Articles On Toys
Bob The Builder Toy
By Edeva Avila
The pre-school market for television programmes is a highly competitive one and there is a lot of money tied up in merchandise such as toys, games and DVDs. A Bob the Builder toy is always a prized item amongst fans of the show....
Buzz Lightyear Toy
By Zosima Kline
Adults and children alike loved the movie, Toy Story and its sequel. The animated Pixar production told the story of a roomful of toys, belonging to a boy called Andy....
Child Toys
By Thaddeus Rowe
Ask any mother, and she will tell you the joys of parenthood: Watching them grow, learn through play, and observing developmental milestones are some of the rewards of parenthood. These milestones don't just happen....
Robot Toys
By Nashwa Flynn
I remember the first toy robot that I ever got. It was a pretty simple affair, but at the time I thought it was the coolest thing in the world....
Sesame Street Toys
By Findabhair Neal
The children's TV show, Sesame Street has gained respect all over the world as it both entertains and educates pre-school kids. Since its first series in 1969, it has been teaching children about the alphabet, numbers and how to socially interact....
Star Wars Toys
By Bruno Dennis
I have always loved toys and action figures. Star Wars toys, however, have always been some of my favorites....
Thomas The Tank Engine Toy
By Kent Wall
The Railway Series books, written by Rev W.V.Awdrey, introduced the world to Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. The stories were about the everyday lives of Thomas, Percy, Toby, Henry, Gordon, James and Edward and so on....
Toy Bears
By Solomon Simmons
Toy stuffed bears are one of the classics of childhood, and I would be willing to bet that they always will be. Don't get me wrong – there are many different kinds of stuffed animals that kids like....
Toy Boats
By Nia Olsen
Growing up by pond, I developed a love of toy boats. It was a little bit too small for all but the smallest vessels, and although I occasionally enjoyed going for a row with my dad, it never held a thrill that toy boats did for me....
Toy Soldiers
By Orana Olsen
When I was a little kid, I loved toy soldiers more than anything else. This is a little bit strange to some people because, in general, I wasn't a big fan of military toys....
Toys For Christmas
By Jonah England
There are some things that do not change from generation to generation. These are the things that fond memories are made from....
Transformers Toys
By Xavier Ewing
My brother had two obsessions when he was a boy. He loved the He-Man series and he loved his Transformers toys....
Water Toys
By Zakary Wong
There is nothing that will contribute to summer fun, particularly among kids, like water toys. Whether you are using water pool toys, squirt guns, or lawn water features, playing with water is one of the greatest joys of childhood....
Winnie The Pooh Toys
By Walida Ferguson
It seems that there are many things in life that repeat themselves. It also seems that time goes so very fast....
Choosing Safe Toys for your Tot
By Elian Nieves
The Holidays are approaching and our thoughts turn to gifts for our loved ones. Do you have a toddler you're shopping for? Make sure you are choosing safe toys for your tot....
5 tips For Choosing A Toy Gift For A Kid You Don't Know
By Mabel Young
Buying a gift for a child you don't know can sometimes prove quite overwhelming. It can lead you into a state of panic or embarrassment....
Age Guidelines for Toys – Should You Follow Them?
By Pratima Moss
Age Guidelines for Toys – Should You Follow Them? When you take a look at a toy or game, you will likely notice that in the bottom corner there is a suggestion for the age of children using the toy or game. This was developed to help parents know what toys were made for which ages....
Best Backyard Toys for Kids of All Ages
By Tony Dickson
Toys that will keep your kids entertained during the long days of summer are easy to use and fun to play with. Several of the toys mentioned in this article can be set-up easily in your yard and there will be hours of entertainment as well as fresh air and exercise....
Best Cleaning Solutions for Kids Toys
By Xylia Travis
Is it possible to maintain a germ-free environment continually? The answer to that question is of course not. How do parents create a germ-free environment when it comes to their children playing? When children play with toys they tend to touch, sneeze, cough, and touch again it may appear like a losing battle but there are ways to manage the environment that children play in....
Bombarded by Batteries - Tips for Maintaining Energy-Guzzling Toys
By Lance Andrews
What are the benefits to purchasing rechargeable batteries as opposed to buying new ones? Let us look at four primary considerations. Rechargeable batteries offer convenience in the simple fact that you are not running to the store every week to replace the batteries that just died in your digital camera or other device that drains the batteries faster than you can buy them....
Breaking the Gender Gap in Kids Toys
By Ursell Ingram
Girls like dolls and boys like tractors, right? Or what about the statement "girls like Barbie and boys like G.I. Joe?" Is it true that the toy isle in your local mega mart or toy store should be separated along the gender difference? Yet where do you start and where do you end? Do girls not like to play with tools and blocks? Do boys not enjoy dressing up and "cooking" in play kitchens? While the gender differences are undoubtedly useful in determining what might interest a boy or girl, they are just as useless in determining a child's preferences....
Building Models – Kids Toys that Spark the Imagination
By Larry J. Allen
When it comes to sparking the imaginations of children little works better than building models. With so many innovative building sets and models on the market, it should be a snap to find one that will interest any child at any age....
