by Susan Fenn

Created on: October 23, 2009   Last Updated: October 25, 2009

Toys and Christmas go hand in hand. The challenging part is figuring out what to buy for the one or two year old in your life. To make it a little less challenging, here's a list of 2009's hottest toys.

1. Little Tikes Toys for Toddlers

a. Climb and Castle Slide

Its easy 10 minute assembly makes it an easy "put together" project for parents on Christmas Eve. 50" x 21.5" x 43"

b. Cook N Grill Kitchen

Want more bang for your buck? This item can last through the years with its age appropriate levels of 24months to 10 years. It comes with a multitude of interactive equipment, 30 scenes, a chef's hat and loads of fun! 37" x 26" x 45"

c. Cozy Coupe

Who doesn't remember their first car? With its Flinstones throwback, your kids can rock and roll to the beat of their own feet as they move as fast as their little toes can carry them. 32.25"L x 17.50"D x 32.25"H.

d. Easy Hit Golf

Dad and little tike can both enjoy the great outdoors with this fun toy. With two clubs, three balls and "hole" you're little one is sure to have a blast.

2. Fisher Price Toys for Toddlers

a. Stack 'n Surprise Blocks Songs 'n Smiles Sillytown

With lots of fun and surprises this new toy for 2009 is sure to keep your infant/toddler smiling! Great for ages 6 to 36 months!

b. Laugh and Learn Farm

With three modes of fun this is sure to entertain your baby all day long. To start the fun just crawl through the barn, from there you can feed the cow and turn on the lights. An excellent toy for babies aged 6 to 36 months.

c. Little People Playsets

This toy is great for you and your little one at home and on the go. The cases hold the Little People and their accessories. Once opened a world of play and fun begins!

3. Leap Frog

a. Alphabet Pal Caterpillar

What better way to introduce your toddler to the alphabet than with this cute little guy? It giggles, it walks, and has bright, flashing colors designed to engage while it teaches. It boasts four learning modes and with a press of a button a musical treat sure to impress!

b. Counting Pal

A great educational toy, the Counting Pal is an awesome addition to the Alphabet Pal. With three modes, your little one will learn their numbers 1-10, colors, and how to count!

c. Learn and Groove Alphabet Drum

We all know how much kids love to drum on pans, pots, and more. Why not take that love and turn it into learning? With Leapfrog's Learn and Groove Alphabet Drum you can do just that! With three learning modes your baby is sure to learn its groove!

The items above are just a few of the hottest and coolest toys for baby in 2009. If you like the above toys visit www.littletikes.com, www.fisher-price.com, and www.leapfrog.com for more information.

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