Age 4 is also when many preschoolers have a clear sense of gender identity and might especially want "girl toys" or "boy toys." Any of the items on our list might appeal to either gender ...

This is because girls have leeway in American society that ... are de-emphasizing gender labeling of toys. Even the oldest toy store in the world—Hamley's in the U.K., which dates back to ...

This week, Aldi shelves stocked a toy shopping cart that has shoppers excited. It features the same chain locking mechanism as the real thing, and comes with a pouch that holds a toy quarter.