Toy Resources Page
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Awards
- Toy of the Year Awards: Toy Industry Association is one of the most widely recognized award givers.
- NAPPA: Award winning toys, books, recordings, plus information on pregnancy, parenthood, and more.
- Awards for Fischer-Price Toys
- Awards for International Playthings
- Parent's Choice Awards: Best 25 toys of all time, best of the year, and more.
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: Best books, toys, and videos for kids and toddlers.
- Dr. Toy: Tips, Best of 2005, Smart Toys, and more.
- iParenting
- National Parenting
- Parenting Magazine
- Toy Wishes (Subscription required)
Recalls and Toy Safety
- Baby Center: Have a product that you are wondering about whether or not it has been recalled? Find what you want by manufacturer, product title, or model number.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission: Find recalls by date, product type, company, or category.
- W.A.T.C.H.: World Against Toys Causing Harm. The name says it all. Check out the worst toys of the year.
- Toy Safety: This site has a lot of information regarding general children safety, unsafe toys, and reviews.
- About.com: They have a list of links for general child safety, from the playground to the pool.
Reviews
The following is a list of reviews that can be found on the Internet.
- iVillage UK: See toy reviews by age bracket or gender. Lots of product info that has been tested.
- Exceptional Parent: Exceptional resource site dedicated to helping those with special needs. Features include reviews on toys for the last three years, buying tips, arts, fun, and much much more.
- The Toy Guy: This guy has been at it for over 25 years reviewing and playing with toys. Remember the Tom Hanks movie, "Big"?
- About.com: Top toys for 2005, grades K-6.
- Best Products Media Guide: Some toys, some helpful products for parents.
- Parents' Choice: Recommendations for the best toys, audio, books, and more. Great site, well organized, and worthwhile.
Buying Guides and Other Helpful Information
- Dr. Toy: She's at it again, and the folks at Family Education have rounded up her coveted hints and tips about kids and toys.
- Bright Ideas: A MUST SEE for the hot new toys! Great ideas and nicely presented.
Just for Kids: Online Games
- Hasbro
- Fisher-Price
- Little Tikes
- Lego: Free, but requires a registration name and password to log in.
For "Big Kids"
- Michael's Reviews: This guy has got it all. Great for movies, video games, and toys. Over 1000 reviews, plus cartoons, sci-fi, and action figures!
- Gizmodo: Not exactly "toys", but definitely cool for the gadget-minded.
- Engadget: Gadget blog for new tech and electronic toys.
- Coolest Gadgets: For audiophiles, techies, geeks, and gamers.