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SensoryEdge Kids Furniture and Educational Toys Blog
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
A Trip to the Doctor Can be Fun!
 The holiday season is here. Time for new toys, good food, and no school (we actually love school but the kids aren't always aboard with that sentiment)! Unfortunately, the winter holidays also coincide with cold and flu season. Not only are kids home all day anyway. Parents are more likely to take them to the doctor for even minor illnesses because nobody wants a sick child during the holidays. Over the last few years caregivers are also being more cautious due to the chance of contracting a serious flu virus. This means waiting rooms full of children who would rather be playing and stressed out parents who are just SURE their child is coming down with something awful. To make things easier and less hurried for everyone, it is important to have a family friendly waiting room that parents and their kids don't mind spending a little time in. Spruce up your waiting area by: Providing adequate reading materials for the grown ups. Sure, they could bring a book, but when your child is sick it’s easy to forget things. Free reading materials that you can find around town are not enough (most parents have those anyway…they’re free). Find magazines related to children of various ages, gossip magazines, and books of short stories. And remember, dads take their kids to the doctor too, so bring in some reading materials with fishing, car, hunting, or bodybuilding themes. Special magazines for teens may also be appreciated. Toy Link: WESCO Waiting Room FurnitureHave plenty of waiting room toys on hand. Its' best to choose things that kids of all ages can enjoy, like play tables, puzzles, and play cubes. The best toys are those that appeal for children of both sexes and that will not break or run out of batteries with heavy usage. Also, it's not a good idea to try and save money by purchasing second hand goods at your local consignment shop. These stores do not generally promise anything in terms of quality, and you'll likely wind up replacing toys three times as often. Plus, toys that are easily broken may be a hazard to small children. Toy Link: Anatex Waiting Room ToysMake sure the seating is comfortable. Just because you are serious about your business, does not mean your waiting room has to feature uncomfortable beige chairs with metal arms and legs. There are plenty of ultra plush children's seating in bright colors, as well as larger versions for adults and teens. If clients are encouraged to kick back and relax while they wait, they will be much less likely to complain about how long things are taking. It also sets the stage for more relaxed children. If they associate your business with fun and comfort instead of stress, it may be easier to get them to cooperate during certain procedures like shots or taking yucky medicines. Toy Link: Commercial Grade Area Rugs by Joy CarpetsLabels: anatex, commercial-grade-carpets, educo, great-waits, playscapes, waiting-room-furniture, waiting-room-toys, wall-activity-toys
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Benefits of Providing Waiting Room Toys
 If you have customers or clients, odds are some of them have children. Doctors, dentists, therapists...even lawyers and car dealers sometimes meet with new customers who must bring children along for appointments and meetings. And, unless you want bored kids who are no fun to be around, it is important to have age appropriate and entertaining waiting room toys. Although waiting around for a service is a standard part of modern life, that doesn't mean service providers shouldn't go the extra mile to make sure that the waiting period is as painless and hassle free as possible. If your clients go to your offices and find that there are no distractions for whiney, bored, children and the place down the street has a nice variety of waiting room toys and games to choose from; who do you think they'll be visiting next time? Read the rest of this article at The Benefits of Providing Waiting Room ToysLabels: doctor-office-toys, pediatric-toys, waiting-area-toys, waiting-room-toys
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Waiting Room Activity Cubes
 The waiting room can be an intimidating place for kids. In a child's mind, the waiting room is the threshold into the unknown where he might have to get a shot or something even worse! Of course, we know that those fears are mostly in their mind and that's why it's so important to keep the fun going during the waiting time. A good waiting room is crucial to making a child's visit to your office a pleasant one. And an activity cube is something that will prove indispensable to your waiting area. With a game on each side, these cubes can keep even the toughest patients entertained while they wait. Here are a few reasons why the Activity cube is a good choice for your waiting room. Colors that Bring Life to Waiting AreasWhen it comes to choosing a play cube, take a little time to find the right one for your office. You may not need a huge cube to fill your waiting area and decide to go with a few mini play cubes. You may also want to explore the themes that are available with this toy. Anatex offers some exciting under the sea themes as well as a farm animal theme for their play cubes. So, if your waiting room hasn't been keeping kids calm and occupied, now may be a great time to check out the play cube for yourself. It's amazing what a difference one toy can make! Safe for KidsOf course, no matter how amazing a toy is, safety must come first. Medical offices and other businesses have to take extra precautions to ensure that each child is in safe hands. With an activity cube from companies like Anatex and Playscapes, you can be sure that no toxic materials will be used in the manufacturing of the toy. Another great feature of activity cubes is that they don't have any loose pieces. This means that even young children can join in on the fun without any worrying parents. Enhance Coordination and Cooperative PlayNo doubt, each one of the games on the cube will be fun, but that doesn't mean it has to be mindless! Each panel features a game or challenge that will help develop basic skills like counting, cooperative play, color recognition, eye-hand coordination, visual tracking, fine & gross motor dexterity, and sensorimotor skills. But while those are great skills to have, the children in your waiting area will be too busy having fun to realize what they're learning. These play cubes are bright, colorful, and so appealing that children can't help but take an interest. Convenient and AffordableAnd if space is an issue in your office, activity cubes are a great way to go. You don't have to waste space with little knick-knacks to keep children occupied. With one busy cube, you can keep five or more kids playing at a time. This can really help avoid "traffic jams" or crowding in the play area. And some of these models can easily be transported from one room to the next. This makes rearranging your waiting room a breeze and saves you the stress of having to move a mountain of toys from one side of the room to another. Labels: activity-play-tables, activity-tables-waiting-room-furniture, waiting-room-toys
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Hands on Wall Toy
 Do you have waiting room with a lot of children running around? If so, the Hands on Wall Toy is a great solution to keep active kids busy. Wall toys take up a small footprint and keep kids congregated into an area away from others while keeping your waiting area buzzing with happiness. Activity wall panels are funs product that will surely keep all the children entertained.
