New Items At The Store

It was a pretty busy day at the store today, quite a few customers from out-of-state. They really seemed to like the variety of toys we had that were fun and educational. We received some great new John Deere products from Learning Curve and replenished our depleted supply of Uncle Milton Frog Habitats.

Hope you will stop by and check out the store - new items arrive daily!

What Makes A Good Toy?

Over the next several days I am going to post some points to consider the next time you are looking for a toy for a child. Toys are the tools children use in play. Every plaything should measure up to this tall task. Below are some points to consider when purchasing toys for the little ones in your life.

Is it Safe?

A good toy should pass the drop test and a lot more. Be it wood, metal, plastic, or fabric, the basic material should be durable and well-finished. Avoid toys with sharp edges and long cords. Abide by any age-specific safety warnings, such as small parts which may present choking hazards for children under three years old.

(American Speciality Toy Retailer Association)

New to Blogging

OK - this is the first ever blog for Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Des Moines. If you have not visited our store, I hope you will stop by. We are located in the Kaleidoscope at the Hub in downtown Des Moines. We feature great interactive puzzles, games, science experiments and all sorts of other fun toys and games.

Save on Melissa and Doug Puzzles until the end of June. Buy 2 floor puzzles and get a floor puzzle for free.

I will try to make this blog informative, if not entertaining.

Kelly