Toy Shopping Guide for Kids

Toys, toys, toys! With so many to choose from, where do you begin? Whether you're buying for your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew, the selection can be staggering.

The fact that you're shopping our website tells us that you are committed to giving toys that aren't just fun and exciting, but that also help kids grow and learn.

Variety is the spice of life...and that applies to toys and play, too. Experts suggest that offering kids an assortment of toys – toys that encourage different skills – will maximize their overall development. And not only is it beneficial, it's more fun!

When shopping, consider giving that special child in your life a range of toys to spark different modes of play. To get you started, we offer you these suggestions – all favorites of our Parents Panel, Kids Panel, and employees.

Imagination

#15619 Rocket #15621E "Toot Sweet" Train Set, Train Table, and Trundle #15648 Fashion Dollhouse with Elevator #20261E Doorway Puppet Theater and Puppets #15464E Jet Plane and Airport Terminal #15608 Parking Garage & Service Station

Role Play

#15599 Pink Polka-Dot Kitchen & Refrigerator #13834 Grocery Stand #15595E Little Henry Vacuum #15624 Dress up Storage Center #14709 Railroad Crossing #15634 Work Bench

Social Skills

#15497 Deluxe Multi Game Table #15572E Playing Cards and Card Holder #15657E Mr. Mouth #12853E Kids' Sing Along CD Player #14697E Deluxe Baby Nursery

Balance

#15666 Monkey Balance Board #15472 Spiro Hop #12106E Sceptor Snowboard #14067 Configuration Balance Beam

Hand-Eye Coordination

#15545 Etch A Sketch Freestyle #15382E Billy FunWheels #14720E X-treme Drumset #15566E Deluxe Singer Sewing Machine #15602 Funky Bead Chest

Fitness

#13613 Kids First Fitness Exercise Bike #13618 Kids First Fitness Air Walker #13548E Tumbling Mats #15477E Inflatable Monkey Bars #15476E K2 Kids Climber #15494 Safety Trampoline

Artistic Creativity

#15468E Espresso Adjustable Easel #14717E Art Table and Accessories #14688 Easy Squeezy Paints #15613 Jumbo Triangular Colored Pencils #15640 Ready, Set, Art Caddy

Responsibility

#11244 Good Night Chore Cards #12338 Moolah The Money Savvy Cow Bank

Mechanical Skills

#15658E 88 Piece Unit Block Set #10599E Design & Drill Activity Center #12783 Adventure Road Map #15630 Activity Center with Three Stools #14783 Foam Construction Set