Toy Tips works for the consumer! Sign Up for the Daily Toy Tip via Email   Search   FAQ Search for Toys Infant Toddler Pre-school K-5th Grade 5th-7th Grade Family Dear Marianne: What can I do to buy toys for my 3 year old niece and 8 and 9 year old nephews that I do not see often or know very well? Aunt Ava from Woodland Hills, CA Kids remember what was given to them and from who. No one wants to be the aunt who buys the boring toys. Any gift for a child should be chosen based on age, current skills and/ or special needs and overall interest. more...   Disclaimer Toy Tips is completely independent and does not accept fees or payment from manufacturers or their licensees to review products. They do not sell "awards" and alll products tested are donated through the TOY TIPS charity program and are not personally kept by testers. This is to ensure pure independent review. Our reviews and report cards are to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. When deciding on a toy or product for a child, be sure it is age-appropriate for the child and used safely with parental supervision. Keep all toys with small parts away from young children under age 5 or those that still put things in the mouth. Toy Tips Inc; does not endorse or warrant any product reviewed, nor are they responsible for any malfunction or injury associated with any product mentioned. Toy Tips® . about us why play? our testing methods our rating system Order Toy Tips The Book! How To... submit a product for review become an evaluator   I enjoy hearing from our readers. If you ever have a comment, question or concern, please email me at marianne@toytips.com Thanks for caring about our children. Marianne   Toy Tips to Parents: Time to Unplug Don't over stuff the toy box with tech toys. When is technology too much technology? While tech toys are popular and some can be educational, the latest round of newcomers at Toy Fair makes it clear we're going too far into technology assisted play. It seems technology now permeates almost every kind of toy category on the toy shelves. Parents run the risk of stocking the playroom with items that undermine the important developmental aspects of childhood play. more... ©1997-2010 Toy Tips, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproductions of any kind without the written consent of Toy Tips, Inc. Toy Tips® Kid Tips® I'm a Toy Tester® and TTT® are registered trademarks of Toy Tips, Inc.