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Choosing The Right Toy For Your Child

With so many toys available on the market, it’s not uncommon for parents to feel overwhelmed when picking out a toy for their child. Most parents want something that is both educational and fun for their kid to play with. Here is a list of guidelines which parents can use in finding that perfect toy.

It’s no secret that children enjoy using their imagination. Toys allow them to utilize this tool to bring out their creative side, which is an important component to growing up. Creativity allows children to develop self-confidence and a sense of independence.

When searching for a good toy, look for toys that reflect real life scenarios, which can help them learn about the world around them. Examples may include toy medical kits, miniature figurines and kitchen sets. Also, consider purchasing toys that inspire the child to utilize problem solving abilities. For instance, puzzles and shape sorters require some level of cognitive function, which helps your child develop analytical thinking.

Toys that allow children to be creative include crayons, play dough and building blocks. If you want your child to improve their coordination, using plastic balls are a great way of accomplishing this. If your child enjoys dancing or singing, you should consider musical toys, which can help stimulate creativity and improve memory.

A good toy should be safe and durable. It should challenge your child to be resourceful and use their imagination. Lastly, it should help your child develop abilities that will be needed when they later become productive members of society.

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Barbie® Doll and Kitchen Accessories $17.99 Whether it's time for breakfast or time for a sweet treat, this set features Barbie® doll in a stylish apron ready to whip up fun sweets and treats in the kitchen with her baking and breakfast accessories. Also includes working ?toaster? with pop-up toast and a mixer that completes the fun! Doll included. Doll cannot stand alone. For ages 3 years and up.

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Barbie Dream Townhouse Playset $174.99 Enter the dream world of Barbie! Barbie's Dream Townhouse is three stories of fabulous! Features lights and sounds on every level! Includes a roaring fireplace, pop-up flat-screen TV, canopy bed, whirlpool tub, and more. In the Barbie Dream Townhouse, three stories of fabulous include a pink personal elevator, plus lights and sounds on every level! Enter through the front door to a glowing light-up chandelier, dining area, and fully stocked kitchen. Entertain in the second-level living room with a roaring fireplace and pop-up flat-screen TV, and an ultra-luxurious Barbie signature bathroom. The third floor is home to a posh bedroom suite with a canopy bed, and a balcony with charming light-up tiki lights and outdoor whirlpool tub! Sounds include doorbell, kitchen timer, crackling fireplace, shower humming, and flushing toilet. Barbie Doll not included. Requires 6x "AA" batteries, not included. Ages 3 and up. Measures approximately 32-inches tall x 30-inches wide x 7-inches long.

Mattel Barbie 3-Story Dream Townhouse $149.99 Playing house just got a lot more fun! Barbie's Dream Townhouse provides a setting for interactive, role-playing adventures. It includes everything Barbie needs to entertain her guests or to have a quiet night at home by the crackling fireplace. This 3-story townhouse is decorated throughout in classic Barbie pink, with lifelike intricate details, lights, and sounds. With over 70 pieces and accessories, the house has 5 fully furnished, deluxe rooms with chandeliers, tiki lights, a fireplace, and a refrigerator that all light up. Sounds include Barbie "humming" in the shower, the kitchen timer, the doorbell, the fireplace crackling, or the toilet flushing. Your little princess will love pulling the elevator to each floor, filling up the whirlpool for pool parties, cooking something in the fully stocked kitchen, watching a movie on Barbie's pop-up flat-screen TV, and playing with all of the realistic lights and sounds.It comes with Barbie accessories such as food for the fridge, dishes and silverware for the kitchen, hangers for the closet, hairbrush, toothbrush, soap, TV remote, vase with flowers, and a laptop. Barbie's 3-Story Dream Townhouse is the perfect gift for the Barbie lover in your life.

