If you’re looking for a small post-holiday treat for the kids, here’s a bright idea – AnimaLamps, from MOBI Technologies. The AnimaLamps are LED lamps that run cool to the touch, ideal to keep kids safe.

I guess Mattel didn’t think the original Fijit Friends were adorable enough, because the Newbies are on their way, and it’s almost ridiculous how cute these guys are. The Fijit Friends Newbies shamelessly employ the most imploring set of puppy-dog eyes you’ve ever seen to try to get their hooks into your kids.

There are a growing number of read-along storybooks out for the iPad – it’s getting a little tougher for apps to really distinguish themselves in that category. Gone Wishing is one app that manages to do just that, with solid writing and fantastic artwork that should engage kids from page one. Gone Wishing follows a young genie named Jacob who has a troublesome problem – he can’t grant wishes. Kids will get a kick out of getting a behind the scenes look at what goes …

It’s the holiday season, and that means there are probably a lot of sweets laying around the house. A lot. Weight will likely be gained by all. So, there’s no better time than now to start teaching your kids about healthy eating habits. You can start doing that with the help of Food Flight, a free app that challenges kids to feed their friendly snowman healthy foods.

Here’s a two-part toy that kids will love, assuming you have an iPhone. If you buy the Beary Happi iPhone cover and download the free HappiTaps app designed with the case in mind, you’ll get a teddy bear who is right at home in the digital age.

A polar bear with a love of travel and a knack for misadventure is heading to the iPad in iBernard HD. Bernard is a polar bear who travels around the world, learning about new customs, making new friends, and getting into lots of trouble. The animated show so far has three seasons, all of which are included in the app.

Parents know the value of a warm bottle of milk when their little ones get upset. Unfortunately, parents on the go have limited options when it comes to keeping warm milk with them – there’s a shortage of baby bottle style thermoses.

Game developer and budding children’s eBook author Scott Langteau has just released his newest yarn for kids, called The Question. The Question follows a tech-inclined little boy as his mind races in advance of the first big snowstorm of the season – an imaginative effort that becomes very large in a hurry, leaving him with one big question at the end.

It looks like a new social networking site, but looks can be deceiving. BeSeen is a really useful tool for parents who want to introduce their kids to the challenges of social networking without actually letting them loose online.

Stardoll, the online game and community that celebrates fashion, shopping, and (of course) dolls, is venturing out into the real world with the new Stardoll line from Barbie. The dolls are all inspired by the avatars on the website, with fashions straight from the in-game shops. Eight Stardoll dolls are available in stores now, including the Gothic chic Fallen Angel and the fashion-conscious Bonjour Bizou. In addition, five more dolls are slated to hit stores in 2012.