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A new look for an old favorite - the interactive Dora Links doll

By Mick Webb

02:47 October 7, 2009 PDT

The Dora Links doll gives a long time kid's favorite a 'tweenage' tech-savvy update
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Around the same time we reported that Nickelodeon was teaming up with Mattel to produce an older, “tweenage” version of the Dora the Explorer, an explosion of outrage erupted from parents concerned by the teaser silhouette which had many thinking Dora was to become a “sexed up” version of her former self. They need not have worried, as the recently unveiled “Dora Links” doll recreates the much loved kids icon as an “age appropriate” interactive doll that connects to a computer via USB and offers an educational and fun experience both on and offline. Read More

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Gyrobike gyroscopic training wheels help kids learn to ride

By Alan Brandon

02:56 October 3, 2009 PDT

The Gyrowheel uses an independently spinning disk to stabilize the bike

The Gyrowheel is a new spin on the old training wheels that help kids learn to ride a bike. Manufactured by Gyrobike, the Gyrowheel replaces the stock bicycle front wheel and features an internal spinning disk that helps stabilize the bike, reducing wobbles and slowing falls. While the Gyrowheel doesn’t eliminate crashes and skinned knees, the company says it does reduce the amount of time needed for a new rider to gain confidence and become proficient. Read More

BABY GIZMO

Mima's award-winning Kobi stroller converts to a carrycot in a flash

By Jude Garvey

01:30 September 25, 2009 PDT

Mima's Kobi is an award-winning stroller that converts easily from a carrycot to a toddler...

If you're planning to have more than one child, it’s good to know that designers are producing baby equipment that can evolve with the needs of a growing family. Mima’s Kobi is a stroller that has been designed with the family in mind. Not only is it stunningly stylish, it has a patented 'carrycot inside' system - allowing easy conversion from seat to carrycot, and back again. Read More

MUSIC

My Phones volume-reducing headphones for kids

By Jude Garvey

21:54 September 23, 2009 PDT

MyPhones headphones keep the volume at a safe level

There’s something about seeing ear buds in young ears that makes me nervous - not just because of concerns about damage to the ear canal, but also because there’s no way of telling how high the volume is turned. MyPhones headphones from Griffin Technology are set to a maximum of 85 decibels - so even though you can’t always control what your kids are listening to, at least you know there won’t be long-term damage to their hearing. Read More

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Kid Kustoms' Roddler stroller converts into a cool trike

By Jude Garvey

02:19 September 23, 2009 PDT

The Kid Kustoms' trike conversion kit transforms a stroller into a new trike

The Kid Kustoms' Roddler stroller has been wowing parents for a few years now - not only because of its customizable hot rod look but also its price tag – from USD $2,500. Now the company has released a trike conversion kit that replaces the front end of the stroller to create a new set of wheels for your trendy tot. Read More

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Possible cure for peanut allergy discovered: peanuts

By Loz Blain

01:22 August 31, 2009 PDT

Peanuts: no longer a death sentence for allergy sufferers?

Peanut allergies are very common - something like one in every 200 children will suffer from some sort of reaction, and while roughly 100 people per year die as a result, peanuts are still thought to be the most prevalent food-related cause of death. Certainly, for those afflicted, it's a huge annoyance to be constantly checking labels and asking at restaurants just to make sure. So it's good to hear that Duke University researchers are making progress on a cure - or at least a therapy for reducing the effects of peanut exposure. Read More

GAMES

GameDr Video Game Timer limits kids' gaming time

By Karen Sprey

13:33 May 3, 2009 PDT

Just what the doctor ordered: the GameDr Video Game Timer aims to eliminate child/parent c...

Any parent who has spent time trying to prise their kids from the xBox or PlayStation to do homework or household chores is likely to welcome the GameDr Video Game Timer. Its tamper-proof controls allow you to set and enforce time limits to game playing, simply by plugging the games unit into the timer. Read More

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Smart Animals Scanopedia teaches kids about animals while they have fun

By Paul Best

23:37 April 13, 2009 PDT

Smart Animals Scanopedia uses smart tag recognition technology to teach kids about animals...

If you have kids of your own, you’ll know instinctively the easiest way to encourage little ’uns to learn is through engagement and interaction. Toymakers know this, too, and have been quick to use various technologies to develop new lines of educative products. The Discovery Channel-branded Smart Animals Scanopedia, an electronic talking animal encyclopedia, joins the growing list of electronic toys that try to both teach and entertain. Read More

 
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