tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post6735796097130994011..comments2024-02-11T08:39:14.292-06:00Comments on Baby Toolkit: Terrific Twos: Tandem Toddler Playtimeadriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-15467653901138636252008-08-21T21:05:00.000-05:002008-08-21T21:05:00.000-05:00pastaqueen: Bob Ross is from Muncie, so we watched...pastaqueen: Bob Ross is from Muncie, so we watched many an hour of his "happy little" commentary on their PBS station.<BR/><BR/>He's sooo soothing to listen to.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-26068032051836504982008-08-21T07:40:00.000-05:002008-08-21T07:40:00.000-05:00We used to have an easel out in our garage that I ...We used to have an easel out in our garage that I loved painting on. I never could make those "happy little trees" that Bob Ross could though :)Jennette Fuldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472979135701418121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-83246155996242458142008-08-20T20:43:00.000-05:002008-08-20T20:43:00.000-05:00Hi Jen-We haven't had any problems with the board ...Hi Jen-<BR/><BR/>We haven't had any problems with the board getting damaged.<BR/><BR/>I think Moe was under 2 when this happened (his mom bought the other unopened board at the thrift shop the same day). Ranger was 2.5 when he first tried it and may have had more physical awareness of pressure applied when painting.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-8200725289619820002008-08-20T20:24:00.000-05:002008-08-20T20:24:00.000-05:00Ohhh! This looks awesome! I have a 2.5 year old ...Ohhh! This looks awesome! <BR/><BR/>I have a 2.5 year old who would love this. (Though mimi-and-mo's mom's comment gives me pause)<BR/><BR/>The tandem play is so fun. I love eavesdropping on their little conversations. Somehow, short sentences about cows or doggies make for heart melting moments when overheradJen @ Rolling Through Looneyvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286472773512959554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-78491980273572675792008-08-20T14:11:00.000-05:002008-08-20T14:11:00.000-05:00Another con is the brush can damage the board if t...Another con is the brush can damage the board if the toddler presses too hard. My son is having a hard time learning to paint gently!Mimi-n-Moe's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003058998571772444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-80016340287699734012008-08-20T12:11:00.000-05:002008-08-20T12:11:00.000-05:00Christy:Yes and no.Pros:-tabletop use lowers one c...Christy:<BR/><BR/>Yes and no.<BR/><BR/>Pros:<BR/>-tabletop use lowers one child's ability to physically monopolize the space<BR/>-dries faster than an Aquadoodle<BR/>-uses brushes rather than those blasted tiny water pens<BR/>-folds and stores easily on a bookshelf when not in use (harder for dogs to access)<BR/>-tabletop use requires far less open space than a floor mat<BR/><BR/>Cons:<BR/>-tabletop use might increase the chances of a fall if kids start fighting over the board<BR/>-smaller overall workspace than Aquadoodle floor mats<BR/><BR/>Ranger thinks it rather grand to use a paintbrush, so it keeps him from foraging for other writing utensils to try on the surface.<BR/><BR/>For our house (with only 1 child and limited kitchen floor space), the Buddah Board is a better fit, but your mileage may vary.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068165000960928380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32686050.post-80212892181264200002008-08-20T12:00:00.000-05:002008-08-20T12:00:00.000-05:00So is this better than an aquadoodle? (We had an ...So is this better than an aquadoodle? <BR/><BR/>(We had an aquadoodle, but our dog pooped on it. Needless to say, that didn't fade away!)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307433013923470467noreply@blogger.com