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Great Toys for $10 (or Less!)

By Denene Millner, Parenting
Beginning Bites
Babies will shake, rattle and roll these plush teethers across their gums. You'll love their sweet sound. The animals come in twos -- a sheep and a pig, a lion and a sheep. ($5, Sassy) Buy it
birth and up

Hide 'n Seek Soft Pyramid
It's a teether, and squeak toy! Your baby can play peekaboo with the frog, check herself out in the mirror, or just sit back and feast on all the shapes and patterns. Attach it to your child's car seat or stroller for take-along fun. ($10, Playskool) Buy it
3 months and up

Pop 'n Cruise Cycle
We think this adorable, motorcycle wheelin' turtle is a great stand-alone toy to roll around just for kicks. It comes with four interchangeable pieces, so your child can let her imagination zoom alongside her ride. ($5, Fisher-Price) Buy it
18 months and up

Go-Fish-Go
This magnetic marble maze is great for developing hand-eye coordination, but your child won't care about the educational value: It's fun to drag the marbles through the wooden maze. ($10, Educo) Buy it
2 and up

Nutty Squirrel
Unzip the acorn for a surprise -- a cute, furry squirrel! His nuthouse is soft, light, and round enough to toss and roll. And the squirrel is so sweet and cuddly that your toddler will want to adopt a new lovey. ($10, Mary Meyer) Buy it
2 and up

Gertie Spiral Football
It's lightweight and soft, so it won't bend back little fingers or hurt when it hits, making this ball perfect for kids learning to catch and grip. A few breaths inflate it easily. Also comes in lime-green. ($8, Small World Toys) Buy it
2 and up


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