Birthdays are a time for
celebration—preferably with a side of mini cupcakes, magic tricks and bounce
castles. Oh, and let’s not forget about the toys! With the help of a few of our
favorite trend watchers, we’ve whipped up a guide to the top present picks for
primetime playtime.
INFANT (pictured)
Editor’s Pick Elefun Busy Ball Popper by PLAYSKOOL
$32.99, hasbrotoyshop.com
With three adjustable modes
for a sitting, standing or crawling babe—this ball-poppin’ pal plays ten tunes to
boot.
AGES 1 & UP
MyMomShops Recommends Geared Shape Sorter by P’kolino
$30, giggle.com
This bright wooden shape sorter helps
toddlers learn colors while developing fine motor skills.
AGES 3 & UP
StrollerTraffic Recommends Maddy Micro by Tegu
$22, tegu.com
Your child will love attaching
the magnetic wheels to the car-shaped block (or
just carrying them around the apartment!).
Editor’s Pick Free Play Magnatab by Kid O
$23, shopexit9.com
Amplify the fun while en
route on trains, planes and automobiles with this bead board that erases with just
the tip of a young traveler’s finger.
AGES 5 & UP
Editor’s Pick LEGO Friends Heartlake Dog Show
$19.99, lego.com
Help Mia wash, groom and accessorize her pups, Scarlett and Jacky, for Heartlake’s
annual runway show. Then guide the canines through obstacles and await the
judges’ (hopefully winning!) verdict.
AGES 8 & UP
GIFT HERO Recommends Perplexus Epic™ by PlaSmart
$29.99, perplexus.net
This 3D maze game challenges kids to navigate a steel
ball through 125 barriers of
varying difficulty as they try to defy gravity.
Momtrends Recommends Olivia Porcelain Tea Set by
Schylling
$14.99, schylling.com
Whether it’s Mom, Dad or teddy bears that create the social scene—a make
believe tea party is a time-honored tradition come to life with this
Olivia-themed set.
For more toy picks
for birthdays and beyond, visit gifthero.com, momtrends.com, mymomshops.com and
strollertraffic.com.
For a slideshow of these toys, click here.
