| We all know that the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa is to celebrate faith, culture, tradition, and family, but just try telling that to your kids. Your little tykes have been good all year and they know that come holiday time, it's a free-for-all for presents and stocking stuffers. While it's perfectly all right to go the traditional board game and educational toy route, chances are, the kids have something else in mind. Every year, certain toys  |
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Boys and girls alike are sure to love these toys, though you may want to watch out for small parts, depending on the age of the child.
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Lego has started the season off right with a series of innovative board games |
Yes, the Zhu Zhu pets are still popular. What's not to love about zipping little hamster toys with endless accessories |
Paper Jamz satisfies your child's musical curiosity without the expense of a real instrument that will be ignored or a game system |
A fun, active way for kids to feel like they rule. It's sort of like tossing paper in a wastebasket |
The scourge of basic cable advertising has gone mainstream! A cute toy that's part pillow and part stuffed animal, without the creepiness of yesteryear's Pillow People. Be sure to choose your child's favorite animal! |
Depending on just how old an infant is on their first Christmas, their reaction to the holiday can vary between rolling over and drooling to serious interest in the wrapping paper and packaging of your expensive gift.
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Knock Knock Soft Blocks - IQ Baby Toys Soft building blocks that make for safe, fun, creative play. The perfect gift for parents who fear soft corners or hate toys that are the slightest bit noisy. |
Little Super Star Classical Stacker A cute little stacking toy that's sure to amuse. The stars light up and play classical music, making this an extremely stimulating toy for any toddler. For ages 6-36 months. |
A pleasant addition to nurseries, this serene turtle uses his shell to project real constellations onto the walls and ceiling. Features an auto-shut off timer that saves power. It's part nightlight, part educational tool. |
It'll be a long time before your little one is ready for his or her first pet, but this fun aquatic toy is super for a preliminary education! Helps the youngest kids learn about different textures and sensations. |
Even if your child isn't advanced on the mobility front, he or she will love this activity walker. Music plays when the baby walks behind it, encouraging those first steps. It also has several games built in. |
In this age group, kids will start to recognize the holiday; those closer to kindergarten will be bursting with excitement. Therefore, it's important to pick up something that's mostly fun--and a little educational.
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An easy-to-use camera that lets small children take pictures and video from their knee-high view. Has an LCD viewscreen for instant playback and connects easily to a TV or computer. |
This cuddly doll comes in a rainbow of colors and sings fun songs for your kids. Get two or more together and they harmonize with each other! They can chatter in their own language too. For ages 3 and up. |
Thomas & Friends: Follow Me Thomas A slight twist on the remote control toy, this Thomas RC is made for preschoolers. The train follows the light cast by the lantern, giving younger kids the right amount of control. The lantern also has buttons to make Thomas do tricks. |
The iXL 6 in 1 Learning System Unlike the cartridge-based LeapFrog console, the iXL Learning system can read CDs and connect to your computer. Features a photo viewer, digital book reader, MP3 music player, notepad, several games, and more! |
A multi-mold Play-Doh set for all your child's squishing, squeezing, pretend food- and silly shape-making needs. This toy requires some supervision as it has small parts--and dough has a way of getting everywhere if you're not careful. |
Your babies are growing up and so are their toys. This is a great age group for promoting both creative
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V.Reader Animated eBook System Help your early reader reach full potential with this animated eBook system. Kids can play games, watch the story unfold or just read along. You can even download new content when they start to hanker for new stories. |
A burping, stomping, roaring toy kids will love! This RC monster will delight rather than frighten, and is fully controllable. He can work out, rap, and even dream (if his sleep talking is any indication). |
LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces A LEGO set with everything your little builder could need for hours of creative fun! A comprehensive set for those just graduating from DUPLO blocks. As an added bonus, it comes in its own storage case. |
Ben 10 fans have more than a few Omnitrixes to choose from; this one has 35 interchangeable parts, allowing for nearly endless combinations! Some adult assembly may be required. |
The heir apparent to Polly Pocket, these tiny toys are fun for kids to collect. Squinkies offer a lot of gift giving options: stuff stockings with Squinkies |
The days of simple puzzles and building blocks are long since past. Your kids still love toys, but the stuff they want is now an extention of themselves: a Bratz doll
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A more difficult set geared toward older kids who love Harry Potter and building. This series of LEGOs may be just the pick-me-up your child needs as the film series |
Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch Daring adventures, secret spy missions; your child probably won't be doing any of that, but they will have fun pretending, nonetheless. These video watches record audio and video--perfect for the child who takes their chocolate milk shaken, not stirred. |
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS (with Bonus Darts) Let's face it: kids are going to tussle. Instead of letting them get into throwing rocks or flinging rubber bands at each other (they'd shoot |
More ghoulish than Twilight and less bubble-gummy than Barbie, these trendy little horrors aren't so much for your little princess as they are for your grumpy goth. Tons of accessories included! |
Remember when scooters were the big thing about a decade ago? Well, your kids won't. As far as they're concerned, this is a hot new toy. Razor Scooters are easy to take to the park and store away at home, plus they're tons of fun to ride. |
You're never too old for Christmas. All the same, older kids toys require a lot of thought and often, a lot of money. Snap your hormonal teen or tween out of a funk with one or two spectacular gifts this season. Looking for something a little smaller? DVDs and clothes are certainly an option, just make sure you understand your son or daughter's tastes!
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An all-in one gadget for your tech-savvy child, with a camera and microphone, access to the Internet and to Nintendo's online store |
The latest from Apple, coming in 8- and 16- gigabyte models. A bite-sized new music player with minimal distractions; just click it on and listen to your favorite songs. Or listen to the built-in FM radio! |
The latest addition in the franchise includes improved harmonies, more realistic guitar and drum play; and a new instrument: the keyboard. The kids may not know who Queen were but they'll be able to play "Bohemian Rhapsody" as well as any cover band. |
Now Xbox owners can enjoy the wonders of motion gaming. Upgrade with a new bundled |
An action-packed look at Disney's most iconic figure and some of his lesser-known compatriots. Help Mickey on his journey with paint and paint thinner or just sit back and marvel at a game that's packed with Disney history. |
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