See those two kids? They’re mine & like most kids, they love toys! I also had a daycare for many years and strangely enough, most of the kids that I watched as part of my daycare loved toys too. If I’m being honest, I’m sort of a toy-lover myself, which is the main reason behind my choosing “best kids toys” as a theme for my newest blog.

I’m always on the lookout for great new toys and I’m particular about what I buy. I don’t want junk that breaks within the first few days that we get it home. I can’t stand kids toys that my daughters just “have to have” and then forget about five minutes after we get in the door (if you have kids, you know what I’m talking about!). I really prefer to buy toys that have at least some educational value, even if it’s only allowing my kids to participate in some form of dramatic play.

Recently, I’ve also become extremely interested in kids toys that are eco friendly as well. As a family, we try to do our part to protect the environment and I want to be as responsible as I can when purchasing toys for my kids.

I assumed that lots of other parents want to get their money’s worth when purchasing toys for their kids and a new blog was born. When you visit The Best Kids Toys blog, you can expect to find information about toys for boy and girls of all ages. I don’t have any boys of my own, but I do have quite a few nephew who I like to spoil so I know a thing or two about what boys like!

You can also expect that I’ll not only tell you about all the best kids toys – I’ll also tell you what to stay away from. Hey, just because I got conned into wasting my money doesn’t mean that you have to!

If it has to do with toys for kids, we’ll cover it here.

Most Recent Posts

• 14 April 2012 : Keep Baby Entertained on the Go With Firefly Freddie (No Comments)
  

  Parents of babies know how hard it is to keep them entertained when traveling or even just playing around the house. This take-along baby toy is a winner for lots of reasons. Freddie the Firefly hangs easily from a car [Read More...]

  
  
• 25 June 2011 : Best Outdoor Toys for Summer 2011 (No Comments)
  

  Since summer has officially started, I thought it was the perfect time to write about the best outdoor toys for the summer of 2011. I always loved being outdoors as a kid, and my kids (thankfully) love being outside too. [Read More...]

  
  
• 18 June 2011 : Orbeezs Product Reviews (No Comments)
  

  I don't know why I haven't thought about doing an Orbeezs product review earlier, because lately they are my 7-year old daughters favorite toy in the world. I don't understand the fascination, I really don't, but I can get her [Read More...]

  
  
• 11 June 2011 : Balance Boards for Kids (No Comments)
  

  Balance boards for kids are a great way to entertain your little ones while also teaching them balance and coordination. One of my favorite kids balancing boards is the Wobble Deck made by Diggin. Not only does it teach kids [Read More...]

  
  
• 9 November 2010 : Looking for a Cheap Remote Control Helicopter? (No Comments)
  

  I remember as a kid, my dad and uncle would buy a cheap remote control helicopter every summer when we'd go on vacation to North Carolina and they'd fly it around until they completely crashed and broke it. My uncle [Read More...]

  
  
• 8 November 2010 : Flexeez: Flexible Bending Super Fun Toy (No Comments)
  

  I have no idea when this flexible bending toy, Flexeez, came out. I just noticed them now and I'm sort of enamored with the whole thing. This particular pack come with 200 pieces in 12 different colors so it's perfect [Read More...]

  
  
• 8 November 2010 : Fun Kids Craft Toy: Learn to Quilt (No Comments)
  

  Check out this fun craft toy for kids - let your kids learn to quilt. Made by Alex Toys, this craft kit is sure to keep your little ones busy for hours. It's the perfect craft toy for littler kids [Read More...]

  
  
• 5 November 2010 : 3D Noah’s Ark Puzzle (No Comments)
  

  If you're part of a family that loves puzzles, this 3D Noah's Ark puzzle is for you. Shaped like a globe, it's a fun twist on a traditional puzzle and it's easy enough for kids to put together with [Read More...]

  
  
• 4 November 2010 : Very Realistic Play Kitchen Set for Kids (No Comments)
  

  When my kids were younger, one of their very favorite toys was their play kitchen set. Hours and hours were spent in front of that little kitchen and they cooked up all kinds of delightful treats for me while they [Read More...]

  
  
• 4 November 2010 : Wooden Stacking Toy: Fun For the Whole Family (Really!) (No Comments)
  

  I'm really kind of sick of buying toys that end up in a corner, forgotten, or broken within a few days and that seems to be the trend in my house lately. Not the case with this wooden stacking toy [Read More...]

  
  
• 1 November 2010 : Educational Wooden Toy Game: Balance This! (No Comments)
  

  I'm a huge fan of this educational wooden toy game by Plan Toys. I'm actually a huge fan of wood toys, period because they remind me of a simpler time and they are so much more eco friendly than all [Read More...]

  
  
• 1 November 2010 : Tips on Cleaning Toys for Kids (No Comments)
  

  As winter approaches and germs seem to be spreading like wildfire - where I live at least - I thought it would be wise to post something about cleaning toys. We all know that babies and toddlers stick everything into [Read More...]

  
  
• 27 October 2010 : Wooden Building Blocks with a Twist (No Comments)
  

  These wooden building blocks are a great change from traditional blocks and are guaranteed to provide kids with hours and hours of fun and entertainment.Plus, they're educational too! And eco friendly! But we'll get into all that later. I promise. Instead [Read More...]

  
  
• 27 October 2010 : Tips on Buying Toys for Christmas (No Comments)
  

  If you are anything like me, you get a little carried away at Christmastime when it comes to buying toys. I know that my kids come to me with huge lists of all the things they've seen on TV and [Read More...]

  
  
• 25 October 2010 : Race Car Track for Little Kids (No Comments)
  

  Price:$26.99 Age: 6 Months to 3 Years Fisher-Price Lil’ Zoomers Spinnin’ Sounds Speedway Are you looking for a fun race car track for a baby or a toddler? This one by Fisher Price is lots of fun for little racers. It's perfect for [Read More...]

  
  
• 23 October 2010 : Tiny Dollhouse for your Child’s Squinkies (No Comments)
  

  Price:$32.95 Age: 4 Years and Up Squinkies Cupcake Surprise Bakeshop A few months ago, my daughters came home from school and begged to go straight to the store to get some new toy their friends had. That was the first I heard of [Read More...]

  
  
• 21 October 2010 : Remote Control Moon for Your Kids Room (No Comments)
  

  Price:$19.54 Age: 6 Years and Up Uncle Milton Moon In My Room For kids that love space or just want a cool night light in their room this remote control moon is absolutely perfect. A very real looking moon with craters and everything [Read More...]

  
  
• 20 October 2010 : Put a Rainbow on Your Child’s Wall (No Comments)
  

  Price:$19.89 Age: All ages Uncle Milton Rainbow In My Room I used to live in Hawaii, where I'd see rainbows on almost a daily basis. Now that I'm down in Georgia, rainbows are a much more rare (and exciting) experience. But with [Read More...]

  
  
• 19 October 2010 : Fun Tiny Dollhouse for Calico Critters (No Comments)
  

  Price:$79.00 Age: 3 Years and Up Calico Critters Townhome For some reason, my two daughters are all about tiny little toys lately. Calico Critters, Squinkies, Polly Pockets - they love them all and the smaller the better! We recently picked up this tiny [Read More...]

  
  
• 18 October 2010 : Get Organized with Tub Toy Storage (1 Comment)
  

  Price:$59.95 Age: All Kid-Friendly Toy Storage Bin Organizer Organizing toys can be an overwhelming, maddening experience. In my house it seems like a never-ending battle. As soon as I get my kids things organized, they unorganize them again. I love the idea of [Read More...]