Kids Washington, D.C. - September 28, 2009

Ah, Push It

Manny & Simon Toys

Used to be, you went rollin’ with the homies.

Since your little guy game along, it’s more like rollin’ with the punches.

Smooth things out with Manny & Simon, the new line of super-slick push toys made from postindustrial recycled wood and finished with nontoxic and low-odor paints.

Choose from an elephant, fish, pig, duck, dinosaur, snail, lamb, or turtle. The company also offers matching tees and onesies in ribbed or organic cotton.

So you can let the good times roll.

Available at The Pajama Squid, 7320 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park (301-560-7956 or shop.thepajamasquid.com); online at mannyandsimon.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Manny & Simon

BUY
Food Face
What: Get small diners to finish their meals with these adorable interactive plates.
Why: Who says you can’t play with your food?
When: Mon., Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Rckndy, 1515 U St. NW, b/t 15th & 16th Sts. (202-332-5639).

SEE
Tarantula Feeding
What: Hold live insects and watch the hairy spiders eat.
Why: Time to bug out.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.
Where: O. Orkin Insect Zoo, National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW (202-633-1000).

GO
Maryland Science Center
What: Story time with science activities for preschoolers.
Why: Try it as an experiment.
When: Ongoing. Tues., 11 a.m.
Where: 601 Light St., Baltimore (410-685-2370).

  Ecofriendly, Good for Gifts