Tech Toys for Tots

When I put together gift lists for kids this holiday season, I focused on 'tweens and teens. I've never been in a rush to endorse tech toys for tots because there is plenty of time ahead for learning through tech and playing video games.

That said, there are some well-designed tech toys for tiny hands and growing minds. And if you're looking to introduce some tech into your little one's play and make TV an interactive experience, here are some toys worth checking out:

LeapFrog Little Leaps Grow-with-Me Learning System - When turned over, it switches from a learning video game for babies 9 months and up to one for toddlers. The baby side has nice chunky buttons for baby hands to press to learn about animals and the sounds they make, as well as letters and numbers that appear on a TV screen ($40).

V.Smile Baby Infant Development System - VTech connects a colorful panel with different-shaped buttons to your TV to explore shapes, colors, animals and some sign language ($40).

VTech SmartVille Play Sets - Kids can build a city that talks to them when sensors pick up on their touch to help them recognize animals, colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and places.

LeapFrog 100 Hoops Basketball Counting Game - You can move away from the TV screen with this small hoop (ages 3 to 6), which helps kids count to 100 forward and backward, by 2s, 5s, and 10s, and in English and Spanish. ($25)

Those are a few tech games I like for young ones. If you've got some that have been big hits in your home, please share below.