Have you ever shopped at roseytoys.com?  I have heard good things about them (customer service, toy selection, etc), but I wanted to know if you have ever purchased anything from them and if so, how it went?

–Diane

Nope, in fact we hadn't heard of Rosey Toys until you wrote in. Anyone out there ever buy from them? Would love to hear about your experience since many of the toys look pretty nice. Just be careful when you type in the URL. We accidentally typed "rosetoys" and got something that was not quite child friendly!

My daughter wants a Victorian doll for Christmas. Found some at FAO Schwarz but they're really expensive.

–Marie

We found a whole slew of 'em on amazon but don't rule out eBay. Both sites had a huge selection in just the right ($15-30) price range.

I'd like to buy my niece a baby doll--she's 18 months old and I have boys! What's a good one?

–Rachel

Alyssa always buys Corolle's Mon Premier Calin dolls as first birthday gifts for girls. They're just the right size for little ones to drag around and the bean bag bodies are nice and soft. Don't bother buying any extra clothes for the baby--chances are, the baby will end up naked most of the time. No worries if it gets dirty--they're easily cleaned with a wipe or (don't tell) but you can stick it in the washing machine in a net bag!

Is my 3-year-old daughter too young for a scooter? She's begging for one. Do I get a Razor or is there something better for young kids?

–Robin

She's not too young for a scooter. Skip the Razor for now though. Kettler makes a sturdy toddler scooter that our children had until they were too embarrassed to ride anymore--picture this, it was kind of like a fat guy on a moped.

Tired of the usual amazon and toys r us selection--what are some other toy websites you recommend for the holidays?

–Elyse

Try Young Explorers, Fat Brain Toys, and Hearthsong. All three have a great selection of things that are just a little different and we think these three sites have a good selection for slightly older kids, too. And take note, they're all offering cheap or free shipping for the holidays.