1. What is the reccommended age group?: Obviously, getting an age appropriate toy for your child is important. If you get a toy that is too young, or too old for your child, then it is probably not the right toy. Also, there can be many safety risks if you get a younger child a toy that is not appropriate for them. There can be small parts involved and chocking hazards.

2. What is the price?: BEWARE of inflated toy prices. Around the holiday season especially. Buy toys on the off-season. They are much cheaper, and more widely available. Was a TMX Elmo really worth $100? NO! If all else fails and you NEED that specific toy right away, then check for it on Ebay!

3. Will my child lose interest in 5 minutes?: Some toys are not worth the hype. When toy shopping, you should really be informed on this point. For example: the FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony was so popular, but the reviews were horrible. Most children lost interest in that toy right away, leaving the parents out $250. When shopping for toys, do your research online first, and look at consumer reviews.

4. What is the return policy?: This can be your saving grace. If you are unsure if your child will like the toy you buy them, then make sure the store you are buying from has a 15-30 day money-back guarantee. If all else fails, and the return policy is flexible, then you can return the dud toy and get your kid something they will actually like.

Sometimes toy shopping can be tough. Why not go toy shopping online? There is a larger selection, more availabilty, better prices, and customer reviews. If you are sick of dead end toy shopping at stores, then why don’t you try it at some great online toy stores like Amazon, eToys, WalMart Online or Ebay.

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