The Best Baby Toys of 2010

Haba Curly Knot

"This toy is colorful and makes a pleasing sound. Plus, it's soft -- great for chewing! It makes my teether really happy." -Shana Nalitt, mom of Jake, 7 months

($10; maukilo.com)

• Purchase the Haba Curly Knot here.

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Baby Einstein Touch and Explore Discovery Book

"After a few days, I could say, 'Point to the doggy,' and he'd happily do it." -Amy Helin, mom of Jack, 9 months

($12; Target)

• Purchase the Baby Einstein Touch and Explore Discovery Book here.

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen

"My kids 'cook' together for as long as a half hour!" -Jennie Ventura, mom of Nicholas, 8 months, and Isabella, 2

($40; fisherprice.com)

• Purchase the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen here.

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Munchkin Fish Stick

"The shape of this tub toy is easy for little hands to grasp. Levi loves to make it squirt." -Brittany Gabalski, mom of Levi, 13 months

($5; munchkin.com)

• Purchase the Munchkin Fish Stick here.

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Bright Starts Activi-Tree

"My guy likes the spinner and the door best. I like that it attaches to the crib." -Christina Combs, mom of Isaiah, 4 months

($12; brightstarts.com)

• Purchase the Bright Starts Activi-Tree here.

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Infantino Musical Push & Pull Giraffe

"This is the rare toy that's so cute, you leave it out for everyone to see. It always make my daughter giggle." -Carmen Blanco, mom of Lucia, 11 months

($20; infantino.com)

• Purchase the Infantino Push & Pull Musical Giraffe here.

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Vtech Sit-to-Stand Alphabet Train

"The minute Jake got this train, he played for 45 minutes, and he's enjoyed it every day since!" -Anna Varjian, mom of Jake, 16 months

($50; vtechkids.com)

• Purchase the Vtech Sit-to-Stand Alphabet Train here.

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Chicco Sing Along Airplane

"I love how worldly this is -- the boy in the cockpit sings in an Australian accent!" -Abby Gligorev, mom of Sunny, 11 months

($35; toysrus.com)

• Purchase the Chicco Sing Along Airplane here.

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Playskool Take-Along Glofriend

"My son hugs this toy and 'oohs' when it lights up." -Angela Fung, mom of Joshua, 22 months

($10; hasbro.com)

• Purchase the Playskool Take-Along Glofriend here.

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Playmobil 1 2 3 Large Zoo

"Otto can play with this so many different ways. It seems to nurture his imagination." -Anna Patscha, mom of Otto, 19 months

($45; store.playmobilusa.com)

• Purchase the Playmobil 1 2 3 Large Zoo here.

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Silverlit Splashing Jojo

"This set is a great distraction during a shampoo." -Deirdre Uria, mom of Maren, 13 months

($15; walmart.com)

• Purchase the Silverlit Splashing Jojo here.

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Parents Busy Time Activity Center

"I love any wooden toy, and this one has interesting things to do on every side." -Melina Mackall, mom of Spencer, 21 months

($90; manhattantoy.com)

• Purchase the Parents Busy Time Activity Center here.

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Yookidoo Friendly Faces

"Peyton shakes the horse rattle and laughs hysterically every time it whinnies." -Kyle Dirks, dad of Peyton, 7 months

($11; intplay.com)

• Purchase the Yookidoo Friendly Faces here.

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Leapfrog Cook & Play Potsy

"Shayna stirs the food and pretends to eat. She'll putter for 20 minutes which is huge for a 1-year-old." -Mindy Finore, mom of Shayna, 17 months

($22; leapfrog.com)

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• Purchase the Leapfrog Cook & Play Potsy here.

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