Ho-Ho-Holiday Toys! Here are more of this year’s best toys (reviewed by local families). Find the full guide (including what was highlighted in November), plus games and gift ideas for parents at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/kid-tested-toy-product-review. Find our round-up of Holiday Toys for Kids of All Abilities at www.SNRFSD.org.
Carrera FIRST Batwheels: Time for Action $39.99; 3+ Carrera-Revell-Toys.com Race Bam and Redbird from the TV series “Batwheels” with this beginner slot car race track. Stay on the track with electronically regulated speed controllers that allow nonstop, head-to-head action. “My husband and daughter (4) love racing each other!” says mom Britany. Requires C batteries.
Plundering Times $36; 8+ SimplyFun.com Lead dragon pirates on an adventure while strengthening multiplication and addition skills and developing memory in this fun, educational game. “I like the gems and treasure chests!” says Martin, age 9.
Find more baby products and toys in the new edition of San Diego Babies and Toddlers at www.sandiegofamily.com/ parenting/baby.
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Carrom Multi-Game Board $130; 6+ Carrom.com Do we have a game board for you! This handcrafted, two-sided, wooden carrom board features dozens of games, such as checkers, carrom, backgammon, shuffleboard and crokinole, offering hours of unplugged entertainment for 2–4 players. Have fun while learning strategy and improving focus.
Pop-Up Ball Pit $24.99; 9+ mos. Infantino.com This cheerful fun zone for little explorers encourages motor skills development in a playful setting. Measuring 35” in diameter, the ball pit folds and unfolds in seconds, making it perfect for indoor playtime, outdoor adventures and on-the-go fun. Includes 50 colorful balls and storage bag.
Musical Color Bug $21.99; 2+ Crayola.com Simply load two of the washable markers into Color Bug’s antennae, choose music mode and upbeat songs will play! Helps kids learn cause and effect, improve coordination and enhance gross motor skills. Music continues as kids color; when coloring stops, so does the music.
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Disney Princess Remote Control Carriage $49.88; 4+ Walmart.com Finally, an RC vehicle elegant enough for princesses! Place your favorite dolls in this beautifully designed carriage that travels forward, backward and in circles. Easy to operate indoors and out. Doll not included.