 Amphibious Scooter - Skidscooter::This amphibious scooter could be used on land like a normal scooter, and as a propeller for swimming thanks to its two hub motors. Super fun for the kids. The Skidscooter is designed by Yong Jieyu and… [MORE] |
 Storage Units as Second Homes - GarageTown Play Spaces::What a fantastic idea: using storage units as play spaces!
Designers and builders of storage units realized that people were using these rental spaces for more stashing their boxes full of junk, so they… [MORE] |
 Unofficial Lego MP3 Player - Rock Around The Block::Everybody likes LEGO blocks, right? As a kid, I could play with them for hours (probably still could, come to think of it). Although they are unofficial imitations, these "lego" block MP3 players look… [MORE] |
 3D Magazine Issue With Mosaics - SI Swimsuit Edition Has Kid's Games::SPOILER ALERT: Hey guys, tired of looking at the scantily clad women in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition? Get your daughter to help you scour the backgrounds for hidden images.
Just kidding, but… [MORE] |
 Disney Targets 60+ Market - Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea Discount Seniors::Live long enough and even Disney gives you a discount. Geezers are used to a dime off their cup of coffee at Mickey D's, but the Mickey Mouse honchos in Japan decided they needed to do more to attract… [MORE] |
 Virtual Fence for Kids - Kiddo Kidkeeper::Surely you've heard of virtual fences for pets. Now they have them for kids, and they work just about the same way.
Smart Target created the easy-to-use child proximity alarm locater which allows parents… [MORE] |
 2 in 1 Water Vessels & Toy - Y Water Bottles::While most water bottles are lightweight and disposable, fuseproject and L.A. based Y Water are moving in the opposite direction, by creating a bottle that they hope, will sitck a little longer. The bottle… [MORE] |
 Bug Sucking Vacuum & Zoom - Eyeclops Get More Fun::Last year's cool electronic eyeball has new features available to add to the fun in 2008. The new model of Eyeclops now comes with three levels of zoom, 100x, 200x, and 400x. And this fall, the company… [MORE] |
 $20,000 Game Board - Diamond Scrabble::The Diamond Scrabble board is absolutely gorgeous, and is more likely to go up on a wall (behind a glass case) than on a table top for family game's night.
The Hasbro designed board, shown at the American… [MORE] |
 Velcro Jacket - Takkiainen::While the Takkiainen was designed to bring together lonely people who might happen to brush up against each other in a busy city, the most fantastic implication of the Velcro jackets is their possibility… [MORE] |
 Barbed Wired Crib - Baby Furniture by John Greg Ball::This crib is not really designed with barbed wire. It just looks like it. The design is supposed to mimic and make light of the physical restraints and many spatial limitations that human beings create… [MORE] |
 Diamond Studded Toy for Charity - $140,000 Hot Wheels Bling::Commemorating its 40th year, Hot Wheels has created a $140,000 coupe designed by jeweler, Jason, of Beverly Hills, CA. The 18k white gold car is encrusted with 2,700 diamonds weighing 23 Carats. The car… [MORE] |
 The Future of Plush Toys - Elmo Live is Amazingly Real::He sings, he dances, he even tells jokes and does the jazz hands! It's not just another in the long line of popular plush Elmo products, Elmo Live elevates feature plush into a new dimension of realistic,… [MORE] |
 Ferrari Pedal Car::Have a kid that wants to literally put the pedal to the metal? This Ferrari pedal car is just the trick. Or you can hire an olympic sprinter to push your little DNA spawn around the estate too. Notice… [MORE] |
 Rental Culture for Kids - Baby Plays::Trend Hunter has covered rental culture in the past; we've seen iPhone rentals, pet and garden rentals, EV city cars, the ability to rent designer 'it' bags and even luxury car time shares.
Last year… [MORE] |
 Robotic Toys - Inud the Robo-Dog::Did you ever want a dog that doesn’t pee on the rug? Inud the Robo-Dog by Segatoy is for you. He responds to human touch, voice commands, and movement, and will even let you shake its paw.
At $270,… [MORE] |
 Kid Safety Pod - Nestt Egg Carseat::Make something mandatory and chances are the design is going to be worse than child-like. It will be ugly.
