10 Christmas Toys for Babies and Young Children

Holiday Gift Ideas For Kids Ages 0-7 Years Old.

Oct 8, 2009

The most requested toys this year have very familiar names. Children want Elmo, Dora, Tonka and Littlest Pet Shop. Top choices are listed with average retail price.

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner. Now is the time to begin thinking about that great gift under the tree. It's only October, but already, some of the hottest items are already selling out. Do the research and if it's a must have item, get it now.

Choosing gifts for babies, toddlers and young children is not hard. It doesn't have to be expensive either. At this stage of life, it's all about discovery. Children are learning through play. Choose toys that will last.

Fisher-Price Stack N Surprise Blocks Song 'n Smiles Silly Town

Babies are rewarded with lights, motions and sounds for stacking block towers and knocking the towers down. What fun! There's even a musical reward for putting blocks in a special hide a way bin. For ages 6-36 months, it retails for about $50.

Elmo Live from Fisher-Price

This is a revised version of the original. Elmo is now more interactive and talkative. He sings and he tells jokes. Elmo can now yawn and cross his legs. He will respond to child interaction. Elmo now says, “thank you,” when given a hug. Elmo is created for children 18 months and up and retails for about $50.

Chuck is a little dump truck who likes to talk while he works on projects. He's programmed with more than 40 phrases, sounds and actions. Kids can lift the dump bed, press the roof or the bumper to hear Chuck say phrases such as, "Time to find some dirt!" This little truck is fully interactive. It features sound recognition that lets Chuck roll his tires when kids call him. A storybook about Chuck and his world is included For ages 2 years and up, it retails for about $30.

Paperoni Studio

This is a gift for child who enjoys arts and crafts. Children can create 3D artwork using tiny, colorful paper rolls. This is a mess-free set. It features a child-friendly cutter that cuts Paperoni paper rolls into six different lengths with the turn of a dial and press of a lever. This set is for ages 4 years and up and retails for about $20.

Text & Learn from Leap Frog

This one is really cute and educational at the same time. Little ones learn by mimicking how mom and dad use their Blackberries with their own oversized version that teaches while it entertains. Child can exchange text messages with their puppy pal Scout or checking Scout's daily planner to see his schedule in pretend browser mode. Toddlers learn the basics of communicating while learning to use a real keyboard. It also teaches children to match letters, identify shapes, learn letter names and more. This little gadget is for ages 3 years and up and retails for a reasonable $20.

Dora Links

This new Dora is now all grown up and is linked up to the computer. Parents plug the doll into the computer with a USB cable, (included), and children can then play online games and activities in Dora's world. For ages 5 years and up, Dora Links retails about $50.

The Smart Fit Park from Fisher Price

A less expensive, kid friendly version of a Wii, this is an all-in-one plug & play activity pad that encourages children to stay physically active while they learn. Kids can walk, run, jump and stomp while playing up to 8 different learning games or races. The Smart Fit Park teaches letters, numbers, shapes, colors and other concepts through active play. For ages 3 to 6 years old, The Smart Fit Park retails for about $43.

This is the first digital camera designed especially for children ages 3-7. It's easy to use, and is very durable. this camera has an easy-to-use format and simple buttons. It's designed with dual handle grips,and a 2-eye view finder that makes it easy for kids to see objects and take better pictures. It also has a 1.5" color LCD preview screen which allows children to instantly see the picture they've just taken. It also has auto flash and stores up to 500 pictures. Available in pink or blue.

This camera comes with a USB cable for connecting to the computer. Pictures can be viewed and stored online or printed into quality 4" x 6" quality prints with parental assistance. The average price of the Kid Tough Digital Camera is $50.

Littlest Pet Shop Cozy Care Pet Adoption Center

Children pretend to feed, water and take care of the pets and get them ready to be adopted. They can let the pets spin in the play pen or run on the training course to keep them in shape. It comes with two pets and accessories. Designed for children 4 years and up, this set retails for about $45.

Liv Dolls from Spin Master

This is a new collection of dolls, designed to look like real teenagers. These dolls merge the world of fashion play with an online community. Using a code provided with each doll, children can see into the daily routine of the Liv girls, Daniela, Sophie, Katie and Alexis, when they visit the official Livworld site. The site offers daily diary entries, virtual closets filled with fashions, webisodes, games and more. These dolls are designed for ages 5 years and up. Dolls are sold separately and retails for about $20 each

Other Options Available

This list is just a guide. Remember it's not the gift but the thought that counts. Other gift choices to consider for this age category might include toys like Legos and building blocks. Most girls still play with Barbie and baby dolls. Most boys still play with toy cars, trucks and action figures. Stuffed animals like Webkinz and Zhu Zhu Pets are very popular. Books, puzzles and early learning board games are great options too. It's all fun!

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