| What are the popular Christmas gifts for kids for | | | | The Evenflo ExerSaucer 3-in-1 is a competing item to |
| 2008? Both Toys R Us and Amazon released their | | | | the Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo. Both provide a |
| lists of toys they expect to be popular this Christmas | | | | safe place for baby to play. |
| season. Here's a summary of the trends they are | | | | A Returning Favorite |
| predicting. | | | | Perhaps the most anticipated toy this Christmas |
| Electronic Games | | | | season, which appeared on both lists, is the |
| As usual electronic games appear on both lists. Some | | | | Fisher-Price Elmo Live. This toy is the latest in the line |
| of the more well-known products included are items | | | | of popular Christmas gifts that started with the Tickle |
| like the Wii Fit, which combines physical movement | | | | Me Elmo doll. Elmo Live includes a dramatic increase in |
| with on-screen action, and the Pink 8GB iPod nano, the | | | | capabilities and interactivity. Demand is expected to be |
| popular handheld music player and picture and video | | | | high, so you might want to order this early to make |
| viewer. | | | | sure you get yours. |
| Musical Instruments | | | | Though not as popular in past years as the Elmo line |
| A surprise entry on the Amazon list is a 3/4 size guitar, | | | | of dolls, the new Biscuit, My Lovin Pup looks like it could |
| which is a real instrument made by the renowned | | | | be a real winner. It's a mechanical dog that interacts in |
| guitar maker Washburn. It's the Hannah Montana | | | | fun ways with kids. |
| Acoustic Guitar. While it's not a surprise that kids want | | | | LEGO Models |
| anything themed with Hannah Montana, it is a surprise | | | | LEGO building sets continue to be a popular item. This |
| that they want something more than just a toy. This | | | | year features a variety of vehicles modeled after the |
| guitar looks like it will make a great gift for a budding | | | | Star Wars Clone Wars theme. These can be pricey, |
| musician. | | | | but the quality of LEGO building blocks has mostly |
| DVDs | | | | remained consistent and durable through the years, as |
| Of course, DVDs continue to be popular gifts each | | | | evidenced by the company's continued viability. |
| Christmas. The Wall-E Three-Disc Special Edition + | | | | Kitchen Play |
| Digital Copy made it onto the Amazon list. | | | | Two gifts come right out of the food preparation part |
| Babies | | | | of the house. Check out the 50's Diner and the Girl |
| The Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo is a stander and | | | | Gourmet Cupcake Maker. |
| activity center for young children that has a variety of | | | | With popular gifts demand can be high and stock |
| simulating games and toys for a child's development. | | | | levels can be spotty. Shop early to make sure you get |
| This device encourages physical muscle development | | | | the presents you want in the time frame that you |
| and mental stimulation. | | | | need them. |