| Every year there are many new toys rolled out to | | | | it's hard to imagine these toys not doing very well. |
| try and catch the attention and approval of both kids | | | | However, there may be a downside. These are |
| and parents. Some succeed wildly, while others fail to | | | | obviously designed for younger children, and so aren't |
| impress. This year the "sing-a-ma-jigs" are a new line | | | | an option for older kids. Also, as any parent who has |
| of stuffed toys. They're not stuffed animals, because | | | | bought several Elmo toys can know, after a few |
| these toys aren't shaped around specific animals, but | | | | days, weeks, or months hearing the same annoying |
| goofy and odd looking creatures that might vaguely | | | | songs over and over again, you can risk your sanity. |
| remind people of Muppets or the old Fraggles. | | | | There isn't a large variety of songs or tunes, so be |
| They're called sing-a-ma-jigs because when they're | | | | prepared for a lot of repetition. |
| squeezed or picked up, they start singing a song, a | | | | However, if you're looking for the perfect gift for |
| tune, or making strange music like sounds. Sometimes | | | | some young children, many small kids are going to |
| they go right from one to another. These toys are | | | | absolutely love these toys, and for that reason they |
| cute, they look collectible, and the singing and music | | | | are a good choice for children three years old and |
| are going to make them favorites with kids. In fact, | | | | probably best for kids up to about age nine or ten. |