safe toysLooking for top 10 toys 2009?  The toys listed below are expected to be the hottest sellers for the 2009 Christmas season.  These will be the toys your kids will be asking you for this year so shop early to be sure that you can get them.

Here are the top rated toys predicted to be the best-selling toys this year selected for their creativity and fun.

1. Zhu Zhu Pets
Each Zhu Zhu Hamter has its own unique personality & whimsical sounds. Loving Mode: Pet them, love them, hear them chatter Explore Mode: Let them scoot, scamper, across the floor. Provide them with their Hamster Habitat.

2. 7n1 Maxus Drago Bakugan
Bakugan is an inventive strategy game based on the popular anime TV series, “Bakugan: Battle Brawlers.” The game includes one Bakugan warrior and six traps that, when transformed, can be assembled into a giant dragon robot. These seven pieces are unique and can’t be found anywhere else, making this set essential for any Bakugan player/collector.

3. Crayon Town Toys
Crayon Town is the only play set that blends the magic of coloring with real 3-D play. Children will have hours of fun coloring pop-up structures, building props and characters, and playing in the unique worlds they create. Just color the scene and let the fun begin.

4. Disney Netpal Computer
Disney Netpal Netbook is durable and offers a magical/engaging computing experience with a unique Disney user interface. Features 24+ robust parental control options, 8.9″ LCD display, Wi-Fi capabilities, Windows XP Home,Intel®ATOMTMProcessor and kid-friendly software.

5. Jakks Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Toys
With the Candy Jewel Factory you can create your very own hard candy jewelry. It’s easy; just pour the hard candy pellets into one of the silicone molds, heat in the oven, and cool.

6. Nanover Nanoscope Games
The Nanoscope lets you connect with up to 3 of your friends for some insane battles. You get to collect over 100 different Nanovors and discover new ones, then download them right to your computer.The Nanoscope has a high resolution LCD screen, and it connects right to other Nanoscopes for head-to-head battles. Extensive online security features ensure a fun, exciting and safe play experience.

7. Princess and the Frog Tiana Toys
Disney Princess The Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana Doll: From Disney’s new movie, The Princess and the Frog, comes the beautiful Princess Tiana doll dressed in her bayou wedding dress with lots of shimmering details and matching necklace. Just like in the movie.

8. Printies Design Studio Toys
Printies Ocean Design Studio With millions of art and tool combinations, what will you create? For the first time, you can turn your very own designs into stuffable pets. You design online, print out your creation onto fabric sheets & stuff. Now your one of a kind designs can come to life as soft, cotton toys.

9. Scene It? Twilight Deluxe Edition
The dazzling Twilight DVD trivia game with heart-stopping movie clips! Scene It? Twilight Edition features hundreds of clips, trivia questions and on-screen puzzlers from the Twilight movie phenomenon! Race your friends around the board to be the first to enter the Twilightning Round and find out who knows the most about this riveting saga.

10. Lego Star Wars Battle of Endor
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lego Star Wars™ with the final battle for the fate of the Rebel Alliance – and the Empire. On the forest moon of Endor, a brave team of Rebels joins forces with a fierce tribe of Ewok warriors. Their mission: To destroy the secret Imperial bunker and take out the Death Star’s shields.

If you would like to purchase any of these toys or browse for other toys, you can find the perfect toy for any child you are shopping for at the best prices on the Internet at Amazon.com.

safe toys

We all want to buy safe toys for our children, but despite very strict toy safety regulations, some toys are still unsafe. That is why you should become familiar with the Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations and be aware of any potential hazards when buying toys for any child.

Currently the cpsc toy safety regulations have been very successful. Accidents that involve toys are actually rare and when accidents do involve toys it is most often caused by a defect in the toy itself. Most toy accidents usually occur when people trip over them or use them in a way they are not meant to be used.

Toy recalls happen when defective or dangerous toys have made it onto the market but you should always look carefully at the toy and the toy labels when buying any toys.

Safety Toy Labels

Make sure you check that the toy you are buying has the appropriate safety toy labels. In the United States the Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, mark that the toy meets the minimum required toy safety standards.

These important safety labels also state the appropriate age of the child that the toy is suited for and is an essential part of toy safety. Any toy that is not suitable for children under 36 months must have a toy label stating so.

This age label is a guide as to what age group will benefit the most from the toy. Here is a short safe toys buying guide of what kinds of toys are best for different age groups:

Under Three Years Old
The choking hazard is by far the biggest threat that toys pose to children under three years . Babies and toddlers love to put almost anything in their mouths. So make sure you are buying safe toys for babies. Avoid very small toys or any toys with little parts that could come off. In addition, be careful with inflatable toys and balloons and avoid toys with any sharp edges.

Three To Five Years Old
Children really start to develop more at this age and are able to handle more sophisticated toys. But don’t let your guard down, because certain toys could still pose a risk. Avoid any toy that is made with thin plastic that could break and be stepped on or even swallowed.

Six To Twelve Years Old
Children at this age are usually able to safely play with almost any toy. Just be sure to read the instructions for any hazard warnings or needed safety equipment. A Skateboard or a bicycle may be an example where you also need to purchase protective equipment.

But what do you do if you have children of different ages? Safe toys for five year olds won’t be safe toys for babies. So teach your older children to store their toys out of the reach of younger children.

Make a separate toy box for each child and be aware that they don’t trade any toys. Age labels on toys are a good way to help you to keep the toys organized by age.

If you feel that a toy might be dangerous, immediately take the toy out of the reach of all children. You should then report the toy to the cpsc toy safety to make sure they know about it. You need to keep the toy for their examination and you try to provide accurate details of when and where you bought the toy.

Toy safety labels offer a very good defense against dangerous toys but your own common sense can go a long way when purchasing any toy. Examine the toy carefully and make sure that it is well constructed and doesn’t have any sharp edges or corners.

Become aware of these toy safety tips each time you go toy shopping and they can be a good guide for buying fun and safe toys for your children.

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