31 Toys Under $30 That Parents Say Their Kids Can't Get Enough Of

Hello shoppers! As the holiday season wraps up, it's important to note that most gifts may not make it by 12/24: delivery times depend on the retailer, product, your location, and how much you're willing to spend on expedited shipping.

Please enjoy our gift guides, but keep in mind that your gift might arrive *after* 12/25.

1. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek – it's exactly what it sounds like, and it's already a ton of fun. Take turns hiding this rainbow-colored gadget around the house — it'll give clues and eventually play a song when it's found. Ready for another round?!

2. A mini baking kit with a 48-page recipe guide for the budding chef, allowing them to create miniature versions of real dishes and explore food science — all without the usual kitchen chaos. 

3. A set of Globbles so they can become part of the TikTok sensation, enjoying this stress-busting fidget toy. These vibrant balls are fun to squeeze and stretch, and they can also adhere to nearly any flat surface without leaving sticky residue. 

4. An interactive scissor skills activity book for any little one who could use some practice with cutting (I could too, to be honest). This book is packed with mazes, puzzles, animal art, and more activities that will have them cutting away with the included safety scissors. 

5. A portable LCD writing tablet that gives young artists an endless, reusable space to create. It's incredibly easy to carry, so don’t be shocked if they challenge you to a heated game of tic-tac-toe during a road trip. 

6. A set of tangle-free parachute toys that children will love dropping from above (think: second story) and watching as these colorful toys gently float to the ground safely. 

7. A set of magnetic building tiles that will let kids of all ages (and even many adults) unleash their inner architect with colorful creations. If they already own a set of the more expensive Magna-Tiles, these will work perfectly with them.  

8. A top-rated Take Along Tunes toy with volume control, offering a portable and surprisingly non-annoying musical distraction that plays 10 classical melodies. 

9. A logic puzzle Gravity Maze that will sneak STEM learning and hands-on problem-solving into their playtime with 60 multi-level puzzles they'll actually enjoy finishing. 

10. A fun whale bath toy with colorful flashing lights, perfect for making bath time the highlight of the day. This adorable toy is rechargeable and can spray water for up to 80 minutes straight. 

11. A vibrant wooden puzzle to bring Tetris-like fun into the real world once they've hit their daily screentime limit and you're out of ideas to keep them entertained. 

12. A fun and fast-paced game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza that’s easy to learn, perfect for all ages, and a guaranteed hit. Play it once, and they’ll want to bring it to every game night from then on. 

13. An interactive Fingerlings baby monkey so that even if a pet dog isn’t an option, they can still enjoy bonding with a playful, furry friend. This one has sensors that respond to touch, triggering over 70 different sounds and reactions. 

14. A set of tempera paint sticks to make craft time more enjoyable and less of a hassle. These easy-to-hold sticks offer all the vibrant color of regular paint but with no spills and minimal mess, as they’re washable and dry in only 90 seconds! 

15. How about a nostalgic scratch paper art set to pass down some technicolor fun from your childhood? This set comes with 50 scratch papers, along with plenty of styluses and stencils so multiple kids can join in on the creative fun at once. 

16. How about an at-home scavenger hunt to keep the fun going when winter weather puts a pause on trips to the park? Your little one will stay engaged while they hunt for everyday objects found around the house. 

17. If your little one loves mimicking the adults, why not get them a realistic mini Dyson vacuum to help with household chores? This tiny vacuum actually works, complete with a miniature debris tray to empty out, letting them 'help' clean around the house.

18. A silicone teething toy featuring a pacifier clip, offering your little one relief from teething pain while on the move.

19. A tiny Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker that delivers impressive sound in a compact design, perfect for any Star Wars fan to clip to their backpack and play background music during their own adventures.

20. A pair of GeoSafari kid binoculars to help them observe nature up close, allowing them to explore the world of plants and animals without actually getting too close.

21. A compact busy board with eight pages, offering an engaging way for kids to enhance their motor skills while learning to manipulate buttons, buckles, zippers, and more, all on the go.

22. A charming "Make a Fox Friend" kit that lets them tap into their creativity, add a new adorable plush to their collection, and master some basic sewing skills all in one fun project.

23. A mini Waving Inflatable Tube Guy for when the backseat of your car turns into a party every time they spot one of these quirky dancing noodles. Now they can have their own to get the dance party started at any moment.

24. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book to help young minds grow their English *and* Spanish vocabulary. Don’t fret — this isn’t your average boring textbook. It’s interactive with sound effects, songs, and fun facts that make learning a blast! I sure wish my old textbooks had been this exciting!

25. A two-pack of Mini Brands mystery balls that have taken TikTok by storm. There’s something irresistibly fun about miniature versions of everyday items (like Lunchables, Kool-Aid, and Heinz) that kids know and love, all in tiny, adorable sizes.

26. A captivating fidget cube because it can transform into more than 70 unique shapes, which is truly mind-blowing. I can only imagine how exciting this must be for kids too. Plus, multiple cubes can be combined to create even bigger designs.

27. An elegant wooden piano to nurture the next little virtuoso, featuring a real music-playing toy that comes with six sets of beginner "sheet music" to help them gradually master iconic tunes.

28. A Disney necklace activity set to inspire them to start creating their own jewelry collection while proudly declaring their stance in the great princess debate (Hint: it's all of them).

29. A stunning Ariel Barbie doll for the child who can't help but sing "Part of Your World," ensuring they always have a play companion ready for an underwater duet.

30. A gigantic dino race track featuring cars designed like T. Rex heads and an array of flexible pieces to construct the craziest, twistiest race track possible. And don’t be surprised if the adults, eager to relive their Jurassic Park memories, jump in on the action too!

31. A bulk set of 500+ puffy stickers because who doesn’t love stickers in their holiday stockings? These textured, 3D stickers are easily reusable and leave no sticky residue behind, offering endless fun!

Your reaction when they adore your present *and* you managed to stay within your budget: