Common mistakes to avoid include not cleaning a new toy before first use, using scented soaps or harsh chemicals, submerging non-waterproof toys, not drying toys completely before storage ...

Nocturnal predators are ready and waiting for such opportunities. And a big hungry mudpuppy took full advantage of the temporary chaos our lights caused. In the swirling confusion of the shad school, ...

Toys sold for less than £15 accounted for nearly half of the UK market last year, as pressure from the rising cost of living continued to bear down on consumers. Sales of toys and games were down ...

Lucy Notarantonio is Newsweek's Senior Lifestyle and Trends Reporter, based in Birmingham, UK. Her focus is trending stories and human interest features ranging from health, pets and travel.

Learn more Some dogs like to gnaw more than others and go through toys pretty quickly. If your dog is a super chewer, we recommend giving them the best dog toys for aggressive chewers. There's no ...

Lucky rabbit, that lucky Oswald Rabbit. Nicest rabbit that you ever knew. Lucky habit, that lucky Oswald Rabbit. If you want it, here's what you can do. Reading, writing, 'rithmetic may often make you ...

A new year marks an updated collection of toys, games, gifts, and products. In 2025, retailers and consumers can anticipate shelves with new playsets, plush, collectibles, craft kits, and more.

Gen Z and millennials' love of plushies is bringing some cheer to the toy industry. Young adults adore their stuffed animals, whether they're hanging onto the battered old ones from their ...

The U.K. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has warned that remotely accessed sex toys remain a turn-on for hackers and could “inflict physical and psychological harm” on their ...

Imagine shelves overflowing with toys for all ages and interests, but not for sale—for borrowing. This is the idea behind The Toy Nest, a toy library founded by Lisa Bourven in Falls Church ...

The Toy Nest in Falls Church, Virginia, is a toy library that works on a membership program. The moms who buy-in say it allows them to cut down on toy waste, while saving money and adding variety.

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