Toys That Get Played With 2011: 5 to 6 Years

Welcome to the 2011 updates of Baby Cheapskate's "Toys That Get Played With" lists. The 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 toys on the list have proven track records among Baby Cheapskate readers when it comes to appeal and longevity. Each toy is linked to its listing on Amazon so that you can learn more about it.

Most Loved Toys for Kids 5 to 6 Years Old:

• Art Supplies, especially drawing and painting
• Imaginext Play Sets and Playmobil Sets
• Trucks and Cars of any kind (Tonka, Hot Wheels, etc.)
• LeapFrog Leapster Explorer
• Barbie and Barbie accessories
• Board Games (Zingo, Trouble, etc.)
• Lego, Magna Tiles and other building toys
• Tranformers, Bakugan, Pokemon, other similar toys
• Bike
• Hex Bugs
• Polly Pocket sets, Squinkies sets
• Insect Lore Butterfly Pavillion

Related:

• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 6 to 12 months
• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 13 to 24 months
• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 25 to 36 Months
• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 3 to 4 years
• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 4 to 5 years

• How to Pick Toys with Staying Power [and Avoid the Duds]
• Early Shopper's Guide to Holiday Savings: Tips to Help You Save Big

©2005-2011 Baby Cheapskate™

Toys That Get Played With 2011: 3 to 4 Years

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 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 Preschoolers 3 to 4 years old:

• LeapFrog Tag Jr., Tag Reader, or Vtech MobiGo
• Art Supplies (crayons, Play Doh, etc.)
• Imaginext Play Sets
• My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop sets
• Hot Wheels Cars, Sets
• Duplo / Lego
• Fisher Price DoodlePro
• Fisher-Price Trio
• Dress Up Clothes, Costumes
• Trains / Train Table, GeoTrax Sets
• Musical Instruments
• Floor Jigsaw Puzzles
• Play Kitchen and play food
• Plasma Car, Strider Bike, other riding toys

Related:

• Toys That Get Played With 2011: 6 to 12 months
• Toys that Get Played with 2011: 13 to 24 months
• Toys That Get Played With 2011: 25 to 36 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

©2005-2011 Baby Cheapskate™

Toys That Get Played With 2011: 4 to 5 Years

Welcome to the 2011 updates of Baby Cheapskate's "Toys That Get Played With" lists. The 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 toys on the list have proven track records among Baby Cheapskate readers when it comes to appeal and longevity. Each toy is linked to its listing on Amazon so that you can learn more about it.

Most Loved Toys for Kids 4 to 5 Years Old:

• Art Supplies, especially drawing and painting
• Imaginext Play Sets and Playmobil Sets
• Trucks and Cars of any kind (Tonka, Hot Wheels, etc.)
• Learning Systems: LeapFrog Tag Reader,, Leapster Explorer, Vtech MobiGo, Fisher-Price iXL
• My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop and Polly Pocket sets
• Simple Board Games (Candyland, Zingo, etc.)
• Lego
• GeoTrax Sets
• Dress Up Clothes, Costumes
• Floor Jigsaw Puzzles
• Plasma Car, Strider Bike, Bike (w/ training wheels), other riding toys

Related:

• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 6 to 12 months
• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 13 to 24 months
• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 25 to 36 Months
• Toys That Get Played with 2011: 3 to 4 years
• How to Pick Toys with Staying Power [and Avoid the Duds]
• Early Shopper's Guide to Holiday Savings: Tips to Help You Save Big

©2005-2011 Baby Cheapskate™

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BOGO Free Little Tikes Toys at TRU

I just took advantage of this deal for Morgan's birthday! I bought her a Little Tikes shopping cart and got a Little Tikes bowling set FREE!

 

Buy one Little Tikes toy priced at $25 or higher and get a second free (priced at $24.99 or lower) through 10/29 at Toys R Us.

Add one of these toys to your cart (includes select playhouses, slides and kitchens), and then choose your freebie from this page.

Spend $75 or more and get free shipping (up to a $20 value). Just watch out for shipping on oversized items. YOu can also have items shipped to your local store for pick up (no charge).

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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.

 

Toys That Get Played With 2011: 13 to 24 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 Babies 13 months to 24 months:

• Play Kitchen and play food
• Trains (wooden, etc.) and Train Table
• Musical Instruments
• Doll Stroller
• Little People Sets
• Toy Shopping Carts
• Mega Bloks, Duplo, other building sets
• Play House (Step 2, Little Tikes, etc.)
• Wooden Puzzles
• Leapfrog Tag Jr.
• Gund My First Doll and other "first dolls" (FP, Corolle, etc.)
• Little Tikes Cozy Coupe

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
• 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:

• 25 to 36 months
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years

©2005-2011 Baby Cheapskate™

Toys that Get Played With 2011: 6 to 12 months

Here are some pointers from Baby Cheapskate™ for those of you shopping for little ones this holiday season! More to come!

Have you ever given your child a toy you thought she'd love only to find it forgotten less than a week later? Ugh.

Welcome to the 2010 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 made it to the top of the toy pile and stayed there. 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 Babies 6 months to 12 months:

• Shape sorters (Various. See a list of reader faves here)
• Blocks (various)
• Stacking cups (Various. See a list of reader faves here)
• Fisher-Price Rock-A -Stack and other stacking ring toys
• Playskool Busy Ball Popper (3nd year on the list)
• Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen
• Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Table
• LeapFrog Learn and Groove Table
• Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube (3rd year on the list)
• Vtech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker and other walk / ride toys
• LeapFrog My Pal Scout / Violet (3rd year on the list)
• Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Say Please Tea Set

More updated Toys that Get Played With lists to come this week:

• 25 to 36 months
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years

Related posts:

• Toys that Get Played with 2011: 13 to 24 months
• Top Teethers: 8 Drool-Worthy Picks
• Shake, Rattle and Poll: Readers Picks for Best Baby Rattles
• How to Pick Toys with Staying Power [and Avoid the Duds]

You can find this and other holiday-themed lists under the Toys that Get Played With tab at the top of BabyCheapskate's home page.

©2005-2011 Baby Cheapskate™

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Making Cents of Dollars

Hello Everyone!

I'm writing to tell you that yes, because you asked, I am going to continue my blog this holiday season to help you find the best deals! I have been hearing the online buzz and receiving e-mail alerts from various web sites reminding me that Black Friday is only a month away. Some stores are already gearing up by having some early sales. A few stores have even posted their Black Friday ads already!

So, make your lists and start watching my blog as well as all of the web sites listed on it to help you find the best deals for gifts. You can also have my posts e-mailed to you! If you are looking for something specific, please let me know and I will watch for you.

Thanks to everyone for all of the positive feedback from last year's blog - I really appreciate it! If you have any suggestions for this year's blog, please let me know! Posting will start in the next couple weeks!

Happy Shopping!
Michelle