Top Kids Toys

Jumpstart 3D Virtual World: an online educational game for kids

Jumpstart, a developer of educational games for kids has now launched an online educational game based on a 3D virtual world concept (it’s something like World of Warcraft for toddlers :-)).

Kids can choose their Avatar (a virtual representation) and interact with characters in the online world. Whereas a lot of other similar games focus on the aspect of social interaction, the Jumpstart 3D Virtual world puts more focus on the educational value of the game (such as reading, math, critical thinking, etc.).

Some features as described on the Jumpstart site:

• Learning adventures packed with 30+ games each.
• Missions that unlock new areas of the JumpStart 3D virtual world.
• Rewards that encourage your kids to continue learning and builds confidence.
• Report cards to stay connected to your kid’s progress.
• Tips to help your kids succeed.

The Jumpstart 3D virtual world offers a monthly or a yearly subscription, resp. $7.99 and $74.99.

Other products from Jumpstart include a number of educational PC games and toys such as this Jumpstart Tag Along Laptop:

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Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper Review

The Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper (what a mouthful :-)) is an educational baby toy developed by the company that became famous for the Baby Einstein videos. The toy is a combination of a jumper and activity center, stimulating a whole range of developmental activities.

The jumper (straps are adjustable and spring loaded) provides exercise for your baby’s legs, an effective preparation for walking.  At the same time, the activities (such as the mirror, bead chaser, frog spinner, teether stalk) will stimulate a whole range of visual and motoric abilities. The toy also includes a cool baby piano with light-up keys, providing your baby an interactive and introductory experience to musical creativity.

The advantages of the Musical Motion Activity Jumper is the versatility of the toy. It combines important leg exercises with other kinds of stimulation. And most importantly, the babies really enjoy themselves with the toy.

The most important downside is the piano that seems to break quite easily (didn’t experience this myself though).

To summarize the review, the Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper is a versatile educational toy but be careful when your baby is the next Jerry Lee Lewis

In case you want to know more about this toy, just read some other reviews here.

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Evenflo Exersaucer Triple Fun - Review of Evenflo Exersaucer 3-in-1 Pond

The exercause triple fun is evenflo’s three in one active learning center.

Actually, it’s a playmat, an exercauser and an activity table all in one. For infants up to 4 months old it starts as a playmat with toybar and cute toys. From 4 months to walking age, the triplefun tunrs into an exercauser for upright movement. And for babies up to 24 months old, it’s an activity table with toys and music to help babies explore and develop.

Evenflo Exersaucer Triple Fun Activity Center US $98.00 (40 Bids) Auction Ends: Monday Jan-05-2009 23:00:25 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Evenflo Exersaucer Triple Fun Activity Center US $100.00 (25 Bids) Auction Ends: Monday Jan-05-2009 23:02:30 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Evenflo Smart Steps Activity Center Pond Exersaucer EUC US $35.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 8:04:22 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

So, the great thing about this product is that your baby will be able to use it through different stages of its development. The toy isn’t that cheap but at least you know it’s on of those educational baby toys that will be useful for at least 2 years.

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Fisher-Price Elmo Live Review + Tips on Where to Buy Elmo Live

I thought it was time for a Fisher-Price Elmo Live review. This toy is so popular at this moment, it’s unbelievable. I’ll also put some links on where to buy elmo live. To find Elmo will be quite difficult in the holiday period because demand for the toy is so high.

Onto the review then.

The good things:

• Elmo live is quite advanced. it has a lot of complex actions, movements and is really interactive
• Animation is fluid, he’s like real (well, not really, but you know what I mean :-))
• He tells stories, dances, plays games, etc … he’s a lot of fun and very versatile

What could be better:

• Elmo isn’t always very stable. He quite easily falls over. Be gentle with him
• Noisy mechanics. Elmo makes noise when he moves (and he moves a lot!).

I also promised you some tips on where to buy Elmo live. In my experience, both Amazon en EBay are good places to buy popular toys. Because eBay has more merchants, you could find a better price on eBay. Secondly, if the other stores run out of stock, there is a good chance that you can still find Elmo on eBay.

So, here’s a couple of current Elmo auctions currently listed on Ebay. Just click on one of them to see more details. By the way, most sellers offer a “Buy Now” possibility.

