Your toddler can beat there hands against the surface of the drums while Elmo laughs to the beat of the drumming.  If you open and close the mouth, he will say an encouraging phrase.  The Tum-Tum Elmo drum is so fun for all children, not just the little ones, except they will get the biggest kick out of it.  For such a small toy, this one really keeps them occupied for a while.

If Elmo is your child’s favorite and main source of amusement, there are so many other Elmo toys to complement this Tum-Tum Elmo drum.  There are a lot of plush Elmo toys and the newest one to come out on the market hasn’t even arrived in stores yet.  It will be hitting brick and mortar stores and shipped from online stores in mid-October 2008.  It’s called Elmo Live and has been created with the top technology in toys today. You won’t be able to resist getting this Elmo for your little one.  He’s just too adorable.

Of course, you know that Elmo Live is going to tell great stories and jokes.  What else gives him the excuse to let out his famous giggle?  When this Elmo was created, Fisher Price thought of just about everything.  Elmo Live will have you certain that there must be a puppeteer back there controlling him somehow.  The mechanisms influencing the way he moves are that convincing.

You can tickle his tummy to make him laugh or squeeze his hand to receive a warm greeting from him.  Hug Elmo Live and he will tell you he loves you too.  When he tells a joke, make sure you laugh as loud as you can because if you don’t, he will be disappointed and think you didn’t like it.  Of course, he should know better.  There is just no way Elmo can not be entertaining.  Your little one will find hours of delight interacting with this cuddly red monster.

Elmo also likes you to sing and dance with him.  He has a bebop song just for that.  It’s such a fun activity that your child will be standing up and sitting down and standing up again, just like Elmo.  They will want to do it over and over again.

When you buy the Elmo drum you will definitely have to order Elmo Live online.  Don’t wait because stores are already limiting the number a person order in anticipation them selling out quickly.

From the top of the canister, Elmo is smiling and waiting for you to open it and get started.  There are 14 interesting looking pieces to use to create your furry red friend.  Some of them are hands, some are feet, and one is even Elmo’s loyal fish friend, Dorothy.  Both Elmo and Dorothy are excitedly waiting for you to begin putting them together so that you can play together for a while.

One of the great things about the Elmo Building Set and even the Elmo Live doll is the educational significance.  Probably one of the least realized is the language development the Elmo toys encourage.  Just by being so excited and interested in Elmo and the accomplishment of building him gives a child something to talk about.  When they feel confident in themselves and what they have done, they will want to explain it to everyone they know, and maybe even people they don’t know.  Either way, the advantages in speech and language will be evident.

Something else to think about while watching your little one put the pieces of the Elmo Building Set together is that they are honing their fine motor skills.  This really exercises their hand-eye coordination and helps them become steady and precise.  The pieces fit together so that there is no wrong way to do it.  You just might end up with a strange looking Elmo when your child is finished.  But it is still all a learning process.

The social skills developed during playtime are so vital to the way your child will interact with others throughout their life.  Using their imaginative skills while building Elmo will broaden their way of thinking and keep the door open to creative possibilities.  Also, when their collection of toys includes The Elmo Live doll, it will be even more of an opportunity for their imagination to grow.

Making a finished product out of multiple pieces to show to others really does take some problem solving skills.  These can be developed by sorting the pieces and deciding which piece goes where.  Even if Elmo ends up without arms or feet, your child will still have had to think about what they were doing.  This advancement in the thought process will definitely help them grow and have an easier time of learning in the future.

Any way you look at it, Elmo Live and the Elmo Building Set are definitely toys that will bring you and your child closer together when you help them see the possibilities.  Keeping their minds open and playful are just small parts to having a healthy and happy child.

Of course, the last day of October is not the only time your little one can run around, pretending to be their favorite little red monster in their Elmo costume. Play time and dress up time can be perfect opportunities for your son or daughter to grow their imagination with Elmo, too. Plus, with the Fisher Price Elmo Live doll at their side, they will have hours of great fun right at their feet. They can go wherever their mind’s eye takes them.

