Toys That Get Played With 2011: 25 to 36 Months

Welcome to the 2011 updates of Baby Cheapskate's "Toys That Get Played With" lists. The twelve toys on this list are here for one reason and one reason alone – because kids love them and continue to play with them long after the holiday decor is boxed up. There's no one toy that every kid likes, but the 12 toys on the list have proven track records. Hundreds of Baby Cheapskate readers have responded to more than half a dozen polls posted thrice yearly over the course of three years about which holiday toys their kids are still playing with. I've pored through the responses to compile this list. Each toy is linked to its listing on Amazon so that you can learn more about it. Most Loved Toys for Toddlers 25 months to 36 months: Duplo, other building sets LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set Trains / Train Table Musical Instruments Play Kitchen and play food Little People Sets Art Supplies (crayons, Play Doh, etc.) Dollhouse: FP My First Dollhouse, FP Loving Family Grand Doll House Doll (Bitty Baby, Corolle, etc.) Simple Jigsaw Puzzles, other puzzles GeoTrax Sets Tricycle or Walking Bike: Strider, Radio Flyer, others Tip: To save, try to find these second-hand via Craigslist, garage sales, thrift stores, etc. Inspect them carefully and check for recalls. Related: Toys That Get Played With 2011: 6 to 12 months Toys that Get Played with 2011: 13 to 24 months How to Pick Toys with Staying Power [and Avoid the Duds] Early Shopper's Guide to Holiday Savings: Tips to Help You Save Big Coming later this week: More Toys that Get Played with lists: 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years 5 to 6 years ©2005-2011 Baby Cheapskate™ Thanks for reading! For more, visit Baby Cheapskate's Facebook Fan Page.