by Ramona Taylor

Created on: November 10, 2009

When you can get the perfect gift for your loved one for Christmas, it makes you light up to see their happy faces. Especially, if that special someone is your child. Beyond the bows and the trappings, the magic of the season comes from the glow of your child's smile. To make sure you have a glowy holiday, here are some ideas for the best gifts for your tough little guy or precious little gal.

Sesame Street The Original Tickle Me Elmo from Fisher-Price
Elmo had been a Sesame Street character since the early 1970s, but he came alive and popular in the 1980s. Since then, Elmo has been a Christmas favorite for small children. This year's selection for Christmas includes a comeback, the Original Tickle me Elmo. This classic toy started a phenomenon when it was first released and still brings smiles to little ones today. When Elmo's tummy is squeezed, he'll let kids know, "That tickles!" as he breaks out in laughter. This toy is a hit for your new baby and for preschoolers as well. Ages up to 4 years old.

3-in-1 Smart Trike from Little Tikes
Ready, set, ride! Even tiny tots enjoy spinning their wheels. With this adjustable tricycle, your baby can enjoy his or her own safe transportation. The bike is made to adjust to small children and is easy to handle. It's not recommended for extremely small babies, but can be used for those 10 months and older. Parents can push or your child can pedal for hours of fun outdoors. Ages up to 3 years.

Chuck My Talking Truck from Tonka
Chuck is a very busy and friendly truck. He dumps! He rolls! And, he talks. Chuck will be your little boys or girls work buddy. This exciting toy have over 40 phrases and sounds and will offer hours of fun for your little busy bodies. Ages 2 and up.

Fridge Phonics Alphabet Set or My First LeapPad Alphabet School Bus Learning System from Leapfrog
Learning phonics have never been so fun with this fantastic LeapFrog toy. This magnetic alphabet set is not just another set of magnet letters. The Fridge Phonics Alphabet set won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal and Snap Award. Your child can learn letters, sounds and names though entertaining phonics tunes. The set even has an lower case expansion pack that extends your child's learning on phonics. Ages 2 years and up.

You can't go wrong with this other Leapfrog option- The Leap Pad Alphabet School Bus Learning System. With this toy, yout kid can move from the kitchen into a wider world of learning. Shaped like a the big yellow school bus, this newer version of the LeapPad offers fun and skill building games and activities. With the attached magic pen, your child can work through the interactive library and hone pre-kindergarten math and reading skills. Ages 3 years and up.

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster from Cepia, Inc.*
It's almost as good as the real thing. From Patches to Num Nums, these adorable realistic looking toy hamsters can boogie, bump and scoot. They make over 40 sounds and offer loads of fun for your little one. They have fun accessories including a funhouse, mobile, car and a surf board. The fun is not all on the floor. Cepia also offers hamster related games online. These are perfects pets that don't require shots or clean-up. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

There are so many wonderful toys for the older toddler this holiday season. Your child can spend hours of play with these fun additions to his or her toy chest!

For more options for your baby's first Christmas, check out the following websites:

http://www.articlesbase.com/gifts-articles/10-best-c hristmas-toys-for-2009-1426529.html

http://hottoys2009.com/

http://besttoysguide.com/

http://www9.toysrus.com/Investor/pr/092409.html

http://www.trendtimes.com/christmas-toys.html

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