Girly Gadgets for 2014’s Super-Sweet Kiddos

Gone are the days of baby-dolls and simple frills to keep growing little girls happy. Now, these thriving cuties and super-sweet kiddos need more to enhance their life-skills, develop their unique interests, and nurture their natural creativity.

The following girls’ toys in 2014 are ideal for nourishing a budding imagination until it blooms into full-fledged artistry. Little ladies will learn how to share, use manners, make friends, and generally just be the best pint-size person they can be – all with the help of toys designed to nudge childhood development in the right direction. Not only are these knickknacks super-cool and fun to play with, they’re also educational and top-notch when it comes to teaching.

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Melissa & Doug Habitats Reusable Sticker Pad

Themed with 5 different animal habitats, this sticker playset is ideal for girly-girls with a passion for all-things scientific and educational. There are animals everywhere! And accessories to match with their designated habitats. Kids can learn about where these animals live – from on a farm to in the ocean and even in the jungle. The scenery is abundant, lustrous, and beautiful – and there’s no set-in-stone rule that says lions, tigers, and bears can’t live underwater in your child’s imagination. As a bonus, there’s also a primitive theme with dinosaurs and Jurassic surroundings.

Recommended shopping: @ Amazon Toys
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LeapFrog Chat and Count Cell Phone

Appropriate for children ages 18 months and up, this cell-phone has the realistic feel of an actual cellular device without the money-sucking plans those phones can come equipped with. The fake numbers also give parents a peace of mind, as most youngsters aren’t ready for the responsibility of a real phone – and this one’s far more educational. Music and number buttons teach kids how to sing, sort, and count! And for a more expansive learning experience, LeapFrog Learning can connect directly, offering downloadable apps to stream from the cell-phone’s speaker.

Recommended shopping: @ Target.com
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Disney Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends

Disney Junior’s Sofia is a princess who, up until now, hasn’t been very interactive with her audience. However, as the first talking Sofia doll, this one brings an assortment of her animal friends and a wide vocabulary to interact compassionately with her new buddies. She teaches empathy for all living things, love, and above all, friendship – plus, she’s super-soft, cuddly, and perfect for bedtime snuggles. Sofia is the kind of royal role-model parents seek for their sweethearts.

Recommended shopping: @ Amazon Toys