Toy Resources Page

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.

1. iVillage UK: See toy reviews by age bracket or gender. Lots of product info that has been tested.
2. 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.
3. The Toy Guy: This guy has been at it for over 25 years reviewing and playing with toys. Remember the Tom Hanks movie, "Big"?
4. About.com: Top toys for 2005, grades K-6.
5. Best Products Media Guide: Some toys, some helpful products for parents.
6. 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"

1. 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!
2. Gizmodo: Not exactly "toys", but definitely cool for the gadget-minded.
3. Engadget: Gadget blog for new tech and electronic toys.
4. Coolest Gadgets: For audiophiles, techies, geeks, and gamers.

Gamers Only

1. Joystiq
2. Kotaku
3. Crystal Tips
4. Gnome's Lair