If you want quality toys, you should look into Discovery toys. I like them because no matter how old the toys get, if they break, the company will replace them FREE !!!!! My girlfriend is a Dicovery Toys Consultant and lives in the Woodlands. She will be glad to talk to you about the toys as many of them are educational and kids of all ages love them. Many of them have add on component that allow the toy to "grow" with the child so they don't only play with them for a year or two. I had one of their toys given to me when someone passed toys onto my granddaughter three or four years ago. One little tiny piece was missing from the set and when I called to ask how much that piece was, they no longer stocked that item but they sent me something almost the exact same but improved, at no cost and didn't even ask me to send in the one we had. I started really investing in them when my girlfriend became a consultant and know that my kids/grandkids and anyone I buy them for will have them for a lifetime and will be able to pass them on when they have children. The surprising part is that the initial investment in the toys is no more than any quality toy you would get at Toys R Us, but try to take these back in 5 or 6 years......you won't get anything unless you are dealing with Discovery Toys!!!! If you would like, email me privately and I will forward her contact information. She would be glad to help you provide quality toys that will truly last a lifetime and also be educational at the same time.
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