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\u00a0by Lori Cunningham (@wellconnectdmom)<\/span><\/p>\n

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I remember years ago when we gave my son a stuffed animal, he shook it and asked “what does it do?” \u00a0LOL! \u00a0Poor stuffed\u00a0animals\u00a0 now even they have high expectations to meet…just like all the other toys. \u00a0We live in a digital age and our kids seem to\u00a0innately\u00a0know that technology is in everything…their toys, their shows, and in their everyday life. \u00a0As they grow, their lives will become so automated, it will just become a way of life for them, something they will probably rarely give a second thought too.<\/div>\n
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We have collected a fun list to techy Christmas toys that your kids are sure to love. \u00a0The list includes video games, a voice recognition alarm clock, and yes, even a stuffed animal! \u00a0Enjoy the list. \u00a0We have tested many of these items, so leave us a question in the comments section if you have one.<\/div>\n
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Sony PlayStation Wonderbook: \u00a0Book of Spells (PS3-PlayStation Move)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wow! \u00a0If your child is a Harry Potter fan, this is a must have video game! \u00a0Sony’s new Wonderbook series begins with Book of Spells<\/a> which uses augmented reality technology to add life to a plain book a child has in front of him\/her. \u00a0Book of Spells allows kids to conjure up spells and magical powers in their own family room as seen through the PlayStation Move camera and displayed on TV. \u00a0Kids will be able to read and practice 20 spells stemming from original content from J.K. Rowling. \u00a0Always check any video game for\u00a0ESRB <\/a>video game\u00a0ratings.<\/p>\n

Wonderbook: Book of Spells retails for $39.99 for the book and game or $79.99 for a bundle pack which includes the book, game, PlayStation Move camera and a PlayStation Move controller.<\/p>\n

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Nat Geo Kinect (XBOX-Kinect)<\/span><\/h2>\n
Connect with wildlife like you never have before with Nat Geo Kinect for XBOX<\/a>. \u00a0Often called 2-Way TV, your kids can interact with this fun TV show by identifying animal tracks, taking pictures, and interacting with the show through fun games. \u00a0Nat Geo Kinect are actual TV segments (there are eight full shows) where kids learn about a particular animal (each show focuses on a different animal) and get involved with the show through fun activities that in some cases, can actually be tiring.<\/div>\n
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Nat Geo 2-Way TV sells for $26.99 at\u00a0Amazon.com\u00a0<\/a>with free Super Saver shipping.<\/div>\n
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Cuddletunes Teddy Bear<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now we’ve seen and owned stuffed animals that play music before, but the \u00a0Cuddletunes<\/a> Teddy Bear is by far the most unique musical bear we’ve seen. \u00a0It comes with a built-in mp3 player that when connected to your free online Culddletunes account, downloads personalized lullabies into the bear. \u00a0But you can do more than that. \u00a0You can also record personal messages or add your child’s favorite music. \u00a0Cuddletunes Teddy Bear is very unique in that it allows anyone to make a recording online to be included in the bear. \u00a0A great way for grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, even your child’s best friend to record a message that your child can hear again and again. \u00a0Going away on a business trip? \u00a0Record a message so your child can hear you every day while you’re gone. \u00a0Does your child have a favorite book? \u00a0Record yourself reading the book and s\/he can read along with the book even when you’re not there.<\/p>\n

Cuddletunes sell for $59.95 at\u00a0Cuddletunes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Barbie Photo Fashion Doll<\/span><\/h2>\n
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OK, this one’s just for the girls. \u00a0The Barbie Photo Fashion Doll<\/a>\u00a0allows girls to customize Barbie’s shirt with any picture. \u00a0Barbie actually has a built-in camera that girls can use to change the picture on her shirt. \u00a0Barbie can sport a picture of your daughter, the dog, even Ken! \u00a0Barbie’s camera can hold up to 200 pictures, so the pictures can be rotated at a moment’s notice. \u00a0To make it even more fun, girls can download the pictures to the computer and upload new ones from their computer. \u00a0A great gift for Christmas.<\/div>\n
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Barbie Photo Fashion Doll is on sale right now on the Mattel site<\/a> for $39.99, four dollars cheaper than Amazon.com. \u00a0Free shipping is included.<\/div>\n
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Just Dance 4 (PS3, XBOX<\/span> Kinect,\u00a0Wii, Wii U)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just Dance 4<\/a> is another great gift for girls. \u00a0It’s fun,\u00a0exhilarating, and makes for great memories with family and friends. \u00a0Dance to great songs like “Love You Like a Love Song,” “Moves Like Jagger,” “Call Me Maybe,” On the Floor,” even some old favorites like “Rock Lobster,” and “Jailhouse Rock.” New songs are available for purchase like “Gangnam Style” to ensure you know the latest dance moves. \u00a0Just Dance 4 has several different dance modes, like Battle mode which allows you to\u00a0challenge\u00a0a friend to six rounds of songs to determine the ultimate winner.<\/p>\n

