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1. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek because there's no better way to play hide and seek with your child than with a colorful poop. It provides little hints to guide your child through the game. Honestly, I can't think of a better symbol for parenting than a silly poopy toy.
Highly Recommended Review: "I bought this for my 4-year-old niece, but my 17-month-old son loved pressing the button so much, I ended up getting him his own. He’s absolutely obsessed with finding Silly Poopy when I hide it! It’s now his favorite new game. The toy keeps him engaged by making noises and saying little phrases as clues. His older cousins (6 and 8) love hiding it for him and for the 4-year-old too. I'd say this is ideal for the 1.5-6-year-old age range." —Corinne
Price: $19.99
2. A set of Crayola Globbles that won't leave any sticky marks on walls or ceilings, unlike some of those gooey slime hands. These are the perfect travel toy to keep kids busy during hotel stays or trips.
Highly Rated Review: "This might have been their favorite gift this Christmas. They’re sticky and get dirty, but they’re washable. Unlike other stress balls, they don't pop. The kids love throwing them at the wall and watching them cling." —Amazon Customer
Price: $10.69 (also available in a pack of 16)
3. A whale bath toy to make bath time so much more fun. Your little one can focus on the glowing whale while you get them squeaky clean.
Highly Recommended Review: "I bought this wondering if it might be 'too childish' for my 11-year-old son. It just seemed so fun and adorable that I decided to give it a try. He LOVES it! He puts it in a large bowl in the shower, and the lights alternate in colorful disco hues while the fountain feature works beautifully. He called it a 'disco party' and said it’s 'a whole vibe.' It ended up being one of his favorite gifts (he said so) and trust me, he received some amazing gifts. So, it’s a hit with kids of all ages. It’s super cute, and both the lights and fountain function perfectly. Thumbs up!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $12.99+ (available in six styles)
4. A Tamagotchi Pix that will also appeal to millennial parents. Now your child can care for their own digital pet without the responsibility of a real puppy, or even worse, the pony they’ve been begging for.
Highly Rated Reviews: "I bought this for my daughter on her seventh birthday. She’s played with it every day and it’s become her favorite gift. I’ve already recommended it to my friends with kids." —Ryja
"It works perfectly for me. I love how they update the arcade games daily. The explore feature lets me discover new characters by pointing the camera at different backgrounds. The cooking and furniture customization features are new and unique to the Pix. I’m hoping they’ll release a new version of Pix soon." —Fairuz Takumi
Price: $39.95+ (available in six colors)
5. A set of tangle-free parachute toys ideal for multi-story homes. Kids will be racing up and down the stairs to launch and retrieve their parachute jumpers.
Highly Recommended Review: "Whoever came up with this design is a genius. My 5-year-old absolutely loves these, and it’s his favorite gift out of all the other (much pricier) ones we bought for him. The no-tangle feature is brilliant. I can’t even count how many of the regular string parachutes we’ve had that got all tangled up before we found these." —hiker0811
Price: $9.99 for a set of four
6. A mini Waving Inflatable Tube Guy so they can have their very own favorite roadside attraction. Seriously, name a person who doesn’t love these wavy tube guys, I’m waiting.
Highly recommended: "My daughter is totally in love with these wacky tube figures, which she calls silly carrots. I included this in her birthday gift, and it might be her all-time favorite present. She has already gone through two sets of batteries in just two days. Definitely a success!" —Jennifer Conicella
Price:$8.58
7. A pair of GeoSafari children's binoculars to explore the blooming spring flowers in the garden. These binoculars will allow your little one to get a closer look at the beauty around and even observe some insects as well.
Highly recommended review: "This toy has become such a favorite in our home that we've gifted it to every single one of my daughter's friends. Whenever a birthday comes around, the first thing we check is whether we've already given them these binoculars. They're tough and have withstood two years of rough play—being dropped, stepped on, and tossed around. She takes them on every trip and to the park. I also removed the string for safety, ensuring she couldn't put it around her neck." —Amazon Customer
Price: $11.99
8. A wireless Bluetooth karaoke microphone perfect for your budding superstar. Simply pair it with your phone, tablet, TV, or speaker, bring up the lyrics, and watch your little performer shine.
This microphone can also be connected to their device using a cable. Be sure to read Mytour's detailed review of this karaoke mic.
Highly recommended review: "Santa wasn’t sure what to buy for my almost-10-year-old daughter. He brought lots of gifts, and this microphone turned out to be her favorite. She’s been singing with it for hours, and even uses it to read her new books aloud. Definitely a fantastic purchase!" —Anne J
Price: $29.99 (available in 14 colors)
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A 17-piece Melissa & Doug wooden fruit set perfect for your little helper who loves to play sous chef in the kitchen but isn’t quite ready for the real thing yet.
