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Families Online Magazine Recommended Toys and Gifts for Kids
Books
All of these book have been reviewed and approved by our advisors
Young Readers pre-school to grade 4
Age 8-10 Character Building Stories
Movies To Watch With Your ‘Tweens
Like a Maccabee A Middle Grade Chapter Book
Teen Series
My Very Own Name personalized children's book
"My Very Own Name" is a personalized book that is a perfect newborn gift, holiday or birthday gift for children ages 0-6. This hardcover book is beautifully illustrated and it is different for each child. Entertaining animals bring letters to create the child's first and last names. At the end, there's an illustrated encyclopedia of 53 animals. It's a keepsake that will be enjoyed for years!
Cartoon Character Toys, DVD's, Backpacks, Video's and more
KimmyShop.com
Personalized Toys - Books
2Blockheads.com - Personalized Baby and Children's Gifts - Name Train and more
BirthdayTunes.com - Original, Animated, PERSONALIZED songs on DVD!
Baby, Infant and Toddler Eductional Toys
BabyClassroom.com offers educational baby videos & developmental toys to stimulate your baby's growing mind! Featuring Baby Einstein, Fisher-Price, Brainy Baby, Bee Smart Baby, & more.
Baby Gifts
 0-3 months: cloth or vinyl books, unbreakable mirror, rattle socks
0-6 months: play mat with objects to bat at, toys that shake, rattle, and roll to experiment with, the Zoom Spoon- encourages positive mealtimes and childrens' literacy (can be found at www.zoomspoon.com)
6-9 months: plastic blocks, pop-up toys (ex. Jack in the Box), bath toys
9-12 months: push/pull toys, cardboard and interactive books,
Boutique Baby Memory Books
Baby-Wise.com Strollers, and car seats
Genius Babies Inc
Children Music and Videos
Kiddo Music & Video
Kids Magazine -- Encourage Reading
Highlights for Children
Christian
NestLearning.com
Stuffed Animals- Teddy Bears- Sesemee Street
Click here for Playful Plush Toys
Travel Toys
Traveling With Kids, Across Town or Around the World.
Arts, Crafts and Stickers
Wild Animal Stickers!
Full color, giant wild animal wall decals for the playroom, den, kids rooms, wherever! Create whole jungle scenes or compliment your existing decor. Easy to apply and remove. High-quality artwork, huge selection.
Educational - Science
Educational Toys Planet
General
Toys, Toys, Toys!
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Kid Toy Shopping Tips -- Toy Safety First!
Reccommendations by Child Age Groups Check Toy Recall List Before Your Buy
Under Age 3
Children under 3 tend to put everything in their mouths. Avoid buying toys intended for older children which may have small parts that pose a choking danger.
Never let children of any age play with uninflated or broken balloons because of the choking danger.
Avoid marbles, balls, and games with balls, that have a diameter of 1.75 inches or less. These products also pose a choking hazard to young children.
Children at this age pull, prod and twist toys. Look for toys that are well-made with tightly secured eyes, noses and other parts.
Avoid toys that have sharp edges and points.
Age 3-5
Avoid toys that are constructed with thin, brittle plastic that might easily break into small pieces or leave jagged edges.
Look for household art materials, including crayons and paint sets, marked with the designation "ASTM D-4236." This means the product has been reviewed by a toxicologist and, if necessary, labeled with cautionary information.
Teach older children to keep their toys away from their younger brothers and sisters.
Age 6-12
For all children, adults should check toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Damaged or dangerous toys should be repaired or thrown away.
If buying a toy gun, be sure the barrel, or the entire gun, is brightly colored so that it's not mistaken for a real gun.
If you buy a bicycle for any age child, buy a helmet too, and make sure the child wears it.
Teach all children to put toys away when they're finished playing so they don't trip over them or fall on them.
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