Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers for 2011

An innovative combination of magnets and wood, this dress-up set is sure to provide hours of imaginative play. Magnetic dress-up doll includes stand and loads of colorful, magnetic outfits and accessories for pretend play.

This entertaining, magnetic activities feature the innovative combination of magnets and wood, are incredibly low-priced, and are designed to bring endless hours of fun! Magnetic dress-up dolls include stand and loads of colorful, magnetic outfits and accessories for pretend play! Ages 3+.

Play with all of your favorite Sesame Street friends! Toss a ball through Ernie's hoop, add a colorful yummy scoop to Big Bird's ice cream cone or just jump and have a ball with Elmo! This inflatable ball pit includes 75 soft-touch balls for safe, soft and fun play!

Little ones will have a blast taking candid pictures with their Kidizoom camera. This hot pink Kidizoom includes a connector cable to plug in and watch a picture slide show, or view the video on the TV or PC. It also features fun photo editing options that allow kids to distort pictures or add silly frames. The pink Kidizoom camera comes with three preschool games to keep the fun going all day long, and has interchangeable faceplates for customization. It is easy and fast, so just start clicking away with the pink Kidizoom camera.

Ages: 3 years and up

This imaginative water play center encourages hours of outdoor fun. Pour water into the wide funnel, and activate the water wheel which then spills into the inner and outer harbors. Two molded-in sections function as canals, boats, lakes, harbors and more. An elevated design keeps water at toddler level and also keeps ground dirt clear of water and mud from forming on children's feet. It accommodates up to three children to encourage group play.

Equip your young explorer for her next imaginative adventure. This Talking Backpack accompanies little Dora fans on all their fun-filled journeys. Just press the Backpack's mouth to hear it sing and talk. Plus, it's loaded with tons of great supplies. Includes a play camera, compass, map and magnifying glass.

My daughter loves hers!

Young conductors will definitely be all aboard this twist and fold Thomas the Tank Engine tent. Featuring EZ Twist's patented twist-and-fold technology, the tent sets up instantly and, when fully folded again, stores in a small included bag that’s no larger than a grocery sack. Once the freestanding train is up, preschoolers and toddlers can place chairs inside to take them on imaginary rides around Sodor Island or dream up a slew of other creative play scenarios. Slip a sleeping bag inside the large hideaway structure and kids can even extend their daytime adventures into naptime escapades.

Let your little princess dress up as Cinderella, Belle, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty with the Disney Princess: 23-Piece Dress-Up Trunk. Sized just right for your child, these fantasy-themed clothes include: Belle shirt, Cinderella shirt, Sleeping Beauty shirt, Snow White shirt, Belle and Snow White skirt, Sleeping Beauty skirt, Belle headband, Cinderella/Snow White reversible headband, Sleeping Beauty tiara, Cinderella choker and sleeve puffs.

8. Yookidoo Stack 'N' Stream Tub Fountain

Yookidoo Stack N' Stream Tub Fountain is a water-jet powered fun in the tub. Base attaches to the bottom of the tub and draws water up through the center creating a magical fountain for bath time play. As boats and characters are stacked up on the base, the water flows through each one and out the top. Change the figures on top for different effects: red boat spins as it sprays, blue boat has a swiveling propeller, octopus spouts in all directions and the scuba pal sprouts hair as he squirts from his mouth. Boats and characters can float around the tub.

Let's roll the ball and knock down the six numbered soft barnyard friends! They make all kinds of rattle sounds and have flat bases for easy standing. Great for building eye- hand coordination and gross motor skills.

Ages - 18 months and up

Your backyard will be a zoo with the Spray & Splash Elephant Pool! Slide down the elephants back and make a splash! The elephants trunk squirts water for lots of refreshing fun! Little ones will spend hours splashing around in this fun and adorable backyard pool.

BOOKS

Christmas is almost here! Little Bear can smell it—and so can you! The air is filled with the aroma of gingerbread cookies, minty candy canes, the piney Christmas tree, and yummy hot apple pie. Celebrate the holiday season with this classic Golden storybook which includes six scratch-and-sniff scents.

KEEPSAKE

Year after year, children and adults alike are baffled by the mystery of how Santa really knows who’s been naughty or nice. After much urging by the elves and Mrs. Claus, Santa has allowed his biggest secret to be revealed in The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition . Touted as “The best thing since The Night Before Christmas” this gift set includes a light skin, blue eyed North Pole pixie-elf, hardbound children’s book and keepsake box. Children can register their elf online and receive a special response from Santa!