Preschoolers love toys that stimulate the imagination, offer a challenge and are basically fun to play with! This year, innovative use of technology has ensured hours of fun for this age group. The top toys of 2007 for preschoolers include a wide range of choices like R/C vehicles, toy pianos, games, bikes and much more. Take a look at the best toys of 2007 for preschoolers.
1. Parents Magazine Kitty Keyboard
As the name suggests, this kitty shaped keyboard with its bright colors is sure to enchant the little preschoolers. The Kitty Keyboard from Parents magazine has lots of options to choose from, including a very novel "meow" feature. When you choose the ‘meow’ option, all the keys play a "meow" musical note! You can also choose the more standard rock, blues, samba, techno or disco options. There is a record and playback option which allows your kids to listen to the music they created. You can choose to create your own music or listen to prerecorded music. The Parents magazine Kitty Keyboard has a refreshingly affordable price of $30, which is great considering the quality and performance that this wonderful keyboard has to offer.2. Dora Let's Get Ready Vanity
If your preschooler is into pretend play (and who isn't!), she will love this interactive vanity based on the popular character, Dora. The Dora Let's Get Ready Vanity from Fisher-Price has a full sized Dora styling head with styleable hair. Lots of accessories like a hairbrush, pretend hair dryer, hair clips, bracelets and more can be used on Dora or even on oneself. There's even a little stool to sit on while you're getting ready. The vanity is fair sized, so I would recommend thinking of a place to keep it before you buy it. It's perfect if your preschooler has her own room.
3. Peek A Boo Stuff
Peek A Boo Stuff is unique and fresh, and that's what it's appeal is all about. Peek a Boo Stuff reminds me of the I Spy games I used to play with my mom when I was a little girl. If you're wondering what Peek A Boo Stuff is all about, I won't keep you in suspense any longer! It's a little sealed pouch with a transparent window which is filled up with letters and lots of little white beads. The aim of the game, if you can call it that, is to find the letters from A to Z by trying to uncover them from underneath and in between the white beads. Peek A Boo Stuff is a perfect way to keep your toddler busy and to stimulate his/her intellect as well. I loved it, I'm sure you will too.4. Playmobil Fire Rescue Boat
Playmobil is known for it's great toys with lots of unique features. The Fire Rescue Boat has literally cruised its way into the top toy list for preschoolers. This impressive playset consists of a large boat measuring about 17” in length which floats in water. It has an underwater motor as well as a hand pump that actually works, promising hours of fun. Please keep it in mind that this toy has small parts and should strictly be kept away from children under 3 years. It is better suited for ages 4+. The Fire Rescue Boat is a good quality product, well thought out and well made. This is one of the few hot toys that promises oodles of water fun for your toddler.5. Publication International's Disney Story Reader
Publication International’s Story Reader is a permanent fixture in our top toy lists. It gets more popular every year with the introduction of new titles. The Disney Classics 4-book Collector’s Edition Story Reader includes 4 Disney Classics stories - Toy Story 2, Pinocchio, The Jungle Book, and The Lion King. Based on a very simple yet effective concept, the Story Reader is very easy to operate. A spiral bound book fits into the slots inside. Simply turn the pages of the book, and an internal detection mechanism triggers off the electronic voice which starts to read. The Story Reader book comes along with a cartridge with more than one story on it. This is a great way to get your child to enjoy reading.6. I Spy Eagle Eye Game
Scholastic’s I Spy Eagle Eye Game expands on the immensely popular I Spy series of books. The aim of the game is to match one of the objects from the cards in your hand to the ones on the game board. Whoever finds an object first rings the bell and wins the round. This game promises to be a lot of fun for two or more players. Although this product is intended for ages 5+, I have included it in the preschooler list as lots of 3-4 year olds enjoy playing I Spy games.7. Clickstart My First Computer
LeapFrog's Clickstart My First Computer is the latest in TV learning systems designed for kids aged between 3-6. It has a fair sized keyboard with large colorful keys and a mouse attached. Although the mouse has limited functionality, it will definitely be a source of fascination for kids who watch their parents using similar devices in the real world. The activities are adequately designed with not too many frills. There are additional cartridges available when your youngster tires of the included ones. If you're a computer buff and you'd like your kids to get an early start, go for this product. It's a good way to introduce your kids to electronic learning systems.8. Kid Galaxy My First R/C Fire Truck/School Bus
I loved these soft and yet sturdy R/C toys from Kid Galaxy. As the name suggests, these R/C toys are especially made for the young ones. Unlike traditional R/C toys with hard bodies, the My First R/C toy line consists of a soft and durable material which is safer for young kids. The remote control is a breeze to use with two large buttons. Kids love to watch these R/C vehicles zoom around. They are available at an affordable price of about $18-$20 and are meant for ages 2-4.9. VTech Whiz Kids Learning System
The VTech Whiz Kid Learning System is one of the best learning toys of the year for kids between the ages of 3 and 7. There are as many as 120 activities and games included which are sure to keep kids happily engrossed. The touch screen interacts with the stylus for hours of fun and play. The system works with the included activity sheets and an activity cartridge to match. Simply insert a sheet and the system automatically knows the activity associated with that sheet. Lost the sheet? No problem, the included CD enables you to print out another copy of that sheet for future use. Additional cartridges are available. This is simply the most compact and technologically advanced learning system for toddlers that I've encountered in a while.10. Care Bears 25th Anniversary Bear
This beautiful, soft, white cuddly bear with silver accents has been released to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Care Bears. Care Bears collectors will be even more keen on getting this product when they learn that in addition to being a symbol of the 25th anniversary edition, the silver and white embossed keepsake box makes it a great collector’s item. The Care Bears 25th Anniversary Bear has the signature heart button on the back. One of the cutest features of this Care Bear is the special rainbow heart symbol on its tummy.