Top 12 Toys For Girls For Christmas 2008

posted on 27 Nov 2008 02:22 by ben10watch

For Christmas 2008, the top toys for girls follow a predictable pattern, but don't make assumptions about what your little girl wants before checking out the list. Girls still love dolls, stuffed animals and make-up, but they also love electronic and video games, not to mention classic board games, jewelry making kits, and lifelike puppies!

 

Top 12 Toys For Girls For Christmas 2008By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tiffany_Dow]Tiffany DowFor Christmas 2008, the top toys for girls follow a predictable pattern, but don't make assumptions about what your little girl wants before checking out the list. Girls still love dolls, stuffed animals and make-up, but they also love electronic and video games, not to mention classic board games, jewelry making kits, and lifelike puppies!Here is the Top 12 list for girls for Christmas 2008:High School Musical Three Dance MatThe ultimate gift for any High School Musical fan, the High School Musical 3 dance mat will have her moving, singing and having dance-offs with her friends. Songs from the popular High School Musical series of movies are featured, and she can actually play the part of each of the characters.Alex Best Friends Bands Friendship Bracelet KitFriendship bracelets are all the rage, and you've probably seen girls from age five or six up to their teens wearing one or several of them. Girls love to make friendship bracelets and the Alex Best Friends Bands Friendship Bracelet Kit contains everything needed to make super-cool bracelets.Baby Born with Magic PottyFor your little girl who loves to play with dolls, the Baby Born with Magic Potty is a perfect gift. She has her own little purple potty, along with pacifier, dish and spoon and other accessories needed for "baby".Barbie DollsBarbie dolls and their accessories area always a welcome gift and a perennial favorite of girls everywhere. Barbie dolls give young girls a chance to play pretend with fashion, houses, furniture, cars and other "real life" toys.Classic Board Games - Monopoly, Life, Yahtzee, Candy Land, Clue and othersBoard games are still fun. Kids love to go a few rounds playing any of the classic board games that we loved when we were young.My LifeMy Life is a virtual life simulator for girls. Looking like a cross between a cell phone and an iPod, this sleek little "game" lets girls create their own character who shops and exchanges messages with others in her My Life circle.Cupcake MakerTreats like cupcakes are a favorite for every girl to make and decorate. She'll have fun choosing the flavor, the frosting and the sprinkles for her custom made cupcakes, and then sharing them with her friends.WebkinzStill a favorite among girls everywhere, Webkinz are cute little stuffed animals that come with a code that enables kids to create a virtual life for their stuffed "pet". Webkinz eat, sleep, play, get and give gifts and have homes that can be decorated.Nintendo WiiThe Nintendo Wii is a favorite of most everyone - boy or girl, young or old. This video game console allows users to play interactive games, get exercise, have dance-offs and much more. The Nintendo Wii will have everyone in the house moving.Nintendo DS LiteA more compact version of the Nintendo DS, this is a handheld video game console. 3-D graphics and touch screen technology make DS Lite the cutting edge in game playing for fans everywhere. She can play games on her own, or challenge other players who have their own DS Lite.Little Mermaid toysWith the release of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, Little Mermaid toys are making a comeback as favorites among little girls. Of course, the DVD is sure to capture the hearts of little girls, but so will Little Mermaid toys like figurines, jewelry and even a make-up center.FurReal Biscuit, My Lovin' PupFurReal Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup is just about as close to lifelike as you can get without giving her a real dog for Christmas. FurReal Biscuit is puppy size, barks like a puppy, plays like a puppy, does tricks like a puppy and looks amazingly like a puppy. She'll love him!Pick a toy for your girl's age group, and watch her face light up on Christmas morning! Any of the listed toys will be a gift you'll love to give and she will love to receive, playing with them time and time again. Visit http://www.squidoo.com/topchristmastoylist for more top Christmas toy ideas!Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tiffany_Dow http://EzineArticles.com/?Top-12-Toys-For-Girls-For-Christmas-2008&id=1630661

 

Top Toys For Toddlers

posted on 27 Nov 2008 02:22 by ben10watch

Holidays and birthdays are extra special for children, especially younger children. It seems like to a certain extent, the younger a child is, the more excited they are to receive gifts and play with new toys. The toddler stage is particularly fun for parents to watch.

 

Top Toys For ToddlersBy [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Michael_Addison]Michael AddisonHolidays and birthdays are extra special for children, especially younger children. It seems like to a certain extent, the younger a child is, the more excited they are to receive gifts and play with new toys. The toddler stage is particularly fun for parents to watch. When children are toddlers, they're old enough to understand the excitement that comes with Christmas, birthdays, and other gift giving opportunities. Moreover, at such a young age, almost any gift can be exciting. But for kids of almost any age, the best gifts are top toys, and finding the top toys for toddlers can be fun and easy.The fact is that for a toddler, almost anything can be one of their top toys. Kids at this age are frequently known to find nothing quite so much fun as an empty box. But that doesn't mean that it's not important to pick the top toys for toddlers. At this young impressionable age, the best toys are those that promote learning and education. The toddler stage is one of remarkable mental fertility and important development. At this age, kids can truly be put on the right track towards a healthy intellectual and educational world. The top toys for toddlers are those that help them learn more about the world around them, or help them practice important skills, like basic motor function.And not all kids toys are really fit for toddlers. Kids toys designed with older children in mind can be too complicated for young minds to properly enjoy. Plus, the curiosity of toddlers means that there's always a potential for choking hazards when small parts are involved. That's why it's best to stick to toys that are specifically geared toward the toddler age group. The best toys have been thoroughly tested in a scientific environment to make sure that they won't pose a secret danger to the toddler you're shopping for.Also, the top toys for toddlers should also be exciting to children. Choose toys that are brightly colored and feature movement and interactivity. Of course, that doesn't mean that all the top toys for toddlers are high tech electronic gadgets. Many of the same toys that you played with when you were that age are still available, and still great for kids. So if you can't find something that seems just right, think back to your own childhood. You may be able to remember one of your own toys, or a toy of a sibling or friend, that would be perfect for the wee one on your shopping list now.So really, the top toys for toddlers can encompass almost anything. Toys that are educational in nature are always a great idea, and of course it's always important to practice safety. But there's really only one criterion for a toddler's toy that should never be overlooked: fun! If the toddler shopping for gets joy from the toy you pick, then you've done your job, and you'll probably be rewarded by the tiny toothy smile they give in return.Please visit us to see our list of the best [http://besttoysguide.com/top-toys-for-toddlers]toddler toys this year and to see more of the [http://besttoysguide.com]top toys for kids.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Addison http://EzineArticles.com/?Top-Toys-For-Toddlers&id=1618847