There is some assembly required for the Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ford F150 Pickup Truck, but many parents and children have agreed that this is a terrific riding vehicle for small children. It even has a functioning radio to listen to. The battery meter has four “notches” so you can keep a good idea on how much juice the mini-vehicle has left.

• 12-volts of battery power
• 2 speeds forward (2.5 and 5 mph)
• 2.5 mp

• The Fisher-Price Powerwheels F-150 is sporty, tough, and fun to drive—just like the real thing!
• Equipped with Power Wheels® Ultimate Terrain Traction, a high-performance drive system that takes on the toughest backyard driving conditions like never before! Ruts, grass, gravel, mud, and more! Will not get stuck where the others do.
• Popular Ford F-150 styling plus a real-working FM radio, cool motor sounds, lift-and-lower tailgate with roomy truck bed, pretend seatbelts, built-in cup holders and a battery charge indicator.
• Drives 2.5 mph and 5 mph (max.) on hard surfaces and grass; 2.5 mph (max.) reverse.

Designed for children ages three to about six (65-pound maximum weight per passenger), the Power Wheels Ford F150 operates with a real steering wheel and foot pedal — just like a real truck. Powered by a rechargeable 12-volt battery, the truck can drive up to five miles per hour. The car is designed to travel at a max of 2.5 MPH at first, when your child is a beginning driver: when he or she becomes more experienced, just remove the safety mechanism to reach maximum speed!

For the three year old kid, the major concern with Legos is that they often contain small parts that could be swallowed. There is also the danger posed by the sharp corners in regular Lego bricks. Thus, the makers of Lego toys have designed Lego sets that are safe for three year old children and these are Lego Soft and Lego Duplo brick sets.

Logo Soft Bricks

The Lego Soft Starter Set is composed of big, rounded and soft Lego bricks that make it easy for the children to build robots, towers, walls and obstacle courses. These are one of the best Legos for three year olds because they do not only allow the kids to develop their creative skills. They also allow them to engage in various kinds of physical activities.

Meanwhile, a large number of the best Legos for three year olds can be found in the Lego Duplo sets. Some of these belong to the Lego Duplo Farm series, featuring the Horse Stables, the Big Farm, the Big Tractor, and the Farm Nursery.

Another popular Lego Duplo series is the Airport set, which is made up of My First Plane, Cargo Plane and Airport. There is also the Zoo series, which is made up of the Big City Zoo, the Feeding Zoo, the Polar Zoo, Animal Care, and Baby Zoo.

The Traffic series is also another popular Lego Duplo Set and it is made up of the Petrol Station and Busy Garage. The Police and Fire set is also one of the best Legos for three year olds and this includes the Fire Chief, the Police Station, the Fire Station, the Fire Truck, and Police Patrol.

Of course, the Trains set is another popular group of Lego Duplos, such as the Deluxe Train Set, the Train Starter Set, and My First Train.

What are your favorite Legos for 3 Year Olds?

Times have really changed and one proof of is the type of toys children are playing with these days. While dolls and toy cars may still keep kids entertained, popular toys of kids in this generation include remote controlled toys, video games, and of course toy robots. Even boys as young as 3 really enjoy robots.

Here are the best robot toys for 3 year olds.

Optimus Prime

The first on the list is the Autobot leader – Optimus Prime from the movie Transformers. Of course, everybody knows that Autobots are good robots and like in the film Transformers, this toy robot enjoyed greatly by 3-year old boys can be transformed into a semi-truck.

The second best robot toy for 3 year olds is none other than the Lion Force Voltron. This high-quality toy robot is very popular because of its five different metal toy lions form a big robot.

To complete the list of the best robot toys for 3 year olds is another robot from the movie Transformers. It’s none other than the arch enemy and leader of the Decepticons – Megatron. This toy robot can turn into a very realistic jet plane with a .380 semi auto gun.