Elmo Live - Brand new in the box US $36.00 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 6:08:09 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

BRAND NEW STILL IN BOX *** FISHER-PRICE ELMO LIVE US $36.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 6:31:58 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

SEASAME STREET ELMO LIVE FISHER PRICE BRAND NEW IN BOX US $65.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 6:36:07 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

All in all, the Fisher-Price Elmo live is a top toy. He is so real, you can’t imagine. Your toddlers will love this (and you will probably love it too). I hope you liked this Elmove Live review and please let me know how you liked this toy! Check out more toddler toys here.

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Leapster 2 Review - Leapfrog Leapster Learning Game System

The Leapfrog Leapster learning Game system is a handheld educational game console. The main goal is to stimulate learning behavior through engaging interactivity. Mathematics and language are the main skills taught in the leapster learning game system. In addition, the leapfrog leapster console is also encouraging artistic behavior by incorporating art and draw modules.

It’s actually a learning toy aimed at children (4 to 10 years old - so don’t put in the hands of your baby or toddler :-). One of the main drivers of its success is the availability of several games inspired by well known television and movie characters such as Batman, Nemo, Cars, Thomas the Tank, Diego, Wall-E, Star Wars, etc …

The leapster educational toy is also providing guidance during gameplay in the form of Eison the firefly. This automated guide coaches the kids in solving the problem.

The device is robust and rounded. It features a 2 1/4 inch touch screen and a pen for drawing. Like regular game consoles it also has a gamepad and A/B buttons.

All-in-all a nice kid toy whose value is greatly increased by the great number of software titles available for the Leapfrog leapster learning game system. Check it out here.

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Top Kids Toys

This week I found top educational kids toys (such as top toddlers educational toys and baby educational toys) I didn’t know before and really nice developmental toys for 1, 2 and 3 year olds. I believe these kids toys are quite unique.

One of those types of toys is the so called cause and effect toys. These are actually toys where kids perform some action and the toy gives some kind of response. Most of the times there are noises involved like bells, music, etc … One example is the Chicco DJ Piano, another one is the Tiny Love - Gymini - Super Deluxe Lights & Music Play Mat (this one’s more for babies than toddlers) or the Leapfrog Learn & Groove Magical Table.

There were also some learning systems I found quite interesting like the Leapfrog Leapster Learning System (the latest version is the leapster 2). It’s like a nintendo gameboy for 4 year olds. Reviews are generally very positive, the teaching games are quite educational if I can believe the reviews. By the way, there is a green version and a pink version.

LEAPSTER 2 learning Game System + Disney Cars Game US $64.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Jan-05-2009 22:25:47 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

New Leapster 2 Handheld Learning Game System PINK US $51.00 (9 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 0:49:12 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

NEW! Leap Frog Leapster 2, Learning Game System/Green US $56.67 Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 1:14:34 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Leapfrog Leapster 2 Learning System+2 Games+Charger US $55.00 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 4:39:39 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

NEW Leapfrog Leapster 2 Connected Learning Game System US $50.00 (10 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 10:21:33 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Leapster2 is actually a handheld preschool game system that is connecting to the LeapFrog Learning Path. The Leapfrog learning path is an interactive and online system that provides information on what your child is learning. Kids learn school skills from the animated games, interactive touch screen and stylus while playing more than 30 games featuring characters they all know and love. Additionally, the Leapster2 system offers many options for creative play. Kids can also connect online for extra activities and rewards, while parents connect to get updates and see firsthand what their children are learning.

Another cool educational toy I forgot about is the Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register. It comes with plastic coins, a pretend Citibank credit card, play money bills. It has won many awards and is a real classic. It’s solar powered by the way. Ideal educational kids toy to teach your kids about money, credit, … quite a necessity these days …

How do you think about these educational kids toys? Which ones do you like? What do you think are the best educational toys? Some Top Kids Toys?

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Toddlers Educational Toys: Top 3

There are a lot of great educational toys for toddlers on the market. In this post, I am picking the best ones (in my opinion at least :-)). My oldest son (toddler of 2 years of age) absolutely loves those toys, they are the top!

