After the wonderful chaos of Thanksgiving subsides next weekend, busy parents have one thing on their mind — getting Christmas shopping done without going crazy, trekking all over the city, or spending a fortune! To help you find inspired gifts for your family this season, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite toys from the past year. From classic to cutting edge, we think there’s something in there for everyone on your “Nice” list. Plus, we’ve also rounded up the gift guides of other great online resources, like GiftHero, CoolMomPicks, Dr. Toys and more. Check out their expert finds below! —
The Toy
Insider’s “20 Hottest Toys for 2010” includes the Hide n Seek JoJo interactive
bunny for 18 months and up, the V-reader animated e-book system for ages 3 and
up and the Glee CD board game for teens.
Dr. Toy’s
“Best Picks for 2010” offers up “Elmo’s Space Adventure” building from K’nex,
for children ages 2-5, a recycled cardboard doll house for ages 4-8 and a
Fashion Angels interior design light box studio set for ages 8-12.
The
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio suggests the Kid Tough Video Camera and the
Sing-a-Ma-Jig, both from Fisher Price, from its list of Best High-Tech Toys
for 2010.
Mom Trends
suggests toys that are both inexpensive and battery-free, with their Top Wooden Baby
Toys list, including the pull-along penguin waddle, and the pyramid of play.
Gift Hero
will help you save the earth, one toy at a time with its list of Best Eco-Friendly
Gifts for Kids, including a fire truck made from recycled materials, pull-along elephants and a
wooden board game, Chickyboom.
The 2010
Holiday Gift Guide from Cool Mom Picks includes toys that will have your kids
exploring the outdoors, such as a personalized baby sled, a fairy play tent and
a fire truck tricycle.