Toy robots have indeed come a long way, starting as a toy for kids from ages 7 to 10. Today, even three year olds have quite a few robot toys to choose from. You’ll want to make sure you check the package for recommended age ranges. Sometimes, though, you’ll be buying one of these toy robots for your “adult 3 year old.”

Bugsby Reading System

Bugsby Reading System

The Bugsby Reading System by V-tech is for children, 3 to 7 years old. While the technology is not new, the books and stories are. The Bugsby pen is touched to a page and your child will hear the story, individual words, or other words and sounds associated with the various pictures. The initial set comes with the Bugsby pen and a story about him.

Zippity From LeapFrog

The Zippity Learning System is a gaming system by Leapfrog that incorporates learning and motion with the Disney characters that kids are already familiar with. Children aged 3 to 5 use an interactive mat and joystick (bopper) that is connected to the television to play the games. Game skills include learning letters, music, colors, shapes, numbers and more.

Smart Fit Park

Smart Fit Park by Fisher-Price for children ages 3 to 6 is another gaming system which uses a mat much like the game Dance Revolution. Children are motivated to walk, jump, stomp and run in 8 different games and races. Not only will your child exercise his body, but his mind as he learns letters, numbers, shapes and more while interacting with the games.

Hot Wheels Color Shifters

For fans of miniature cars, the new Hot Wheels Color Shifters by Mattel are a fascinating new toy. Just add cold water to turn your street car into a race car.  These cars will hold their color at room temperatures. To change them back, just dip them in warm water.

Bristlebots Invasion!

Invasion of the Bristlebots

The book Invasion of the Bristlebots for ages 8 and up, comes with two mini bots, basically motorized toothbrush heads, called Bristlebots. These mini bots race around the room, running into walls and other objects. They are customizable with included add-ons such as wire legs, feelers and little beady eyes.

Build It Bigger!

Build It Bigger! Building Sets are designed for pre-schoolers. The large nuts, bolts and tools are excellent for small hands. You can encourage creativity and imagination while enhancing your childs fine motor skills.  Your pre-schooler can certainly build it biggest by using both build it big and build it bigger.

Pyramid (by Playmobil)

The toy set, Pyramid, is the newest in a line of historical toys produced by the German company Playmobil. Once built the Pyramid is designed with traps and hidden areas to defeat grave robbers.  There are many movable parts, and you can purchase additional sets as addons to create an Egyptian kingdom if you would like.

Crayon Town Wild Planet

Crayola has brought the favorite pastimes of coloring, construction and creativity together in Crayon Town.  Color the cardstock, bend and fold and create a 3-D world that incorporates even the crayons into play. Crayon Town has 5 different themes to entice your child aged 3 and up: Neighborhood, Horse Ranch, Airport, Zoo and Construction Site.

If you are looking for the top educational toys for boys this season, keep in mind that no matter what their age, they love to explore the world around them. Education doesn’t have to end at Math and Reading. You should begin to think Science and History. Here is a short compilation of popular toys that will enhance your child’s exploration.

Telescope Fun

Telescopes, which come in various sizes and lens strength, will encourage your son to study the science associated with space, the universe. He can easily view the constellations and in no time will be naming the various star groupings. He will want to watch the space shuttles taking off and landing sparking conversation and learning about our space program.

Viewing the world of micro-organisms is best done under a microscope. Introduce your boy to the miniature world that up until now he may have only read about. He will be amazed at the bacterial life, amoeba’s and so on that can only be viewed under 100 times the normal magnification. You may have a budding scientist on your hands.

Master Builder Blocks – with Master Builder Blocks your child can build a Medieval Castle complete with turrets and balconies, or a Russian House combining many of the domes and arches that Russian Czars and religious leaders used in constructing buildings. He can build an Egyptian Pyramid, or using the Middle Eastern set which contains 50 pieces in 13 shapes, including domes, arches, and stairs. There’s enough to create a small city!

