Yesterday we talked about enticing your kids on to the computer with a neat Disney inspired desktop theme. Albeit, not just a theme, KidDesktop is another Windows desktop alternative that is perfect to have set-up when kids are using a PC. Designed for ages 3 to 7, KidDesktop features a customized start screen and personalized activity bar with games and Web sites; the option to download and view pictures; and the ability to navigate the Internet in a safe working environment. The design of KidDesktop is fun and icon based so it that it’s very kid-friendly. The software lets parents configure and control time limits for how long their kids spend on the computer, as well as the ability to control approved and non approved web sites and what they can or can’t print and / or download. The software also conveniently works with digital cameras so that kids can transfer off pictures easily without parents having to worry about them accidentally deleting or permanently changing a picture. (more…)

My parents sad me down at a computer at age 3 and look how I turned out! All jokes aside, and while it’s a controversial subject, we here at Chip Chicklets think it’s a good idea to get your kids working on computers at a young age. And what better way then to entice them in to the world of PCs than by skinning the computer with a Mickey Mouse theme? Hyperdesk is software that lets you transform your desktop into something much more personable. The new Disney It’s A Magical World Hypersuite comes with 7 multi-colored hyperthemes, 29 icons, wallpapers & Windows Media Player video skin. The Mickey Mouse Yahoo! audio widget remote for iTunes & Windows Media Player 11 is also included. The Disney Themed Hypersuite retails for $14.99.

Fisher Price has introduced the new Kid Tough DVD player that is both kid friendly and kid tough. Most parents are a little nervous to let junior play with their new laptop or iphone, and if they do they are prepared to catch it mid air. This player could drop and bounce a few times and still be in tact, saving parental disposable income. And at the same time, Kids will be thrilled with owning their own little DVD player made for them. (more…)

Tooth Tunes is a toothbrush that isimplanted with a tiny CPU that plays one songfor two minutes by sending sound vibrations through your jawbone and up on into your ears. We reviewed one previously, but now there is a Tooth Tunes Junior out. This is made for younger kids with music from Disney movies and the like. Like it’s predecessor, the Tooth Tunes Junior also incorporates encouraging messages to the tot such as: “Great job!” and “Keep Brushing!” Thisparticularbrush came with the classic song “Bare Necessities” from the Jungle Book. Maybe it will help tots to “forget about their worries and their strife,” when Baloo the Bear sings to them. Other songs available include Lion King’s “Hakuna Matata” and “I can’t Wait to be King,” “If You’re Happy and You Know it Brush Your Teeth.” This is an original enough idea to keep kids entertained so that they’ll look forward to brushing their teeth. The sound was audible to those around us when we brushed, but it was fun. This would be especially fun for the kids to brush with other friends around. You just may have to stock up on different songs. Tooth Tunes Junior retails for $9.99. (more…)

U.B. Funkeys is the gift that keeps on giving. Last year U.B. Funkeys launched with great success and now the family is growing with a new line up of U.B. Funkeys Dream State Characters. “Master Lox is back and invading the Funkeys dreams. In Dream State kids can explore two new worlds Nightmare Riff and Daydream Oasis - and unlock game rooms inside.” 10 new characters will be introduced into the Dream State line. Also joining the family are Chat Funkeys available in August and will also be able to take part in the Dream State world. What is cool about these new little fellas is that youll be able to chat with other U.B. Funkeys players when on the Internet. So for those who didn’t get a chance to win U.B. Funkeys last year when it first launched, we are doing it again. We are giving away 4 Dream State U.B. Funkeys Dream State Starter Packs. So send us an e-mail with a unique sentence incorporating the name U.B. Funkey and the 4 most creative entries will be picked at random