1. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek — A playful rainbow-colored, light-up poop-shaped toy that kids can hide around the house. It gives clues and plays a fun tune when it’s found!

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2. Crayola Globbles, a fantastic toy for kids to relieve stress during a homework break. And don’t worry, they won’t leave any marks on your walls.



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3. A wooden puzzle designed to spark your child's cognitive skills and encourage problem-solving without the need for screen time.


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4. An activity pad that teaches children the art of using scissors properly — a skill we *all* could improve on, honestly. It includes safety scissors (naturally) and a book full of mazes, puzzles, animal art, sequencing tasks, and more!


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5. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza — a hilarious family card game that promises endless laughs. Get ready for some giggles with the little ones!


6. A Disney princess necklace activity set that young fashion enthusiasts will love, giving them the chance to create their own jewelry — be ready for some enthusiastic showcasing when they're done!


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7. A collection of foam letters and numbers that will make bath time both fun and educational — let your little ones spell their name and count to 10 while enjoying their bubble bath.

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8. A set of wind-up turtle toys that “swim” across the tub (surprisingly faster than you’d think a turtle could move!) and will leave your little one giggling. If they’re too young to wind up the toy themselves, be ready to spend the whole bath twisting them and letting them go again and again.


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9. GeoSafari kid binoculars that will let them get up close to nature without the need to actually get too close — perfect for little explorers who are curious but a little wary of bugs and other creatures.

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10. Stackable counting cups that your little one can play with on the kitchen floor, hopefully buying you enough time to prepare their gourmet meal of puréed treats.


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11. The Book with No Pictures by The Office's own B.J. Novak, a hilarious read that will have both you and your little one laughing long past bedtime.

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12. A light-up fountain bath toy that will keep your little ones entertained in the tub for hours — it's a whale of a good time!


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13. A set of 72 mini dinosaur figurines that your little ones can take on all their adventures through dirt, sand, and even the bathtub. With so many in the box, you won’t need to worry if a couple go missing during playtime.

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14. A flower-building craft set that lets kids create a vibrant garden, even on the dreariest days — and best of all, they can do it all without touching any dirt (total parenting win!).


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15. Uno’s Minecraft card game — the ultimate game night game that will get your kids off their screens and having fun together.


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16. Or choose Pixar Uno for a Disney-themed game night, with cards featuring beloved characters like Nemo and Buzz Lightyear.

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17. A set of parachute toys your kids will love throwing from the second story and watching drift down, all while you get a break from untangling the strings — a win for both sides!


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18. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book designed to engage your curious child and help them learn useful words in both English and Spanish!


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19. An arts and crafts kit packed with everything your little one needs to make a fun paper plate animal friend to hang out with (so you can finally get some chores done).


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20. A collection of 500+ puffy stickers that any creative child will love — don't worry, they peel off with ease and leave no sticky residue behind!


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21. A set featuring the entire Heeler family so kids can re-enact their favorite moments from the show in the comfort of their own playroom.

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22. Jenga to challenge their focus and hand-eye coordination. Just be careful, or the whole stack could collapse!


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23. A scratch paper art set that will transport you back to your elementary school days while offering a creative way to keep your little ones occupied.


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24. The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits Board Game, perfect for anyone who wants to keep the spooky vibes alive year-round. Watch out: mischievous ghosts will join in as you and your little ones explore the mansion. 😉


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25. A set of oversized sidewalk chalk that will have your kids so excited, they may forget to ask for extra screen time! Perfect for creating vibrant art on your driveway or leaving quirky messages for passersby.


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Promising review: "Our 1-year-old loves these. It was his first time using chalk, and he had no trouble with them. They're nice and thick—no matter how he holds them, they still work!" —JW
Available for $11.95 from Urban Infant on Amazon (also offered in glitter chalk).
26. A five-pack of stretchy fidget toys that are completely silent, allowing your child to release nervous energy without disturbing anyone around them.

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27. Toddler bath crayons for any parent trying to make bath time last long enough to wash their child's hair and clean those little ears — no easy task, I assure you.

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28. Skip Hop pouring buckets featuring an animal design on each one, with various hole sizes at the bottom to let water flow through — little ones will enjoy filling the buckets, splashing the water around, and stacking them up.


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29. Imagine a pipe system for the bathtub that would surely make Mario and Luigi proud. (Yes, they're plumbers, after all!) Your little one will have endless fun arranging the pipes, turning valves, and watching water flow through their creation.

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