Top Christmas Toys 2008

Healthy Moms annual Top 10 Christmas Toys for 2008 toy guide. These are the toys that are going to be hot this year. We've also included our top picks by age group. Scroll down to view this years list. Click on the images or links for more information.

10. Elmo Live
Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like
creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.



9. Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Waterproof Digital Camera, Blue Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Waterproof Digital Camera, Blue:

• Waterproof for 30 minutes in up to 3 feet of water (not for underwater use)
• Controls are simple to follow; includes built-in auto flash
• Color LCD preview screen lets kids instantly see the pictures they've taken
• Image resolution settings: 0.3 and 1.3 interpolated (640 x 480 resolution) megapixels for 4" x 6" prints
• 64 MB built-in memory stores up to 500 pictures
• Download pictures to your computer for editing, printing or emailing
• Compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Apple Mac OSX, Apple Mac OS9
• Includes USB cable (requires USB port 1.1 or high
  This item is also available in pink.
  
  
  8. EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles
  
  7. Hyper Dash It's the electronic game that's as fast as you are. Test your speed and agility in a race against time using five targets and an electronic handheld unit. To start, set up your targets on the table, around the room, around the house or throughout the yard. Then, follow the announcer's commands as you zip around your racecourse to tag your targets with the handheld unit. The fastest time wins. Features four game modes that challenge your speed, skill, memory, coordination and teamwork. Includes ergonomically designed Hyper Dash unit and five labelled targets. Requires 3 "AAA" batteries, not included. Measures 4.5"L x 12"W x 10"H.
  6. Playskool Air-tivity Ball Popper
  5. Pleo
  4. i-Sobot
  3. Tori Rocking Horse Rocking horses may be a classic children's toy, but this one features a modern twist: It folds flat and stores away easily to keep things neat and tidy. It's also a great ride-on toy that helps your toddler develop a sense of balance. Made from organic rubberwood, it's also safe, sturdy, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Giddy up!
  
  2. Rock Star Hannah Montana Sing-Along Guitar You can belt out tunes like Hannah Montana with this sing-along guitar.
  
  1. LEGO® DUPLO® Basic Bricks – Large Lots and lots of colorful LEGO® DUPLO® pieces! DUPLO bricks are large, sturdy and safe for younger hands. Let your toddler build, create and imagine! Contains 65 DUPLO brick colors in red, green, yellow, orange, blue,and light blue!
  
  Top Toys By Age
  
  Birth to 24 Mos
  Leapfrog Learn & Groove Musical Table
  
  
  2-4 years
  
  In this tiny town, kids learn all sorts of lessons through interactive play. Little ones learn ABCs, numbers, colors, shapes and more in a unique format that unfolds for all-around playset play. Start at the doctor and dentist offices with a weight scale and dentist chair. Then grab a snack at the shape-sorting pizza shop with four different shaped pizza disks and a shape identifier. Stop and see the animals at the sort-and-match pet shop with an interactive cash register. At the ABC school, kids learn the full alphabet and practice writing letters on the magnetic drawing board. Push on the tower to hear the entire ABC song. At the numbers treehouse, drop the 10 apple disks through the tree and the playset counts along; then press the lever to release them into the bushel. There's also an open/close door and swing for Little People figures. And at the interactive traffic signal, push down for a learning tune. Fun tunes and sound effects along the way highlight learning in each location. Includes two articulated Little People figures, table, two chairs, easel, tricycle, 10 "apple" disks and four pizza disks. Folds closed for storage with handle. Measures 44"L x 12"W x 15"H. Requires three "AA" batteries, included. Little People Learn About Town Adventure Playsets and Accessories Other FisherPrice Brands Toys 4-12
  
  
  5-7 years
  LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collectors AT-ST
  
  8-11 years
  Cranium Family Edition
  
  
  12 to 17 years
  Trivial Pursuit DVD Game: Pop Culture 2nd Edition
  
  I hope you enjoyed our list. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Healthy Moms