Girls Toys

Toys are an important part of a child’s growing years with many designed to help in their development. There are many types of toys from dolls, teddy bears, board games, racing cars, musical and action toys and video gaming all enjoyed by children. There are however, some that are more popular with girls and hold little or no interest among the boys. It’s not all about pink fluffy things; girls can be quite selective of their choice and know exactly what they want. Young girls may like the idea of pink or pastel coloured toys and accessories but older girls go for more fashionable items.

Girls are very in-tune of what’s trendy and like to share their knowledge with friends who have the same interests. The timeless Barbie has been around for over fifty years and has reinvented herself many times to keep up with trends. Dolls are integral when it comes to nurturing role-play and top sellers like Baby Alive, Tiny Tears and Baby Sneezes have interactive features.

Dolls, plush, playsets and fashion dolls like KeyTweens will keep little ones happy while the older girls can see how clever they are in the kitchen. The Lets Cook Gourmet Cup Cake Maker did very well in 2008 and new additions include Let’s Cook Fruit Factory, Ice Cream Maker, Smoothie Maker and Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Ring Maker.

Scrummy treats can be whipped up and the Lets Cook Sweet Candy Bead Studio means girls can make it, wear it and then eat it. Girls are more than likely to play quietly than boys and will especially enjoy arts and crafts. Colourful craft kits are available that will bring out their artistic side and flair for creativity.

Kits include Design your own Scrapbook, Design your own Paper Fan, My Very Own Mermaid Curtain Kit and the new Style Six allows girls to design clothing. There is plenty on offer for encouraging creative play and catering for a girl’s passion for fashion.

Girls keen on craft will love the on-the-go Carry-me Compact Aqua Beads: The set contains over 500 beads, layout tray, three template sheets, water sprayer, instruction leaflet, compact workstation and storage case.

Girls can design their own Disney Princess jewellery with this fabulous set: Disney Princess Design Your Own Jewellery Box. The set is full of beads, ribbons, stickers, sequins, gems and mirror material. Bindeez Princess Jewellery Box is another great set featuring 600 beads, head band, necklace, rings, and hair clip and jewellery box.

Ponies and puppies are a favourite with the girls so it comes as no surprise that I Love Ponies Cut & Style, Honey My Baby Pony, Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Puppy and Animagic My Playful Puppy Peanut are going to be on Santa’s list.

Hannah Montana, High School Musical and talent shows like the X-Factor have a strong following and there are a huge range of related products from dolls, styling sets, musical instruments and play sets. Musical play in now very popular especially karaoke, there are dance mats, microphones, instruments and sing-along toys for all ages.

When it comes to technology for girls there are plenty for the little ones and older age group. From the Disney Princess Walkie Talkies, Fluffy go Walkies, Timmy Time Talking Timmy and kids digital cameras to the new Bop It game, VTech V.Smile Motion System, VTech Touch Tablet in Pink and Media Desktop.