Child Toys Blog

‘Hot’ toys go cold fast

‘Hot’ toys go cold fast : Dr. Toy isn’t too much for “hot” child toys lists. Her recommendations for gift selections are as likely to include a jump rope as an electronic gizmo. Dr. Toy, whose real name is Stevanne Auerbach, is director of the Center for Childhood Resources in San Francisco and author of 15 books on play, toys, children's products, education, parent education, child development, child advocacy, child psychology, child care and special education. And her guide at www.drtoy.com was the first site to provide toy information on the Internet. Her lists often include toys that aren’t on big advertising budgets, and, rather than “hot” toys, you’ll find categories like “smart,” “vacation,” “classic” and “best.” In fact, playing is probably more important than toy, she said. “I think hot gets cold really fast,” Auerbach said. “Kids still like to play with boxes.”

posted by Eugen @ 11/28/2005 04:39:00 AM