The 10 best-selling Toys Christmas 2010 list

If you've been searching for the top 10 best selling Christmas toys for 2010 it's probably because you know the benefits of using bestseller lists to help you get those special toys that you know your child or children will absolutely love one hundred percent.

And you'll most probably be short on time because you've got so much on your plate, plus, you'll know that if they are best selling toys then they aren't likely to be too expensive, because most of us are on tight budgets nowadays.

So, congratulations on making a great start! But just what are the top 10 best selling Christmas toys for 2010 -- doesn't time just fly by? -- that folks have been buying on the run-up to Christmas?

Well, of course, there are many best selling lists out there, but my personal favorite is Amazon.com, because they are so big and dependable. They sell tons upon tons of toys every day of the year, but even more at Christmas time. And they also provide 'most wished for' and 'most gifted' toy lists as well, so that you're spoiled for choice.

At the time of writing, here are the top 10 best selling toys on Amazon.com as we approach Christmas 2010. These were the actual top 10 as I was writing this report, but the list is updated hourly so can change quickly...

Alex Toys Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Making Kit by Alex
Syma 3-Channel Remote Control Indoor Helicopter by Syma
Hedbanz Game by Spin Master Games
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition with Blue Eyed North Pole Pixie-Elf by The Elf on the Shelf
Lego City Advent Calendar 2824 by Lego
Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch by Jakks
Lego Creationary Game 3844 by Lego
Scrabble Flash Cubes by Hasbro Games
Qwirkle Board Game by MindWare
Matchbox Stinky the Garbage Truck by Mattel

As you can see these top 10 Christmas toys for girls and boys are going to give a heck of a lot of joy, not just to the kids, but to the parents and grandparents as well. But there are many, many more great toys to choose from. And the 'most wished for' and 'most gifted' toys lists are also fantastic resources for getting the right toy.

But as well as the right toys, you need to make sure they aren't out of stock -- remember they are on the most popular lists -- so you need to find those toys and get them ordered now so that your loved ones won't be disappointed.

Ideal Toys For Little Girls

While it's quite easy to find toys for little boys, finding toys for toddler girls can be confusing at times. One important factor you should consider when looking for girl's toys is that they love to play games where they can dress up and pretend. Here are some ideas you can use when you're out in the kid's store shopping for a toy for you little princess.

There is something in a little girl's heart that makes her want to feel loved and cared for. Aside from desiring this kind of feeling, they also want to make sure all their loved ones are never lacking in hugs and kisses. That gives us the idea that cuddly toys such as stuffed animals and life-sized baby dolls are ideal toys to buy for your little girl.

Cooking toys are also a favorite among little girls. Your own princess will surely love the idea of owning her own cooking utensils. Buy her a chef's set complete with cooking accessories and a chef's hat. Wrap things up by purchasing a teatime table for her that includes a table, some chairs, and a set of teatime utensils made of plastic.

For your active little girl, ride-able toys such as a pedal toy car or a rocking horse are the perfect gift. To ensure her safety as she plays, build an enclosure in your backyard where she can ride her toy car. In the same manner, make sure she won't get hurt in case she falls from her rocking horse by placing rubber mats on the floor in her playroom.

You will probably find a lot of educational toys in the market today that can help develop her cognitive skills. These types of toys now come in different forms, shapes, and sizes. Some are digital and some others traditional. Either way, they can all prove to be effective not only in entertaining your little girl but in helping her build up her important learning skills.

Always keep in mind that little girls have a different taste from little boys when it comes to play things especially when they are starting to get in touch with their gender. While boys love to run around and fight each other with toy guns and swords, it's normal for little girls to act like the damsel in distress or the mother taking care of her little baby doll.