Every year, a large number of on-line websites and toy retailers develop a list of the best Christmas toys. You can use this list to get a few good ideas, but know that they aren’t 100% perfect either. Buying the absolute best Christmas toy for the special child in your life involves taking a number of factors into consideration. What are they?
Recommended Age Range: All manufacturers put a recommended age range on their toys. In all honesty, you might be surprised how many 10 years old like a toy that is designed for kids 4 to 8 years of age. Essentially, the caution comes from buying small children toys with small pieces that they can choke on. For example, this year Zhu Zhu Pets are the hottest toy on store shelves (rather not on store shelves because most stores are sold out). They are recommended for children aged 3 years and up. A more appropriate toy for a toddler would be the popular LeapFrog Tag Jr. or the Playskool Explore and Grow Busy Ball Popper.
Gift Recipients Gender: Now, if you are buying a toy for a girl who doesn’t mind playing with some boy toys and visa versa, this factor isn’t as big of an issue for you. However, you want to keep their likes and dislikes in mind. If you have a girly girl cars and trucks will be the last thing on her Christmas list. Some of the best Christmas toys for girls this year include Zhu Zhu Pets, FurReal Friends, and interactive dolls, such as the Little Mommy Real Loving Walk and Giggle doll. For boys, Transformers action figures, the Fisher Price Imaginext playsets, and the Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck are popular.
Movie or Television Characters: Each year, a good percentage of the best selling Christmas toys are based on a popular movie or television show. If your intended gift recipient has one of these favorite shows, opt for a themed toy. For example, tweens who enjoy Hannah Montana may like to play with a fashion doll and Hannahs Malibu Home playset. Little girls who grew with Dora the Explorer are sure to like the new Dora Links Doll that connects them to a safe, online world of fun!
Use: Some toys are pretty to look at and that is about all; you are buying a Christmas toy for an active child. This means you should always consider use, as well as likes and dislikes. You not only get that perfect toy, but spend your money wisely when that toy is actually played with. When given the opportunity, it is best to opt for a toy as opposed to an interactive book or movie. For example, Barbie and the Three Musketeers is a popular movie right now, but instead of opting for the movie go for the Barbie dolls, horses, carriage, or costumes based on the movie.
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