How to Buy Sesame Street Toys and Games

Sesame Street toys and games are safe and fun for kids of all ages. Use them to help your kids learn the basics ' numbers, the alphabet, colors and more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Doll Clothing Knitting Patterns
• Doll Clothing Sewing Patterns
• Big Bird Is Yellow: A Sesame Street Book Of Colors
• Internet Access
• Credit Cards And Loans
• Big Bird Rattle - Plush
• Elmo Lovies
• Elmo's Circus Games
• How To Get To Sesame Street Games
• Plush Face Backpacks: Zoe
• Sesame Street Baby Play Gyms
• Sesame Street Elmo's Activity Buses
• Sesame Street Fishin' Fun Tub Boats
• Sesame Street Giggle Tunes: Elmo
• Sesame Street Grouchland Plush: Oscar The Grouch
• Sesame Street Grow & Go Play Gyms
• Sesame Street Magic Talking Kermit The Frog
• Sesame Street Rock & Roll Ernie
• Sesame Street Tickle Me: Grover
• Sesame Street Foam Puzzles
• Sesame Street Lunch Boxes
• Sesame Street Mini Backpack Gift Sets
• Sesame Street Sofa & Ottoman
• Sesame Street Elmocize Videos

1. Find out which Sesame Street characters are the child's favorite. Bert? Ernie? Elmo? Zoe? Look for games, toys and other accessories that feature those characters.

2. Find out which Sesame Street merchandise the child on your gift list has and still wants. Does the child already have a large collection of Sesame Street books? Then consider purchasing videos, CDs or tapes, games, a lunch box or a plate and cup set instead.

3. Consider the age of the child when choosing Sesame Street merchandise. Age guides are located on all Sesame Street products.

4. Choose bath toys like the Sesame Street Silly Squirters, or plush Elmo that can be taken to bed, for a smaller child. Older children may enjoy Sesame Street computer games.

5. Look for unique items that the child may not have seen before. How about a Sesame Street sofa and ottoman set or an "Elmocize" children's exercise video? A Sesame Street medical kit would be perfect for that aspiring doctor.

6. Search both the Internet and local toy stores to get an idea of the range of available Sesame Street merchandise. Each may carry items that the other does not. Online toy stores and auction sites are great places to locate information.

7. Utilize the Children's Television Workshop Web site in your search for information on Sesame Street characters and merchandise. These are the folks that bring us the Sesame Street program on PBS. There are online games for children and parenting tips for adults.

8. Expect to pay from $3 and up for Sesame Street merchandise. Sesame Street books start at $3 to $4, games start at $5 to $6, the "Tickle Me" dolls start at $15 and larger stuffed animals start at $25.

9. Set your budget ahead of time. It's easy to get carried away and even the low-cost items can add up very quickly.

10. Check on the estimated delivery time before you order your Sesame Street merchandise online or through a catalog. Make sure that they will arrive in time for the gift-giving occasion. Expect delivery to take up to two to four weeks.

11. Purchase your Sesame Street merchandise from a local toy store. You may not get the selection you would get on the Internet or through a catalog, but you will be able to receive your merchandise immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• Present small toys and accessories in a backpack that features the child's favorite Sesame Street character.
• Remember to include the correct batteries with your battery-powered Sesame Street dolls, toys and games.
• Pay for your online purchases with a credit card. This will allow you to document your purchase and will give you some recourse if you are dissatisfied with your purchase. Only give your credit card information through secure Internet sites.
• Help your child make clothing for his or her favorite Sesame Street doll. Many Internet sites offer free doll clothing patterns for dolls of all sizes and pattern books that will show you how to measure for and make your own doll clothes.