FAQ About the Top Toys This Year

Should I be extra concerned about buying toys from China with all of the lead issues?

No, the government cracked down severely on the lead issue and China itself has been taking extra precautions because this really gave them a black eye.

Where is the best place to buy toys?

Hands down, it's the Amazon.com Toy Department and here's why - you can almost always find the toys that are out of stock on other sites or locally, they're priced to beat out competitors, AND, if you spend at least $25, you usually get FREE shipping. Another perk? You get to see consumer reviews and star ratings. I love it. And Amazon has a great return policy if something does ever go wrong.

How do you know what toys will be popular this year?

I do a few things to determine this. First, I look up what new toys are being released this year - I do a bit of investigative Journalism (I have a degree in Print Journalism and worked in news for awhile). After that, I start looking for feedback on most wished for and most buzzed about online. Lastly, I go straight to the source - my three kids, ranging in age from 5 to 10 to 17.