If you need to buy a Christmas gift for a child, whether it be your own child, a grandchild, or a niece or nephew, you want to make that right choice. After all, you want to see the look of excitement in their eyes, not the look of disappointment. Since kids are picky, you may be unsure where you start. How about you keep reading on to familiarize yourself with some of the Top Ten Toys for kids this year?
Zhu Zhu Pets (3 Years and Up): Hands down the hottest toy of this year is the line of Zhu Zhu Pets. In most cases, it doesn’t matter what hamster or accessory kit you buy; kids just want a Zhu Zhu Pet! These hamsters come alive, move, and act like real pets. Additional accessories are available that include a hamster fun house, adventure ball, surfboard, and more!
LeapFrog Tag (4 Years to 8 Years) and Tag Jr.: This is one of the top ten toys that is more than just a toy; it is also a fun educational learning device. Children learning to read will love the excitement this device provides them with. For children who already know how to read, they can watch their stories and pictures come alive with action. Included with all initial purchases should be one book. For children under four, there is the LeapFrog Tag Jr.
LeapFrog Zippity (3 Years to 5 Years): The LeapFrog Zippity is no different from all other LeapFrog products; you get more than just a toy. This is an educational learning device that is fun to play. Children are introduced to education with the help of their favorite Disney characters. Included with all purchases is a bopper and an interactive mat that connects to a nearby television set.
Fisher Price Smart Cycle (3 to 6 Years): In recent years, the Fisher Price Smart Cycle has been a popular toy. Now, it is the Smart Cycle Extreme. It puts a new, healthy, and interactive spin on video games; your child sits on a stationary bike and pedals their way through the games! Added onto the Extreme is a rumble feature on the handle bars. Additional games can be purchased separately.
Fisher Price Elmo Live Encore (18 Months to 6 Years): It almost never fails; there is usually always an Elmo doll topping the best seller list. This year, that Elmo doll is known as Elmo Live Encore, which is an upgrade from the last doll released. Now, Elmo is more interactive; he will move his mouth, head, arms, sit, stand, and even cross legs when telling a story!
Mattel Dora Links Doll (5 to 10 Years): Dora has grown up! This is one of the best top ten toys for growing children, because Dora is a character that most preschoolers grew up with. The Dora Links Doll is your gift recipients connection to Doras online world where she can solve mysteries with her friends and more. Best of all? You can make changes to Doras hair length, eye color, and jewelry; those changes will appear on the actual doll too!
Mattel Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll (3 Years to 10 Years): It is no secret that little girls love playing mommy with their dolls and this is the perfect toy to do it. The Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll does just that! Your gift recipient can watch their doll as it attempts to walk, speaks to them, and more!
Transformers (5 Years and Up): Transformer toys are all the rage because of the movie and the cartoon. Boys love these action figures because they can switch back and forth from a transformer to a car. Available are a number of action figures from the Transformer Movie 2, including Bumblebee, Sideswipe, and Optimus Prime.
Hot Wheels Trick Tracks (4 to 10 Years): Boys and girls love playing with cars and there is nothing better than a track that calls for adventure, excitement, and action. There are over 10 Hot Wheels Trick Tracks available for sale, all of which can be connected for the greatest track ever! Popular tracks include the Power Loop Stunt Zone, Speed Hill, and the Starter Pack.
Fisher Price Imaginext Ultimate Dino (3 Years to 7 Years): Despite looking like a plain old dinosaur, this top ten Christmas toy is a lot more. All children need to do is snap the arm and legs on and grab the remote. There are various actions the dinosaur can do, in addition to walking and lettering out a roar!