Children's toys Coverage

Teen cancer survivor uses her Make-A-Wish to give back

Indiglow's Toy Shop gave away more than 300 toys to approximately 115 kids.

Rafael De Los Santos, 2024 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Lovevery recalls Slide & Seek Ball Runs

A popular line of children's toys called Lovevery is recalling one of its toddler toys.

Top holiday toys from the year you were born

Over the years, of course, the toys atop holiday wish lists have evolved quite a bit, from simple Slinkies and Silly Putty to more complex video games and tech gadgets, from Tamagotchis to tablets. While some of the hottest toys are now relics of their time--like the pet rock fad, the Cabbage Patch Kid craze, and the Tickle Me Elmo trend--others, like Barbies and Legos, have withstood the test of time.

Jacob Osborn and Peter Richman

Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac icon, now has her own mini-me Barbie

(CNN) -- The likeness of Stevie Nicks, former member of rock band Fleetwood Mac, has been immortalized in a new Barbie doll - and the singer-songwriter is made up.

By Amarachi Orie, CNN

Child's death prompts recall of water beads toys

If the colorful water beads are ingested, they can expand and pose ingestion, choking and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child's body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and a risk of death to a child, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Recall: Baby Shark bath toys too sharp; children injured

CPSC is recalling 7.5 million Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing and Swim Bath Toys.

Teen launches free library for toys at the beach

A teenager in Rhode Island decided to build on the little free library concept. But instead of books, her library is filled with beach toys.

Lego builders craft full-size Ferrari

The car was constructed with the help of Ferrari designers and took nearly a year to complete. It features close to 400,000 bricks and weighs nearly 3,000 pounds.

Child shot while firing toy gun at cars

Aurora, Colorado, police are looking for someone who fired a weapon at a child who was shooting at passing cars with a toy gun.

The Terrifying Plushie Taking Over Gift Shops Everywhere

You’ll meet his bloodshot, menacing gaze in any number of neighborhoods in New York, his mouth stretched into an open, hungry grin, his tentaclelike limbs ready to envelop you. In Chinatown, he is lashed to display racks in front of shops selling New York City-themed cooking aprons or “Got Weed?” T-shirts; in Brooklyn, he’s a frequent presence on the tabletops of sidewalk sellers. He might be blue, or orange or tie-dye, or even wearing a little Santa hat and Christmas scarf.

Magdalene J. Taylor, New York Times

10 tips for consignment shops and sales - How you can get the most for buying and selling on Consignment

What's your strategy for shopping at consignment shops, sales, and consignment stores near me? How to make the most of your consignment adventures.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Parents of late Rocky Mount teen who ran annual toy drive keeping his legacy alive

A Rocky Mount couple is carrying on the legacy of their son, who ran an annual holiday gift drive for years before his death in April.

Parents of late Rocky Mount teen using annual holiday gift drive to carry on his legacy

Joshua Moore's family said he was a miracle baby who used his 19 years on Earth to serve others. Moore's family is working to keep his ministry alive.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

A Christmas miracle: Abrigo team collects more than 200 gifts for Toys for Tots after theft in Enfield warehouse

After two-thirds of the toys collected for Toys for Tots were stolen from the warehouse just 10 days before Christmas, it seemed like all hope was lost. But just when they thought hundreds of children would be left without presents, a Christmas miracle happened.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Toys stolen from Toys for Tots warehouse; here's how you can still make Christmas bright for those children

For families who rely on Toys for Tots to make their Christmas bright, Halifax County has some bad news: Two-thirds of the toys collected and stored in an Enfield warehouse have been stolen.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Go Ask Dad: Choose imagination over catalogs to fulfill Christmas wishes

I don't need to break the budget to get my loved ones the latest and greatest commercial success.

Andrew Taylor-Troutman, WRAL contributor

Squishmallows tour to visit Raleigh's Pullen Park

The popular huggable stuffed animals, Squishmallows, are poised to be one of the hot holiday gifts for children.

Amazon announces Black Friday 48-Hour Event and sneak peek of deals

Amazon has announced the 2022 Black Friday 48-Hour Event including a list of sneak peek deals! Read on for the details.

The Barbie Malibu Pop-Up Truck is coming to Raleigh

Barbie fans will want to head to Triangle Town Center on Saturday for a special pop-up truck featuring exclusive merchandise honoring the 50th anniversary of Malibu Barbie.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Take Two Kidsignment Sale spring event to include two public shopping days

Triangle Parents of Multiples Take Two Kidsignment Sale will take place March 11 and 12 in Raleigh.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Durham mom leaves corporate life, starts toy company

WRAL contributor Tara Lynn interviews the founder of Tiny Earth Toys.

Tara Lynn, WRAL contributor

Kidzu starts Teddy Bear Clinics

Starting Friday, Feb. 11, the museum will be offering a Teddy Bear Clinic during four general admission sessions each week.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

3 Questions to ask when you are buying toys for children 2 years and younger

Whether you need to curate your bursting toy closet or add a few great items to the shelf, The Nurtured Nest has you covered.

Kathryn Dunn, The Nurtured Nest

4 ways to help your child play

Get a research-based framework for thinking about what toys to buy your kids. It all stems from Swiss psychologic Jean Piaget.

Kathryn Dunn, The Nurtured Nest

Children allergic to their plush toys? Try these tips

Dust mites, which love plush fabrics, and pet dander are common triggers for allergy symptoms. But don't worry, you won't necessarily have to ship those gifts back to the North Pole -- or Grandma.

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