Holiday Toy Guide

This season’s round-up of kid-tested toys. Find our complete list of the 100 Hottest Holiday Toys, plus games, books and more at www.sandiegofamily.com/forthe-kids/kid-tested-toy-product-review.

Find our round-up of Holiday Toys for Kids of All Abilities at www.SNRFSD.org.

Laugh & Learn Grow-the-Fun Garden to Kitchen $79.99; 18 mos.+ Fisher-Price.com

This two-sided, interactive playset features light-up juicer, plant-andpick produce, flip-through recipe book and more. Smart Stages technology teaches the ABCs, 123s, colors and shapes through songs, sounds and phrases.

Grand Castle of Novelmore $199.99; 4+ Playmobil.us

Playmobil’s new Grand Castle offers hours of fun and imaginary play. “It has trap doors, elevators, working catapults, cannons and crossbows, so my son has a blast playing with it!” says mom Julie.

GUND Tinsel Yeti $30; 1+ Amazon.com

Tinsel Yeti is a friendly monster prepared for winter adventure with his fuzzy earmuffs. “He’s super cute and very soft,” says mom Sara. “My 4-year-old loves her little monster.

Globber Ultimum Kick Scooter $129.99-$149.99; 5+ Globber.com

A sturdy three-wheel scooter with back-foot braking system. “Our whole family can ride (made for ages 5 to adults),” says mom Laura. “It’s easy to adjust the handle height for each rider and it’s easy to steer. It also folds to fit in car.”

Casiotone CT-S200 $119.99; 5+ Casio.com

This portable keyboard features 61 full-size keys, 400 tones, 77 rhythms and Dance Music Mode. Slim design and carrying handle make transport easy.

KidiZoom Creator Cam $59.99; 5+ VTechKids.com

Includes high-definition camera, tabletop tripod/selfie stick, built-in microphone and easy editing tools.

• SanDiegofamily.com • December 2020