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Every child wants to be like a grown up. A pretend play toy will let them feel just like a grown up. Pretend play is one of the most popular forms of imaginative play. A perfect pretend play toy is the Awesome Kids Beauty Time Toy In A Box because it is realistic. It is the perfect form of pretend play for a little girl because it makes them feel just like mom. Pretend play is great because it is a form of imaginative play and allows the child to use his/her imagination.

The preschool years are a special time in which your child's personality and imagination will flourish. He or she will be learning to read and enjoy books, as well as to engage in creative play. Toddlers like to pretend and need a variety of toys to help them role play and learn. We have a large selection of toys that will spark your child's imagination and help to develop their creativity as well as educational toys that will help prepare them for school.

Every little girl loves to play and pretend with doll houses all their own. We have a wide selection of doll houses for even the pickiest little girl to fall in love with. Our selection of miniature doll houses includes wooden doll houses and doll houses from Greenleaf Doll Houses. Greenleaf Doll Houses make some of the most popular wooden doll houses being made. These miniature doll houses are so lifelike and resemble antique houses. The Fairfield is one of the most popular doll houses. Our selection of wooden doll houses also includes miniature doll houses by KidKraft and LC Creations.

An activity table is a special table that children can call their own, it is just their size and can be like adult furniture or a design made of whimsical magic to spark their imaginations. A comfortable place to eat, have a tea party, color or do homework an activity table is the perfect spot to get all the important things done. Helping a child to develop a sense of independence happens in many small ways. Being able to use furniture without help that is their size allows them to cultivate a good sense of self esteem because they can feel like a big boy or girl. Many activity tables are even designed to take on a new life as a child grows and can even act as an adult coffee table.

Play kitchens are a fantastic way to allow your child to use his imagination. Play kitchens can run the gamut from basic to fully loaded. Some of the different models of child play kitchen include toy microwaves, refrigerators, dishwasher and ovens. These single unit models of kid play kitchen are sturdy and very ergonomic. Play kitchens are fantastic on their own, but require accessories as well. Check out our selection of Play Food to help keep the child's imagination going full steam ahead.

Play kitchens are fantastic because they allow the child to use his imagination and act like a grown up. With play kitchens, however, the child needds some accessories to help him use his imagination. We offer a nice selection of play food to help the child use his imagination. The biggest kid play food item is the Step2 101 Piece Play Food Assortment. This assortment of play food features everything from canned foods to meats to different desserts. Kid play food is essential when it comes to using play kitchens, but you need some other accessories too. The Melissa and Doug 31 Piece Cutting Food Box includes play food, but also features a cutting board and knife. He can prepare all of the kid play food the right way and learn about using a knife the safe and proper way in a controled environment. Play kitchens make great gifts, but having the perfect accessory is just as important.

A baby walker helps your baby develop a sense of autonomy as she segues into her first steps. Walkers help babies develop their strength and coordination, while providing them with entertainment through lights, toys and music. Walkers encourage the child to stand and push as it assists with balance, and many walkers are designed like mini vehicles and double as ride on toys, giving them extra longevity. Look for a height-adjustable baby walker that will grow with your child.

An educational toy is a great first toy for baby. An educational baby toy will help the child learn to develop many different components of their brain and body during their first years. Sensory development toys allow the child to develop learning potential. A baby development toy like the Tiny Love Developlay Activity Center hits on all of the important senses. A baby development toy should try to help develop the baby's vision, hearing and tactile sense. These are all important as the baby processes the world about him. Other models of educational baby toy will hit on other points for when the baby is a little bit older. Another great baby development toy is the Sassy Fascination Station. It is a great educational toy as well as it features bright colors and different textures. The activities on this educational toy help develop thinking. Whether it's an educational baby toy for an older child or a baby development toy for a younger child, the first steps to understanding are very important.

Play sets are a great way for the child to use his imagination. We have play sets for all types of children. A good play set will allow the child to unleash his imagination in a nice, safe way. One of the most popular play sets is the Melissa & Doug Discovery Magic Set. It is a play set which allows the child to be his very own David Copperfield. Another popular play set is the Melissa & Doug Folding Horse Stable. The horse stable is one of the more unique play sets because it is made of real wood.

There is nothing like the comfort a favorite stuffed animal brings to the child. A stuffed animal is a great first toy for a child because it is entertaining and is simple enough for the child. Stuffed animals are fantastic because it gives the child a chance to have a safe toy. Stuffed animals feature a soft texture and bright colors. The Baby Gund Tutti Frutti Musical Press Elephant is a great example of a soft, colorful and entertaining stuffed animal. There are different sizes when it comes to stuffed animals too. A giant stuffed animal is a favorite for most children. A giant stuffed animal allows the child to climb up and down and really play around. A great giant stuffed animal is the Melissa and Doug Plush Dinosaur Stegosauras.

