Best Toys for Kids 2-4 Years 2011-2012

Research on the Best Toys for Kids 2-4 years of age for the holiday season of 2011 and into 2012 shows quite a group of popular favorites. The best toy picks shown here reflect top sales and consumer reviews.

Below are the top 3 toys for kids 2, 3 or 4 years of age for the holiday season of 2011 and into 2012. Now is a great time to start your shopping while the selection is good:

Let's Rock Elmo (for kids 18 months and up):

Your toddler will love this popular Sesame Street character, Let's Rock Elmo, as he comes alive singing 6 different songs and playing 3 different instruments. Your child chooses which musical instrument Elmo should play and he "magically" responds and starts performing. A Let's Rock Guitar and Keyboard may be purchased separately. Your toddler can play these instruments and have Elmo accompany them.

Elmo is most likely a familiar and beloved character in your household already and your toddler will love interacting with this animated likeness. A lot of fun and a good way to nurture a love of music at an early age. Let's Rock Elmo is expected to be a top favorite Christmas toy this season. Elmo takes 6 AA batteries which are included. The list price is $69.99.

Animal Planet Air Swimmers Remote Control Flying Fish (for kids 3 years of age and up):

You may think you have seen it all, but wait...the Animal Planet Air Swimmers Remote Control Flying Fish will amaze. A clownfish (57 inches long) or a shark (over 5 feet long) is available. They move up, down, a full 360 degrees, all from up to 40 feet away. They do require helium, will stay inflated for up to 2 weeks and can be re-inflated over and over. Each requires 4 AAA batteries.

Your child will need some adult supervision but it will be worth it. Great family fun for indoors. List price for clownfish is $42.32; for the shark $46.95.

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks (for kids to 3 years of age):

Ten colorful blocks come in a plastic bucket with lid and handle for toting along. Your little one can sort and stack these blocks plus learn identification skills by matching the different shapes to the shape-sorting cutouts in the lid. A perfect toy for developing eye hand coordination too. The set comes in primary colors or in a pink version. A fun and skill learning toy for your toddler at a list price of $12.99

There are many wonderful toys available for kids which will inspire their imaginations and their desires to learn. These are only the top 3 for kids 2-4 years of age, and while these are fantastic, there are definitely more choices which are also top knotch.

Resource: Best Toys for Kids Age 2-4