A few different versions of the Elmo costume are available to choose from. Which one you choose depends on what age and size your child is. There are ones that fit babies, toddlers and children up to size 6. Some are full bodysuits and warm, while others only cover the main parts of the body, allowing other seasonal clothing to be worn with them.
Either way, your child will be thrilled to be representing their beloved monster.

There are a couple of different types of the toddler Elmo costume that are advertised on many retail websites. There is the entire bodysuit, which includes the hood, which is Elmo’s head, and the feet. This one is an officially licensed Elmo costume. It washes well and looks to be comfortable and practical. Another toddler size version is made of material that isn’t as thick and it does not include the feet. Your child will need to wear red socks and shoes. It is more lightweight than the first one and is good to wear in areas where the weather is warmer during most of the year. Again, the Fisher Price Elmo Live doll will be a must for any toddler to have the greatest Elmo experience.

For children in the size 4-6 bracket, there is a hooded vest for them to wear. Of course, Elmo’s face is on the hood like it is on the toddler costume but there are no arms and the bottom only goes down to the top of the legs. This allows the child to wear a long sleeve or short sleeve shirt and pants or shorts with their costume. Although they are not entirely clothed in red fluff, the Elmo effect is still there.

The most versions that are available in an Elmo costume seem to be for babies. From full furry bodysuits to sets that are almost like red long johns and a hood with big eyes on top. There is no end to the creativity evidently shown in the craftsmanship of these costumes. With the new Fisher Price Elmo Live doll about to hit stores, it’s no wonder that retailers want to get in on the Elmo action.

The Elmo Knows Your Name doll is about 11 inches tall and very cuddly.  Your child will love carrying him around wherever they go and will never be lonely as long as he is with them.  After he is programmed, he will talk to them throughout the day using phrases suited to the time of day and including their name and favorite things.  He sings quite a few different songs and incorporates your child’s specific information into them and the stories he tells.

One special characteristic of the Elmo Knows Your Name plush doll is that it can be programmed without even taking the doll out of the box.  This makes it great for giving as a gift to the Elmo enthusiast you know.  What child wouldn’t be thrilled to open a gift, especially an Elmo doll, and have it say his or her name automatically when they start to play with it?  This is a fabulous feature that very few, if any, other toys like this have.  Whoever you give this to will not be able to put it down and if they also receive the Elmo Live doll when it arrives in stores, you will certainly be on their “favorite people” list.  Both toys will become their best friends, and when Elmo Live blows them a kiss, the name Elmo will be synonymous with love.

Programming the Elmo Knows Your Name is very easy.  You just take the CD-ROM and insert it into your computer.  Connect the USB cable, which is included, to Elmo and to your computer and then follow the CD-ROM prompts to choose your child’s favorite items.  When you are finished, you just click on the “download” button.  There is also a daily planner so that you can set certain daily events for Elmo to remember.  The programming for what time of day it is makes sure that his phrases, songs, and gestures correspond with the hour that it happens to be.

Whether it is morning, noon, or night, Elmo Knows Your Name will be an integral part of your child’s world.  This, along with the Elmo Live doll, will keep your child occupied for very long periods at a time.  It will not just be a frivolous toy for them to play with, but a friend who teaches them songs and stories and encourages them to love.

After Elmo’s first little giggle, he tells you that you tickled him and he starts to wave his right arm up and down, which is something the little ones love to see him do.  Then he sits down, lies on his back, sits back up and then stands himself back up.  Once the Elmo Live doll is available to purchase, the pair will surely be a sight to see, giggling back and forth with each other.

A second or two after TMX Elmo composes himself, he asks you to tickle him again.  Once you get him going the second time, he giggles even harder, waving his right arm as he goes.  Then he sits down, slaps his knee a few times, and throws himself back on the floor, all the while laughing hysterically.  It’s not over though, because when he’s lying down and starts kicking his legs, the momentum moves him across the floor.  He slowly but surely gets back into a standing position and then asks you to please give him a break.  He’s worn out from laughing so hard.

Of course, you know Elmo.  He just can’t get enough, so he wants you to tickle him at least one more time for good measure.  As you would expect, in true Elmo form; he waves his arm, slaps his knee, throws himself backward again, and starts rocking side to side.  Then he kicks his legs, which moves him even further across the floor.  You would think he couldn’t take any more of this but suddenly, he rocks onto his side, lies on his belly and pounds the floor with his right arm.  By now you are also laughing uncontrollably right there with him.

