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- Board Games (5)
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- Scooters (1)
- Stuffed Animals (2)
- Transportation (1)
- Video Games (20)
Links
Best Child Toys
http://www.best-child-toys.com
Guide on how to choose children's toys and games which are fun, safe and educational.
Canadian Toy Testing Council
Non-profit, charitable organization that offers evaluations of toys tested by children in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value.
CPSC Toy Safety Publications
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/toy_sfy.html
Publications from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Dr. Toy
Provided by the Institute for Childhood Resources, this comprehensive site has tips, articles, evaluations, company links, toy history, '100 best toys', web links.
Dragon Magazine
http://www.skirmisher.com/dragon-0.htm
Role playing and other games reviewed. Includes forum, articles and links.
Edutaining Kids
Reviews and guide to the best children's 'edutainment' toys, videos, software, music, and video games.
Epinions: Toys
http://www.epinions.com/kifm-Toys-All
Comprehensive site with consumer reviews, tips, and advice on both toys and games. Search by type, character, price or brand name.
Game and Toy Reviews
http://www.kid2do.com/reviews.htm
What's a Kid 2 Do? and, What's a Teen 2 Do? provide computer children's software, toy, games, and sports reviews for consumers. Site focuses on products that are currently popular and in demand.
Sport Fun
Offers specifications and information on many sporting goods and toys geared towards young children and teens.
T.O.T.Y. Awards
Toy of the Year Awards, voted upon by the general public and the toy industry. Data is available seasonally, generally around Christmas.
Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment (TRUCE)
Childhood professionals who work to promote a positive play environment for children. Includes a toy guide, media violence guide, and a flyer about how to handle scary play.
The Federation of State PIRGs - Toy Safety
https://www.uspirg.org/issues/toy-safety
Annual survey and video demonstrations of unsafe toys. Tips for choosing safe toys.
The National Parenting Center
http://www.tnpc.com/soa/hol99soa.html
Independent parent testers review, test, and give seals of approval to toys, games, books, software, educational products.
The Toy Guy
Toy reviews, game reviews, resources for parents and kids.
Toy Hazard Recalls
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html
Toy recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission back to 1975.
Virginia Cooperative Extension: Tips on Toys
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/family/350-063/350-063.html
Choosing safe toys, organized by age of the child.
W.A.T.C.H. World Against Toys Causing Harm
Non-profit organization that lists toy hazards and a '10 worst toys' list.
What's a Kid 2 Do: Toys
http://www.kid2do.com/toys1.htm
Reviews of popular children's toys with specifications and price range.