TOYS & GAMES

 

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Karito Kids

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a special girl? Let me introduce you to Karito Kids, where they combine a large (21” tall!) life-like doll, fun adventure books, a range of interchangeable clothing & accessories, an interactive website, and an awareness of helping others around the world. 

 

Karito Kids sent us Zoe & I have to say she is one trendy (and cute!) 11-year-old girl in the form of a doll. She comes with an adventure book wherein she and her best friend Hana are on the hunt to find a missing tiara in Zoe’s home or circumstances will happen that will cause her to move away from the city and friend she loves. Zoe is American, but Karito Kids has dolls of many nationalities and cultures. What a great way to learn about another nationality! Be sure to check out Zoe’s blog.

 

BUY IT: Zoe From US Doll With Adventure Book – $100; other dolls & accessories available. {NEW: Travel dolls are available for $20}

 

 

 

 

 

Vtech KidiJamz

Sing, Jam, Record, and Share with KidiJamz by Vtech.  This will bring hours of entertainment to your child – and you!  They can create their own tunez with a full range of options onto an MP3-like player that they can take on the go. It also includes a microphone so they can record themselves singing along!  Features: power button, 10 musical instruments, tempo changer, style changer, speaker, filler keys, rhythm keys, Kidijamz player, detachable microphone, SFX rubbing keys, voice effects, scratch sound effect, 20 melodies, learn mode, volume control, 14 flashing keys, songbook.  Ages 3 and up.

 

BUY IT: Vtech KidiJamz – $60

 

 

 

Vtech KidiZoom Digital Camera

I love the Kidizoom Camera from Vtech!  My two year old son loves to look through the pictures on my digital camera and pretend to take pictures and now he will be able to do that with his own digital camera.  He has not yet laid eyes on it as I am keeping it under wraps until our trip in December, but from checking it out myself, I know he is going to love it as much as I do.  Features: 1.3 megapixels with 1.8″ color screen, Connector cables for TV or PC hook-up, SD card slot for extra memory, 16 MB internal memory that stores 200+ photos or up to 5 minutes of video, Three preschool games for added fun.

 

BUY IT:  Vtech KidiZoom Digital Camera – $60-$70

 

 

Zoobie Pets

An adorable plush animal, a soft pillow, and a warm blanket – you’ll want to check out the three-in-one Zoobie Pets.  We have Kojo the Croc and he is so soft and comfy.  If there’s a kidlet on your gift list this year that loves stuffed animals (and we all know how overwhelming a child’s stuffed animal collection can get!) consider this as an alternative. It technically is a plush animal, but is much more practical!

 

BUY IT: Kojo The Croc, 16” – $30-$40; other styles available. Click here to order & use code CBS for 20% off through December 1, 2008.

 

 

 

 

Comfy Easy PC For Toddlers

The Comfy Easy PC Keyboard {Toddler’s PC Learning System} is exactly what I have been searching for. We have a system that hooks to the TV, but I have been searching high and low for one in his age bracket to hook to the computer so that “B” could play on his computer while Mommy is working at hers. Thanks to Comfy, we now have a system and a whole range of software that he can enjoy {and won’t even know he’s learning!}.

 

From Comfy’s website: “The Easy PC System has been designed with toddlers in mind, and fits their motor and cognitive skills. The System allows young children to enjoy and learn from various activities, without requiring reading skills or the ability to use a computer mouse. Children progress at their own pace according to their own level, interest and growth” The Learning System Keyboard includes a CD, so it makes a complete gift. Additional learning CDs are also available.

 

BUY IT: Toddler’s PC Learning System (includes one disc) – $50-60; other pkgs & additional programs available.

 

 

 

 

Backyard Buddy Blocks

With the Backyard Buddy Blocks by ImagiPlay, the special toddler on your list can piece together 6 different animals. There are four wooden blocks, and each one has one-quarter of each animal painted on it. The blocks must be put in the holder with the right sides up and in the right order to see the animal. It is very simple, yet gets them thinking! It features a fox, frog, skunk, squirrel, raccoon, and rabbit. This would also make a great stocking stuffer.

 

BUY IT: Backyard Buddy Blocks – $12.

