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Best Kids’ Toys

Best Kids’ Toys for Babies & Toddlers

leapfrog puppy pal violet
LeapFrog My Puppy Pal $21
Early learning gets personalized with this adorable puppy you can program with your child’s name, favorite food, color and songs. Clearly not just another stuffed animal, and one of the best deals this season for $20.
crayola color me a song
Crayola Color Me A Song $25
Coloring is fun, but throw in some snazzy salsa music that speeds up or slows down depending on how fast those little hands scribble? Rock on, little Picasso!
fisher price learning farm
Fisher Price Learning Farm $80
If Old MacDonald was a baby, he’d love crawling through this play set with farm activities galore—think veggie sorting, cow feeding, egg counting and more. And of course, there’s music!

Best Kids’ Toys for Boys

toy story buzz lightyear talking action figure
Toy Story Talking Action Figures $32
Packaged in boxes inspired by the movies, each with a certificate of authenticity, these Toy Story dolls come closer to the film versions than any toy before them. So fun you might be tempted to buy them for yourself!
matchbox rocky the robot truck
Rocky the Robot Truck $69
Talking trucks are all the rage (see Tonka’s Chuck the Truck), but this beefy dump truck steals the spotlight by responding to voice commands, doing silly dances, push-ups and more.
razor riprider 360 caster trike
Razor RipRider 360 Trike $90
He’ll be riding fast and furious on this amped-up trike with drifting and spinning action. Even big kids will want to take it for a spin—it boasts a 160-pound weight limit.

Best Kids’ Toys for Girls

zhu zhu pet hamster
Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster $10
Think of Zhu Zhu Pets as the Furby from the 90s. Everyone wants one. A deal for under $10, just try not to get carried away with all the different accessories—hamster tubes, wheels, and even carriers and blankets.
leapfrog text and learn
LeapFrog Text & Learn $22
They see our thumbs at work all day, and they’ve been aching for a go at the Blackberry. Protect your phone from jam hands and give them an early jump on reading.
fur real friends zambi the baby elephant
FurReal Friends $50
Introducing the newest addition to the Fur Real Friends family. Zambi has the same interactive features as the other pets, but he also gives back. Half the net profits from all the sales will benefit the Project Zambi Fund for children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.

Best Children’s Video Games

nintendo dsi handheld gaming system
Nintendo Dsi Gaming System $150
The popular hand-held gaming unit now serves up a built-in digital camera, internet browsing capability, a larger screen and a slimmer design. Also in several fun colors.
wii fit plus with balance board
Wii Fit Plus $157
The Wii Fit Plus adds 15 new balance games and six new strength training and yoga exercises to get everyone in the family moving. It’s $19.99 for the game if you already have the Balance Board, or about $100 for the bundle.
sony playstation 3 slim
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim $350
Sony gets back in the game with the PS3 Slim. Not only does it have a slimmer design, but its price is skinnier too at just $299.

The holidays are fast approaching, so we’ve made a list of all the hottest holiday toys that are topping every kid’s wish list. From trucks and trikes to video games and Zhu Zhu Pets, we’ve found them all.

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