The Hands on Wall Toy will provide a finger painting experience for children. Because there is no messy clean-up involved, your staff and parents will love this product. Featuring heat-sensitive film technology, this item can be kept clean with a disinfectant spray cleaner. The durable surface makes this great for all ages!
This great toy will bring smiles to everyone's faces. It will allow children to express themselves like never before. The heat-sensitive surface changes colors when children place their hands on the surface. This requires no markers or crayons, so once again this means absolutely NO mess! This is great for places like doctors' offices, waiting areas found in car dealerships, museums, and libraries. Labels: activity-toys, waiting-room-toys, wall toys
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Educational Waiting Room Toys
 The flu season is right around the corner. As we all know, children are especially susceptible to colds and the flu during this time of year. If you work or own a doctors office, now is the time to find all the educational toys you need for those little ones in your waiting rooms. When children are sick, nothing brightens their days more than a fun toy or interesting activity. Upgrade your waiting rooms toys to an educational experience. Our Magnetic Travel USA Map is a great educational toy for children. This toy allows children a unique way to learn all of the 50 states. A special wand moves the magnetic balls around the 50 states to new destinations. This educational toy will challenge the children's thinking and analytical skills. The colorful design of this durable toy will surely brighten their day. Keep the little ones busy this cold and flu season with the proper educational toys in your waiting rooms. They will appreciate the activities during your busy appointment schedule. With the holiday season around the corner, these products make great gifts for those who are in similar situations. Check back with Sensoryedge.com to view all of the latest educational waiting room toys. Labels: educational-toys, waiting-room-toys
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Wall Toys
 Redecorating your professional office, child's bedroom and playroom can be an experience full of laughs and joy. Incorporating your child into the redecorating process is where all the fun comes into play. Let children express their creative ideas in the redecorating process. Unique and educational wall toys are a great way to add life into the room where children will be playing. Our wall toys are a great way to add a fun, educational experience to your children's room. These wall toys will pull the children away from the video games and into an exciting wonderland. If you have a dental office, our Smile Power Wall Toy is perfect for you. This heat sensitive toy allows painting without the mess. This wall toy would also be an excellent addition to your kids bedroom. Our Numbers 1-15 Wall Toy is a fun and educational product that is perfect for any office or playroom. This bright and colorful toy allows children to play a unique puzzle game. Counting, logic, and analytical skills are challenged through fun play with this wall toy. We hope you enjoy your redecorating experience. Be sure to look at Sensoryedge to view all of our wall toys. Labels: waiting-room-toys, wall-toys
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Child Dental Visits
 With young children, sometimes it is hard to get them to go to the dentist. It is not surprise. It is even hard for some adults to lean back in the chair at the dentist's office. But, there is hope for this situation. With a little time and convincing, your child will understand that a visit to the dentist isn't a scary experience. Here are some helpful tips to ease your child into a dental visit. Before you go to the dentist, inform your child that the dentist is just going to keep his or her teeth clean and healthy. Many times children believe the dentist will hurt them. Reinforce the idea that the dentist will only help them keep their teeth clean, just like brushing their teeth. Let them know that sometimes it feels good, but sometimes it does not feel good. It is important that you do not say the words hurt or pain. Many dentists keep kids at ease by providing educational toys for their waiting areas. This helps children relax and eliminates some of the fear before they climb into the chair. Go to a pediatric dentistA pediatric dentist knows how to deal with your children and first time visits. Often times you may just think of your normal dentist. There are dentists that strictly deal with child patients. There are multiple ways to calm your child. A dentist may allow a toy, or headphones to block out the noise. Others have video capability in their offices. But, it is best for the child to see a pediatric dentist. Lastly, inform your child ahead of time that a dental visit is coming up. Remind them that all of their friends and family going to the dentist on a regular basis. It is important for the child to understand the repetition of the dental visits. It will be easier each time you visit. Labels: waiting-room-toys
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Waiting Room Activities
 When it is time to make a trip to the doctor, the wait can seem like ages to children. They tend to get antsy and restless. Any parent knows how aggravating it can be to keep a child preoccupied when they are waiting for their appointment. Investing in an activity cube or a wall mounted toy would help keep their minds set on something rather than running around like little mad-people. Waiting room play tables and wall mounted toys can help keep kids occupied while providing education. Giggle mirrors make their reflection distorted and are quite humorous. Another wall mounted toy featuring Tic-Tac-Toe can teach strategy and the funny people panel toy also provides a good amount of chuckles. Keep them absorbed in a little fun adventure while you're counting the seconds on the clock with bead mazes or giant play cubes. These toys are fun, have no loose parts and keep kids out of mischief while you wait or speak to a health care provider. Labels: play-cubes, waiting-room-toys, wall-toys
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