Christmas is fast approaching and you need to know what the top toys of 2009 for your 8 year old child are. The great thing about 8 year olds is that even though they are old enough to be disappointed when they don’t get what they asked for, they are young enough to enjoy the toys that are fun and entertaining.

For your 8 year old girl who is fast learning about fashion Barbie is still one of the top selling toys around. Not only is Barbie popular, but so are her friends. Your little girl will have hours of play dressing up both the male and female dolls, driving them around in their Barbie car or jeep, and interacting with the various career play sets available.

LEGO Star Wars Anakin's Fighter

Your 8 year old boy is going to be bowled over with any of the current Transformer action figures, as well as the Star Wars toys. They will have hours of imaginative fun fighting battles in the air, over the seas and on land. There is no stopping the creativity your 8 year old will exhibit while re-enacting the scenes he’s watched on the television and in the movies. LEGO Star Wars Anakin’s Fighter is said to be one of the most wished for Star Wars items this year. Your child may be different, though!

While being creative with their imagination is important for your 8 year olds, there are educational toys that are just as much fun. You may have a hard time keeping your child off of the computer, but with the multitude of educational software available you can direct them towards PC video games that enhance their scholastic experience. So don’t forget to check these items out and add them to your Christmas list.

You want to teach your toddler numbers, but which toys will assist in this fun endeavor? Which is the best toy to teach your toddler numbers? When looking for educational toys, the biggest seller seems to be the Leapfrog series of electronic toys.  But Leapfrog isn’t the only game in town, and there are more than one toy that can be considered the best.

V.Smile Motion Active Learning System

The V.Smile Motion Active Learning System will put your child in motion while learning math, reading, science, spelling and more. This is a gaming console that combines wireless, motion-activated play, internet connection and educational gaming into one system that plugs directly into your TV.

The V.Smile Motion Active Learning System will help your toddler not only learn his numbers, but simple math.  This electronic toy is recommended for toddlers up through seven years old, and with smartridges, it will grow with your child’s needs.

Another great toy to teach your toddler numbers are the Wooden ABC/123 Blocks by Melissa and Doug.  These are traditional building block set featuring 50 solid wooden 1-inch-square blocks carved with letters, numbers, and painted in bright primary colors. Your toddler will be so immersed in the task of stacking and building using the blocks she won’t even realize she is learning.

Some of the best toys are unique and almost unheard of, yet are fantastic learning tools for your toddlers. The Judaica Educational Puzzles Set of 3 – Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddlers are Jewish wooden puzzle boards that include Noah’s Ark, Hebrew Alelph Bet, and Numbers.

Tired looking for Zhu Zhe pets? Here are some alternative best toys for Christmas 2009.

Walk and Giggle doll

Your child has made his Christmas list and you would love to be able to get him everything his little heart desires. But the best toys for Christmas 2009 may not even be on that list. Or maybe they are on the list but are a bit out of your price range. Not to worry, chances are half the toys on his list are those that he will forget he ever asked for. For boys and girls the following toys are going to hold and keep their attention.

Legos are a staple in any household. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, there is always time to sit down to a little creative play. In 2009 Legos have advanced beyond the green, red and black lock together blocks we remember from our childhood. They now come in sets that create real looking robots, cars, fighter jets; the list is just endless. Look for Star Wars Legos this year, they are sure to be a hit.

For the girls there just isn’t enough space to tell all the great toys that are available to them this year. Dolls are always a winner, and the Walk and Giggle doll is sure to be the biggest winner of all. If your child isn’t fond of baby dolls, the never forgettable Barbie is just as popular now as she was 50 years ago. With all the play sets and stylish clothes any girl will have hours of fun dressing and playing with her new Barbie or one of Barbie’s friends.

Two year olds are very curious and busy little people. They are constantly on the move running and investigating everything in sight. The best toys for two year olds in 2009 are those that keep them just as busy and allow them to use their imaginations.

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