From time to time a frantic friend calls me from the toy aisle asking for help choosing a birthday present or a baby gift. Fortunately, because I'm not going to post my mobile number here, (I like you, but every good relationship has boundaries) we have a handy mobile version of Toys.About.com that you can access from any smart phone any time. Just click the "+" sign to add a button to your home screen.
There you'll find comprehensive toy reviews including:
- Hot, new Christmas toys for every age group
- Top 10 favorite new toys
- Great cheap toys
- The best stocking stuffers
Simply click on the "Compare Prices" links to comparison shop and order on the spot.
Just in time for Black Friday, the respected Parents' Choice Awards Foundation has developed a handy Gift Finder Application.
Enter the child's age and select from a long pull-down list of "Things With Which Children Become Obsessed." (OK, that's my term, not the foundation's.) The list includes everything from animals to astronomy. Enter a budget limit and click "Find It!" and the tool identifies all the Parents' Choice Award-winning toys in that category.
It's a cool idea that works well but it's not available in the iTunes App Store. Rather it's a free website you can access from your browser.
Happy toy shopping!