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Save Plastic Lids for Toddler Toys

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Date: 09/01/2009 Topics: Green Living > Reusing | Parenting > Toddler and Preschooler > Activities  
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I did this when my kids were small, the youngest is now 32. I did it for my older grandkids, and I am now doing it for the younger grandkids and greatgrandkids. I have saved the colored plastic lids off of various bottles, such as mayonnaise, peanut butter, etc. Lids have to be too big to fit in a young ones mouth. I have a couple metal ones but most are plastic. I keep them in a drawstring bag in basket I use as a toy box for when the kids visit. They are good to teach colors, to count, to stack like blocks, to pretend, kids favorite is to pretend we are at a restaurant and the lids are food. Put little one between two larger ones and you have a sandwich, etc. Their imagination can run wild. So much fun with no additional expense. The amount of enjoyment for all in endless.

Source: Just me and my kids.

By Knitter926 from Bloomington, IL

Editor's Note: As Knitter926 mentioned, make sure that the lids are too large to be swallowed by children under 3 years old.

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By kidsanddogs (3) Contact
What a darling idea! Now that it's come out that most plastic food containers contain BPH (bisphenol), make sure the kids are not putting these in their mouths.

Posted on 09/16/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By merlene (146) Profile Contact
I believe and this proves it, you don't need to spend a lot of money on electronic and hi tech toys for kids to have fun and develop skills. Way to go KNITTER 926

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By chriself (83) Contact
What a great idea! Sometimes simple really is the best.

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By Anigma (11) Profile Contact
A wealth of wise ideas - thanks.

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By pigeon toes (96) Contact
I bet your children were never bored and are most likely able to deal with life's ups and downs.

Posted on 09/02/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

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