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Toy guide 2014: Toddler

Stumped for what toys to buy for your little ones? Fear not, we conducted our third annual toy testing event at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and had kids put the latest toys to the test. After all – they are the real experts!

Check out the stellar collection of toys for toddlers in the thumbnails below.

 

Learn discover pretty party playset vtech - toy guide 2014: toddler
Little tikes giggly gears twirl table - toy guide 2014: toddler
Rock ride n stride hippo playskool - toy guide 2014: toddler
Smart shots sports center vtech - toy guide 2014: toddler
Mega race car carrier with cars melissadoug - toy guide 2014: toddler
Baa baa barn farmhouse - toy guide 2014: toddler
Doc mcstuffi ns walk n talk mobile - toy guide 2014: toddler
Lil woodzeez family treehouse - toy guide 2014: toddler
Mini monster trucks battat - toy guide 2014: toddler
Fisher price little people city skyway - toy guide 2014: toddler
Docmcstuffinsclipboard - toy guide 2014: toddler
Barbiecamper - toy guide 2014: toddler
Meldougsnake - toy guide 2014: toddler
Little tikes clearly sports hockey - toy guide 2014: toddler
Crayola doodle magic color mat - toy guide 2014: toddler

LEARN & DISCOVER PRETTY PARTY PLAYSET (VTECH)

Encourage imaginative play with this interactive lunchtime set that features 70 melodies, sounds and phrases. Plus, introduce shapes and colours using mini cakes. $25 3–36 months + Available at Target, Walmart, Chapters, Toys R Us.

LITTLE TIKES GIGGLY GEARS TWIRL TABLE

This table really puts a spin on the traditional toddler activity table. (Get it? Spin?) The colourful gears can be removed, stacked and spun by little hands. Add music and lights with the push of a button. $50 9–36 months Available at Toys R Us.

ROCK, RIDE ‘N STRIDE HIPPO (PLAYSKOOL)

Designed to grow with your child, this friendly hippo can convert from a walker, to a rocker and then to a ride-on for multiple ways to play and move. $50 9 months + Available at major retailers.

SMART SHOTS SPORTS CENTER (VTECH)

Get your little superstar started early! This two-in-one sports set-up (soccer and basketball) helps to develop fine motor skills, and teaches colours, shapes and numbers. Plus, it’s just plain ‘ol fun. $50 12–36 months Available at Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, Mastermind Toys.

MEGA RACE CAR CARRIER WITH CARS (MELISSA & DOUG)

Classics never go out of style. This hauler comes with six cars and unlimited play possibilities. When extended, the carrier is a whopping two-and-a-half feet long. $30 3 years + Available at cooltoysfortots.ca and neighbourhoodtoystores.ca.

BAA BAA BARN FARMHOUSE

Farm animals are a fave of every toddler, so this little barn is sure to be a winner. The cow, pig, sheep and horse each have their own song to sing. Best part? No assembly required! Start brushing up on your animal sounds. $37 2 years + Available at Target.

DOC MCSTUFFINS WALK ‘N TALK MOBILE

Teddy bear with a cold? Rubber duck with no squeak? Doc McStuffi ns is ready for a house call! Watch Doc walk and pull her mobile clinic to help toys in need everywhere. Includes Doc, Lambie and doctor tools. $60 3 years + Available at Toys R Us, Walmart, Target.

LI’L WOODZEEZ FAMILY TREEHOUSE

Home to all the Woodzeez friends, this 43-piece treehouse is fairly easy to assemble (for parents) and provides hours of imaginative fun. Woodzeez characters are sold separately. $48 3 years + Available at Target.

MINI MONSTER TRUCKS (BATTAT)

These colourful, lightweight, durable vehicles were a hit with both boys and girls during the toy testing event. The set includes six trucks inside a zippered pouch (which comes in handy for after-play storage). $23 2 years + Available at Indigo, Chapters and toy stores.

FISHER-PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE CITY SKYWAY

At over three feet tall, this ramp provides hours of racing fun. Kids will enjoy the surprise ending, as you never know which ramp the car will go down once it’s released. $50 16 months + Available at Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, Loblaws, Sears.

DOC MCSTUFFINS TALK & TRACE CLIPBOARD (VTECH)

An electronic magnetic drawing board with letter and number recognition technology featuring Doc McStuffins and her friends, teaching letters, numbers, vocabulary, shapes and health tips. It’s the perfect on-the-go toy for the car. $25 2 to 5 years. Available at Walmart.

BARBIE LIFE IN THE DREAMHOUSE GLAM CAMPER

Barbie takes “glamping” to a whole new level. This camper features a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and dining area, complete with all the accessories. After dinner, Barbie and friends can roast s’mores on the camp fire or take a hot tub. (Dolls sold separately.) $120 3 years + Available at Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Target, Loblaws, Sears, Amazon.

JUMBO 14 FOOT PLUSH SNAKE (MELISSA & DOUG)

Sure, a 14-foot snake might seem like an odd choice of gift, but it’s amazing how much kids really do love it. And he’s no ordinary snake; this guy is sssssuper sssssnuggly. $60 3 years + Available at neighbourhoodtoystores.ca, cooltoysfortots.ca and melissaanddoug.com.

LITTLE TIKES CLEARLY SPORTS HOCKEY

Hockey is part of Canadian kid culture. This starter set comes with two sticks and two pucks (that roll for easier shooting). The pucks store easily in the sticks for safe keeping. Get started on those fundamentals! $30 3 years + Available at Walmart, amazon.ca, clubjouet.com.

CRAYOLA DOODLE MAGIC COLOR MAT

Save money on colouring books and art paper. This huge colouring surface provides hours of creativity on the floor, wall or on the go. Kids can doodle (with special markers included), then swipe away to colour again and again. $24 3 years + Available at major retailers.
LEARN & DISCOVER PRETTY PARTY PLAYSET (VTECH)
LITTLE TIKES GIGGLY GEARS TWIRL TABLE
ROCK, RIDE ‘N STRIDE HIPPO (PLAYSKOOL)
SMART SHOTS SPORTS CENTER (VTECH)
MEGA RACE CAR CARRIER WITH CARS (MELISSA & DOUG)
BAA BAA BARN FARMHOUSE
DOC MCSTUFFINS WALK ‘N TALK MOBILE
LI’L WOODZEEZ FAMILY TREEHOUSE
MINI MONSTER TRUCKS (BATTAT)
FISHER-PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE CITY SKYWAY
DOC MCSTUFFINS TALK & TRACE CLIPBOARD (VTECH)
BARBIE LIFE IN THE DREAMHOUSE GLAM CAMPER
JUMBO 14 FOOT PLUSH SNAKE (MELISSA & DOUG)
LITTLE TIKES CLEARLY SPORTS HOCKEY
CRAYOLA DOODLE MAGIC COLOR MAT

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