Nestt wants to change that. They have returned the child to the egg, something many mothers… [MORE] |
 Device Makes Diaper Changing Hip & Easy - "Ubi" Change Table::It took a Mom, who also happens to be a mechanical engineer, to invent an ingenious device that makes changing a diaper a breeze. The Ubi change table fits any floor surface and comes in a basic and a… [MORE] |
 Convertible Travel Buddies - Zoobies::The day the cardboard box arrived in the mail, I couldn’t have been more excited. I scanned over the sender label and was thrilled to see that my first Zoobie had arrived in the mail!
Zoobies, for those… [MORE] |
 Virtual Godparents - Parents Put Son on eBay::Having a hard time finding godparents for your little one? Why not place an ad on eBay!
That's what one family did with their son, Blaine Dale Barger, who turns one year old in February. The Bargers… [MORE] |
 Lightsaber Desk Lamp - The Force is Strong with Your Desk::For everyone's favorite Star Wars fan, or your own inner geek, comes the ultimate in desk accessories. The Light Saber lamp is an officially licensed collectible which can serve as both lamp and office… [MORE] |
 Disco With Your Baby - Clubs Cater to Mothers with Babies::Baby Loves Disco started in the US, by dancer Heather Murphy, and has now landed in the UK (when I am based) and I love it. It is the ultimate in a child friendly night out – a disco with your baby!… [MORE] |
 Pay To Play - UBFunkeys::They're called UBFunkeys and they are little toy creatures that you plug into your computer. There are 24 of them in all (8 tribes of 3 members each). OK, so what do they do? They are actually keys to… [MORE] |
 Fashion for all Ages - American Eagle Launches 77KIDS::American Eagle, umbrella company to American Eagle Outfitters, Martin & Osa as well as intimates chain Aerie has added a new addition to their retail family; 77kids. American Eagle is entering the coveted… [MORE] |
 TV Show Inspired Mobile Games - Grey's Anatomy::If you missed your fix of Grey Anatomy this week, Gameloft has the solution for you. With a bunch of mini-games, this mobile game has 6 story lines that evolve based on the character you choose to play.… [MORE] |
 Social Network for Kids - Moshi Monsters::London-based gaming agency Mind Candy have developed a new social-networking sites for kids called Moshi Monsters.
Instead of creating their own user profiles, kids can adopt their own monster.
Users… [MORE] |
 Fashion Designer Dolls - Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie::Do you have a little fashionista in the making? The Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie Doll is something special for both young girls getting into fashion, and women who appreciate branded pop culture items.
The… [MORE] |
 Custom Cartoons With Your Kid - Kideo.com Creates Custom DVDs::Now your child can swing across buildings as Spiderman or sing along with Barney, in Barney! How does this work? It's pretty simple. Upload a picture of your child to kideo.com and it would be cropped… [MORE] |
 Classic Movie Dolls - Grease Barbies::These Grease Barbie dolls are sure to leave a lot of class movie fans beside themselves with little girl giddiness.
"Tell me more, tell me more..."
The replicas of the characters from the original Grease… [MORE] |
 $2 Million Prize To Solve Puzzle Game - Eternity II::This game may cost a little on the high side as far as board games go but, unlike others, there may be a return on investment.
The creator of Eternity II, Christopher Monckton, is offering $2 million… [MORE] |
 Temperature Controlled Baby Stroller - Combi LX-720 Buggy::Combi’s LX-720 baby stroller is humidity and temperature controlled. The Combi buggy also features a sleek new design and new even suspension on its wheels, giving your baby a luxurious ride for the… [MORE] |
 Polar Book - Joe Bookshelf::Check out this bookshelf that is shaped like a polar bear. It appears, itself, to be made of cardboard and look rather sturdy. The shelf is designed and manufactured by Ibride - a site that is cool but,… [MORE] |
 Mini Uggs - Aussie Footwear For Babies & Kids::Even though they look like loaves of bread, any woman who has slipped a pair of these cushy boots on her feet knows the Aussie footwear is undeniably comfortable.
