Kiwi Crate Recognized by Dr. Toy as a Top Children's Product and Creative Product for 2012

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, September 19, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kiwi Crate, the creativity company for kids, is pleased to announce that its monthly arts, crafts and science kits for kids ages 3-7 have been named by Dr. Toy as one of the "100 Best Children's Products" of 2012 and as a "Ten Best Creative Product" of 2012, adding to the prestigious list of accolades the company has received less than a year after it was founded.

The awards are selected by Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, ("Dr. Toy), one of the world's leading experts on play, toys and children's products. Each year, Dr. Auerbach reviews hundreds of submissions to identify products that offer the most value and diversity. Products are chosen based on safety, age-appropriateness, design, durability, play value, cultural and ethnic diversity, transition from home to school, educational value, learning skills, creativity, understanding community and world, good value for price and fun.

"It is truly an honor to be recognized by Dr. Toy," said Sandra Oh Lin, the CEO and founder of Kiwi Crate, "Each of our crates is reviewed by a panel of experts and tested by children to ensure they are both fun and enriching. We are thrilled that our products also meet Dr. Toy's high standards."

Founded in October 2011, Kiwi Crate has already received multiple awards honoring quality and creativity, including winner of the 2012 Cribsie New Arrival Award, winner of the 2011 Education Award from the Bay Area Maker Faire, and winner of the Gold Seal Best Toy Award from Stephanie Oppenheim's prestigious Toy Portfolio.

About Kiwi Crate:
Launched in 2011 by executives from eBay, PayPal, YouTube, and BabyCenter, Kiwi Crate sparks creativity and curiosity among children ages 3-7. All Kiwi Crate projects are developed by a community of parents, reviewed by early childhood experts and tested by kids. Each project is designed to encourage key developmental skills, such as problem solving, creative expression, gross and fine motor skills, and communication. Additionally, the Kiwi Crate website provides hand-selected online resources and ideas for additional discovery around that month's theme.

Kiwi Crate subscriptions are available online at www.kiwicrate.com. At $19.95 per month with free shipping, subscriptions are billed monthly and may be cancelled at any time. An annual subscription, priced at $220, includes one free month. Gift subscriptions for 3, 6 or 12 months are also available. Additional ideas are available at the Kiwi Crate blog, www.kiwicrate.com/blog.

About Dr. Toy:
Stevanne Auerbach, a.k.a. Dr. Toy, is the only Ph.D. in Child Development evaluating toys and children's products with extensive training, background, and over 37 years of experience evaluating, writing and speaking about toys and children's products. Dr. Toy has authored 15 books and hundreds of articles on toys and play. For more information, please visit: www.drtoy.com

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