Every child needs a  place where they can escape from the outside world to their own private playing area. Fun Playhouses for kids give your child a hideaway, and a place they can use their imaginations. Kids can bring their favorite toys and games to their playhouse and pretend to be different characters. Kids Playhouses let children develop various skills such as creativity, and the freedom to play on an area withouts adults. Nowadays, Christmas shoppers can find a wide range to choose from.

Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage

The Step2 Neat And Tidy Cottage playhouse is not as long as others, but has many great features. The Neat And Tidy Cottage has a molded-in floor, which is not available in many playhouses. It also has drain holes on the floor to keep dirt and water and dirt from collecting inside.

This Step2 Cottage playhouse has an open design and provides a clear view on all of its sides. It includes shutter, a dutch door, table with faucet, burner and molded seats inside. It also has a mail slot, doorbell and electronic phone.

Neat and Tidy Cottages are great playhouses for children, and are affordable, fun and easy to assemble.

Step2 Naturally Playful Front Porch Playhouse

The Step2 Naturally Playful Front Porch Playhouse is a beautifully designed kids playhouse and includes a large front porch. It’s built-in porch bench gives kids a place to sit and shelter from the rain or sun. The Naturally Playful Front Porch Playhouse includes a sink, table and stove top.

It’s Dutch door has a mail slot and electronic doorbell. This playhouse also includes a side window with shutters and a pretty peaked roof including a skylight to let light in. This model comes with an electronic play phone.

This gift is recommended for young children aged 18 months to 5 years. It’s a durable toy, but some parts are a bit flimsy. For example, it’s porch cannot support adults but 1 or 2 young children can comfortably play inside.

Little Tikes Endless Adventures Tikes Town

Little Tikes Endless Adventures Tikes Town playhouse gives kids an unlimited number of role-playing possibilities. Each of it’s 4 walls have different themes. One of it’s sides is a schoolhouse/firehouse wall and comes with a table and chalkboard, door with mail slot, and a molded-in bell and alphabet. Decals are provided to make the wall a schoolhouse or firehouse wall. Another side is a gas station wall complete with gas pump, phone, crawl-through tunnel and other details.

The third side is a sports wall. It features a basketball hoop, soccer or hockey net, targets for ball tossing, etc. The fourth side is a grocery store/bank wall with drive-up window, ATM machine, shelves and molded-in details. The interior features more details and includes a kitchenette, workshop and bank.

Little Tikes Endless Adventures Toy Town is perfect for group or individual play, and is relatively easy to assemble. It’s an affordable christmas gift, and big enough for more than one child to enjoy. This model is suitable for kids aged 18 months up to 6 years old.

Crayola Beginnings Color Me A Song – Winner of TOTY Infant Toy Of 2010

2010′s best Infant Toy winner was Crayola Beginnings Color Me A Song and is suitable for children aged 0 to 2 years old. Color Me A Song allows toddlers develop their creative skills by creating music through their scribbles. The quicker a child scribbles, the quicker the music plays and helps young children develop their motor skills.

You have a choice of 4 musical instrument including banjo, piano, drum and trumpet which play rock, country, salsa and swing music styles. Color Me A Song weighs 2.2 pounds and it’ dimensions are 2.6 by 12.8 by 11.5 Inches. The other nominations for Infant Toy Of The Year 2010 include:

Gentle Giraffe by Cloud B

Suitable for all ages, the Cloud B Gentle Giraffe was nominated as one of the best infant toys 2010, and is the perfect gift for toddlers this xmas. Cloud B toddler award winning toys are popular with young kids. Their Gentle Giraffe is no exception, with soothing sounds to educate, entertain and help children sleep better.

My Pal Scout from LeapFrog

Leapfrog’s My Pal Scout is an interactive toy ideal for toddlers aged six months to 3 years old. My Pal Scout includes lights, music and a singing voice, and can talk to your toddler. You can personalize this toy from your computer or laptop through its USB cable. My Pal Scout dimensions are 6.8 by 11 by 10.5 Inches and weighs 3.3 pounds.

LeapFrog My Pal Violet

My Pet Violet make the perfect companion for your toddler and is also a great companion for the LeapFrog My Pal Scout. Like My Pal Scout, you can download a childs name and songs to this toy puppythrough its USB cable. The My Pet Violet puppy includes four learning songs and five lullaby tunes. When you press My Pet Violet’s paws you hear songs, lullabies, numbers and other activities. You can also go online to the LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning applications.

Yookidoo Crawl N’ Go Snail

The Yookidoo Crawl And Go Snail is an interactive toddlers toy your infant will love, and made the Infant Toy Of The Year 2010. The Crawl & Go Snail toy is a musically battery-operated snail that rolls around. It also spins it’s shell when it moves and squeaks when you depress its nose. The Yookidoo Crawl N’ Go Snail dimensions are 12 by 9 by 7 Inches and weighs 1.2 pounds.

Laugh n’ Learn™ Learning Farm by Fisher Price

Fisher Price Laugh And Learn™ Farm is suitable for toddlers aged six month and older. Toys farms are always popular gifts for babies and toddlers, and this Fisher Price Toy Farm looks set to be one of the most popular toys farms this Christmas. The Laugh And Learn™ Farm dimensions are 30 by 8 by 16 inches  and weighs 12 pounds

Cloud B Twilight Turtle Constellation Night Light

Cloud B’s Twilight Turtle Night Light is the ideal gift for kids who are afraid of the dark. Twilight night light toys available include turtle, sea turtle and lady bug. These eye catching toys project star to help children sleep and includes a star guide of the constellations. Twilight Turtles are easy to use and store and their dimensions are 12 by 8 by 5 Inches and weigh 1.4 pound.