From dolls to stuffed animals and from cars to dress up clothes, this 2009 toy guide will help you choose the perfect toy for your little boy or girls this year.  Whether it’s for a birthday present, special gift, or just for every day play this article will show you how to find a quality toy for your little superstar!

Babies age 6 months-18 months

An activity table is great for a baby of this age.  From lights to music to rattles, these activity table are great to teach babies how to stand and support themselves and teaches their little fingers dexterity as they explore all of the different places on the toy.

Toddlers age 2-4

The best gift for a toddler of this age is a magnetic toy for the fridge.  It’s so great because when Mom is fixing dinner in the kitchen, she can bring the toy out for the child to play with to occupy her while she is busy cooking.  You can find magnetic fridge toys from alphabets to animals.

Kids age 4-6

American girl dolls are great gifts for girls of this age group.  They are responsible enough to take care of them well and they instantly become children’s best friend.  Accessories are also available.  If American Girl Dolls do not fit into budget, there are many online retails that sell 18 inch dolls that are the same size and nearly look the same.  However, their hair is not as nice.

For boys that are 4-6, a simple and fun dress up costume may be the perfect gift.  From pirate to superhero, a cape provides hours of imaginative dress up play.  There are many online retailers that sell popular dress up costumes for boys that have free shipping and free returns.

Just like boys, girls like to dress up too.  Princesses are all the rage right now with little girls.  Cinderella is the most popular princess, so you can’t go wrong getting her the perfect princess Cinderella costume.  Make sure to get one that is machine washable.

Boys age 6-8

Legos are wonderful gifts to foster creativity and critical thinking skills in little boys.  They can create things from medieval castles to the bat mobile with Legos!

Buying quality toys for children can sometimes be difficult.  Good luck choosing the best toy for your child!  Amazon is a wonderful place to look for toys for kids because they have free shipping for orders over $25, and they have a large selection of the most popular toys.  Ebay is a great place to find better prices on toys.  You may also want to try yard sales or your local classified’s site, like Craigslist.  You can often find great sales or deals on gently used or new toys online.