Toys and Games Pretend Play and Dress up Beauty and Fashion Jewelry Buying Guide
Isn't it wonderful that your little girl has such a great imagination and loves to play dressappropriate rings, bracelets, beads, necklaces and a jewelry box for herself that she can raid whenever she pleases!
Dress Up Your Dress-Ups
Your little munchkin needs more than just pretend jewelry to play pretend. Here are some tips on getting together a collection of the best clothing, costumes and accessories:
* Little ones will love to wear grown-ups' clothing to feel, well, grown up! Go through your clothes or shoes that you don't wear anymore and let your friends and family that you're accepting contributions for your child's pretend wardrobe.
* You can also go to thrift stores or yard and garage sales to pick up some handdowns for cheap.
* Make sure that whatever it is that you add to your child's dress-up collection, that it is varied. One one hand, you want something like a scarf that is versatile, on the other hand you want something like a football helmet that is specific but will still take their imagination places!
* Encourage your child to occasionally share and exchange some of their collection with their friends for a larger assortment of clothing.
* When you shop for shoes, keep in mind that kiddies love big shoes since they are grown-up size and fun to wear.
** Stick with boots as they will stay on better
** Girls love their heels, but don't go with high heels or you'll risk an injury
* Also keep in mind that short dresses or jackets will be long ones on a child.
** You can, however, always adjust clothing to better fit your child if it is too long or loose.
* Besides clothing, stock up on clothing accessories, like purses, or even household items that can easily be transformed into anything by a vibrant imagination!