Top Toddlers Educational Toy #1: Vtech VSmile learning System

I already talked about this game console for kids. I originally bought the toy for my oldest boy when he was 1 year old, but that was way too early. It’s only now, when he’s over two years old that he starts playing with the Vtech learning system, but now he’s really fond of it. The game console comes with a number of Disney games for kids which are fun to play but are also quite educational (e.g. for learning words, motoric skills, coordination,etc …)

Vtech VFlash Learning Entertainment System ~ New! US $39.99 Auction Ends: Monday Jan-05-2009 22:14:16 PST Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

V Tech V smile Learning Entertainment System US $13.00 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 0:41:43 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Vtech V.Smile Learning System Console V-Tech V-Smile US $24.43 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 1:08:46 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Vtech V Motion Active Learning System BRAND NEW IN BOX US $54.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 6:05:25 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Vtech V Motion Active Learning System NIB FREE SHIPPING US $54.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 6:07:28 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Top Toddlers Educational Toys #2: Haba Building Blocks

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How To Choose The Best Baby Educational Toys?

The Internet offers great choices to buy baby educational toys from home. However, educational toys for babies should be selected carefully. It is crucial to choose learning toys depending on the age of the children.

Here are some useful tips that wil assisit you in selecting the best educational toy for babies. Never forget that security of your child remains the number one requirements when choosing a toy:

Development of the intellect, senses and motoric capabilities. One of the main objectives of educational toys (like Lamaze baby toys, Vtech electronic toys, etc …) is to stimulate the development of the intelligence and senses of the kids. Children must learn about shapes, sounds, colors, movements, objects, etc … Research also demonstrated that certain colors stimulate the senses more than others (that’s actually the idea behind the Lamaze toyes)

BABY LAMAZE Developmental Infant Crib Toy INCH WORM US $0.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 6:15:36 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Huge Lot Baby Toys, Books & Music (Neurosmith,Lamaze) US $9.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 8:12:56 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

NEW Lamaze Peek-A-Boo Soft Cloth Book Baby Infant Toy US $4.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 10:36:36 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LAMAZE Infant Developmental Toys Lot of 5 US $4.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 11:21:40 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

NEW Lamaze Peek-A-Boo Fabric Cloth Book Baby Infant Toy US $0.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 11:27:08 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

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Cheap Vtech Toys For Kids

Vtech toys are not exactly what you would call cheap kids toys but I’ll try to give you some tips on where to find them at a good price.

The Vtech educational learning toys are a hit among both parents and children. Parents love them because they are educational and kids love them because they are just fun. The Vtech learning system for example is the best excuse to play video games. And the laptops are fun too because kids see their parents use laptops, cellphones,  … and Vtech just provides the children a way to do the same.

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Where to find discount Leapfrog toys for your baby

This site tries to be a helpful guide in discovering the best deals for discount kids toys (especially baby educational toys) such as discount leapfrog toys, cheap vtech toys and lamaze baby toys. These brands all produce excellent learning toys for your toddlers and babies. One of the things I bought for my oldest son was the Leapfrog Learn & Groove Magical table. I bought it from a seller on eBay which offered a very atractive price.

Bear in mind that this specific toy is for toddlers, but Leapfrog also has nice toys for babies such as the Leapforg Hug & Learn Baby Tad Plush. This talking and singing pet frog received raving reviews all over the internet, but it’s not really cheap

So, where do I find those discount Leapfrog toys? Well, it’s becoming a little bit boring but I get them on … eBay. Yep

LeapFrog Leappad Learning Pad Book +Cartridge Toy Story US $6.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 0:15:41 PST Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

My First Leap Pad Frog LeapFrog Book LeapPad System Toy US $4.88 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 2:06:00 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Leap Pad Frog Leapfrog Thomas the Train Book Toy Game US $5.58 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 2:41:00 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Disney Toy Story Leap Pad Frog Leapfrog Game Book Pixar US $8.11 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 4:40:00 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LEAP FROG SEE AND LEARN DRIVER BILINGUAL TOY!! US $9.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Jan-06-2009 7:17:59 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Did you even know, that on eBay you can also buy an item immediately, instead of bidding on items? Just press the “buy it now” button and you’ll be able to purchase the product immediately. So, just follow my advice and check out this site if you want to find discount Leapfrog toys or other educational kid toys. By the way, I have another article on finding cheap vtech toys here.

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