Every Christmas, parents seek out the latest and hottest toys to give to their children. With 1000s of different toys and games on the market, it can be a tough to decide. Here are a few suggestions for the top toys for the under 10 year olds.

If you're looking for Christmas gifts for babies, search for toys and games that are brightly colored. Some toys play soothing music and are cuddly to hold. Play mats and gym toys get babies involved, as they kick and learn to co-ordinate movements of their hands and feet.

For babies from 0 to 11 months old, the Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Activity Playmat offers much for a baby to do. It has soft arches and quilted matching Tummy Time Pillow. 12 easy-to-hang loops and 5 hanging toys offer irresistible multi-sensory play for a baby at every stage of development. It can be used in a variety of ways and is machine washable in cold water.

Children love to pretend play as they grow up. They want to be teachers, parents, shop assistants and much more. For example the Play-Doh Fun with Food - Burger Builder is just irresistible for kids who can make their burgers with pretend onions, pickles, lettuce leaves and patties. They can make french fries and set up their own burger bar and have role play with other children. This encourages them to interact and learn social interaction skills.

When they start going to school, kids have a little more concentration. Your choice of Popular Christmas Toys should match this development. They should be a bit more challenging. With advances in computer technology, a gift like Printies Pet Design Studio can help a child create stuffable pets by designing it right at home, on the Web. They use art tools to craft a design. These then are printed onto fabric sheets using an ink jet printer. Then, simply joining up the edges completes the project. It can be quite fun. - 39969