After being seen on the feet of countless… [MORE] |
 24 Remote Controlled Toys to Kick Start 2008::Remote controlled devices have become increasingly popular, as demonstrated by these 24 remote controlled objects. We’ve seen it all, from the typical remote-controlled cars, planes and boats, to robotic… [MORE] |
 Top 20 Toys and Stuff For Kids in 2007 (GALLERY)::These were the 20 most popular Toys and Stuff For Kids in 2007, based on our traffic statistics. If you have a something you'd like to submit to our 'Toys and Stuff For Kids' category, you should Join… [MORE] |
 Remote Control Creepy Crawlers - Battle Beetles::2007 has given us a variety of remote control objects - cars, helicopters, dragonflies, and now, battle beetles. The battle beetles come in three types: Brown Bot, Hercules Bot or Giraffe Stag-Beetle Bot.… [MORE] |
 Cell Phones for Kids - The Right Mobile For Each Age Group::Even parents who have been resisting their child's pleas for a cellphone know the day they give in isn't far off. In today's world, it's become almost necessary to ensure a child's security. Kids are running… [MORE] |
 Luxury Ollies - Ferrari Skateboard::We've seen home gyms, bicycles, segways, and, oh yeah, cars from this company. They seem to be putting their custom red paint job and Prancing Horse logo on everything and marking up the price. Now, Ferrari… [MORE] |
 Customizable Dolls for Adults - Asian Ball Joint Dolls Look So Real::There’s nothing childish about these fully poseable, anatomically correct dolls, known by serious collectors as ABJD – Asian Ball Joint Dolls. Handcast from resin, which give them a life-like, almost porcelain… [MORE] |
 Ergonomically Correct Toboggan - Alu Sled Has It All, Shock Absorbers Too::Aren't the bumps and bruises part of the fun of careening down a icy hill out of control? The Alu Sled has a lightweight aluminum frame with an ergonomically correct (!) seat and polyethylene runners.… [MORE] |
 Burned and Smashed Toy Cars - Urban Reality Collectibles::Urban Collectibles are burned and smashed toyed cars. The novel toys offer you the opportunity to convince your younger kids that the world isn't always shiny. These hand burned and otherwise mutilated… [MORE] |
 Remote Controlled Crawling Hand - The Thing You Always Wanted::This robotic hand's slow creeping mode of locomotion, you can really give you friends a huge scare. You can finally get that Thing you always wanted.
I know that Halloween is over, but any day is a good… [MORE] |
 Bio-Degradable Baby Poop Scoop Bag::Baby Poop Scoop Bag -- Scoop it, bag it, bin it!
Having a child is never easy. One moment they spill milk on your carpet, the next, they poop on the floor. If you're liberating your baby from diapers,… [MORE] |
 Customized 16" Replica of You - 1 Mini You::Creating a 16" replica of yourself has never been easier thanks to 1 Mini You.
After choosing a model for your body, upload a photo of your face, order and wait 10 days to receive your figurine. It's… [MORE] |
 Womb-Like Baby Bath - Tummy Tub::This unique baby bath was designed to make babies feel more comfortable by mimicking the environment inside a mother's womb.
I can see how the Tummy Tub would be easier on an adult's back, bu, it makes… [MORE] |
 Big Balls Of Squishy Love - Squishables::Who said man's best friend has to be a creature that barks or purrs? I put my vote on something that is soft and warm, is always there when needed, and always ready to give the biggest hugs, like the 15"… [MORE] |
 Disgusting Dead Animal Toys - RoadkillToys.com::I'm not quite sure why I'm perpetuating this product idea, but now you can buy a toy dead animal. These aren't just dead though; they're roadkill - with popping eyes and exposed intestines.
RoadkillToys.com… [MORE] |
 “A Christmas Story” Board Game - I Double Dog Dare Ya::What was the name of the Lone Ranger’s nephew’s horse? Which kid got his tongue stuck to the flagpole? What did Little Orphan Annie want Ralphie to drink? If you know the answers, you’re sure to be the… [MORE] |
 Holiday Webkinz - Reindeer, Penguin & Santa Suit::The hottest toy this year, hands-down, were Webkinz. To end a splendid year with a bang, Ganz launched a special Reindeer Webkin for kids wanting to bring a little holiday cheer into their virtual tween… [MORE] |
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