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Top 5 Infant / Preschool Toys of 2005 - Toy Of The Year Award Nominees

From Dipika Mirpuri, for About.com

Every year, the Toy Industry Association presents T.O.T.Y. or Toy Of The Year Awards on the eve of the American International Toy Fair held in New York. Here are some of the chosen finalists and Award Winner Nominees for Best Infant/Preschool Toys of 2005.

1. Fridge Phonics Magnetic Set from Leap Frog

This product 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 the kids busy while at the same time teaches them their ABC’s. Kids don’t feel like they are learning, but rather playing. Educational and fun at the same time.
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2. Laugh & Learn™ Learning Home™ from Fisher Price

The award winning Laugh and Learn Home from Fisher Price, a leader in young children's learning toys, is a must buy for your child. It is many things combined into one, and well worth every penny. Your child will love this right from 6 months right till he/she is older. Teaches basic as well as advanced things in a fun filled manner.

3. LEGO QUATRO from LEGO Systems Inc

This wonderful product features extra large bricks for easy of handling for babies and toddlers. There are 3 buckets whose lids double up as building surfaces. This is a great way to build up motor and analytical skills for infants. This is compatible with Duplo and other LEGO sets also for use later on as your child grows older.
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4. Noah's Ark from Playmobil

This product features Noah's Ark which is easily assembled. Included are 26 animals, which come as 13 pairs as the Biblical story goes, as well as Mr and Mrs Noah. Great for playacting and story telling.

5. Peek-a-Blocks IncrediBlock from Fisher Price

A great way for your baby 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.

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