8 New Toys You Should Know About
I LOVE The Awesome News, reporting on REAL LIFE WITH KIDS! Check out the next-gen must have toys for your little cubs, or for the little cub in you. These are awesome toys with a positive message. Guess who is included??
These next-gen toys are super-cool, educational, send positive messages, and most important – kids want to play with them.
Meddy Teddy
WHO: If they love stuffed animals...
WHAT: It's as soft and cuddly as a normal teddy bear, but Meddy Teddy has an internal system that lets him get into yoga/meditation poses.
WHEN: Created to inspire kids to lead more mindful lives.
WHERE: meddyteddy.com
Candylab
WHO: If they love cars and trucks (and you like midcentury-modern design)...
WHAT: Heirloom-quality vehicles modeled after '60s American cars and trucks made of solid beech wood.
WHEN: They're $$ but make a lovely bookshelf display once kids are over playing with them.
WHERE: candylabtoys.com
Flow & Phreeze Yoga Game
WHO: If they dig Twister...
WHAT: This Twister-ish game (for toddlers - grownups) is so fun, they won't even realize you're teaching them relaxation, building strength, and calming their minds.
WHEN: Before you pass your neurosis onto them.
WHERE: chiuniverse.com
Girls & Co
WHO: If American Girl dolls are their jam...
WHAT: This new cast of characters all have backstories that include – get this – intelligence and ambition (you know, like their moms). Plus, they're well-made and super-cute.
WHEN: Plant the seed early.
WHERE: girlsand.co
Arrow Smart-Kart
WHO: If they (or let's be honest, you) like go-carts...
WHAT: A swanky electric-powered vehicle is loads of fun for kids but can be controlled by parents via smartphone (think emergency break, max speed).
WHEN: Once they're no longer enthused by the battery-operated ride on.
WHERE: actevmotors.com
Wonderhood
WHO: For the Magnatiles-obsessed...
WHAT: Building sets created to fill the void of STEM toys geared towards girls, they inspire creativity by not coming with step-by-step instructions.
WHEN: These provide endless entertainment, and boys love them too.
WHERE: wonderhoodtoys.com
Square Panda
WHO: For toddlers who love video games (and the iPad)
WHAT: This award-winning system lets you pull the old switcheroo and turn the iPad into a phonics lesson (and kids love it).
WHEN: Start as early as age 2.
WHERE: squarepanda.com
Boulding Blocks
WHO: If they are into hardcore Legos...
WHAT: This perfect cube is part educational puzzle, part art, and part design – and offers kids 6+ (adults love this one too) endless building opportunities.
WHEN: Turn that kid of yours into an architect.
WHERE: bouldingblocks.com
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