Barbie Glam Vacation House $46.99 The ultimate in pink-tastic play! Take a vacation with Barbie! Even Barbie needs a break from her regular dream house. All the comforts of home, but more glamorous! Barbie's fabulous Glam Vacation House is the ultimate in pink-tastic play! It features two stories and six areas of glam-o-rama play, including a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, patio, and breakfast bar. Clip n' flip pieces include a TV, chandelier, and tiki lights that can be arranged and rearranged around the house in different rooms for fun customization. A couch, bed, breakfast/patio bar, and blender are also included. The house even folds up super neat for glam play on the go! Dolls not included.

Barbie 2-Story Beach House Playset $49.99 With 2 stories and 4 areas of play in the Barbie 2-Story Beach House Playset the fun never ends! The living room is the perfect spot to lounge, with a sofa and flat-screen TV. The kitchen features typical appliances and a window bar for dining outside. The bathroom and spiral staircase add practical but fun play areas and bookend the bedroom, which has a foldout bed ideal for sleepovers. Girls can arrange and rearrange the furniture and piece-count for endless fun with this Barbie playset! Dolls not included. Ages 3 and up.

Barbie Deluxe Furniture and Doll Case $64.99 Room play and transformation fun combined. The kitchen cabinet spins to reveal a TV! The bedroom transforms to reveal a breakfast table! Case includes 2 individually packaged dolls. Room play and transformation fun combined! The Barbie Deluxe Furniture and Doll Assortment features special transformation features, such as kitchen stovetop-to-tabletop and bed-to-breakfast room play. Each piece has signature styling and transformation features. The kitchen cabinet spins to reveal a TV, and the bedroom transforms to reveal a breakfast table! Dolls cannot stand alone. Ages 3 and up. This Barbie Deluxe Furniture and Doll Assortment Case includes 2 individually packaged dolls. Assortment breakdown not yet available.

Barbie® Glam Vacation House! $39.99 Get ready for the ultimate glam-tastic time at the Barbie® Glam Vacation House! Features 2 stories and 6 possible areas of play including living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, patio and breakfast bar. Clip n' Flip? pieces such as TV, chandelier and tiki lights can be arranged and re-arranged around the house! Includes couch, bed, breakfast/patio bar and blender. Instruction sheet included. For ages 3 and up. Doll sold separately. When ordering multiples of this item, additional shipping fees may be charged. Before levying such charge, we will contact you with the proposed amount of the charge. If you do not want to accept the surcharge, we will cancel your order without any penalty to you.

Barbie Sisters Go Camping Camper Playset $96.99 Go camping with Barbie! Enter the world of Barbie! Girls like the great outdoors too! Barbie and her sisters now have everything to go on the ultimate camping trip in the new family camper! This camper includes a pop-up second floor with two hammocks for lounging around in, a front driver seat that converts to a second bed so there is room for all four sisters to sleep, a full kitchen complete with seating for all of the sisters, a bathroom with toilet and shower and even a spa pool to splash around! Includes family camper, spa pool, soft-good hammocks and kitchen accessories. Dolls not included. Ages 3 and up. Order yours today!

Barbie Glam Vacation Jet Plane Playset $105.79 Fly the stylish skies with Barbie! Fasten your seatbelts for a glam vacation on board Barbie's Jet Plane Playset. Includes realistic sounds and a working microphone! Pink skies forever! Girls can give Barbie and her fashionista friends the ultimate travel experience in a first-class cabin with seating for two, a full-size kitchen, and even a surprise tropical-glam resort that pops out of the back of the plane! The cabin converts into a fancy dining room so girls can serve gourmet meals with a food cart. The playset also includes 4 realistic sounds (take-off/landing, seatbelt ding, soda fountain, and tropical music) and a working microphone to make in-flight announcements. The Barbie Glam Jet is the only way to fly! Includes Glam Jet with built-in microphone, food cart, food pieces, luggage, and 3x "AA" batteries. Doll not included. Ages 3 and up.

