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 Best Toys for Kids list released by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) gets back to the basics—toys for good, old-fashioned, make-it-up-yourself, belly-laughing play that’s great for kids. It’s a great reason to pass by the hordes of anxious, exhausted shoppers at the usual big box stores and try a new way of more relaxed, productive shopping for toys that are actually healthy for your kids.
ASTRA Retailers: The Best Toys Media Kit is here!
2009 winners:
Infant Play (0 – 12 months)
- Sophie Giraffe by Calisson In
- Natural Skwish by Manhattan
Toddler Play (1 – 3 years)
- Twilight Ladybug by Cloud B
- Wee Wedgits by ImagAbility
Pretend Play - Role Play
- Tea Set from Recycled Milk jugs by Green Toys
- Shopping Cart by Melissa & Doug
Pretend Play - Fantasy Play
- Reversible Knight/Dragon Cape and Reversible Knight/Dragon Hood by Creative Education of Canada
- Egyptian Pyramid by Playmobil
Constructive Play
- Automoblox Vehicles by Manhattan Toy
- Magformers Multicolored 30pc Magnetic Building Set
Creative Arts Play
- Create Your Own Pop-up Books by Faber-Castell Creativity for Kids
- Sticky Mosaic Twinkle Tiaras by The Orb Factory
Scientific Play
- Snap Circuits Green by Elenco
- Power House Green by Thames & Kosmos
Active Play
- Ezy Roller by Ezy Roller
- Original Djubi by PAV/Moonracer
Game Play (3 - 7 years)
- Chickyboom by Blue Orange
Game Play (8+ years)
- Bananagrams by Bananagrams
Just For Fun
- Mini collectable Eraser by BC Office
Classic Play (Older)
- Doinkit Darts by Marky Sparky
Classic Play (Younger)
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