 

 

 

 

See-Thru Stories Nesting Boxes

What a unique twist on nesting boxes from Growing Tree Toys! This is a set of 4 transparent nesting boxes, each with an image on each side. As the boxes are place inside each other, a scene forms as you see each box’s image, thus creating a story. Each time one of the boxes is turned, it creates a whole new scene. I love how this toy really allows the child to use their imagination.  As is true with all nesting boxes, they also stack. The set is also eco-friendly – it features recycled paperboard, water-based varnish, and soy ink.

 

BUY IT: The See-Thru Stories Nesting Boxes Set – $16. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play & Learn Activities Set

The Play & Learn Activities Set from Growing Tree Toys has three components: dominoes, lacing, and puzzles. The 28 dominoes are double sided: one side is the traditional dots (different colors on black) and the opposite side has familiar pictures (socks, houses, etc) instead of dots. The lacing box has 6 big lacing cards.  Finally there is a 25-piece double sided alphabet puzzle.  Great activity set for toddlers and preschoolers. This product is eco-friendly.

 

BUY IT: The Play & Learn Activity Set – $33.

 

 

 

 

Tangoes, Jr.

Tangoes, Jr. from Growing Tree Toys has seven double-sided puzzle cards (level one and level two) and seven geometric shapes, as well as a carrying case with handle and magnetic board making it perfect for traveling. Each card features a recognizable animal, object or person.  There is a slide out drawer on the case that holds all the shapes. This is an activity that will use your child’s cognitive skills (and strengthen them!). Tangoes, Jr is recommended for ages 4 and up.

 

BUY IT: Tangoes, Jr – $25

 

 

 

 

The Bilibo

The Bilibo from Growing Tree Toys is the most unique and multifunctional toy I have come across in a long time. The only limitations in how this toy is used depends on your child’s imagination. A few of the activity possibilities {from the Growing Tree website}: “spinning, rocking, hiding, toting, wearing, digging, sledding, and so much more!” Ours came in a fun, bright orange, but they are also available in green, pink, and blue.

 

BUY IT: The Bilibo – $29.

 

 

 

 

 

Kubit2Me Truth Or Dare

If you are looking for a great game for a special tween girl, you just found it! Kubit2Me Truth Or Dare is a soft, fuzzy 6” squared cube with fancy denim pockets on 5 sides. Contents include: 1 Kubit2Me, 40 Truth or Dare cards, 4 Kubit2Me cards, 30 scoring bracelets, and 5 gold bonus bracelets. Ages 8+.  Also available: Now You’re Talkin’ (Ages 10+) and Lil’ Scholar ABC’s & 123’s Edition (Ages 3-6).

 

BUY IT: Truth Or Dare – $18; Now You’re Talkin’ – $18; Lil’ Scholar ABC’s & 123’s Edition – $15

 

 

 

 

 

Skeleflex Aliens & Dinos

Wild Planet’s Skeleflex is a creative ball-and-socket building system with bone shaped pieces and flexible joints. All parts are compatible and can be combined to make aliens, dinosaurs, and other fantastical creatures. It gets even better! Once their creature is assembled, they can place it on the Powerflex Lab, flip the switch and watch it come to life! They will be able to control speed and direction.  Note: small (bone container) & medium (skull container) size kits do not come with the Powerflex Lab. A great feature to encourage sharing is that the pieces match the color of the container, so after play is done, it is easy to separate the pieces. Ages: 7+.

 

BUY IT: Dino Powerflex Lab: $30-40; Dino Skull (med): $15; Alien Skull (med): $17; other sets available.

 

 

 

 

 

Spy Gear Roll-In Blaster & Vision Scope

Wild Planet’s Spy Gear is ideal for those kids always playing spy! The Roll-In Blaster rolls into a room then blasts apart to surprise ‘em! Great diversion tactic! It even has sound effects!  The Vision Scope X-2 lets your spy see far away, around corners, and over walls! Buy the two of these together for a defense & surveillance package that’ll provide hours of fun! Ages: 6+.

 

BUY IT: Roll-In Blaster – $12; Vision Scope X-2 – $12; other sets available.

 

 

 

ClickToy: The Meadow

In The Meadow, a peaceful meadow scene is recreated with movie like quality featuring familiar animals in their natural habitat complimented by melodic original music.  With no time limits, point systems or structured play, caregivers and little ones are encouraged to explore and experience at their own pace. The proprietary ClickSafe technology ensures that children can safely play within a contained computer environment using the keyboard, without the risk of accidentally leaving the game and encountering anything else on the computer. The Meadow is fun and easy Windows PC interactive software for children ages 1 and up that transforms a computer into a safe toy for toddlers. Only For Windows XP / Vista.

