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Guide Pick - Toys for Twins/Multiples: Five to Share
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When buying toys for twins or triplets, consider whether they have "multiple appeal."
With some playthings, the children will prefer to each have their own individual item.
But other toys are appropriate for sharing and joint play. The suggestions included '
here are appropriate for same-sex -- or boy/girl -- twins, triplets or other multiples and appropriate for a
wide variety of ages.
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1) Little Tikes Double Easel
Bring out the artists in your multiples. With a chalkboard on one side and a pad of paper on the other,
two children can create simultaneously. Little Tikes equipment is child-friendly, durable and easy to clean.
Families with twins, triplets or other multiples will get a lot of use out of this play structure. Recommended for ages two to six.
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2) Wagon for Two Plus
Wagons are a smart idea for families with twins or triplets.
They're great fun for riders, and a convenient transportation option.
The Wagon For Two features ample space for two same-size children. With storage space under the seat and two cup holders, they'll be ready to hit the road. As the children grow up -- the seats are designed to hold up to fifty pounds each -- they'll continue to have fun with this toy, pulling each other and all their gear. Appropriate for ages one and up.
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3) PlayHut Megahouse
It's a tent, a hideout, a playhouse, a fortess. This extra large structure is big on imaginative potential, but quick and easy to set up and put away. It features a door, window and a tunnel that can be used to connect to other PlayHut structures, expanding the play area -- and the fun -- even more. Manufacturer recommended for ages three and up, but probably appropriate for younger children with supervision.
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4) Electronic Talking Battleship Game
Games are a great option for multiples -- they're never at a loss for opponents! From the basics like CandyLand and Monopoly to more sophisticated options like Chess and Scrabble, consider two-player games for twins, and multiple player options for higher order multiples. Electronic Talking Battleship is a classic favorite that's been popular with generations of kids. It's the ultimate two player battle (and a fun way to find out if identical twins really do have ESP. Recommended for ages eight and up.
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5) Little People Discovery City
Fisher Price's Little People playsets are uniquely suited to multiple play. While many other doll houses and playsets only include one of each doll, character or animal, the Fisher Price sets have ample pieces to share. The Discovery City is large enough for two children to play independently, but packed with features to encourage cooperation and joint play. The Discovery City includes favorite destinations such as a firehouse, pet shop, garage and grocery store. With the required batteries, the city comes to life with interactive sounds and lights. This set appeals to a wide range of ages, from eighteen months to school age.
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