Childrens Toys

Did you hear about the latest recalls? Did you catch that segment on the news last night about the toys, home, sport, food or specialty items that have been recalled? The government issues...

Even if they don't own a pet, kids love pet games. Pet games can provide comfort and fun for kids who cannot own a real pet due to allergies, where they live or for other reasons. Pet games for...

It's the time of the year when children get excited and antsy. They know it's coming: the holiday in which you all exchanges gifts. They've prepared an elaborate list of the new toys...

Hot toys for Christmas gifts are the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters. These electronic toys are interactive hamsters that have their own Zhu Zhu Pets Fun House, Adventure Ball, Hamstermobile & Garage,...

Whether it is Star Wars, Pirates, Agents or Space Police, the "minifigures" or "minifigs" are often the most popular part of a Lego set. They are fun because all of their limbs move and removable...

Do you know that there is a Zhu Zhu Pet mania in the U.S. since the Thanksgiving shopping Black Friday? A looks usual (although I have to admit it is cute) toy pet hamster which Walmat sells at...

The Lego Mindstorms set has gone through a few iterations, but the core thinking behind it remains the same. The ability to build and program your own robots has sparked the imaginations of both...

The key to effective toy storage is to make the toys accessible, yet enough out of the way so that no one will trip on them. This means a container that kids are able to open on their own, at...

Winter family fun doesn't get better than a trip to the sledding hill. Sledding is an activity kids (and adults) of all ages can enjoy; it's inexpensive and it's thrilling. While there are lots of...

Children are precious, miraculous, adorable--and sticky. Contagiously sticky. Pretty much everything they touch will eventually wind up being sticky, too--especially their toys. Back in the day it...

In 1973, the first Shrinky Dinks were sold in Brookfield, Wis. Thirteen years later, the famous color-and-bake toys had become a national phenomenon and a staple of virtually every cartoon...

This article is about saving money, while getting your kids some really cool toys. Of course, some things you just have to buy "brand new", but giving your child a great used toy as a...

The Giga Ball is a large inflatable ball that allows children to crawl inside and roll around. While it may sound like a fun toy, the Giga Ball does provide some obvious health risks.

Despite the lure of today's high-tech playthings, the phenomenon persists that children invariably seek out non-toys to play with. They love to get hold of their parents' belongings, such as a...

TOYS,TOYS,TOYS As fall approches I here this word at least 10 times a day. Usually proceeded by I want or please get me. Lets take a look at some of this years great toys.

Rose Petal Cottage allows children to enter their own world of pretend play as they ignite their imagination within the world the cottage helps them create. Like most toys, Rose Petal Cottage does...

If your child loves Disney, you can find many games that he'll love, both games designed specifically by Disney, and games that have a special Disney edition, like Disney Monopoly. You can find...

A fun childhood game, the punch ball is a cheap and easy game to pick up and play on your own. The punch ball is also a popular choice to include in goodie bags for kids' parties.

Kids have amazing imaginations and love to pretend. A dress-up trunk lets them bring their imaginary world to life in a whole new way. She can be a superheroine, he can fight a dragon or they can...

Bright colors and various textures stimulate the natural curiosity of baby boys and girls. Infant toys need to be easily cleaned and washable, nontoxic, non-breakable and safe. That means they...

Hot Wheels tracks provide hours of entertainment for children of all ages. The choice of tracks vary from simple tracks for beginners to very extensive (and more expensive) tracks for those kids...

According to David Elkind, author of "The Power of Play," "Children's play---their inborn disposition for learning, curiosity, imagination and fantasy---is being silenced in the high-tech,...

Hand puppets are generally made of cloth and fit over the hand, often with a hollow head. Other synonymous terms include "glove puppet" and "glove doll." Most people are exposed to hand puppets...

Matchbox Toy Cars are die-cast toys originally created by the British toy company Lesney Products. As of 2009, Matchbox was owned by Mattel. A 1948 version of the road roller was the first toy car...