 

BUY IT: ClickToy: The Meadow – $20

 

 

 

 

 

Kushies / Zolo Magnetic Activity Fabric Play Garden

Little ones can create their own garden & build their imagination with the magnetic build and stack activity garden available from Kushies that is sure to delight! Magnetic creatures stick to the garden and the magnetic plant pieces stack and build! This unique garden window box doubles as a zippered carrying case for toddlers on the go! The many ways to play and succeed encourage independent play and build real life learning. The Play Garden contains: a flower garden that doubles as a reusable carrying case for easy storage and 11 magnetic garden accessories.  Encourages: visual development, dexterity, flexible thinking, explorative play, independent play, & real life learning. 

 

I love the colorful critters, flowers, and vegetables (also comes with a cute watering can!). I have to admit that I played with ours a little bit myself. J The little ones will love this. It is a soft toy (a plus!) that will provide lots of fun. A big plus for me is that the toy also acts as its own storage (with handles on each side) – perfect for toy cleanup time and for travel.  Measures 16”(l) x 6”(w) x 4”(h) Age: 18+ months.

 

BUY IT: Zolo Play Garden – $74

 

 

 

 

Crocodile Creek ABC Floor Puzzle

The Crocodile Creek ABC Floor Puzzle from Oompa Toys will give your preschooler’s spatial thinking and fine motor skills a workout. Big, thick pieces are perfectly sized for a young child’s grasp.  the kid-friendly illustrations and coordinating carrying case – perfect for clean-up, storage and travel! Includes 35 pieces and a coordinating carrying case. Puzzle pieces are made of thick cardboard. The case is made of thick cardboard with a plastic handle. Case: L 10.5 x H 7.5 x W 3.5 in.  Puzzle: W 20 x L 30 in.

 

BUY IT: Crocodile Creek ABC Floor Puzzle – $20

 

 

 

 

 

Holgate Baby Blocks

We have had a lot of fun playing with the blocks that arrived from NMC Toys… stacking, lining them up, talking about the letters, numbers, and animals.  They are well made – very solid without being heavy and is made from a renewable wood source.  This set comes with six blocks and is suggested for ages 1 and up.  The best part? They are not made in China. Gotta love that.

 

BUY IT: Holgate Baby Blocks – $17

 

 

 

 

 

Memo Primo Memory Game

The Memo Primo Memory Game from Oompa Toys is a classic memory game with two variations. Charming, simple motifs provide fun for all ages. Comes with 24 picture slabs. Made of sturdy, birch plywood. Sealed with a non-toxic varnish making the pieces saliva and scratch resistant under normal use. The colors will stay vivid and bright for years to come!  Tiles: 2.5 in. x 2.5 in.  Suggested age: 2.5 yrs and up.

 

BUY IT: Memo Primo Memory Game – $30

 

 

 

 

Silk Rainbow Streamer

What a fun toy for a little girl at any age! The Silk Rainbow Streamer from Hazelnut Kids is nine feet of colorful, shimmering silk on a wooden wand. The silk is made in China, then dyed and sewn in the United States.  Suggested ages: 2 yrs & up. This would also make a great stocking stuffer.

 

BUY IT: Silk Rainbow Streamer – $9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mushroom Kaleidoscope

Made by Plan Toys and sold by Hazelnut Kids, the Mushroom Kaleidoscope is small enough to fit in little hands, but offers big fun.  A special kaleidoscope in a form of attractive mushroom design to see the world in a new and exciting way in your choice of green, yellow, or red. This is the perfect size to slip into any child’s stocking.

 

BUY IT: Mushroom Kaleidoscope – $5

 

 

 

 

 

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Karito Travel Charmers Set of all five dolls! ($100) {Giveaway = US only}

 

Oompa Toys: Cheekeyes Wooden Animal Set ($30) {Giveaway = US only}

 

Kubit2me Lil’ Scholar ABC’s & 123’s Edition ($15) {Giveaway = US & CAN }

 

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Kubit2me Now You’re Talkin’ ($18) {Giveaway = US & CAN }

 

ClickToy: The Meadow ($20) {Giveaway = US & CAN }

 

ImagiPlay Backyard Buddy Blocks ($12)

 

Baby Zoobie ($25) {Giveaway = US only}

 

NMC Toys: Toddler Tote by Lauri Toys ($17) {Giveaway = US only}

 

 

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