Metro Parent Holiday 'It' List Kids Gift Guide 2011

Metro Parent's Holiday 'It' List 2011

Need family gift ideas? Check out the hottest toys, creative finds, cool stuff for babies and teens, plush pals – and a chance to win lots of it!

Jaclyn Rink, Stacey Mourtos and Kim Kovelle

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Santa, Baby: Your work is done! Metro Parent has the coolest collection of kids Christmas gifts in southeast Michigan already picked out – from fun, crafty creative toys to plush pals – and chance to win some of the hottest gifts of the season (LeapFrog LeapPad, Let's Rock Elmo, Fijit Friends or Air Swimmers, anyone?). Plus, we've peppered in some sweet scores for picky teens – and unique gifts sure to delight the babies on your list.

So let the elves take a break, sit back and have yourself some milk and cookies, old man!

(Scroll through the buttons below to see our top 27 holiday gifts!)

Dec 3, 2011 02:35 pm

Posted by readinmama

I love the variety of fun toys described in this article!

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