Children's Educational Toys - Leapfrog For Christmas

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By RedElf

Leapfrog toys for babies and toddlers are some of the most amazing toys I have ever seen. There is such a wide range, from toys for infants - well, I believe their mothers enjoy them almost as much as the babies - right up to interactive toddler play sets.

These marvels of electronics are meant to be used with adult supervision, and what better time to reinforce your bond with your baby than during play. I love the amazing variety of musical toys, as well. From an animal sounds guitar, a sing-along radio, and a complete musical table, you will be able to find a toy to suit any baby or toddler.

These wonderful tools will help you jump-start baby's learning with counting toys, number and letter recognition games, and press and learn activities. They will keep your toddler happily engaged while learning the alphabet, counting, and simple phonics.

Crib Rattle

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table
Amazon Price: $33.49
List Price: $44.99

Perfect for Baby's first crib rattle, this colorful crab features bright and crinkly fabric feet with clear, beaded claws. It will provide an excellent tactile experience with its easy-grab handles variety of interesting-to-touch fabrics, and soft rattling sound.

Build A Band

LeapFrog Learn and Groove Music Wand
Amazon Price: $16.75
List Price: $15.99
LeapFrog Learn & Groove  Animal Sounds Guitar
Amazon Price: $15.99
List Price: $21.99
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Color Play Drum
Amazon Price: $18.32
List Price: $19.99
LeapFrog Learn And Groove Xylophone Zoo
Amazon Price: $15.68
List Price: $24.99
Leapfrog Learn and Groove Preschool Medley Microphone
Amazon Price: $18.28
List Price: $14.99

How could anyone resist these delightful musical toys? I know I certainly couldn't.

When my son was first able to hold his head up for any length of time, there was little that would retain his interest for any length of time unless it was musical. He loved anything that jingled, bonged, binged or played a song.

At three months old, he was riveted by the Friendly Giant, a fifteen minute children's show that came on every weekday morning. Bob Humme, the Giant, and his behind-the-scenes partner, Rod Conneybear, a masterly puppeteer, created a lovely, gentle, and slightly quirky world in which giants and rooster sock-puppets conversed, read stories and enjoyed playing music together.

Let me rephrase that - my son was riveted by Friendly, Rusty the Rooster and their buddy, Gerome the Giraffe as long as they were making music. Story-time left him cold and he would happily explore other facets of his rapidly growing world.

Should the "Siamese Cats" be visiting with their drums and guitars, My son would watch, almost unblinking as the flute-playing Giant jammed with the musical cats and Rusty joined in on his own wee guitar...and they made some lovely music together.

Say It, Baby!

Little Leaps - Say It, Baby! and First Steps
Amazon Price: $12.00

This game platform is suitable for babies and toddlers from about nine months.

With a 2-in-1 wireless activity controller, it is compatible with most DVD players.

It comes complete with an Interactive Learning Dics with three games, a storage case, and a Parents' Guide containing additional tips on how to get the most from this system.

This multi-function table comes with 55+ songs and musical activities to keep children learning and playing. The variety of play instruments encourage baby to push, pull, press, slide, open and close, helping develop your little one's fine motor skills.


Attachable legs take baby from floor to standing play, and detach for easy travel and storage.


Bilingual learning introduces numbers, counting, the alphabet, shapes, colors, opposites and first words in both English and Spanish.

Musical Tables

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table
Amazon Price: $33.49
List Price: $44.99
LeapFrog Learn & Groove?Musical Table
Amazon Price: $59.99

Footed Blanket Sleepers

LeapFrog "Laughing Lilly" Purple Footed Blanket Sleeper for toddlers - 3T
Amazon Price: $10.49
List Price: $20.49

These adorable blanket sleepers come in a variety of sizes and are just the thing to keep little toes toasty all night.

The pink sleeper if perfect for any little princess, while the cute purple sleeper features Laughing Lily, a favorite Leapfrog character.

Crafted from 100% polyester micro-fleece with gripper feet for safety, these cute sleepers are also completely machine washable.

Musical Toys For Toddlers

LeapFrog Fix the Mix!
Amazon Price: $21.99

This amazing toy encourages your toddler to twist, roll, push, squeeze and spin the five audio segments in the right order.

