Best Toys of 2009

by Kate on January 2nd, 2010 | 8 Comments » | In Blogging, Shopping

We’ve played and played and played and here’s the best of the best. The toys that have survived a three year old and one year old and still maintain their interest. So, here are my picks for the Best Toys of 2009 for Preschoolers and Toddlers.

sprig toys discover rigSprig Toys Discover Rig. This eco-friendly toy encourages movement, imaginative play and the adventures develop as your tot plays. ($35) (Check out the full Sprig Toys review.)

sophie the giraffeVulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether. The perfect new baby gift. Every teething baby should have a Sophie. ($14.95)

cabbage patch kid surprise newbornCabbage Patch Kid Surprise Newborn. Great size for a first baby doll, and the element of “surprise” in not knowing the doll’s gender will delight more seasoned doll owners. Not to mention it comes in a super cute cabbage! ($39)

stephen joseph quilted purseStephen Joseph Quilted Purse. Your girly girl will relish carrying her own purse. You’ll appreciate the youthful, colorful aesthetic and quality manufacturing. ($12)

trio building set with storageFisher Price TRIO Building Set with Storage. So many pieces and so much to build in so little time. Thankfully, this set comes in a storage container and with directions to build robots, cars and beyond. ($25) (Check out the full TRIO review.)

kota and pals stomperPlayskool Kota and Pals Stompers – Triceratops. Welcome this little dino like a new pet in the family only better because it doesn’t make a mess. ($30) (Check out the full Kota & Pals Stompers review.)

step2 sand and water transporation stationStep2 Sand and Water Transportation Station. Looking for hours of outdoor fun to keep your toddler occupied? This table has you covered. ($50) (Check out the full Step2 Sand and Water Table review.)

uno moo gameUNO MOO Preschool Game. Consider yourself warned, a preschooler can actually play this game and win. And that is addicting. We play nearly every single day. Still. ($30) (Check out the full UNO Moo review.)

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Kate started The Shopping Mama™ in January 2009 when she traded in online legal research and writing for locating the best products for children. She shops for a 4.5 year old boy and 2.5 year old girl and is pregnant with baby number 3 due to arrive in March. Kate and her family recently relocated to steamy Montgomery, Alabama and are happy to be living all together as a family of four after surviving a one year deployment. Read more about her pregnancy on the BabyCenter Momformation blog.

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Comments (8)

  1. Deal-ectible Mom

    January 3, 2010

    Great list Kate! We have quite a few of these and I would agree with you! We don’t not have the Sophie the Giraffe, but I have heard SO MANY amazing things about it. Love that sand & water table, I may have to pick one of these up this spring.

  2. Erin@theMomBuzz

    January 4, 2010

    We had Pie and Chan, from the makers of Sophie the Giraffe. I loved them and would suggest them as a baby gift.

  3. Trina

    January 7, 2010

    Glad to hear the kids like Trios. I bought these as a gift for my girlfriends preschooler and i was hoping they would hold his attention.

  4. sara loud

    January 7, 2010

    This is such a great and useful list! thank you!

  5. Jennifer H

    January 7, 2010

    Trio was def huge this year! My nephew got 5 different trio toys for xmas.

  6. Kim

    February 8, 2010

    I used this as a tool for Christmas and we love the Kota and pals. Very cute and interactive enough for him. Thanks.!

  7. Priya

    February 12, 2010

    This is very nice info ….

  8. Suzy

    June 21, 2010

    Thanks for the info! We have that sand and water table and my son really loves it!

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