Gyrowheel

 

I am not too sure if you remember how difficult it was learning how to ride a bicycle but I do. It was terrifying especially during the times when my training wheels came off. After a few scrapes and scratches later, I finally made it but it was a then harrowing experience indeed. Now that I have kids of my own, I do worry about having to teach them how to ride a bicycle but preferably without the gamut of emotions that I had to go through. That is why, I am sure all mothers in the world will collectively heave a sigh of relief at Gyrowheel.

With Gyrowheel, you literally do not have to put on training wheels at the side of your child’s bicycles. This is a good thing because many children suffer panic attacks when the training wheels are taken off because they realize that it is hard to balance. As such, Gyrowheel gives them stability and the ability to balance. This gives them a proper feel of how to ride a bike and sooner rather than later give them the confidence of giving it a go without the Gyrowheel.

I love it because it is extremely stable. If you are worried about your kids falling over, it will happen sometimes but in extremely slow motion whereby you would be on hand to stop it before your child topples over. The cheapest Gyrowheel is $99.99 which might make you hesitate before purchasing but truth be told, this is an extremely good invention which forgoes all the hassle of teaching your kids how to ride a bicycle.

Available: Thinkgeek

Price: $99.95 – $139.95

Children’s Configurable Fort

 

Children get bored easily and lose interest in their toys very quickly. Therefore, they are always asking for new toys every time they are at the store and it is very hard to convince them otherwise. Instead of over loading our homes with toys from the living room to the dining area, why not buy the children a toy that they can recreate every time they play.

This is made possible with the Children’s Configurable Fort. The Configurable Fort comes in forty six different colored panels. The Configurable Fort is made of non toxic plastic. Best of all it is also UV resistant. This means that the children can take this kids gadget out into the yard to play without having to worry that the panels will get damaged under the sun.

With the Children’s Configurable Fort rigid panels, children are able to build tunnels, construct forts and many other structures based on their own creativity and imagination. Light weight and durable, the Configurable Fort can be easily put together by children as young as six years old.

To ensure that the Configurable Fort remain stable and strong during play time, it comes together with attachment clips that secures the panels in place. After play time is over, the panels separate easily. Packing and tidying is no longer a hassle because the panels can be stacked flat and they fit nicely into a zipped carrying case. The Configurable Fort also comes with an instruction manual with diagrams of structures for the young architects to build.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $199.95

The Emotional Response Puppy

 

This is one of the many sophisticated toys which manufacturers create to try to recreate the experience of having a pet for those who aren’t able to experience it firsthand. Whether your child is allergic to dogs or you’re worried about the emotional burden that your child has to go through with the death of their pet dog, the plushy puppy is a close mimic to an actual canine.

Sensors are placed underneath the fur coat of the puppy at major areas such as the paws and head. There is also a built in microphone to pick up sounds from the puppy’s surrounding. The Emotional Response Puppy is then designed to react according to how the touch or sound has been perceived by it. It’ll behave in a pleasant manner when it’s stroke but could occasionally display certain antics to make the puppy appear even more real. A child could feel the response of the puppy as they touch it, a live experience that could be equally enriching for your child.

The facial features and movements of the emotional response puppy are also one that’s worth noticing as the puppy could form expressions to convey different emotions. Either by blinking its eyes, wiggling its ears or wagging its tails, the puppy is able to bring about a much lively atmosphere within the home.

Different lifelike sounds could also be heard at times when the puppy barks or whimper which engages a child for response. The puppy fully functions on batteries and weighs 3 pounds so that your child may carry it around.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $99.95

The Pop Up Playhouse

 

If you are a parent, chances are you will be pulling your hair wondering what activity your kids should be involved in during the holidays. After all, there is only so much screen time that is healthy for children of that age. You would love it if they were active at the same time. Well, I have something that will definitely be a huge hit in any household. What if I told you that there was a 50 square feet playhouse that you can utilize whenever you want to? Best of all, this playhouse can be set up in the comfort of your own home so you don’t even need to bring Junior out to the park for him to get his daily exercise.

The Pop Up Playhouse is definitely a dream come true for parents of young children. It definitely has a very wide area. The Pop Up Playhouse also encompasses a few different areas for your children to play in. It has a main area for your kids to set up their own gadgets and equipment as well as a side room for other activities they want to indulge in. The Pop Up Playhouse comes with a miniature stove, refrigerator and chest so your children will really feel that they are living in their own home.

If you are wondering how on earth you are supposed to store a 50 square feet playhouse in your house, do not worry because it has all been covered. Just like the name suggests, you can collapse the playhouse when not in use and deflate it till it becomes a small square.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $89.95

Tosy AFO (Alien Flying Object)

 

The Tosy AFO or known better as the Alien Flying Object by Tosy is a disc like toy that resembles a Frisbee. It’s a fun an entertaining toy for the whole family to play with especially when it is dark. You can also play it during the day but it will not be as cool as playing it when it is dark. Either way, it is still very fun to play with and enjoyable as well as you look at the disc circulate the air and back into your hands. The Tosy Afo is manufactured by Waboba USA.

The Tosy Afo by Waboba is very versatile. It can either be a boomerang when you are playing it alone or use it to play catch with friends and family. It is perfect for both big and small yards and can be played indoors or outdoors. When the moon rises, the AFO lights up! The LEDs on the AFO are very bright and will light up automatically when the AFO is launched. The AFO also includes a launch pad and you can set the angle to launch the AFO to wherever you like. To launch the AFO, simply pull the string that is attached on the launcher and watch the LED illuminated disc fly!

It is practically a Frisbee but it’s more fun than that because you can play it during the day or night, with friends or alone and it just gives a lot of fun and excitement watching the colorful disc flying through the air.

[Source: TOSY]