Classic Toys for Kids of All Ages
By Yara Pratt
When it comes to classic toys, all you need to do is close your eyes and think about what you played with as a child. Even if you are not that old yet, chances are you played with a few toys that are now considered classic....
Computerized Kids Toys – At What Age Should Children Get Them?
By Wenonah Zamora
Computerized Kids Toys – At What Age Should Children Get Them? When it comes to computerized kids toys, there really is no limit on the age. Advances in technology have made it possible to put hi-tech toys in the hands of nearly every child, no matter his or her age....
Construction Toys - Three Classics You Can Count On
By Vance Cash
Construction toys provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn, communication, interpersonal skills, and to be able to exercise their fine motor abilities. These types of toys are great at educating children....
Eight Fun and Inexpensive Toys for Boys and Girls
By Alejandro Rasmussen
What comes to your mind when you think of inexpensive toy for boys and girls? Do you think of cheaply manufactured toys that will break almost as soon as the packaging is removed? Do you imagine boring toys that will nary get a second look once they wrapping paper is removed? Well, think again! Here is a list of eight fund and inexpensive toys for boys and girls that will not only be loved, but also used time and again. 1. For the toddler, there is the wooden building block set....
Get Moving – Top Outdoor Toys to Get Kids Moving
By Efren Gomez
First it was the so-called MTV generation: a whole generation of glassy-eyed kids weaned on 24 hour a day streaming video, over stimulated by flashing images of sex, violence and explosions. Now it's the video game generation: young children who spend their free time living in a virtual world where they are rewarded for making things blow up, driving fast cars, and shooting at targets....
Get Stuffed – The Appeal of Kids Stuffed Toys
By Salvatore Austin
Enter any small child's bedroom, and you will most likely be greeted by a large amount of stuffed animals. Enter the same child's room a few years later, and you will still see some stuffed animals, but you might very well see one or two that you encountered on your visit some years ago....
Great Toys for the Disabled Children
By Herbert Pratt
Too often, people forget that disabled children are just that – children. As children, they like to have fun, too....
Great Toys that Engage Parents and Kids in Play
By Parker Jarvis
Parents today face the dilemma of how to limit the amount of time their children spend in front of the television, playing electronic games, or on the computer. This becomes increasingly difficult when the weather is not appropriate for outside play....
Hi-Tech Toys – Top Five All-time Favorites for Kids
By Ulises Quinn
What do you get for the child who has everything? What should you put under the Christmas tree for the child who is technologically savvy and who has already figured out everything there is to learn from the latest chemistry set? What could you buy that will set apart your gift from all the other ones a child will receive? The question has a surprisingly simple answer: a hi-tech toy! Of course, not all hi-tech toys are created equal, and here is a list of the top five all-time favorites for kids. 1. The Robopet is quite possibly the pet of the future....
Hot Rods - Toy Cars and Fun Race Tracks
By Julien Britt
More than thirty-five years ago, Mattel announced the production of a new toy, Hot Wheels. These cars were the smaller versions of the muscle cars found on the West Coast of Southern California....
Kids Toys that Depict the Real World
By Nafeeza B. York
Children and toys go hand in hand and yet there are still toys that made that can be dangerous to our children. There is a program called, "Toys, You, and the Real World" that educated children on the importance of toys' safety....
Making Music – Five Great Kids Toys that Reinforce Music Learning
By Ytha Franks
When it comes to learning, some parents overlook the importance of music. Not only is music a great way to help kids learn new concepts, it is important for children to learn about music in general....
Making Tracks for Toy Trains
By Alvita Flynn
Toy trains have long been one of the great childhood pastimes. The quintessential Christmas gift and boyhood hobby, trains are one of most involved and ultimately rewarding pastimes that you can introduce your children to....
No Boys Allowed – Top Toys Just for Girls
By Zigana Rowe
How often have you seen a group of little girls with their heads together, only to suddenly break apart giggling loudly? How many times have you entered the home of someone who has a little girl, only to be stunned by the amount of pink clothes, toys, and other items that have been accumulated? One thing is for certain; little girls differ vastly from little boys in their tastes! It is no surprise therefore that toy manufacturers have honed in on this phenomenon and have created a vast number of toys specifically designed with little girls in mind. Here is a list of the top toys just for girls....
Pool Play – Six Favorite Toys Kids Love for the Swimming Pool
By Boronia Underwood
As summertime nears and the mercury starts to rise, families everywhere head to their backyard or local community pool to get relief from the heat. However, most people don't simply take a cooling dip....
Rainy Day Games – Why Dress-Up Kids Toys Makes for Good Fun
By Zelpha Guerrero
Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited....
Remote Control Fun – Six Toys for Toddlers to Teens
By Orsola Wilder
Remote control toys are nearly always a hit with kids, no matter the age. In fact, many kids will have to battle their own parents for playtime with their new remote control toy! Thankfully, there are plenty of remote control toys on the market, with something available for everyone....
