Last week, we got your holidays off to an organized start with holiday card solutions. This week, in honor of our breakfast event TOMORROW at FAO Schwarz, we bring to you– courtesy of Child magazine, our event sponsor– a glimpse at their kid-tested picks for this year’s new toy sensations. (Santa says thank you)…

INFANTS and TODDLERS

From the infant standpoint, it’s about stimulating their awakening senses. (From the parent standpoint, it’s about holding their attention). Some great new toys that deliver both: the GOMOBILE from Infantino (a musical mobile, activity arch and stacking ring set in one), birth and up, $50… the SEE AND LEARN PIANO from LeapFrog, 6 months and up, $18… and the AIR-TIVITY TABLE from Playskool, 9 months and up, $35.

As Toddlers are developing their ability to imagine and imitate, some great new toys for this age are: the GRILL ‘N GLOW BBQ from Little Tikes (complete with lights, sounds, and toy food), 2 and up, $30… EXPLORE MUSIC BUILDER COMPOSER from Lego (kids play along to favorite tunes or create their own combinations), 2 and up, $50… and the FAO TRIPLETS (3 babies = 3x the fun), 2 and up, $75 for the doll set, $58 for the triplet stroller.

Browse/Shop for many of Child’s best toys at FAO.com

Kids AGES 4-6 and 6 AND OLDER

The best toys for kids 4-6 help them master skills and develop creativity, including: PLAN TOYS TREE HOUSE from Brio (at least your child can own a duplex), 4 and up, $80… QUADRILLA MARBLE RUN (build tracks and watch balls roll– physics made fun), FAO Schwarz, 4 and up, $175.. TUFF STUFF STEREO CD PLAYER, from Fisher- Price, 4 and up, $70.

As kids over 6 develop their own special interests and talents, these toys could win special favor: ROOM GEAR RADIO DJ STUDIO from Wild Planet Toys (kids can hear their voices broadcast “live” up to 30 ft. away on AM radio), 6 and up, $20… THE NEW AMERICAN GIRL DOLL- KAYA from Pleasant Company (a 17th c. Native American), 7 and up, $84… and COLISEUM BLOCKS from T.C. Climber (build a replica of the Roman arena), 6 and up, $49.50

Browse/Shop for many of Child’s best toys at FAO.com
  
For those joining us tomorrow for breakfast, you’ll get to MEET CHILD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MIRIAM AROND

… and you can learn about the rest of Child’s Best Toys for 2002 by checking out their November issue (in the gift bags tomorrow or on newstands now).

PERK TIME: If you’re interested in regularly enjoying Child, they’re offering us a special 2 for 1 deal (we love bargains)… get a 2-year Child subscription (20 issues) for $12.97 – for the standard 1-year price.

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Looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow, at 8:15-8:30 in the morning– and note it’s the MADISON AVE. ENTRANCE of FAO (at 58th St). We CAN accept a few last-minute RSVPs this time, so email us if you’d now like to come! After the program, FAO’s complimentary personal shoppers will be on hand to help you make up your shopping list– perhaps with some of these options– and get THROUGH it fast. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Marisa Thalberg
Executive Moms