In the latest issue (Nov ‘07), Parenting Magazine published their annual list of Toys of the Year.  This list is compiled by kid-testers for fun and mom-testers for safety, durability, and, of course, annoyance!  There are 26 toys divided by age, so, before you hit the malls this weeked, check out this list for the latest-n-greatest in “kid-tested, mother-approved” toys! Now the prices are FULL RETAIL, so I’m sure you can get them cheaper if you look around a little.

For Ages 0 to 1 1/2:

NooBoo Pound-a-Sound $25
Go Baby Go! Stride-to-Ride Lion $35
Baby’s PlayPlace $80
Zolo Fuzzi Hugbug $19
Soft Sorting Pals $25
Gbaby Blocks $30

Other toy ideas for Ages 0 to 1 1/2:
mobiles, mirrors, soft books, rattles, baby gyms, stacking toys, push/pull toys, and activity tables

For Ages 1 1/2 to 3:

My First Scooter $40
Pull Back Autos $28
Lift-Off Rocket $40
Eric Carle Brown Bear Puzzle Tiles $20
Pre-Zolo Blocks $48
Bounce ‘n Go Inch-Along $35

Other toy ideas for Ages 1 1/2 to 3:
ride-ons, soft balls, lacing toys, modeling clay, crayons, puppets/dolls, kid-size toys, play kitchens, and blocks

For Ages 3 to 5:

Froggy Boogie $25
Smart Cycle $100
A World of LEGO Mosaics $20
Bobbin’ Bumblebee Game $17
ClickStart My First Computer $60
My First Kitchen $80

Other toy ideas for Ages 3 to 5:
basic board and card games, sports equipment, dress-up clothes, kitchen sets, building sets, simple musical instruments, paint kits, sandboxes, and bath toys

For Ages 5 to 8:

Duck Duck Bruce $10
I Can Play Guitar $100
Jam Pack Jam $20
The Great Word Race $25
Erector Build & Play Funky Car 5 Model Set $45

Other toy ideas for Ages 5 to 8:
bikes, skates and scooters, jump ropes, trivia, jigsaw puzzles, science kits, magic kits, educational software, and arts and crafts

HAVE FUN SHOPPING FOR THOSE LITTLE ONES!