Shoppers, start your engines! Black Friday was only just the beginning of holiday shopping. To help lead
the way, we’ve compiled some fabulous toy and gift guides for new ideas
and inspiration. So dust off those credit cards, pull out your fanny pack (if you must) and get ready to hit the stores (or websites from the comfort of your home)! —
First, scroll through New York Family‘s Wish List Wonders. With cute toy picks from wooden classics like Manny & Simon’s wooden roller duck to new and cool gear like the glowing playground ball by Oglo, our round-up of charming toys for children of all ages will have you feeling like a kid again. Then, we went beyond just toys to build an even bigger gift guide. Check out The Season Of Gifting. You’ll find everything from practical winter-weather gear from The North Face and appaman and an adorable yet modern Brinca Dada dollhouse, to kids’ fashion finds and gifts that give back. You’ll be sure to spot something for everyone on your list.
Just for little ones, see Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Toys For 2011–which has top ten lists for best active, creative, educational and and socially-responsible toys. Don’t miss the QuickSmart Scramble Bug for little riders mastering the art of biking.
Cool Mom Picks has just released its 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, with a handful of suggestions for just about everyone from “the mother-in-law who’s impossible to shop for” to “the teacher who doesn’t need another mug.” Any NYC kid would be lucky to get the Lego Guggenheim Museum Kit.
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Mom Tech recently teamed up with CNET to create a round-up of 10 of the hottest holiday tech gifts. Our favorite? The Jawbone UP electronic bracelet. It keeps track of your movement and sleep and then zaps the info over to an app. You can then submit your food intake and gather tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle based on your stats.
Momtrends has made some short lists for choosey shoppers. The Best Holiday Gifts For Mom (mama likes the tribal Stella & Dot cuff) and Best Holiday Gifts For Kids (and for junior, the cozy Lands’ End Sleeping Bag) have just five items each, giving online shoppers the best of the best. And none of the rest.
For eco-minded Santas, Inhabitots has compiled a Green Holiday Gift Guide with finds for kids, the home and the great outdoors. Who wouldn’t love this colorful balancing cactus toy? Not to mention, a great group of suggestions for “gifts of time.”
Lucky for wallets everywhere, Parents mag offers Affordable Gifts For Everyone On Your List. Made up entirely of buys under fifty bucks, and some as low as a fiver, you’re bound to come across more than one gift for that special someone. For less than $15, you can get this bright Wii Wand remote–perfect for family game night!
Babble favorites for the holiday season can be found in their Top 100 Toys list. While their comprehensive gift guide adds categories like health and beauty, grandparents and photo gifts to the mix. Hey, remember Crocodile Dentist? A childhood favorite. Here’s a cool new tooth-inspired game for kids we found on their list.
Feeling geek chic? GeekMom’s 2011 Holiday Gift Guide has some Etsy finds from the handmade-beautiful world that capture the holiday homespun feel. Like these droll little peg dolls that seem to be channeling Lego people.%uFFFD
Want to know what Hollywood babes are getting this year? Check out People’s list of Celeb Baby Gifts…if you feel like reaching for the stars. Copy Kate Hudson and give your little bundle of joy this collection of 13 CDs featuring popular songs sung as lullabies. Aerosmith at naptime anymore?
Before you “wrap” things up, be sure to vote for the Toy Of The Year Awards— it’s the Oscars of Toys! You’ll get a peek at the year’s best games, dolls, activities and toys for kids. And with various categories to
organize the larger pool, parents can view the best offerings in toys
for boys, girls, infants and preschoolers. It’s the ultimate holiday
shopping list!
