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Top 5 Holiday Gifts For Infants And Toddlers

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Choosing the perfect holiday gift for infants and toddlers needs a little consideration. It is a good idea to gift the little ones a toy which will both educate and entertain them. Popular infant and toddler toys include singing toys, toys with buttons to push, blocks, shape sorters and pull and push toys. Here are some of the best toddler toy recommendations which will aid you in choosing the right holiday gift for your loved ones!

1. Peek-A-Blocks Incrediblock by Fisher-Price

A great way for your infants and toddlers to learn and have lots of fun. Peek-A-Blocks Incrediblocks from Fisher-Price has sounds, lights, and lots of smile provoking action! Babies can do so many fun things with the eight Peek-a-blocks which are included. They can stack the blocks up, put the blocks through the holes and watch them disappear, watch them spin to music and lights and much more. Runs on 3 C batteries which are not included.

2. Cookin' Sounds Gourmet Kitchen by Little Tikes

This is a wonderful holiday gift in the role play category of toys for kids. This make believe kitchen is realistic with great sounds and light effects. It has a pretend stove top grill which makes 3 cooking sounds and has light-up flames. You can hear running water, clinking dishes and silverware sounds at the sink. The electronic play phone that makes four realistic sounds. Comes with 15 dishes and accessories. Your toddler is going to love this special toy!
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3. Leap Frog Learning Drum

This learning drum as the name suggests, is a great cause and effect toy. Your baby bangs on the drum and the drum plays music, or recites the alphabet or numbers in response to your baby's beats. The interactive voice encourages the child to hit the drum and the surface of the drum displays numbers or letters. You can change the settings to ABC, 123, Interactive Song, or Follow the Beat. This is very easy to operate and makes a memorable holiday gift.
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4. Corn Popper from Fisher Price

This is a classic toy which has been around for years! Toddlers love to push along this toy, and watch the little balls inside the clear plastic dome go pop. This is an excellent toy to develop walking skills, as well as provide good entertainment. This holiday gift offers a great deal for the price. Simple and sturdy wins the day!

5. Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set by Leap Frog

This wonderful toy features a set of interactive magnets in the shape of alphabets and a magnetic letter reader, all of which attach to your fridge. It teaches kids the letters, phonics and sings an alphabet song. It is a great way to keep your toddlers busy while at the same time teach them their ABC’s. Kids don’t feel like they are learning, but rather playing. This holiday gift is educational and fun at the same time.
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