2006 Best Educational Toys

The top educational toy for the year according to the Toy Industry Association goes to the Fly Pentop Computer from none else than Leap Frog. Leapfrog and VTech had the other nominees for best educational toy, which only included electronic learning toys instead of other conventional educational toys. Read on for reviews of the products. Fly Pentop Computer Cost: $100 Manufacturer: Leap Frog This mini computer in a pen sounds amazing. The computer allows the child to interact with what they write using the pen. You can use it solve math problems that are written in by the child. You … Continue reading →

2006 Best Boy Toys

The winner of the Toy Industry Association’s ward for the Best Boy Toy went to an R/C toy called the Shell Shocker. Read on for a description of the toy and the other best boy toy nominees. Shell Shocker Cost: $80-100 Manufacturer: Tyco This is a unique R/C toy that is a monster that morphs from a ball to a beast. It is pretty large so it needs a lot of space to maneuver in. Also watch out for the tail since it can pack quite a wallop. It requires a special battery, which costs an additional $30. Be sure … Continue reading →

2006 Best Girl Toys

If you’ve got a little girl you are probably wondering what you get her this year. Here are this year’s top girl toys according to the Toy Industry Association. Dora’s Talking Kitchen Cost: $75-90 Manufacturer: Fisher Price Dora is the hottest name brand this year and also took home the hottest toy award in the girl’s toy division. The top award winner was a pretend play kitchen. Most little girls love to cook and with this kitchen set they can cook along with Dora. The little kitchen features recipe cards, and a 28-piece accessory set. The kitchen is interactive and … Continue reading →

2006 Best Infant and Preschool Toys

Buying Christmas presents can be a challenge. So why not start with the top toys chosen by leading toy experts of the Toy Industry Association. Here are this year’s winner and nominees in the infant and preschool toy division. Weebles Weebly Wobbly Treehouse Cost: $40-45 Manufacturer: Playskool This year’s winner was the Weebles Weebly Wobbly Treehouse. It is a tree house that comes with its own weebles. Providing them an amazing place to play. The weebles can slide down the slide, visit the crow’s nest, or take a ride in the water wheel. As the wheel turns faster the music … Continue reading →

Who’s Ready to SHOP? –Some Holiday Gift Ideas For Kids

Have you heard the latest news? Wal Mart and Target are going all out this year, slicing prices in the name of competition…and profit. According to Wal Mart President and Ceo, Lee Scott, “We are implementing our most aggressive pricing strategy ever across core categories, such as toys and electronics.” What does this mean for you, the consumer? In short, better prices! It also means you’d better start searching your toy ads to see which retailer offers the best price before you buy. In case you thought it was too early to start shopping, rest assured that prices have been … Continue reading →

The Little Leaps Grow-With-Me Learning System: A Great Learning Tool For Parents To Choose

The Little Leaps Grow-With-Me Learning System is a wonderful hands-on tool for children aged 9 months to 3 years. And the best part is the togetherness the child and parent share while being immersed in a delightful on-screen experience of puppetry, animation,and live action. The system provides an on-screen interactive experience (you’ll need a TV and DVD player) that delights young children. Babies will enjoy pressing the large, chunky buttons on the control panel and playing interactive activities designed to teach them the basics of shapes, colors, and words. For curious toddlers, the control panel flips over and reveals a … Continue reading →

New Product: PredatorWatch Protects Your Kids From Online Predators

One of the biggest concerns today for parents with kids who spend time on the Internet is the threat of online predators. And there’s a reason for this concern. According to a 2006 survey by Crimes Against Children Research Center, 1 in 7 children between the ages of 10 and 17 are solicited or approached for sex on the internet and 34% where exposed to unwanted sexual material and online harassment increased by 9%. Now parents can rest a bit easier with PredatorWatch, a new program from software company, LiTera. Parents place the software on computers in their home and … Continue reading →

New Product: Musical Toothbrush Aims To Get Kids To Brush Longer

What will they think of next? Toy giant Hasbro has created a musical toothbrush, available in 18 varieties, each playing a different two minute clip of a popular song. Two minutes is the amount of time dentists recommend we should brush. Tooth Tunes cost $10 and play a variety of new and old tunes including: Let’s Get It Started by the Black Eyed Peas Walk Away by Kelly Clarkson Shake A Tail Feather by the Cheetah Girls We Will Rock You by Queen Fun, Fun, Fun by the Beach Boys Survivor by Destiny’s Child Wake Up by Hilary Duff If … Continue reading →

New Product : Video Shopping Carts

Have you heard about the newest gadget aimed at making shopping with toddlers easier? It’s called TV Kart and if you’re not familiar with what they are, in a nutshell, they are rolling entertainment carts that you pay $1.00 to rent while you shop. Cabco, the company that makes these carts, claim that parents will be able to shop in peace while their child sits inside the cart and watches a video or listens to songs or stories. Parents simple push the cart around placing items in the attached top basket. From the photos I’ve seen the basket looks smaller … Continue reading →

Specialty Products for Left-handed Individuals

While left-handed scissors have been around for a while, exciting new products are now available to make life easier for left-handed individuals. Some of these items children won’t need until later, but it’s good to know these items are available. Others, your children might find helpful now, or you may find useful if you are left-handed. Mugs Many people don’t realize that words and pictures printed on a typical mug are not visible when the mug is held in the left hand. Left-handed mugs feature pictures and sentiments on the opposite side, or on both sides, for use by lefties … Continue reading →