Retro Toys that Grandma and Grandpa Used to Love
By Zagir Gregory
Depending on how old your grandma and grandpa are, there are some toys they may still have sitting around in the basement or the attic that used to be the toast of the town! Here is a collection of them. Let's see if you remember some of them yourself! • Do you remember the Rubik's Cube? The innocent looking oversized die that so easily gets confused and then requires the patience of a saint and a printed out version of the puzzle's solution to put it back together was a hit in the 1980's....
Safe Toys for Babies and How to Tell They Are Safe
By Peyton Gilliam
Choosing safe toys for your baby can be difficult, especially for first time mothers. Fortunately, most baby toys on the market today can be considered generally safe....
Save Money - Create Your Own Kids Toys
By Adriel Villarreal
Homemade toys can help you and your child bond and share special moments together in many ways. In addition, homemade toys help to expand your child's imagination and creative skills....
Science Rules! Four Great Toys that Help Kids Love Science
By Nathanial Wagner
Let's face it, kids love to explore and get some hands on experience. To children, this world is an amazing playground full or tastes, smells, sights, and sounds that all beg to be explored....
Seven Toys that Make Exercising Fun for Kids
By Kelton Vaughn
When parents complain loud enough people listen. In this case, the toy manufacturers are listening and have realized that parents want more for their children than simply sitting around playing with a controller that numbs their mind and allows for no physical activity....
Shhh! Don't Tell Kids that Toy is Educational!
By Nehemiah Zimmerman
Have you ever went to you local general merchandise store and thought, "What toy can I buy that won't just take up more floor space in my child's room?" Likely you have at least once in your life. If you are looking for a toy that doesn't dominate your home and that is educational, try these toy choices....
Six Gift Ideas for Toys that Encourage Kid's Artfully Crafty Ways
By Antony Jarvis
Nurturing your child's talents and interests is one of the best things you can do for a child you love. If your child has demonstrated an interest in arts and crafts, encourage them to develop their talents by exposing them to as many artistic endeavors as you can....
Six Great Bath Toys for Kids
By Zakary Black
Is bath time a time of struggle and tears at your house? Do you and your spouse have to spell out the word "bath" so as not to let the kids know what they're in for? Does bath time evoke high-pitched protests that one bath a week should be more than sufficient for the average six year old? If this is your household on any given night, you will be happy to know that there are some great bath toys on the market that will turn the drudgery of bath time into a fun experience for all involved. Sure, you know the standard bath toy fare that seems to revolve around rubber ducks and plastic fish that seem to float on their sides, but do you know the latest and the greatest toys that actually will have the kids beg to take a bath? If you have not heard, read on and be amazed! Here are six great bath toys for kids that will have them come back for more....
Ten Terrific Toys for Teenagers
By Nanako Wong
Purchasing gifts for teenagers can prove to be quite difficult. They are fussy and usually want the newest, latest, greatest fads that are on the market today....
Terrific Teddy Bears – A Brief History of this Cuddly Toy
By Dagmar Velasquez
Who can imagine a world without teddy bears? The soft, cuddly toys have long been a symbol of childhood innocence and security. In fact, most adults can recall a special teddy bear that slept at their side, that comforted when they were afraid, a mainstay of childhood....
Terrific Toys Geared for Just Boys
By Sidney Underwood
In spite of the recent movement to neutralize the gender gap in the kinds of playthings we will permit our children to entertain themselves with, there are some toys which just naturally seem to draw more of a male crowd while leaving female would-be-players at the sidelines somewhat disinterested. Here is a list of these toys that seem to spell fun and entertainment for boys....
Toot and Scoot – Five Toys that You Can Push or Pull
By Sophia Odom
Nothing gets a toddler walking more than push and pull toys. Of course, these toys need to be fun and stimulating to catch your child's attention in the first place! For that reason, you want to be sure to choose the very best toys that can be pushed or pulled available....
Toys for Tots – A Brief History of this Worthwhile Project
By Braedon Chase
When you think of Toys for Tots, you most likely think of the toy drives are the office, church, and store during the Christmas season. Did you ever stop to think just what this organization is all about? Have you ever wondered if this is simply a Christmas program or if there is more to it? Who started this whole program anyways? Well, Toys for Tots dates back to 1947 when United States Marine Major Bill Hendricks and an unnamed group of Marine Reservists banded together in sunny California's Los Angeles to bring Christmas to over five-thousand needy children....
Toys for Travel – Seven Top Toys Perfect for On-the-Go
By Lukas Owen
Traveling with children can be trying on both parents and their kids. The monotony, stress, and boredom of travel can easily put a damper on even the happiest of travels....
Tricks and Tips for Maintaining Safe Toys
By Asa Pitts
As you read this article the first thing that may come to mind is to throw away broken toys and that is a good plan of action because children can definitely get hurt on the remaining toy that may now have sharp edges or have become a possible choking hazard. Let us have a look at what preventative measures are available in keeping toys safe....
Tried And True Educational Toys For Toddlers
By Yosef Kane
If you are in the market for educational toys for your toddler, you are in luck. All toddlers' are ambitious and love to explore, and there is no better way to fulfill their needs than by supplying them with educational toys....
Tried and True Part Two – Educational Toys for Kids
By George S. Underwood
Let's face the facts. Kids have always loved toys, and there is no sign of this changing anytime in the near future....
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