Top Toy Picks 2010: Ages 3-6 Years

The Vtech Kidizoom Plus Digital Camera (also available in Pink) makes it possible for children as young as three years old to take and edit their own digital pictures. The camera's rugged, rubber-grip is designed to withstand heavy use and children will find the colorful and clearly marked push-buttons easy to manipulate. Recommended for ages 3-9 years.

Tap into your child's creative side with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel. Product features include: dry erase board, chalkboard, a locking paper roll holder, a child-safe paper cutter, 4 clips, and a plastic tray. This easel is height adjustable and folds easily to store in the corner or under a bed. Comes with the accessories needed to help turn your child into the next Van Gogh. Recommended for ages 3 years and up.

With beautiful Victorian styling, the Fisher-Price Loving Family Grand Dollhouse features 8 extra-large rooms and a family with twins to enjoy it all! The house opens wide for easy access to all the rooms with a grand, curving staircase and charming details. This dollhouse includes baby twins, Mom, Dad, dining room table, 2 chairs and 2 booster seats. Along with a wide range of accessories, preschool girls will enjoy hours of open ended imaginative play. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

The LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System  is LeapFrog's newest learning game system to hit the market. The LeapFrog Explorer works similarly to other gaming devices for older kids and adults but plays age-appropriate educational games. With a library of more than 40 games and activities, children can learn school skills like reading, math, science, and geography. This system also allows you to be active in your child's learning by tracking his or her progress in specific games and subjects. Recommended for ages 4-9.

Scoot in style with this great Radio Flyer My 1st Scooter (also available in pink). The two front wheels provide stable steering capabilities making this a great first scooter. Design includes an extra wide base for maximum stability so your child can develop a sense of balance safely and comfortably. With just the push of a button, the fold-down handle will hug the base making storage and portability easy. Recommended for ages 24 months - 5 years.

Fisher Price Imaginext toys are a big hit with little boys and this Fisher-Price Imaginext Space Shuttle and Tower is no exception. This set includes a tower with elevator, shuttle with crane, moon vehicle, 2 figures, 2 helmets, and console. The shuttle has lights and sounds and a cockpit that opens and closes. Press a button for takeoff sounds and blinking lights. Recommended for ages 36 months to 8 years.

The LeapFrog TAG Reading System encourages children to learn to read and to love reading as words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud. The Tag library includes over 40 books and games based on favorite TV, movie, and classic tales. Tag storybooks and learning activities help children build reading skills such as vocabulary, phonics, and reading comprehension. Parents can connect the Tag Reader online to collect fun rewards their child has earned and to see their child's play. Holds audio for up to 10 books at a time. For girls, you can also get it in pink. Recommended for ages 4-8 years.

Since little girls love to dress up, why not supply her with her very own costume trunk like this Disney Princess Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk. This 21 piece set includes 4 shirts, 3 skits, 2 headbands, 1 tiara, 1 choker, 3 bracelets, 1 pair of earrings, 1 necklace, 3 rings, and a storage trunk to hold it all! Recommended for ages 36 months and up.

Also new this year is the Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System (also available in blue). The iXL is like having 6 devices in one: a digital reader, game player, note pad, art studio, MP3 player, and photo viewer. Featuring a touch-sensitive LCD screen, the base system comes pre-loaded with an interactive story and activity, a learning game, writing activities, art tools, and music sampler. Recommended for ages 36 months to 6 years.

The possibilities are endless with all the different LEGO sets to choose from. If you are looking for a starter set, try this LEGO Brick Box. It comes complete with windows, doors, flowers, and a figure to help jumpstart the building process. Includes building instructions for 3 models and photo inspiration for 15 more. The container is also perfect for storage. Set includes 221 pieces. Recommended for ages 4 to 12 years.


To view Top Toy Picks for other ages, see this post.