Creative Child Mag’s 14th annual Awards Program was a huge hit, with the hottest items of the year getting their moment in the sweet Las Vegas sun! Though there were many contenders, top honors went to toymakers with the most innovative designs for the newest generation of creative kids. Check out the list for some of this year’s biggest winners!
1.Techno Gears Aero Trax Plane from the Learning Journey
Kids love to build, and the TechnoGear Aerox Trax Plane kit is the perfect way to encourage their creativity. With 80 colorful construction pieces, a power motor and more, this kit includes everything a little pilot needs to build an airplane with a propeller that moves and works.
2. Busy Bee from Baby Buzz’r
From a line of award winning musical vibrating baby soothers, the Busy Bee engages little one's senses, and delights with rhythmic vibrations in tune with classical melodies. This physician/parent invented soother is fun, great for travel and diaper bags, and an excellent gift!
3. Trampoline Board from BOUNCEBOARD
Snowboard on your trampoline! For the shredder in your life, these safer, foam-padded boards will let kids keep in shape in the off season by practicing their board tricks on the backyard trampoline, park center, or gym.
4. Freddie the Frog Book & CD Combo
Freddie and Eli the Elephant are led by an unseen guide to the secret world of the invisible coquis in this hardcover book and CD combo. The coquis speak Spanish and invite you to play along and dance the salsa. Wepa!
5. World GeoCards Game from GeoToys GeoToys
GeoCards Make Geography Fun! The 50 jumbo-sized cards, with countries on one side and capitals on the other, include information on population and land area information for each country, as well as rules for five different games.
6. Marley Monkey from GUND
This intricately detailed 14” orangutan plush will be a welcome addition to your home and your child’s heart. As a bonus to the plush primate’s already cute design, Marley features distinctive tipped plush material for added realism and softness.
7. Space Mission 1 Maple Landmark Woodcraft
Maple Landmark Woodcrafts are crafted in Vermont from sustainably harvested maple hardwood and non-toxic printing materials. Space Mission 1 is perfect for open-ended and explorational play and great for speech, language, and motor skill development!
8. YBIKE 2-in-1 Balance Bike from National Sporting Goods
This fun 2 in 1 balance trike is designed for kids ages 1 to 3 years old. The YBIKE’s rear wheels easily change the degree of balance from basic to advanced to grow with your little cyclist.
9. Glow in the Dark Space Capsule from Pacific Play Tents
Let your imagination take you into space with bright shining stars that GLOW in the dark. This D-tunnel can be used indoors/outdoors as it comes with a waterproof floor!