Draw. Color. Paint. Let your toddler or pre-school express his creativity with the premier artist tool, the easel. An easel can allow the blossoming artist to splash his imagination for all to see. Or, if not in the imaginative mood, a child art easel allows him to have a whole heck of a lot of fun! Childrens art easels come in varying forms. We have art easels with supplies and art easels without supplies. Some childrens art easels, like the Lipper Easel is made of wood for durability. We have an art easel, the Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel which includes a chalkboard for some creativity. A nice child art easel will include some supplies. The Alex Toys Easel is an easel which includes supplies. The Super Rolling Art Center is another child art easel which includes different supplies, including 4 cups for storage. Browse through our selection of art easels for your little Picasso.

Plush toys are great for children of all ages. Heck, they're even great for parents! It is often difficult to find the right gift for a baby. A plush toy or plush stuffed animal is an easy, affordable option. There are a couple of different types of plush toys. One type of plush toy is the Melissa & Doug Monster Bowling. Some plush toys are just fun for the child to play with and provide a different playtime experience. Another type of plush toy is the plush stuffed animal. A plush stuffed animal is a more traditional plush toy. One of the top versions of plush stuffed animla is the Gund Teach Me Girl. Not only is it one of the top plush toys, but is also very educational as it shows the child how to tie a show, button a button and use a zipper.

It's time for an honest day's play. A wide selection of tools and tool benches await your little handyman.

Playsets are great models of a soft toy. What makes a soft baby toy so great is that they won't hurt the child if any rough play occurs. Playsets are great because they're composed of everything the child needs. One of the top playsets in the soft toy section is the Gund My 1st Baseball Playset. It is a soft baby toy which comes with a plush baseball, glove, bat, and baseball player. It is a soft baby toy which makes it very safe. Another one of the top playsets is the Gund Little Beach Baby. It is the perfect first soft toy for the beach as it includes a soft lobster, clam, crab and starfish.

Not only are arts and crafts important to a toddler's earlier development- they're fun! Arts and crafts provide many hours of creative play and entertainment for toddlers. Although some activities do require parental supervision, many are for kids alone. Our selection includes a variety of different activities and materials sure to please both you and your child. Make sure to have different sets or kits on hand for those rainy days and times when boredom sets in, they make fantastic gifts as well.

The natural look of wood toys has stood the test of time. Wooden playsets are sturdily constructed and finely crafted to last your child for years.

We have a nice selection of art supplies for your child to use at their new art table or easel, as well as different containers to tote supplies around in. Look for markers and clay, chalk, paint, beads and stamping kits, kids love color and variety so be sure to stock up on several types. Give your children the tools to learn to be creative and you help them to learn and have many hours of fun.

From pianos to maracas and shakers, we have a nice selection of chidlrens musical instruments. Musical instruments encourage expression with the child and provide a skill which the child will cherish. Children picking up musical instruments at a young a are more likely to stick with the instrument into adulthood. Even if it means starting out with musical toys. Childrens musical instruments are becoming more and more like the adults. One of the great things about music is that it is a universal language. Children from around the world all understand the language of music. Playing musical instruments at a young age will help the child in future learning endeavors. The ability to read and recognize notes will help a child in reading. Whether its musical toys or pianos, musical instruments are a fun way of passing the time.

Every child needs a chance to nurture their inner artist and every little artist needs a space to create. An art table will provide just that-a place a child can call their own to create to their hearts content. We have a wonderful selection of both art and activity tables sure to inspire your future Picasso. Some come with a chair, others come with storage. Whether made for art, activities, or trains they are all made to be durable, attractive and functional. If you are looking toward the future choose one that is more like adult furniture and it will serve your child long after his or her coloring days are over.

Puzzles are great items to improve the child's reasoning and spacial abilities. What's more is that they are fun! Puzzles are available for all ages beginning with around 9 months. However, we have different varieties of puzzles. One is a child puzzle. A child puzzle is for fun. The Hollow Woodworks Double Name Puzzle is certainly a stretch when it comes to categorizing as a puzzle, but it could be classified as a child puzzle. It is fun and can be displayed proudly. The letters on the child puzzle can be taken off and put on making it very fun. An educational puzzle is also very fun. The Imagiplay Number Snail Puzzle is a great educational puzzle. It helps in assisting the child in learning numbers and their basic concepts.

Choo-choo! Trains are a favorite theme for little boys of all ages. There are a number of train toys which will be sure to please. A real treat is a train table where he can lay the tracks and create the coutryside for his train to travel. The design possibilities are as limitless as his imagination.

Wooden puzzles are a toy whose popularity has endured throughout the years. Not only will wooden puzzles help improve your child's reasoning ablilities, they are durable and will last.

Are we there yet? Put that question to bed with a travel toy. This section has a toy for a little girl or boy and is perfect for long car rides or vacations. Some of the toys come in handy travel boxes or bags.

