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Christmas Toys

2009 October 22
by Dad

If you’re like most parents, you want to make your child happy when Christmas time rolls around. You were once a kid, so you know that on Christmas Eve, they will be thinking of nothing other than what they will be getting for Christmas. Of course, it is your responsibility not to disappoint them.

There are many ways to find ideas for Christmas toys, including asking friends who have children of a similar age, going to the local toy store, or even doing an online search for the Top 10 Christmas Toys. Some of the more popular toys will be discussed below.

The best thing about this short yet high-quality list is that these are cheap toys, but only in the sense of price. There are two toys for toddlers and one fits in the ‘baby toys’ category.

Bounce & Spin Zebra

If you have a toddler that ranges from 12 to 36 months, then the Bounce & Spin Zebra is something you should consider. It won the Hot Toy Award from Toys ‘R Us in 2006.
If you hear the words bouncing and spinning and you have a toddler, of course safety is going to be the first thing that comes to your mind. You have no reason to worry. It’s obvious that safety was their number one concern when designing this toy. It’s low to the ground, has a lock mechanism so it won’t move until your child is sitting on it correctly, and it has an activity handlebar for him or her to hold onto for balance.

bounce-spin-zebraView the Bounce & Spin Zebra here! Only £49.99

Speaking of balance, this toy will help improve that necessary life skill. It will also help with coordination and overall gross motor skills. The Bounce & Spin Zebra can move 360 degrees. It plays five happy songs and has a spinning ball with lights and music in the front. It also has an attractable look with lots of fun colors.

Your child is sure to spend a lot of time using this toy. You can rest easy, as it is safe and stable. The toy requires AAA batteries, which you must buy separately.

Vetch Kidizoom Toy Camera
If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 9, this is a great option. This bright yellow camera with orange borders can do so much, including take more than 200 pictures and record over five minutes of video. The video taken can be played back on a television or personal computer.

This toy is durable and easy to use. It also offers a photo slide show, which your child can have a lot of fun editing, considering he or she will have access to various pictures, frames and interchangeable faceplates.

There are also three games on the camera, which can provide your child with hours of fun.

The Vetch Kidizoom has won several toy awards.

Buzz Ligthyear

This is a great toy for any child three years or older. It’s extremely popular because of the Toy Story movie.
Buzz Lightyear has a retractable helmet, pop-out wings, and uses the same voice from the movie – which isn’t too loud, by the way.

Conclusion

You might choose to go shopping for another toy. This short list only guarantees that you will be buying a toy millions of other children have enjoyed.

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