When he finally can collect himself, he stands up, pauses, and gives you a big sigh.  No wonder they call this doll, TMX Elmo.  The “X” may stand for the number 10, but it must stand for “X’treme” too.  The folks at Fisher Price are always on top of the newest toy technology and the TMX Elmo paired with the new and upcoming Elmo Live will make great additions to your Elmo collection.  The Elmo Live doll will be available soon but you’ll want to make sure you are one of the first in line to get it because they will definitely go fast.

If your child’s favorite source of amusement is anything having to do with Elmo, then the Pizza Party Elmo will make a great addition to their collection.  There are also many other Elmo toys to complement this one.  One in particular is the Fisher Price Elmo Live, which was created with just about everything in mind when it comes to the little red monster.  It will be in brick and mortar stores in mid-October 2008 or you can order it online now and it will be shipped to you when it comes out.  That way, you won’t have to worry about missing it because of shortage of stock.  The Fisher Price Elmo Live is so irresistibly soft and fuzzy that you will just have to have it.

Elmo loves to tell great stories and jokes.  What else gives him the chance to start giggling his famous giggle and make everyone else do the same?  The way the Elmo Live works is a mystery to most but he will have you convinced that there must be a puppeteer back there controlling him somehow.

Tickle his tummy to make him laugh or pinch his nose to make him sneeze.  If you squeeze his hand, you will get a warmhearted greeting from him.  Go ahead and hug the Fisher Price Elmo Live and wait for him to tell you he loves you, too.  Make sure you laugh really loud when he tells a joke or he will look down and think you didn’t like it.  He really should know better because there is no way Elmo can be boring.  Your little one will enjoy hours of fun laughing and playing with new soft and cuddly friend.

Elmo Live has a bebop song just for dancing and singing with him.  It’s so much fun that your child will be sitting down with Elmo and then standing up and sitting down again.  They will spend hours doing this, just so they can mimic their favorite character, Elmo.

You will definitely have to order Elmo Live online when you decide to buy the Pizza Party Elmo.  They just go together so well.  But, don’t wait too long because stores are already anticipating a quick sell out.  You will want to secure your order as soon as you can.

Children like to dress up like Elmo and mimic whatever he does. That’s why the Pizza Party Elmo and Fisher Price Elmo Live will be so great to have around.  Your child won’t be able to get enough of them.

After Elmo’s first little giggle, he tells you that you tickled him and he starts to wave his right arm up and down, which is something the little ones love to see him do.  Then he sits down, lies on his back, sits back up and then stands himself back up.  Once the Elmo Live doll is available to purchase, the pair will surely be a sight to see, giggling back and forth with each other.

A second or two after TMX Elmo composes himself, he asks you to tickle him again.  Once you get him going the second time, he giggles even harder, waving his right arm as he goes.  Then he sits down, slaps his knee a few times, and throws himself back on the floor, all the while laughing hysterically.  It’s not over though, because when he’s lying down and starts kicking his legs, the momentum moves him across the floor.  He slowly but surely gets back into a standing position and then asks you to please give him a break.  He’s worn out from laughing so hard.

Of course, you know Elmo.  He just can’t get enough, so he wants you to tickle him at least one more time for good measure.  As you would expect, in true Elmo form; he waves his arm, slaps his knee, throws himself backward again, and starts rocking side to side.  Then he kicks his legs, which moves him even further across the floor.  You would think he couldn’t take any more of this but suddenly, he rocks onto his side, lies on his belly and pounds the floor with his right arm.  By now you are also laughing uncontrollably right there with him.

When he finally can collect himself, he stands up, pauses, and gives you a big sigh.  No wonder they call this doll, TMX Elmo.  The “X” may stand for the number 10, but it must stand for “X’treme” too.  The folks at Fisher Price are always on top of the newest toy technology and the TMX Elmo paired with the new and upcoming Elmo Live will make great additions to your Elmo collection.  The Elmo Live doll will be available soon but you’ll want to make sure you are one of the first in line to get it because they will definitely go fast.