Blocks and stackers are probably among the oldest forms of baby toys. They are tried and tested, and proven to be not only superbly entertaining for baby, but important developmental tools as well. We carry stackers and blocks in foam, wood and plastic. Our blocks and stackers are suitable for infants through to toddlers. Your child can create a towering masterpiece or make a floating sailboat in the tub. Unleash your baby's creative genius with our versatile blocks and stackers.

Wooden blocks are a classic toy for bigger boys and girls. The shapes and building possibilities will challenge spatial reasoning skills and maybe even inspire a passion for architecture or engineering. Check out block sets that come with storage containers to keep them organized and out of the way when they're not in play.

A child's mind is well-equipped for learning and mastering language. Educational toys focusing on language and its development are very popular. Language toys are very effective in the child's development. Language toys such as the See and Spell from Melissa and Doug can improve the child's skill development. Hear the child say letters, numbers, shapes and colors with educational toys. Educational toys like the Tiny Love Cell Phone not only entertain, but also the child basic language functions as the child can have a pretend phone conversation. Other great language toys include Alphabet Toys. Alphabet toys allow for great repition of the alphabet. Alphabet toys allow the child to see the alphabet and then repeat the sound of the letters right back to the parent.

One of the most memorable toys from childhood is the train set. So many of these treasured and often expensive toys go on to become treasured family heirlooms and should be stored with care. The very nature of and fascination with trains involves the set up and display of the track and ever growing group of accessories. The trains, tracks and the accessories that enrich the whole display and experience need a permanent home and the train table is the perfect solution. Choose your look, your budget and style then give your child's collection or your collection from childhood a place of honor. Many of our train tables double as other play surfaces and are perfect for storing other collections.

Let the inner need for speed spring forth from every child. A selection of toy cars is just right for relasing the inner driver in every child. From push cars to race cars, the selection is perfect for any child.

A shape sorter is a great toy. A shape sorter toy will teach the child about shapes and will teach them about many different concepts. A shape sorter shows the child how to put the circle into the circle shaped hole and the star into the star shaped hole. A shape sorter toy is simple toy which little ones will just love. One of the reasons parents love a shape sorter toy is because they are developing shape and color recognition skills while being entertained. A top shape sorter is the Melissa and Doug Shape Sorting Cube. The shape sorting cube features many different shapes and colors and boasts a wooden frame.

From music to pop-ups, animal shapes to letters, baby books are cute, fun, entertaining and educational all at once. No baby is too young for his or her first book. Babyage carries books for infants that feature bright colors and 3-D illustrations with peek-a-boo and crinkle touch areas. Place in the crib to provide visual and motor skills stimulation for your infant. For older children, we carry books that teach your child a second language, books with magnetic pieces that teach children to name and identify animals or the letters of the alphabet and books that will increase your child's vocabulary and matching skills. For you, Babyage carries parenting books, including the best selling “What to Expect” series, as well as scrapbooks for you to keep track of your baby's development and important milestones.

Action figures are great toys to help children develop their creative abilities and learn the art of pretending. We have a wonderful selection of action figures that include everything from prehistoric animals and Noah's ark and bugs in a box to Cinderella and from pasture pals to pirates. Our Cowboys and Indians or Medieval Times sets will even give children some insight into specific historical time periods. Each action figure is safe with no harmful parts.

Educational toys help develop the child's basic learning skills. Educational math toys can contribute to a specific area of child development. Educational math toys can improve a child's basic concepts of mathematics and can help develop counting methods. One of these educational toys which will certainly help the child develop is the Play Money Set from Melissa and Doug. It is one of the educational math toys which can help out in all factions of math including addition and subtraction. It can also get the child acquainted with the basic concepts of money. Other educational math toys like the Foamables 10 Piece Number Set helps the child develop basic counting skills by seeing numbers first hand. Although educational toys are just that, they are fun too. The most important part of all educational toys is that they engage the child at both a developmental level and at a more basic entertainment level.

Everyone gets invited to the puppet show! There is lots of fun to be had with puppets and puppet theatres for both children and parents. Puppets provide the child with a chance to get involved with imaginative play and really let his/her imagination run completely wild. One of the great pieces of imaginative play and one of the best puppets is the Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet. It is a great puppet for a boy or girl and resembles the odd chef from The Muppets shows. However this chef can't cook without the proper work area. Puppet theaters like the Deluxe Puppet Theater make fantastic puppet theaters because they allow the child to really use the imagination. Imaginative play with puppets and puppet theatres will allow the child's imagination to run free.

From bulldozers to garbage haulers and everything in between, a wide selection of transportation vehicles awaits. The trucks and vehicles come in assorted sizes.

A plush toy is a fun item for a child to have. A plush toy is safe because it is soft and is great for cuddling. Well, a Christmas toy which is plush puts a whole new spin on things. A Christmas toy comes in many varieites, but few look good in a child's room the entire year. A plush toy will look fantastic in the room all year. The Scandinavian Holiday Santa looks good in with any decor. A Christmas toy is great for Holiday season, but can work well during the rest of year. Especially when it is a plush toy.