Fun and Fast! That’s the only way to describe this hit toy from Fisher Price. Toddlers and prescholers will enjoy racing and configuring their cars and track. Just make sure you save some space for it since it includes 20 feet of track. Requires 4 D batteries, not included. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: $65
Ages: 3-7
Gender: Boys
Popularity: 68% [?]
The furry friends you can personalize and create at Build-A-Bear Workshop are cuddly, adorable, and fun. More than just a stuffed animal, it’s an experience your child will cherish. Take your child into a store to stuff, dress, and box up his new furry friend. Or, if you’re in a hurry, check out the company’s “Gifts on the Go,” a selection of “customized furry friends that are stuffed, dressed, and conveniently packaged in gift sets.” Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: Varies $15-$20 and up
Ages: All
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 58% [?]
Dressing your child up has never been more fun (or affordable!) with Babies R Us’ new line of designer clothing, Hooray by Cynthia Rowley. With pieces ranging in price from $7.99 to $29.99 your little fashionista will be trendy and comfy without breaking the bank. Featuring “signature prints, plaids, and striped and dotted patterns” only the highest quality fabrics are used including soft-corduroy and sweater knits. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: Varies $7.99-$29.99
Ages: 0-48 months
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 78% [?]
Looking for a fun, creative, and delicious way to celebrate the season? Adults and kids will have fun assembling and decorating the Gingerbread Houses offered by Wilton. Everything you’ll ever need is in the kit (but you can buy additional accessories to complete that perfect house if you’d like). My personal favorite? This Pre-Baked and Pre-Assembled Gingerbread House Kit. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: $16.49 (ranges from $12.99 to $49.99)
Ages: Everyone
Gender: Everyone
Popularity: 67% [?]
Sit down with a hot cup of cocoa and enjoy this enchanting and adorable animated film.
“A young boy embarks on the holiday journey of a lifetime in the city that never sleeps in the charming animated movie Little Spirit: Christmas In New York. Moving to a new house in a new city is never easy, but when Leo’s dog (and best friend) Romona is accidently lost in Central Park, Leo is determined to find his furry little friend in time for Christmas. Feeling lost and alone, a magical spirit takes him on an incredible adventure and Leo soon learns that this new city isn’t as scary as it seemed – and that the true meaning of Christmas may just be found in the people he meets along the way.”
Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: $16.95
Ages: Preschool +
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 45% [?]
Children’s room and wall decor has never been more fun! Wallables 3D wall decor brings color and play to a child’s room. They also play music, teach the alphabet, and glow in the dark. We like them because they’re easily removable. The company recently launched their green line, featuring soy-based wall decor items. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: $19.99
Ages: Baby Toddler, Preschool
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 64% [?]
“The Discovery Kids Scanopedia Electronic Talking Animal Encyclopedia brings your favorite animals to life! Use it with the interactive Smart Animals figures to hear unique animal sounds, learn fun facts & play exciting games with over 200 animals.” Bonus: It comes with a large interactive poster with over 240 scannable images and games. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: $29.99
Ages: 3+
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 53% [?]
“Apple Grove is a place where innocence and imagination translate into fun. The characters, playsets and storybooks teach friendship, curiosity, courage and other important life lessons.” Bonus…each set comes with a storybook for that added educational component. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: Varies. Playsets $24.99 to $34.99, Friends Pack, $9.99 to $14.99.
Ages: 18 months to 4 years of age
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 55% [?]
The Bugsby Reading System brings reading to life as your child reads along and interacts with their favorite characters. Join Bugsby as he takes your child through reading comprehension, phonics, sentence structure, word recognition and more. A great tool (and toy) for instilling a lifetime love of reading in your child. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: $29.99
Ages: 3-7
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 50% [?]
The Zippity Learning System brings Playhouse Disney to your home and will get your preschooler dancing, jumping, playing and learning with characters they already know and love. Featuring eight built-in games with characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins, and My Friends Tigger & Pooh, this is a game that will get your child stomping swinging, bopping, and marching. Read my full review at Rockin’ Mama.
MSRP: $79.99
Ages: 3-5
Gender: Boys and Girls
Popularity: 42% [?]
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Motherhood is full of laughter and tears and surprises. It’s the most wonderful thing I’ve ever done. What started out as a way to chronicle my son’s first year of life has evolved into Rockin’ Mama. Because despite the fact that being a mom is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, it rocks! I’m a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night. My husband and I savor the warm Southern California sun. We love to travel…so much so that we spent 8 weeks backpacking Europe before moving to Edinburgh, Scotland where we found out I was pregnant with my son. I am a babywearing, co-sleeping, breastfeeding mama whose passions include health, fitness, and all things eco-friendly. If I’m not running after my 2 year old son…or my husband…you can find me frequenting the local tea room, shopping, baking, or reading. We’re also expecting number 2 in January!
