I have an odd request. My son has just started his speech therapy and part of the therapy is learning through play. He is learning about communicating his basic needs through words and sign language while he plays with toys that are associated with the same things. For example: Eat, potty, sleep, play, sit, etc… The therapist brought an assortment of dollhouse furniture with her that she has collected over a period time, like a small table with a chair, a bed, a bathtub, a slide, etc… When she left she had to take the toys with her and my son was very upset because he wanted to keep playing. She suggested I pick up some of these items so that we can use them at home and she can use them with him and make the transition smoother when she leaves. I said “Great Idea. No Problem”
Turns out it is a problem!!! I can’t find these items sold separately. I was barely able to find furniture sets and even then I have to buy lots of pieces that I don’t need and they are pretty expensive (not to mention the glitter and pink flowers). I was wondering if anyone may have these items that their children aren’t using any more or if anyone has any other suggestions on where I can find these items without spending a fortune? I am willing to buy them used. I need to get them by Wednesday of next week. I have tried Target, Wal-Mart, and Toys- R-Us. I was able to find the Dad and son dolls @ Target on clearance, they are Loving Family dolls… but they didn’t have any of the furniture accessories. I’m trying to steer clear of things that are SUPER girly looking… but I’m not having much luck. I guess dollhouses don’t really have rooms for boys :)
I really need help - Please, please, please with a cherry! Thanks so much for your time.
Thanks for all the great suggestions. After days of searching I finally found what I needed on Ebay. Thanks again!
C.,
Have you looked on www.craigslist.org yet? Just make sure you choose the correct city & state that you are searching for items. They have a section on the front page for sale items / baby & kids ~ maybe you will be able to find someone selling these items.
Good Luck,
J. W.
Hi C.. If you don't mind him playing with wood toys, Michaels or JoAnns usually have wood dollhouses and the furniture and people. I don't know how costly it is.
I googled dollhouse furniture and there was alot on ebay, of course. But then you have to wait for shipping.
Good luck!
B.
Have you tried eBay? They have a huge assortment of furniture to choose from in all different price ranges and styles. We bought our girls a doll house w/furniture through eBay and it wasn't real girly but I know they sell individual sets.
Good luck.
Hi! My son Dylan (who will be 3 next month) found my old dollhouse and insisted on playing with it. No problem with me, but daddy wants us to call it a "model home"...haha. Anyway all the funiture was broken or lost and I found some items at the Dollar Store. They had a table, dressers, and a bed at the one in the Oviedo Mall. But, other stores may have other items.
Good luck
G.
Could you substitute pictures? You could find pictures and laminate them, and then it could be "manly" for your son.
I am not familiar with your son's issue, so I don't know if the actual object is part of the therapy. Just a thought.
Good luck!
I just found this on Amazon.com...
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-People-Sounds/d...
It says they have new and used and I don't think the price is bad... you could probably pay a little extra and get it shipped fast. Hope it helps!