Highly recommended review: "Without a doubt, one of my kid's all-time favorite toys. I got this for her when we moved, so she would have something new and exciting for the new house. She loves 'cutting' the fruit and mismatching the pieces — she thinks it’s hilarious. These fruits are carried all around the house, but I love that they came in a neat wooden container, giving them a designated spot to be put away at the end of the day." —Andrea S. Tyler
Price: $20.99
10. A set of magnetic building tiles to engage your little architect for hours. Try saying that three times in a row! They can build, and (the best part for most kids) tear it down afterwards.
Highly recommended review: "This is the second set I’ve purchased! My kids absolutely love these tiles! They’ve been a staple in our home, and unlike many other toys that come and go, these have kept my kids engaged for hours. My daughters, aged 2 and 5, enjoy them regularly. They’re also perfect for travel. The tiles rarely break unless I (a big adult) step on one forcefully. Even then, it just gets a line down the middle but doesn't actually break into pieces." —Rachel Deitch
Price: $25.99
11. A talking Bluey plush toy that does more than just sit there. It speaks nine different phrases, plays the Bluey theme song, and can be powered off at night to ensure it doesn’t disturb your sleep.
Highly recommended review: "This is my son's favorite toy! He’s 2 years old and carries his Bluey plushy everywhere. The plushy ended up being a bit smaller than I expected for the price, but it’s actually the perfect size for him to carry around and take with him on trips. I would definitely suggest this as a gift. Two thumbs up!" —Stausha
Price: $19.97 (also available in four additional characters)
12. A Little Tikes trampoline to save your furniture and give you some peace once your kids burn off their energy on this fun toy.
Encouraging review: "My 19-month-old absolutely LOVES this trampoline! It’s by far her favorite Christmas present! We’ve kept it indoors due to the weather, and she’s using it all day long. If she’s not bouncing on it, she’s lying on it." —TBM
Price: $69.70
13. A flying orb with bright flashing lights that will return to you like a boomerang when thrown. This fun gadget will surely boost your cool factor.
Review that stands out: "Fun toy! I bought this for a 7-year-old boy for his birthday! He absolutely loved it. This was his favorite gift and it didn't end up at the bottom of the toy box!" —Michelle B Rawlins
Price: $32 (available in seven different colors)
14. A Melissa & Doug interactive wooden dashboard so your child doesn't have to pretend to drive in your car. This set includes a realistic steering wheel, a scrolling GPS, keys, lights, sounds, and a horn that beeps.
Positive review: "This toy is my son's absolute favorite. It's very well made and durable. There are so many buttons and features on it, many of which mirror real-world driving mechanics. My son especially enjoys the steering wheel, which turns endlessly no matter which direction it's rotated. While he's still figuring out all the buttons, so far he’s mastered the steering wheel, horn, four radio station buttons, gear shifter, red racing button, and the hazard light button. The turn signal lever, air conditioning vent, ignition key, gas gauge timer, fog lights, and gas flap are still a mystery to him, but I’m sure he’ll get there! He plays with it daily, often for hours. I'd definitely recommend it to any parent with an energetic toddler like ours!" —Hunter
Price: $54.99
15. A Dyson Ball toy vacuum that every parent wishes worked like the real version. Spark creativity and pretend play with this fun vacuum toy.
Positive feedback: "Our little boy is completely enchanted by our Dyson (the actual one). That's why we decided to get him this toy Dyson vacuum as a birthday gift. At just 2 years old, he's having a blast with his very own 'working' vacuum cleaner! He spends hours turning it on and off, moving it around the house just like we do with the real one. I’d purchase this again in a heartbeat! It was his favorite present!" —Amazon Customer
Cost: $34
16. A marble run set offering limitless building potential. Every playtime introduces new creative possibilities. They'll be excited to show you how it works each time they play with it.
Review Highlight: "Top birthday gift! I don't usually write reviews, but this has been the standout present this year. It's super easy to assemble, and my newly 4-year-old can do it on his own, though we’ve had so much fun playing and building together! The pieces fit together perfectly and the structure is solid once completed! I also appreciate that it came with real marbles instead of plastic ones like other sets! Absolutely worth the price!" —Jordan Biggs
Price: $34.99+ (available in four sizes)
17. A miniature Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker for your Star Wars enthusiast. Don't be fooled by its small size — this little speaker packs a punch!
Promising review: "Among all the gifts my daughter received, this one stands out as her favorite. It connected her phone’s music to her older car, which she had been unable to do previously. The connection is simple, the sound is loud and clear, and the size is perfect. I was so impressed that I ended up purchasing two more; one for my own car and another to keep by our noisy Jacuzzi for music there!" —john & barb cage
Price: $18.97
18. A Hot Wheels garage that can park more than 100 cars, making it the perfect place to store all the Hot Wheels cars you keep tripping over, while also providing a built-in racetrack for racing fun.
