The Real Joys of Motherhood: Getting Real with Canadian Moms

Toy Year In Review

Looking for a toy for your toddler? Look no further because I am sharing my son’s top three favourite Fisher-Price toys of 2012. These toys brought endless fun, great stimulation, hands-on learning, and pure joy. Get set because these three toys are real-parent recommended…

Housed permanently in our living room his Little People® Wheelies™ Loops ’n Swoops Amusement Park™ is an everyday toy for my toddler. He stands, squats, and sits during play helping him develop his physical skills. He puts cars up – watches them roll down and runs across the room to retrieve them. Seriously, this is an amazing toy for a toddler.


The toy that taught him to clap on time…his Stand-Up Ballcano™. He flaps the roller ball to make the music start. Watching the platform rise which pushes the balls down the three different sides of the toy. It develops his eye tracking and forecasting skills. And it is music which doesn’t drive me crazy (a rarity with children’s toys). I know this is a hot ticket item for gifting…and it is because it’s awesome.

Lost cost but high entertainment his Fisher-Price Wheelies are by far…his favourite toy ever. These little cars are always in our diaper bag and are perfect on-the-go fun whether we are waiting in a doctor’s office, having a family dinner at a restaurant or for car seat play while we are on the road.  When people asked me what to get my son for Christmas (or his birthday which falls the day after Christmas!) my answer was easy…please add to his Wheelie collection.  They are his favourite toys. Period.

MY SHAMELESS  MOM RECOMMENDATION: I have to add 1 more recommendation – not toy related at all – but Mom’s Favourite…my Fisher-Price Deluxe Sporty Diaper Backpack (Black) with FastFinder Pocket System. I use this diaper bag – every – single – day. It keeps me hands-free (’cause my hands are usually holding the baby). LOVE IT.

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  • Cheryl

    My son has both the Wheelies Loops & Swoops and the Ballcano. He loves them both. My friends daughter actually cries to come over here to play with his Loops & Swoops. I hope Santa brings her one this year!