Top Halloween Costumes for Your Little Guy

Whether it’s being a superhero or a scary monster, boys love to dress up for Halloween. It’s their chance to actually be their favorite TV and movie characters. This Halloween check out these three outfits for your little guy.

The release of Toy Story 3 presented boys with many different costume ideas. One that is sure to be a hit is the Green Army Man Deluxe Child Costume. For around $40, your child can feel like one of the troops with a full green jumpsuit, helmet, hood, and boot covers. Dads can join in with the Green Army Man Deluxe Adult Costume!

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Picking toys for toddlers is never easy, especially if you’re trying to find something that is educational in addition to being fun. There are, however, plenty of great toys for your 3 year old to play with that will stimulate them mentally in addition to being fun.

It’s important for children of this age to build their imagination. Giving them the Pretend and Play Doctor Set allows your 3 year old to use their own creativity to play. It includes all the things a child would see in the doctor’s office. At this age, it’s important for your child to learn to be creative as well as learn skills.

The Leapfrog Scribble and Write is a great travel toy for your 3 year old because it’s light and can be reused over and over. If you need something to keep your child entertained for hours while you’re away from all their favorite toys, you might consider bringing this along. The Scribble and Write teaches your child writing skills by having them trace glowing lights on the screen.

If you’re trying to get your toddler into astronomy, you might be interested in looking at the Twilight Turtle Constellation Nightlight. The Twilight Turtle nightlight projects 8 real constellations onto the walls and ceilings, allowing your child to explore the night sky while they drift off into sleep. It’s a great way to sit with your child and teach them about the beauty of nature, even if you’re unable to see it.

If your child is fascinated by robots, there are many great toys to choose from that your 3 year old will love. No matter what kind of robots they’re interested in, there is a toy out there for them.

Transformers are always a huge hit. The Transformers RPMS Multipack is great for allowing your toddler to roleplay as all his favorite transformers. The multipack is a great choice for younger children because it does not have the dangerous smaller parts, so it’s great a toy for children 3 and up to be creative and have fun with.

The Infrared 15 Inch Robot Sergeant gives your child hours of entertainment battling the evil forces of the universe. The robot moves, spins, blinks flashes, and keeps your child interested for hours on end. It has a lot of different gadgets to play with, so they’ll be playing with it for days. The toy is also remote controllable, and your 3 year old can control it as they explor their creativity and send it off on missions to save the universe.

Children love to play with bugs. But, you can keep them safely away from the squirmy slimey ones by giving them the Hexbug Ant Robot. This toy squirms around the house, and is reactive to touch. Meaning your kids will get hours of enjoyment chasing around and playing with the robot that reacts like a real bug. Your child gets the fun out of playing with bugs and robots, and you won’t have to worry about the real bugs.

Searching for a great game for a 4 year old? Don’t look hard. There are some oldies, but goodies out there and some sure-to-be new great favorite games too.

Candyland

Candyland is the perfect introduction to classic board games. It is a race to the finish along the rainbow colored path. Race along through the gumdrop forest, past the gingerbread house, to the Candy Castle. The first one to the finish wins the game. Don’t get stuck in the muddy swamp along the way! Hasbro also has an updated version of the classic Candy Land theme–the Candy Land Castle Game. This game takes on a new twist in this 3D version. Children will love sorting shapes and matching colors with the gingerbread shaped game boards.

How about classic card games? Go Fish is a family favorite. These cards by eeBoo are colorful, cute, and in the shape of colorful fish. Lots of fun for small hands! How about Old Maid? Do you remember the first time you didn’t get stuck at the end of the game with the old maid in your hand?

Get Up and Go Puppy Pursuit Games by Melissa and Doug is fun for all. Kids love hide and seek games. Finding plush puppies is more fun than ever. Follow the clues like “Look for me in the corner” to find the missing puppies in this egg-hunt type game. With Easter right around the corner, you can’t go wrong with this game!

Here are some of the top kids toys for 2009 to help parents and others decide on what toys to give. One top kids toy for technologically savvy girls who are five years old and above is the Mattel Dora Links Doll. The doll can be connected to a computer and girls can make modifications to the doll’s image on the computer and the changes are also reflected on the physical doll. She can also help Dora solve mysteries.

Meanwhile, the Fisher-Price Power Wheels Kawasaki KFX Ninja Ultimate Terrain Traction ride is for boys who love action. This toy teaches kids how to ride an all-terrain vehicle in the backyard. This toy is powered by a 12-volt battery and has two speeds. It features oversize tires and a battery indicator.

For kids who are three years old and above, Fisher Price Manny’s Repair Shop features Handy Manny’s tool bench. Children will have lots of fun with lots of projects to build and repair. They can learn how to read blueprints as Manny guides them through the steps of a particular project. This toy also features a power drill and power saw that are used by the kids to do the various projects.

And for children who love action figures, Transformers Movie 2 Leader Optimus Prime will amaze them. This is a robot-to-vehicle figure with lights in its chest and eyes. It also features electronic speech and gearing that shows moving internal gears and armor panels. Energy swords can be snapped out and racing sounds can be heard while the toy is in truck mode.

The top toys for 3 years olds are some of the most entertaining and imaginative toys for your preschooler.  Imaginative is the operative word.  By the time your child has reached this age, he loves to pretend and create new things.  He is in full control of most of his physical skills.

Three-year-olds immerse themselves pretending.  Play sets are the perfect choice for pretending.  Choose play sets that come with characters, such as farmers and animals, families, etc. Even adults will enjoy using their imagination while joining in the world of pretend.

Classic Wood Blocks

Toys that allow your child to construct his own world are definitely favorites.  Natural wood blocks are the most common chosen, but if you add a few colored ones they add a little pizzazz to the construction.  Blocks that interlock are also great choices, such as Legos and Duplo blocks.

Every child at one time or another ends up with a doctor kit. Why shouldn’t they, by the age of 3, they are a pro at doctor’s visits and know exactly what happens.  A doctor’s kit will help your child explain what happens to him when he has been on a visit. The best ones come with a stethoscope, a reflex tester, a fake syringe, and even a blood pressure pump.

Memory games are a must have for your three old. I Spy is a good example, her brain will be stimulated and she’ll have fun trying to match all those things that are alike, and show great enthusiasm the more often she is successful.