Highlighted review: "Though I hesitated at first to spend this much on a Hot Wheels set, this garage has become one of the most loved toys. It's perfect for racing cars, offers plenty of space for storing numerous Hot Wheels vehicles in their 'parking spots,' making cleanup and display a fun task. Plus, there are multiple ways to add to the setup with Hot Wheels tracks, a tiny carwash, and a body shop at the base. My son adores it and uses it every day, helping reduce the clutter of Hot Wheels on the floor as everything now has its own place. That's what I call a winner!" —Meg MacDougall
Price: $123.99
19. A rotating 360-degree 3-in-1 LED globe that's both a fun and educational toy. Teach them about the world’s geography and the constellations. Bonus: it also serves as a night light!
Highlighted review: "Our 6-year-old grandson is absolutely enamored with it. He even called it his ‘favorite Christmas gift.’ He has already absorbed so much from the globe map, but it's the constellations at night that truly captivate him." —Jean M Feyling
Price: $34.99+ (available in three sizes)
20. Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers because they offer endless fun and are guaranteed to wear them out quickly.
Reminder: Always wear helmets during bump-offs.
Highlighted review: "Of all the presents received, this one was the absolute favorite. The kids took turns, and it was hilarious watching them enjoy these. Perfect for children aged 4–10." —MommaD
Price: $18.97
21. A Stomp Rocket launcher to get the family outdoors and away from screens. These rockets shoot up to 200 feet high when your child stomps or jumps on the launch pad.
Highlighted review: "My 6-year-old nephew's top Christmas gift! You know you've given a great gift when a child ignores all other presents to play with just that one. He and his friends played with it non-stop the whole first day, and they're still enjoying it a week later. You'd think a group of 6-year-old boys would have broken a plastic toy that they jump on, but it's withstood their rough play. It's also very safe—the rockets have soft ends, so no one gets hurt if one happens to fly into a crowd of kids. This toy is quite popular, too. The kids in my neighborhood all have one, and they're out playing with it every day before school starts again." —dmwalker
Price: $19.99+ (available in four- and six-packs, with or without LED lights, and refill packs)
22. A timeless Melissa & Doug ice cream station that sparks imaginative play where you can join in as their loyal customer.
The wooden ice cream counter includes eight scoops of ice cream, six toppings, two cones, a cup, a scooper, tongs, a wooden spoon, a reusable menu card, and six pretend dollar bills.
Highlighted review: "Out of all the toys I’ve ever bought for my daughter, this is by far her favorite. She’s completely in love with it. She carries her ice cream cones everywhere. It’s such a great buy and definitely worth it. We grabbed it on Amazon for $35 when it was selling in stores for $50! Such a great deal. Couldn’t be more pleased." —Jade Nguyen
Price: $53.14
23. A Lego set perfect for your dinosaur-obsessed child. This 3-in-1 toy lets them transform it into a T. rex, Triceratops, or Pterodactyl.
Highlighted review: "We gave this as a gift to a dinosaur-loving child, and it was an instant hit. He loved the fact that the same blocks can be used to build three different dinosaurs, and it's quickly become one of his favorite toys. Highly recommend." —BEP
Price: $11.99
24. For your older child, a Lego Minecraft set. It features a familiar lineup of Steve, a zombie, spider, and a living slime, along with coal, iron, and diamond elements, plus a falling gravel feature.
Highlighted review: "He received this set and another for his birthday, and I’m pretty sure these were his favorite gifts. He spent all his time building the sets and really enjoyed the movable blocks. It was a small feature, but it surprised him, and he loved it even more." —Andria
Price: $19.49
25. A sensory InnyBin toy designed to challenge your little problem solver with six blocks in various sizes and textures. They try to push shapes through elastic bands and retrieve them again.
Highlighted review: "We adore the InnyBin and Fat Brain toys. My daughter has been playing with this for a few months now, and it has held up excellently while still being incredibly fun. It’s absolutely a favorite!" —Mismaris
Price: $27.95
26. A Vtech sports center designed for little ones who enjoy shooting and scoring. The light-up headboard offers the motivation they need to keep trying until they succeed.
Highlighted review: "I gave this to my 16-month-old grandson for Christmas. He absolutely loves it...we can spend hours kicking the ball or playing basketball. This was easily his favorite toy, and it’s fantastic for keeping him entertained. It’s also educational, teaching kids how to count and learn their ABCs. I highly recommend this product." —Maurice Horn
Price: $39.99+ (available in two colors and two packaging options)
27. A rainbow-colored saucer swing because with the new weather upon us, it’s the perfect time to encourage kids to play outside. A bit of fresh air will do wonders, and this toy is ideal for playdates.
Highlighted review: "I bought this for my 4-year-old and 10-year-old so they could enjoy playing together, and it’s now their favorite toy. It took only 15 minutes to assemble and attach it to our swing set. It’s sturdy and looks great. I’d recommend it to anyone." —Steve Charles
Price: $41.99+ (available in two sizes)
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