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Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy)

Welcome to Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products Awards!

After reviewing hundreds of children's products this year to select the best for Dr. Toy's awards, we have found expanded diversity and a high quality of the new products. The toys, games and other items I select encourage skill building for all ages. There is an increased interest on the part of many toy companies to support the learning potential of young children.

Among the " Best Products "award winners are:

• Excellent software and CDs for well-paced, learning;
• Well-designed crafts and kits expand creativity;
• Nature products encourage appreciation of the world;
• Innovative games/puzzles help thinking and problem solving;
• Creative videos and audiotapes to exercise imagination, and;
• Many products encourage verbal, artistic and musical skills.

Several products help children better understand disabilities, and to learn to communicate using sign language. Many newly designed soft toys have clever, practical extensions to help young children learn while having fun.

Dr. Toy's "100 Best Children's Products " expand communication, emotional, social and creative skills.

Whether your child obtains an innovative set of rubber stamps or learns how to create his or her stamps in an electronic format, these " 100 Best Products " can be your child's passport to the new and exciting world of learning.There is a strong link between the child's imagination, learning, and new technology. You will see many long-lasting benefits using these products. Stay tuned to Dr. Toy and " Let's Play!"

Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy)

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Check also:
The meaning of best when selecting products

The kinds of products Dr Toy recommends

Dr. Toy's past award listings are available, including previous year's awards for 100 Best Childrens Products 1996,1995,1994, 1993 and 1992 and Best Children's Vacation Products: 1996

The listings have several sections.
First, alphabetical listing by company, here, second, listing by category, and third, product listing by age group.

For downloading convenience, a long text file in alphabetical order with descriptions, but no photos, is available.