Barbie Doll and Furniture Accessory Build Up Play Set $18.99 Whether it's time for breakfast or time for a sweet treat, this set features Barbie doll in a stylish apron ready to whip up fun sweets and treats in the kitchen with her baking and breakfast accessories. Also includes working toaster with pop-up toast and a mixer that completes the fun! Doll included. Doll cannot stand alone. This Barbie measures about 11 1/2-inches tall. Ages 3 and up. Order yours today!

BARBIE FASHION TABLET $57.99 BARBIE FASHION TABLET

BARBIE POCKET LITTLE LEARNER $27.99 BARBIE POCKET LITTLE LEARNER

Barbie Happy Birthday Doll $17.99 Barbie Happy Birthday Doll

Thermos Funtainer Bottle, Tinkerbell $12.98 Thermos Funtainer Bottle - TinkerbellSince inventing the vacuum bottle more than 100 years ago, Thermos innovations have become an essential part of American life. Whether you're packing a school lunch, going to practice or a game, on a family outing, or relaxing at home, the Thermos Funtainer bottle is the most dependable way to keep your child's beverages colder and fresher for longer. BPA free ...

Barbie Funtainer Food Jar by Thermos - 10 oz $6.97 Funtainer Food Jars are handy, dandy containers for the day's lunch. Nourishment on the inside. Barbie on the outside. Your favorite Barbie girl is good to go!...

Wilton Wonder Mold Kit $12.99 Classic wonder mold kit-doll dress 8x8x5. Wilton-classic wonder mold kit. Create elegant 3-d doll cakes with the help of this kit. This package contains one 5-1/2x8-3/4in aluminum cake pan with stand and heat conducting rod for even baking; a 7in tee......

Hunter Fans 23781 44 Dreamland Contemporary Indoor White Ceiling Fan w/ Light $106.99 The Hunter Fan 23781 is a Dreamland Ceiling Fan with the Three Speed Pull Chain in the White motor finish. This Ceiling Fan is from the Dreamland Collection and is UL Indoor rated. The Dreamland Includes 3" (3/4" Interior Diameter) Pole....

A Woodworking Scroll Saw Patterns and Instructions Plan to Build Your Own Victorian Barbie Doll House Project $22.50 This item is a detailed paper pattern. No wood or hardware is included. This spectacular wood product is the ultimate dream for young Barbie doll fanciers and collectors. The plan walks the woodworker through every detail to produce a playscale size house for fashion dolls. The rear is open for access to spacious rooms ready for decorating as Queen Victoria may have done. Barbie and other fashi...

African American Barbie Jumbo Stick Up - Wall Decal $8.99 ...

Power Wheels battery, 12 volt GRAY. $47.95 Power Wheels 12 Volt battery. This fits Power Wheels vehicles which use a SINGLE 12 volt battery. This battery has no wires attached to it. The cars wires plug directly into the battery....

Decorative Cross Design Place Card Holder Favors Add a spiritual memento to your event day tables with these useful and decorative cross design place card holder favors An elegant addition to any blessed occasion, these cross design place card holders are a shining example of religious themed favors that will brighten your guests' day.  Each 5 ½" tall place card holder has a round silver base with a wire stem extending upward to a filigree des...

Barbie All Doll'd Up Party Favor Kit Child $4.49 The Barbie All Doll'd Up Party Favor Kit for 1 guest includes: (1) Empty Favor Box*, (1) Barbie Notepad, (1) Barbie Glitter Sunglasses Assorted, (1) Lipstick Pen Assorted*, (1) Cellphone Lip Gloss*, (1) Nail Polish Kit*, (1) Barbie Sticker Sheet. These Barbie products are officially licensed by (c) Mattel, Inc. * Please Note: These items (*) are not officially licensed. One or more of the party f...

Fisher Price 6 Volt Green Power Wheels Battery $23.50 This 6 volt Power Wheels battery from Fisher Price is for use with vehicles using a single green 6 volt battery. If your vehicle has two batteries, your toy or vehicle has been recalled....