Are you new to eBay? Are you in search of the elusive Zhu Zhu Pets toys for someone you love? If you have found them to be sold out at your local stores (they are nearly impossible to find),...

Bongo drums were brought to Cuba with the slave trade and are usually associated with Cuban music, such as salsa; although; today bands and orchestras frequently use them. Make them out of wood or...

Digivices are the tools used by characters in the hit anime series "Digimon" to augment the powers of the digimon fantasy creatures. Bandai Toys has released a toy version of the digivice that...

Parents know how really expensive toys are these days. Purchasing toys for the kids might set the parents back hundreds of dollars for one purchase. Those parents looking to control excessive...

Tamagotchi are virtual pets that reside in toys created by the Bandai company. The word "tamagotchi" is the result of adding the English word "watch" to the Japanese "tamago" which means "egg." ...

While it may seem apparent that children prefer bright, bold colors over more subtle hues, research indicates that children's eyes may not be adapted to see dull, dim colors very well or even at...

Making homemade toys for your infant or toddler is very satisfying and can become very addicting. This is a great way to explore your creativity, recycle and provide your child will incredibly...

Little girls who love to dress up will love this dress up box. Everything in this box can be found at thrift stores and garage sales. The contents encourage creative play and adults will love the...

Among kids' favorite summertime toys are squirt guns. It does not matter what kind of squirt gun it is as long as it gets them wet, keeps them cool and provides hours of "target practice." ...

Barbie dolls have been around for generations. Many children grow up playing with Barbie dolls. Purchasing Barbie dolls and accessories can be expensive. You can save a lot of money and create a...

There are many educational technology toys for children on the market today. Parents and educators often see these toys as a way to advance their young child's computer literacy skills as well as...

Making homemade Tech Deck ramps for skateboards is easy to do with materials you already have at home. This fun activity allows you to use your imagination, and do something creative and cheap....

Plastic army men are a favorite toy of young children and adults alike. They can be used to recreate battles, play out miniature warfare scenarios and set the scene for dioramas of historical...

The practice of blowing bubbles goes back as far as the seventeenth century when children would blow bubbles out of clay pipes, or would use leftover dishwater to blow bubbles. However, bubbles...

Kirby, the pink puffball we love has been around quite a long time now on the Nintendo scene. In Kirby and the amazing mirror for game boy advance, Kirby embarks on his latest adventure packed...

Children do not need to have the latest technical gadgets to have fun. Often, the simplest homemade toys can keep children occupied on a rainy afternoon. Homemade toys allow children to create...

The summer of 2007 was a major period for the recall of toys in the U.S., involving more than a million toys that had excessive amounts of lead in their paint. Some of these toys were several...

Making paper airplanes is a popular practice among youths. While a traditional paper airplane can travel quite far if well-constructed, a rubber band-powered airplane enables the maker to launch...

The kazoo has a long history that many believe can be traced to Africa and a horn-mirliton, an instrument used at tribe gatherings to distort voices. The kazoo appeared in Europe in the 17th and...

Since its introduction in 1950, Silly Putty has taken a place beside the Hula Hoop and the Slinky as an iconic toy. The familiar egg container filled with stretchy, bouncy pink stuff has charmed...

Children have played some of the same games since the earliest historic times. Marbles is a perfect example. This game has been popular for thousands of years and with cultures throughout the...

Matchbox cars are a brand of miniature diecast cars and trucks owned by Mattel Inc. The miniature cars were once packaged in small cardboard boxes, resembling a box of wooden matches, and were...

By the age of 6, most girls have a strong sense of themselves and what they like. While some may already show signs of "divahood," others may be more athletic and sporty. If you know something...

You have an adorable stuffed animal, but can't find anything to do with it? If so, read this!

Silly Putty has been around for over 50 years and has become an American toy classic. Since its origins in a scientist's laboratory in 1943, Silly Putty has enjoyed a fun and colorful history! ...

Silly Putty is a popular toy for young children. The official Silly Putty has been around for nearly 60 years. Kids love to twist, snap, squeeze and stretch this strange material. You can make it...