The Best Christmas Toys

Something for Babies, Preschoolers, Tweens, Teens...Everyone!

The littlest ones are so much fun to buy for! I found a beautiful, colorful mobile, a puppet that's also a soft lovey and some sweet toys that clip to the stroller for fun on the go.

Toddlers are so busy exploring their world! I found several new toys that pique toddlers' curiosity. There's a great, new electronic book-reading system just for the little ones and a fabulous, new 3-D play kitchen with a grocery store inside.

Preschoolers want to do everything big kids can do, so I recommend a fabulous, new, easy-to-ride scooter and some special dolls at an affordable price.

5 to 7-year-olds are already thinking about what they want to be when they grow up. Here's a cool evidence-collection kit and a unique way for young fashion designers to make fabulous creations with no sewing, cutting or glue.

Kids who are 8-12 are picky about toys, so we chose some amazing ones for them including a LEGO Lamborghini and eco-friendly bracelets that allow "tweens" to express themselves.

Think teens don't play with toys anymore? Wrong! They'll play with these. Here's an amazing new gadget that turns teens into tightrope walkers, plus portable USB drives that look like candy!

Anyone who knows me will tell you I love a great bargain. So I found 10 hot, new toys for $20 and under. There's a cute fountain for the tub, an eco-friendly storybook and playset, and wait until you play with the creepiest, crawliest critters out there! They're sure to give you the chills.

While I think boys should be able to play with whatever they like, often their preferences lean toward vehicles, animals and role-playing toys. There's a fabulous, authentic firefighter costume (because it's more difficult to find great dress-up stuff for boys) as well as a two-wheeled scooter that even little brothers can ride.

I feel strongly that girls should be allowed (and encouraged) to play in the mud and do everything boys do, but often their toy choices are simply different from boys'. Here are some of the best toys designed for girls, from a clever doll carrier to the latest set from the Littlest Pet Shop.

Amazing stocking stuffers for all ages, plus toys for your fashionista, your skateboarder, your music lover, plus Mom and Dad! They're all under $25 and most are about $10.

This subject is near and dear to my heart. With two small boys, my house looks like Mario Andretti was my interior designer. Check out some of our favorite car toys!