Cup
This cup is very durable that is tougher and thicker than most sippy cups. The Sport Sipper also has a no-slip grip around the middle of the cup for your child’s hands to hold firmly. This cup is not recommended for younger children as it is heavier than most cups. If your child is “tough” on cups, this one’s for you! The Sport Sipper comes with a Sport Sipper Nipple-shaped spout, but the Gripper Sippy Cup Replacement spouts also fits this cup. Includes hard protective cap. 10 oz.

Nuby 2-Handle Soft Spout Sippy Cup BPA Free

Nuby 2-Handle Cup with Wide Soft Silicone Spout
Pressure sensitive Vari-Flo feature regulates fluid intake when baby feeds. The Non-Drip spout ensures a spill-proof drink. Nuby WIDE Replacement spouts available from Good for the Kids. 10 oz.

Nuby Mega Sipper Flip-it No Spill Straw Sippy Cup

The only part on this cup that contains polycarbonate materials is the slide part covers the straw. The other parts are BPA Free.
UPDATE: 4/17/08 These cups have been changes and are now being made completely BPA FREE, however, they are not yet in stores.

Easy Grip Design – Featuring the No-Spill™ Flip-It™ Straw by Nûby™ is the perfect solution for the child that is ready to stop drinking from a spout. Like many of our other patented Nûby™ silicone feeding and drinking items, the Vari-Flo® Valve allows the child to control the liquid’s flow rate. With its Flip-It™ sliding motion, it’s also the perfect cup for travel. Just slide open to sip, or slide shut to protect the straw from dirt or damage for future use! Parents never need to worry about any messes with a Nûby™ No-Spill™ Straw: No Spills! No Leaks! No Mess! Fat Oval Replacement straws available from Good for the Kids. 12 oz/355mL

Nuby Magic Motion Flip-it No Spill Straw Sippy Cup

The only part on this cup that contains polycarbonate materials is the slide part covers the straw. The other parts are BPA Free.
UPDATE: 4/17/08 These cups have been changes and are now being made completely BPA FREE, however, they are not yet in stores.

Soft and durable silicone straw. Easy-to-use flip-top cap. No-spill design prevents spills and reduces leaks. Double wall insulation keeps liquid at desired temperature longer. Fat Oval Replacement straws available from Good for the Kids. 11 oz/325 m

This list is NOT a comprehensive list and does NOT include all BPA Free Nuby cups. Many more cups and utensils are available at Good for the Kids.

Win a HUGE selection of BPA Free sippy cups (value $35) by leaving a comment here letting us know how you found out about BPA. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday, April 21, at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email, posted here, and on Prizey.Winners.

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