The Top Christmas Gifts for Children, 2008 edition

Do you have gifts for your children ready to go?

The best way to have a truly happy Christmas and avoid disappointment in your children during the holidays is summed up by three words: preparation, preparation, preparation! :)

If you get everything ready now, early then you won't have to take part in the Christmas rush that crushes so many people when December has already rolled around. Remember Christmas morning as a child forms memories for a lot of people that they'll carry around and either cherish or dread for the rest of their lives!

(Of course, there's always the chance that you are reading this when it's already December, in which case, my sympathies, but don't get discouraged, there are still plenty of opportunities for those who know how to look!)

The single best way to order your gifts and stuff nowadays is online. It's fast, convenient, simple, and yes, secure. Many people are only now beginning to get over their fear of giving out their credit card online, but I'm here to tell you, if you are careful about who you give it to (only big names like Paypal or Amazon), there's pretty much nothing that can go wrong.

So, anyway, on to the gift picks for this year. This Chrismas of 2008 brings us a lot of variety in terms of possible presents for our little ones.


1: Elmo Live from Fish Price

Elmo Live is an extremely realistic doll that brings the popular character from Sesame Street to life! Elmo is so lifelike and reacts in many different ways that your children won't know they're not really talking to the real thing!

More about Elmo Live from Fisher Price


2: Night Vision Goggles from Eyeclops

This toy is so amazing I want one for myself... Imagine having perfect night vision. Which is to say, imagine being able to see in total darkness. That's what these goggles are. Can you even imagine the fun YOU would have running around with this, let alone a young boy? Definitely one of the best christmas gifts this year for boys.

More about the Eyeclops Night Vision Goggles


3: Furreal Friends' Biscuit: My Lovin' Pup

Furreal Friends have gradually and steadily built up a reputation as the premier supplier of animatronic 'animals' to serve as pet... sort of like you'd see on the Jetsons some years back. Biscuit represents the latest and greatest of their achievements, and let me tell you, it's something. This gift isn't only for the kids; trust me when I tell you that the entire family will come to love Biscuit like he was a real dog.

More about Furreal Friends Biscuit: My Lovin' Pup


4: Leapfrog Tag Reading System

Educational toy developer Leapfrog is at the forefront of the business of making toys fun to play with and yet stimulating of the child's intelligence at the same time. Their latest breakthrough consists of special books that, using an intuitive and fun optical pen, pretty much read themselves and guide the budding reader through the story, keeping them hooked with cool rewards and surprises.

More about the Leapfrog Tag Reading System


5: Smart Cycle from Fisher Price

Have any trouble at all getting your kid to exercise? Well worry no longer. When you hook up the Smart Cycle to your TV, your living room is transformed into fantasy landscapes, other worlds, or even the bottom of the sea. You child can then explore these awesome environments through pedaling and steering their cycle! They can also take part in many different games, challenges and races, all of which stimulate and encourage exercise and intelligence.

More about the Smart Cycle from Fisher Price

So there you have it. Now, the above are the undisputed hottest toys on the market right now for Christmas 2008... but if you still haven't found the one that's gonna be that perfect gift for your child, then head over to Top Christmas Gifts for Kids, where I go into more depth on every toy here and many others.

Finally, thank you for taking the time to read my lens! I do appreciate your interest and, I hope it was useful to you in some way.