The Best Toys of 2007: 1-2 Years+
Need a gift? Do not go shopping without our hot list of the toys Parents staffers love.
By Kourtney Eidam and Jessica Landy from Parents Magazine
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Bryan McCay
Top Pick: New Rodeo
Liz Zack, executive editor of Parents.com, tried out everything from racetracks to playsets with her 1-year-old, Sofia. Here's what made the grade.
As soon as she gets out of bed, Sofia points to the horse for her morning ride. And I know she won't grow tired of it because it transforms into a ride-on.
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Bryan McCay
I Am the Boss
Cute, colorful, and portable -- what's not to love about a plush ball pit? Sofia likes to crawl in and give it a big hug.
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Put 'N Giggle Octopus
The giggling noises that come from this toy crack Sofia up. And (shocker!) I don't even find the sounds annoying.
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Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage
Sofia loves to shake the microphone rattle, press the colorful keys, bang on the drum button, and sing with the music as she stares in the mirror.
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Rev & Roll Fire Truck
The colorful toy rolls on its own, makes sounds, and has interactive features, like an adjustable ladder.
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Learn & Groove: Animal Sounds Guitar
This fun toy reminds me of the old See 'n Say, but it has a cool new look. Plus, Sofia adores anything that makes animal sounds.
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Top Pick: Tidoo Doll
Alyssa Cramer Cohen, Parents account manager, put this year's toys through the rigorous toddler test. She tells us which ones made the final cut with her 2-year-old, Hannah.
Hannah bathes, feeds, and clothes this waterproof baby as if she were real. A definite bonus at bathtime.
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My Sticker Art
You can't go wrong with stickers. Hannah feels extra special because she can frame her creations when she's finished.
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Kitty Keyboard
American Idol, watch out! She loves playing the songs, pushing buttons to hear different instruments, and singing with the microphone.
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Par 3 Mini Golf Course
Hannah is thrilled to play golf just like her dad. She's learning the basics -- and having fun while doing it.
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Lift-Off Rocket
A fun playset that lets Hannah use her imagination to pretend she's blasting off on an adventure. The chunky characters are easy to grip.
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Learning Shoes
She's too young to tie her shoes right now, but she likes opening and closing the Velcro straps and the snap pockets.
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Doorway Playhouse
So clever: It has a doorbell, a mailbox, and a little doggy door. We attached it to the door of Hannah's room, and now she pretends she lives in her own house.
Copyright © 2007. Used with permission from the November 2007 issue of Parents magazine.
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