Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers for 2007

Every child should have a tea set somewhere in the toy box, not just for feeding favorite dollies and teddies, but also for practicing tea-party manners before a special party or dinner. It plays "I'm a Little Teapot" when the top of the lid is pressed, and also provides a "magical" chiming noise when the pot is poured.

The set includes four teacups in pastel shades, matching saucers, a sugar bowl, a creamer, and four white spoons. Everything fits onto a sturdy lavender tray with large handles and a built-in stand for the teapot.

Toddlers love bowling! 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: 3 years and up

These colorful mats can be placed on the table or floor for a neat easy to clean area where the kids can enjoy molding play-doh! Includes 15 full-color mats and six 1-oz. cans of Play-Doh compound.

Ages: 2 and up

The LEGO DUPLO Zoo includes two figures and lots of safe, easy to use bricks in different shapes and colors to help younger builders get their start, all in a durable and practical storage tub. With so many possible creatures and scenes to build, there's no limit to what they can imagine!

Ages: 2 and up

Kids will dance to the music and their faces light up as they imitate the sounds. The vowels are all colored red and the consonants are yellow, blue, or green. This helps children identify letters and see the difference between vowels and consonants. And as the children learn to grasp and place the letters, the toy sharpens motor skills. To start the learning process, this toy includes 26 magnetic letters and a magnetic letter reader. Little fingers can easily grasp the big, bright letters and place them on the fridge.

Ages: 18 months to 5 years

A restage of the Rock, Roll & Ride Trike. A sturdy Trike with three fun ways to ride!

Lock the base in place for ride-on, rocking fun. As your child grows, the base converts to an extra long push handle so you can comfortably stroll behind while they learn to pedal. When they’re ready to ride on their own, the handle removes, seat adjusts and foot pegs fold up for easy independent pedaling. And they’re off!

Ages 2-7 years

What a great way to learn while having fun — a Preschool Center that’s two toys in one! The friendly clock character guides kids through learning how to make uppercase letters, lowercase letters and numbers, as well as discovering step-by-step ways to make shapes and draw pictures—all with the help of a light-up screen. The Preschool Center becomes a Music Center when the desktop is lifted. Get ready to move, wiggle, jump, sing and dance!

Ages: 2 to 5 years

All along the sidewalk by the Time-to-Learn Preschool, 10 Little People friends will help kids discover numbers, colors, shapes and fun sounds! There are two modes of play (counting and color) to help kids learn. There are also lots of pretend preschool play with an art board, teeter-totter, slide, sandbox, and even a "quiet time" rug that plays a fun tune. Includes swing & teeter-totter piece, slide, art board, pretend piano and 10 Little People friends plus free Sampler DVD with 3 stories about numbers, shapes and colors!

Ages - 18 months - 4 years

Who doesn't love Elmo from Sesame Street? Now the cuddly red character comes to life in your own home, and he's cooking up some big fun. Recommended for children 18 months old and up, the Fisher-Price Sesame Street Singing Pizza Elmo will delight kids and adults with his singing and dancing.

Ages: 2-5 years

Shiver their timbers on a friendly pirate ship with lots for little hands to do on deck. Fire the cannon to launch the cannon ball! Press on the parrot to hear fun sounds and music! Turn the ship's wheel and out pops the plank! Down below they'll find eating and sleeping quarters for the pirate crew of two, with a chair and treasure map. Opens wide for play; folds closed at the end of the day with everything stored neatly inside.