Dr. Toy Presents-Best
Holiday Gifts Wish List
by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D.,
(Dr. Toy)
This is the time of year you want to begin to find those special
play products for children. These products combine learning
and fun plus they are unique and interesting. They will provide
hours of fun beyond the holidays and can be used in many different
ways to provide children with new playtime experiences.
Scramble Square Puzzles: Little
brain teaser puzzles are easy to play, but hard to solve.
Puzzle has nine 4" x 4" pieces
with excellent original artwork for everyone's entertainment.
Easy to carry, beautifully produced and perfect for home or
to take on travel. Fascinating facts, trivia questions, hidden
answers included. Ninety-one themes for all interests available
in easy travel pouches. Ages four and up. $7.95, b. dazzle,
inc. 800-809-4242
www.b-dazzle.com.
Unbelievably Soft
Baby: Baby doll has extraordinary,delightful realistic firmness
and softness. Magic Softskinª makes
cuddly baby unique. Powdered scent provides your pretend mommy
or daddy hours of important role-play experience. Baby is 19"and
dressed in newborn clothing. This doll comes with lifetime
guarantee. Price is right for good value. Ages 2 and up. $19.99,
Goldberger Doll 800- 452 3655
www.goldbergerdoll.com.
Teaching Cash Register: Playing
store will be fun and educational. Learn real-life money
and math concepts, coin and currency
while interacting with new talking toy. Large LCD screen
shows real-life transactions with easy-to-read numbers, talking
scanner rings up object, with sound effects such as "Special
of the day," and "Big Bargain." Coin slot identifies
and tallies real and plastic play coins,plus scale and four
built-in games such as Coin Quiz and Money Math. Use plastic
coupon to receive random price reductions or pay with a play
credit card. Requires three "C" batteries. Ages Three
and up. $44.95, Learning Resources 888-222-3909
www.learningresources.com.
Probuilder Code Blue: New construction product to build and
rebuild 10 different land, sea and/or air vehicles. Reinforces
multiple building to build up to 3 vehicles at a time. Three
levels of building offers challenges and builds eye hand coordination
and imagination. Excellent value with handy travel storage
case. Ages 5 and up. $19.99, Mega Bloks 800-465-6342
www.megabloks.com.
LandAir R/C: Extraordinary radio-controlled
vehicle patrols land and sky. Motorized flying aircraft can
be launched and fly anywhere. Handset controls maneuver land
cruiser to drive through various terrain. Push another button
to launch aircraft
into the air, control it to soar in sky or make sudden
dives. Available in two different versions for racing based
on R/C frequency and color. Ages 9 and up. $100.00, MGA Entertainment
800-222-4685
www.mgae.com.
Supermag: Magnetic construction system provides solid structures
yet can be pulled apart easily. Consists of steel balls and
plastic-coated magnetic, polarized rods. Connect rods and spheres
to create endless structures and geometric shapes. Build bridge,
motorcycle, building, animals and more. Ages 6 and up. $21.95,
800-647-9989
www.plastwoodusa.com.
