American Baby’s Toys of the Year
Does baby need something new to play with? It's silly to wait for the holidays to give little ones all their toys -- they're ready for a new challenge every month. From the many toys introduced each year for the 3-and-under crowd, American Baby picks the ones that scored best with kids who tested them.
Babyzone.com “Amazing Toy Awards”
Babyzone.com’s favorite toys are those that are sure to become classics in your home—toys that your family will enjoy over and over again for years to come. They reward toys that are well-designed, age appropriate, safe, and encourage creative play as well as the development of vital skills. And of course, toys have to be fun, too!.
Creative Child
“Essential to nurture your child’s creativity” is the guideline of this publication, which awarded their “Seal of Excellence” and “Toy of the Year” awards to products in the Bob the Builder, Take Along Thomas and Lamaze brands.
iParenting Media Awards
iParenting Media’s Award Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products and recognizes those products with the iParenting Media Award. They acknowledge their responsibility to fairness, integrity and sound judgment and recognize the importance of a thorough and independent process.
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children's media. Their newsletter is published quarterly and is an ad-free subscription-based periodical for parents, grandparents, libraries and childcare providers. When consumers see the Oppenheim award seals on products, they can be assured that they are "award-winning" because they were selected by a noted expert in child development, children's literature, and education, and further tested by the most objective panel of judges--kids.
The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum and Gold Awards honor the best new products of the year, while the Special Needs Adaptable Product--or SNAP--Award goes to toys that work well for kids with special needs.