Rose's favorite toys right now (6 1/2 months) are a couple of rattles, a big plastic key ring (basically a teether), and a puppet, though that last one is dependent on having Mama or Daddy around to animate it. I like the giraffe teether -- so cute!
I don't know what your budget is, but I always like to give those very soft foamy large letters/numbers interlocking "floor tiles". I figure they do triple duty as toy, soft place to play on, and learning tool.
Ooh, those look great, javachik. A friend of mine has something similar and I really like them. We could really use something like that to extend the spaces where Rose can roll around on the floor. Maybe I'll suggest them to my mom for a holiday present!
sj, we love Haba brand toys, especially the wooden ones [link] They aren't cheap, but Amazon carries them so you may save a few bucks that way. We have this one and Shane loved it: [link] All the little pieces turn and it's just adorable and really well-made. I'm sure they have a girly version.
Glamcookie, those toys look great. I'm browsing them now.
Oh, we love Haba toys too! There is fabric flower and a wooden triangle thing that all three kids have loved. I also have a cool, wooden, baby version of a rainstick that Sammy loves. Not sure where to find that, though, as i got it on zulilly.
Closet update. It has been cancelled. They could not do the panel doors with that large of an opening. So much for a custom shop. Very disappointed, and very frustrated.
I'm sorry, omnis. Was there another company you originally looked at?
Ikea. But the two wardrobes were about 11 inches smaller than the closet opening, and an inch or two shorter. So, not ideal. Not sure where else to look. Need to get better at my home shopping skills. Ah, hell, my shopping skills in general.
I'm sorry, omnis. I do think it is worth the effort to get what you want though.