Just Dance 4 sells for $29.99 plus Super Saver Shipping on Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Nat Geo Ultimate Dinopedia App<\/span><\/h2>\n

Got a dinosaur fan in your household? \u00a0The Nat Geo Ultimate Dinopedia App<\/a> is the perfect gift for your dino fan. \u00a0Deemed by\u00a0\u00a0New York Times as one of the “Top 10 Best Children’s Books on the iPad”, Nat Geo’s\u00a0Ultimate\u00a0Dinopedia \u00a0 reports on over 700 dinosaurs with facts, pictures, and videos to show how dinosaurs lived, hunted, and ate. \u00a0Every known dinosaur is listed in this app. \u00a0The Ultimate Dinopedia app includes audio pronunciation, vital stats, and comparison of sizes to other dinosaurs. \u00a0There is even an interactive family tree which shows how dinosaurs relate to one another.<\/p>\n

Nat Geo Ultimate Dinopedia app is available through iTunes<\/a> for $4.99.<\/p>\n

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Flex Night- Voice Activated Alarm Clock<\/span><\/h2>\n

OK, who has issues getting their kids to get up in the morning? \u00a0An alarm clock helps, but when the schedule changes, does your child know how to set it? \u00a0A good solution is the Flex Night voice-activated alarm clock<\/a> that understands voice commands to set the time, set alarms, snooze an alarm, alarm sounds, even play soothing music before going to bed. \u00a0Kids will love setting their own alarm and with it’s 5 inch LED display, it’s easy to see across a room. \u00a0Flex Night refers to the black color. \u00a0Flex, which has a white base, will be available in February.<\/p>\n

Flex Night is available beginning Dec. 17th \u00a0from ivee.com<\/a> for $59.99.<\/p>\n

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Skylanders Giants (PS3, XBOX, Wii, Nintendo 3DS)<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Skylanders Giants<\/a> video game ( accompanying characters) \u00a0is the sequel to Skylanders Spyro Adventure, released earlier this year. \u00a0Over 30 million Skylanders toys have been sold, breaking Activision’s projections by 2-3 times, according to Wikipedia<\/a>. \u00a0Now Skylanders is back with Giants, characters that are larger and stronger than than\u00a0predecessors. \u00a0Skylander works by allowing kids to place physical Skylander\u00a0characters\u00a0into the physical “portal of power” which transports characters directly into the game. \u00a0Kids can interchange characters dependent upon the strengths or personality they desire to follow quests. \u00a0Boys love this game.<\/p>\n

A Skylanders Giants Starter Kit sells for $64.99 plus free Super Saver shipping for the Wii at Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sports Champions 2 (PS3)<\/span><\/h2>\n

EA Sport’s Sports Champions 2 <\/a>is a fun game to test out your skills in bowling, boxing, skiing, tennis, golf, and archery and works with the PlayStation Move camera and controls. \u00a0Sports Champions 2 offers kids the opportunity to learn how to play and score in these sports in a fun competitive way. \u00a0Sure to get your kids off the couch and “into the game,” Sport Champions 2 offers realistic gameplay, competitive games, and lots of challenge. \u00a0The Sports are fun and using the Move controllers to adjust your character on the TV feels very realistic. \u00a0During play, the PlayStation Move camera takes shots of the games to replay afterwards.<\/p>\n

Sports Champions 2 sells for $34.63 with free Super Saver shipping from Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LeapPad 2<\/span><\/h2>\n

LeapPad 2<\/a> is the sequel to the LeapPad tablet from last year. \u00a0Now it is more improved with a front and rear facing camera, a faster processor, 2 more GB of space (4GB total), and a game library of 325+ game cartridges and downloadable apps. \u00a0The LeapPad 2 includes five apps\u00a0including\u00a0Pet Pad, Cartoon Director, LeapFrog Learning Songs, \u00a0interactive Art Studio, and a choice from four popular apps to download to the tablet for free. \u00a0LeapPad 2 is designed for kids ages 3-9 years of age.<\/p>\n

LeapPad 2 sells for $99.00 plus free Super Saver shipping from Amazon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Have a tween or teen<\/strong> and need some recommendations? \u00a0See WellConnectedMom’s gift suggestions on Best Buy’s website, GiftsThatDo.com. \u00a0What about the best gift for you or other Moms? \u00a0See our upcoming Top 10 Gadgets for Moms for Christmas article. \u00a0Know of another great gadget to spread the word about? \u00a0Leave your suggestion on our Comments section.<\/p>\n

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* Images taken from the URL’s listed in the description.<\/p>\n

** \u00a0We were given he following items to test out for ourselves: \u00a0Sports Champions 2, Wonderbook: Book of Spells, Skylanders Giants, Nat Geo Ultimate Dinopedia App, Nat Geo Kinect, Just Dance 4, and a Cuddletunes Teddy Bear.<\/p>\n

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