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Whether toys are meant for birthday or holiday gifts, parents want the best for their kids.

Recent toy safety concerns have really hit home as consumers now think twice about what they're buying at local toys or the larger department chains.

The issue has spawned a new look at eco-friendly or "green" toys as a safer more practical alternative. The larger brand name toys have suffered as a result, but have now (and forever more) hopefully learned their lesson.

More good news? Buying toys online means you can leave the kids home, avoid all those long lines, and even surf around for mom-approved toy reviews of the most popular toys before you buy.

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Just up ahead, check out some of the best places online that make toy shopping a pleasure.

Onsite, and elsewhere around the Web, also discover helpful guides to age appropriate toys that are safe, fun, challenging and educational ...

Toys 2 Wish 4 - A huge, fun selection for kids and infant/toddlers searchable by age, brand, or character, and featuring award-winning customer service, seasonal specials, order tracking, FAQ, and guaranteed satisfaction return policy.

SpaceToys - If science fiction fills their book shelves and space camp is on their wish list, these toys are perfect, and you probably won't find the prices and selection offered anywhere else.

Childcraft - Educators have known this brand for decades. Durable, high quality toys that emphasize fun but encourage learning. If you aren't familiar with the brand - surf over for a pleasant surprise.

eToys - With many toy shoppers, this one usually gets a 10 out of 10, with fully searchable navigation including a search by character - enter your search term, i.e., Barbie, Madeline or Lord of the Rings - and shopping is a breeze.

Toys "R" Us - Great, low prices and a huge selection with easy search and reliability, you'll find most of what you'll need for birthdays or holidays here.

WalMart - One of the top five online toy stores, WalMart has good prices and selection with high marks for customer service. Like Toys "R" Us, they advertise "always low prices" so watching for sales is unnecessary, but do check out the clearance section for extra low prices.

KMart Toys & Games - A great selection of the hottest toys at their famous Blue Light prices. A sale on this site can mean the lowest price on that hot toy for the holidays.

Target - With the famous format that made it a success... top quality, good selection, savings and service. This should be a stop on your online toy shopping trip.

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