Mom2Mom : Holiday Toy Guide

Making a List and Checking it twice....
It can be hard enough to decide what to buy our own children and we know what toys they like. Here's a list to help you with purchases for family and friends kids.

Note: All of these prices and items were compiled the week of November 17th. Prices and shipping may vary. Please see individual retail sites for more information.

Birth to 12 months

Bang for your buck (Under $20):

Baby's First Books, Set of Four
By Sassy
A perfect set of books that will entertain baby for years to come.

toysrus.com: $13.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $14.99

Walmart.com: $12.84
.97 cent shipping

Middle of the road (Under $50):

Playskool: Busy Basics - Busy Ball Popper
By Hasbro
What could be better than a ball that goes in one way and pops out the other? Sounds like loads of fun to me.

toysrus.com: $21.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $24.99
Free shipping

Walmart.com: $21.97
.97 cent shipping

Hey big spender ($50 and up):

Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Gym
By Fisher-Price
Our first activity mat (not this one specifically) transitioned to our second child wonderfully. In general the best part of the play mat is it's a timeless addition to a baby's nursery. From tummy time to crawling they get used endlessly.

toysrus.com: $64.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $65.99

Walmart.com: $53.96
.97 cent shipping
Free site to store shipping

12-24 Months

Bang for your buck (Under $20):

LeapFrog Learning Baby Tad
By LeapFrog
A larger version of this toy has entertained and survived two kids in our house.

toysrus.com: $11.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $19.99
Free Shipping

walmart.com: $19.97
Free site to store shipping

Middle of the road (Under $50):

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table
By LeapFrog
We have the 2002 model of this toy and it is still going strong. In fact our almost three year old was playing with it this evening.

toysrus.com: $39.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $39.99

Walmart.com: $39.97
Free site to store shipping

Hey big spender ($50 and up):

Toddle Tune Coupe
(Available in several colors)
By Step2
We never purchased these for our kids but I always wished we had. Friends, who did, loved it.

toysrus.com: $59.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $69.99

walmart.com: $69.84
Free site to store shipping

2 years

Bang for your buck (Under $20):

Laugh & Learn Vacuum Cleaner
By Fisher-Price
Little girls and boys will have a blast "helping" mommy or daddy clean with this toy.

toysrus.com: $19.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $21.99

walmart.com: $19.97
.97 cent shipping

Middle of the road (Under $50):

Little People Learn about Town
By Fisher-Price

All of the Little People toys have been very popular in our house.

toysrus.com: $39.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $49.99

walmart.com: $39.97
Free site to store shipping

Hey big spender ($50 and up):

Smart Bounce and Spin Pony
By Fisher-Price
We have a zebra version of this toy that doesn't hook up to the television. Not sure if it will make a different but it looks fun. Check out the user reviews on the sites listed.

toysrus.com: $59.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $59.99

walmart.com: $59.97
Free site to store shipping

3-4 years

Bang for your buck (Under $20):

Gator Golf
By Playskool

We love games that our girls can either play alone or the three year age difference doesn't get in the way. Not sure, but this could be my answer.

toysrus.com: 14.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $19.99

walmart.com: $14.24

Middle of the road (Under $50):

V.Smile Enhanced TV Learning System
By Vtech

toysrus.com: $24.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $39.99
Free Shipping

walmart.com: $38.88

Hey big spender ($50 and up):

Fisher-Price Elmo Live
By Fisher-Price

toysrus.com: $59.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $59.99

walmart.com: $59.88
.97 cent shipping

5-7 years

Bang for your buck (Under $20):

Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush
By Crayola

toysrus.com: $14.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $19.99

walmart.com: $ 19.96

Middle of the road (Under $50):

Leapster Learning System
By LeapFrog
Available in Pink or Green this video game system is not only affordable, but our oldest has leaned a ton about reading and math from characters like Spongebob and Batman. (Game Cartridges sold separately)

toysrus.com: $49.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $49.99
Free Shipping

walmart.com: $49.97
Free site to store shipping

Hey, big spender (Over $50):

Kidizoom Pre-school Camera
By VTech

Many colors make this easier to buy for girls who like pink and ones who like blue. It looks very rugged and should keep those little paws off of you big camera.

toysrus.com: $59.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (exclusions apply)

target.com: $59.99
Free Shipping