Toddlers Top Toys 2011
Childrens Playhouses
All small children adore playhouses and it is one toy that is bound to get their imaginative play into overdrive. From the smallest plastic playhouse, which is ideal for small gardens or for indoor play, to the fancy pants two storey timber playhouses which will provide years of fun and entertainment for kids of all ages.
Allkids has a page devoted to both plastic and timber playhouses from all the top merchants, all of which would make great top toys for Christmas.
Dance Star Mickey Mouse
We're so impressed by this dancing Mickey Mouse that we're tempted to treat ourselves. Mickey walks, talks and dances to techno, latin and more.The best part is Mickey is suitable for toddlers from the age of two so even little ones can enjoy him.
To see a video of Mickey dancing click hereSesame Street Lets Rock Elmo
Interactive Elmo sings and makes music. This toddler toy is suitable from the age of 18 months which means that little hands can play the drums and tambourine and join in with Lets Rock Elmo.
Kidkraft Retro Play Kitchen
The stuff that little girls' dreams are made off. Made to last from wood with knobs that turn and click and a removable sink so you can clean it easily. The oven and dishwasher, fridge and freezer have opening doors.
Available with fridge/freezer from : Amazon
Available as oven/sink only from : GLTCBaby Annabell Doll
Baby Annabell is one of the most popular baby dolls with realistic sounds and the ability to drink and cry. Little ones love to play with their dollies. It helps develop their nurturing skills. Just add a tea towel for a covie and you're away.
Available from : Amazon - Argos - John Lewis
Happy Land Ready To Play Village
This comprehensive starter set is just part of a huge world of small people and animals from the trusted name of Early Learning Centre. Check out the other fun items in the range and watch out for great Christmas deals. Inspires pretend play and imagination.
Also available from ELC :
Happy Land Fairy Castle - Click Here
HappyLand Zoo - Click Here
HappyLand Play Mat And Storage Box - Click HereTo check out the whole range - Click Here
Wooden Easel
This light weight childrens easel is a good height for little ones to access easily and features a tray which acts as a stabiliser and also holds all the tools your toddler needs to create a master piece. There's a blackboard on one side and a magnetic board on the other along with a paper dispenser.
Leapfrog Tag Junior Book Pal
Your toddler uses the special Tag Junior, which has been designed to fit easily in to a small palm, to activate areas on companion books to hear words spoken aloud. Each companion book tackles a different pre school skill such as the alphabet or numbers.
To watch a video about the Tag Junior click hereAvailable from : Amazon - John Lewis - Argos
Leapfrog My Own Leaptop
In todays high tech world with computers in schools for even the very young it's never too early to gently start your child developing their skills. This mini mock laptop from Leapfrog helps teach letters, phonics and encourages pretend play.
Available from : Amazon - Argos - Very
Jumbo Touch Sensitve Musical Keyboard Play Mat
This giant keyboard is lots of fun. It has four modes of play including a demo and record so you can learn and then make up your own tunes. There are eight musical instrument sounds to choose from for extra interest.
Megabloks Play Table
This award winning play table toy is bright and fun offering a play platform plus a handy portable storage option so that the Megabloks can be packed away tidily and moved around easily.
Fisher Price Little People Noahs Ark
A huge amount of fun to be had with this floating zoo, from the Little People range at Fisher Price, which has enough space to stow away all the animals when play time is over. Brightly coloured animals which come in twos.
Clever Cogs
Anyone who has had trouble occupying their inquisitive toddler while trying to prepare a meal will love these brightly coloured cogs that attach to your fridge with magnets. You Tube fans can search for Clever Cogs and watch little Sebastian demonstrating his very own set.
Fisher Price Handy Manny
This cheerful poseable Handy Manny comes with a whole host of tools. Press his tool belt and hear phrases in English and Spanish. Not suitable for children under three because Manny's tools are small.
Cut And Play Vegetables
A great basic for you toddlers play food collection which can be chopped apart making a lovely crunching sound and used to make casserole and Sunday dinners. Comes with plastic child safe knife. Great fun.
Available from : Early Learning Centre