Three levels of play allow children to progress at their own pace.

The Fix-The-Mix features 1- or 2-player mode so children can play alone or challenge their friends.

It encourages you child to explore the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, and daily routines while helping to develop sequencing and memory skills.

Discover imaginative play with this beloved favorite story, now available from LeapPad.

Introduce your little one to a story they will love to hear over and over again. Magical images and sounds bring the story to life.

Also available for the LeapPad Learning System are a number of favorite childrens' stories.

Toddler Toys

Leapfrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set
Amazon Price: $36.69
List Price: $29.99
Introduce your child to letter names and sounds. This magnetic letter set helps jump-start your child's reading skills.
This set features big, bright letters that are easy for little fingers to grasp. Complete with a sing-along Alphabet song, twenty-six magnetic letters and letter reader plus 3 AAA batteries.

LeapFrog Letter Crazy features the same style of interactive play as Fix-The-Mix.

Three levels of play allow for individual progress, and either one or two player modes are both available.

This toy focuses on helping your children develop phonics skills by challenging them to identify letters and letter sounds.

Phonics

LeapFrog Letter Crazy!
Amazon Price: $15.99
List Price: $27.99
The Alphabet Train
Amazon Price: $9.20
List Price: $14.95

The amazing touch technology of this reading system stimulates your child's love of reading. As the "magic pointer" touches words and pictures, the words talk, the pictures sing and the whole story comes to life for your child.

The Tag library contains over 20 books and games featuring characters from TV shows, movies and classic tales. The storybooks and learning activities help your child learn to read through an exciting and interactive experience.

Tag Reading System

LeapFrog TAG Reading System - Green
Amazon Price: $28.94
List Price: $39.99
LeapFrog Tag Reading System: Toy Story 3 Special Edition 
Amazon Price: $28.95
List Price: $39.99

This great t-shirt comes in a variety of sizes. Designed for men, it is the perfect gift for the proud daddy or uncle on your Christmas list.

The officially licensed, blue shirt bears the whimsical motto, "A Truly Wise Man Never Plays LeapFrog With A Unicorn".

When describing these phenomenal children's toys and games, it is so easy to run through your supply of superlatives quite quickly, leaving you to result to hyperbole or repetition.

The LeapFrog electronic toys and games are not only finely crafted to withstand repeated uses, they are also very attractively priced. LeapFrog makes learning not only fun, but also affordable.

Leapfrog Pals

LeapFrog Learn and Groove Music Wand
Amazon Price: $16.75
List Price: $15.99
LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket
Amazon Price: $17.40
List Price: $21.99
Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube
Amazon Price: $12.19
List Price: $24.99
Leapfrog Counting Candles Birthday Cake
Amazon Price: $13.00
List Price: $15.99
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Kitchen
Amazon Price: $19.97
List Price: $39.99

Farm Sets

Leapfrog: Phonics Farm
Amazon Price: $9.99
LeapFrog My First Book: Hide-and-Seek at the Farm
Amazon Price: $10.80
List Price: $14.99
LeapFrog: Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set
Amazon Price: $15.99
LeapFrog: Phonics Farm
Amazon Price: $5.23
List Price: $14.98
Leapfrog: Phonics Farm
Amazon Price: $2.99

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sandwichmom profile image

sandwichmom 2 years ago

Great ideas- I have several little ones on my list- and have long since forgotten what those under three could use!

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RedElf Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks so much, sandwichmom. Glad I could help out!

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Paradise7 Level 7 Commenter 2 years ago

I like that a lot. Musical toys for babies and toddlers. Yeah!!! Good hub, Red Elf.

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RedElf Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks so much, Paradise7 - so glad you enjoyed it. I think almost all kids love music!

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Enelle Lamb Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

My son was fortunate to receive one of the first LeapPads that were sold - it was the most amazing gift and captured his attention and held it longer than television or books ever could!

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RedElf Hub Author 2 years ago

My boy was too old by then, lol. It must have been pretty special to hold his interest, Enelle!

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ellahall2011 Level 1 Commenter 8 months ago

Leap frog is great for developing children's good eyesight.

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RedElf Hub Author 8 months ago

I hear Leapfrog toys are great for a number of developmental issues, ellahall2011. Thanks for stopping by to comment!

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