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1. A customized, oversized wooden Connect 4–style game that will make all those regular-sized versions seem tiny. Get ready for a *massive* upgrade to your game nights.
Chroma Fling is a small business based in Cincinnati, Ohio, offering customized gifts and accessories.
This is a personalized game, so make sure to enter the name and date you'd like on it in the personalization box.
Customer review: "Great craftsmanship. The personalization is spot on." —Sherri
Purchase it from Chroma Fling on Etsy for $199.99 (available in seven colors of discs).
2. A foam pogo jumper that's safer than a traditional pogo stick but still just as exciting! Your kids will enjoy bouncing around the house, while you'll love watching them burn off all their energy.
3. A flying orb with glowing lights and possibly some real-life magic? It automatically creates different flight patterns and boomerang effects based on how fast and at what angles it's thrown.
4. A set of two LED hover balls so your kids can enjoy indoor soccer without worrying about injuries or breaking anything. These glide effortlessly like an air hockey puck and feature built-in bumpers to protect your walls and furniture.
5. A marble run set that entertains not only while the marbles race down, but also during the building process. All the pieces are compatible, giving you endless options to rearrange and create new tracks for the marbles to roll through.
6. Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers are perfect for kids full of energy who always seem to want to wrestle. Now they can do it safely (and it’s *incredibly* fun to watch too!).
7. A set of Crayola Globbles so your kids can finally throw something at the wall, since that’s what they’re meant for, not because they’re angry. For those who prefer a calmer activity, they’re also great for stretching and squeezing. And the best part? They won’t leave any sticky mess for you to clean up.
8. An Otrio board for a fun twist on the classic tic-tac-toe (which not only makes it more engaging but also extends the game well beyond just a couple of seconds). It’s perfect for up to four players, so the whole family can get in on the excitement!
9. A Gravity Maze game that tests kids' spatial reasoning and planning skills as they figure out how to create a path for the marble to drop into the target tower.
10. A beginner microscope STEM kit for young scientists who are eager to explore the wonders of the world around them, no matter how tiny they may be.
11. A miniature baking set that puts the Easy Bake Oven's lightbulb cooking to shame. Make tasty (yet tiny) treats while learning the science behind baking. Who knows, you might just be nurturing the next Duff Goldman!
12. A no-battery race track designed to develop fine motor skills using levers and buttons. Kids need to navigate the cars through eight challenges to reach the magnetic helicopter that will lift them up to the top.
13. A Dueling Stomp Rocket launcher because who wouldn’t want to launch two rockets at once and compete to see whose rocket can fly the highest (up to 200 feet)!
14. A sink with a working faucet that delivers real running water, making dishwashing fun for your little ones. The added bonus? The toy dishes change color in warm water! But be warned, they might have so much fun you’ll never do dishes again.
15. A set of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets that let little ones color their favorite cute animals over and over again, then wash them clean for a fresh start. No need to settle on just one design—they can keep changing it as much as they want!
16. A flower-building activity set filled with fully interchangeable pieces, allowing children to design an endless variety of flower arrangements, sparking their creativity and imagination. 💐🌷🌹🌸🌻
17. The Big Dig Sandbox Digger Excavator Crane, the perfect toy for young construction enthusiasts. It rotates 360º and is capable of picking up sand, dirt, snow, or small toys with ease.
18. The iconic Melissa & Doug ice cream station to let your kids run their own ice cream parlor and whip up an array of cones and sundaes. I’ll have one scoop of every flavor, please 🍦.
19. A glow-in-the-dark fort building kit to take traditional fort-making to the next level. Whether they construct a castle, igloo, rocket, or tunnel, their creativity will shine as they build and then hide inside. Pro tip: Use a light bedsheet to add a touch of secrecy to your fort.
20. An InnyBin designed for the inquisitive little ones in your life, eager to explore the world around them. They'll enhance their fine motor skills as they drop the colorful shapes through the elastic bands and retrieve them with ease.
21. An interactive The Floor is Lava game designed to get even the most reluctant movers up and moving, as they try to escape the dangerous molten lava surrounding them by hopping from one foam piece to the next.
22. A Fisher-Price "Laugh & Learn Crawl-After Cat On a Vac" designed to inspire toddlers to crawl, scoot, or walk while enjoying songs and learning phrases along the way.
23. A surprisingly quiet VTech electronic drum set that lets your little one rock out without causing a noise disturbance. When they're not playing their own rhythm, they can follow the lights to explore letters and numbers.
24. A three-wheeled micro scooter with an adjustable handlebar that grows with your toddler, ensuring years of fun rather than just a few months before needing a new one. Watch as they zip by, making all the other kids in the neighborhood envious.
25. A 600-piece set of Plus Plus interlocking puzzle blocks ideal for crafting both flat and 3D creations. And the best part? They’re much less painful to step on in the middle of the night compared to those dreaded Legos.😡
26. A Yookidoo Baby Bath Spin 'N' Sprinkle Water Lab that transforms bath time into a fun-filled water park experience, making it a lot more enjoyable (and honestly, a lot less painful for everyone involved).
For ages 1+.
Review highlights: "This is by far one of the best bath toys we've gotten. No mold issues, sticks perfectly to our tiles or tub. The kids absolutely love it (and it’s pretty entertaining for the parents too LOL). My twins are 21 months, and we’ve had it for a few months now. Definitely recommend." —srod
Available at Target for $17.99
27. A sensory swing equipped with spring suspension, allowing for not only swinging but bouncing up and down too. I honestly think I’ve never desired anything more in my life—though I don’t even have kids. 😂
Rest Nets is a small business based in Israel, created by a mom who designed these hammocks to provide parents with "an extra pair of hands" for keeping kids entertained.
Review highlights: "My kids absolutely love it! This swing is amazing! It's made really well and is so much fun! The fabric is stretchy but sturdy. The stretchy material lets the kids not only swing but also bounce and get really creative with their movements. My kids wake up wanting to swing and even now, a month later, they want to swing before bed! My only two complaints are that they fight over it, so I wish I had two, and that while I'm (130 lbs) not heavy enough to break it, I sink to the floor and can't use it. 😪. It’s the best! Totally worth the money, I highly recommend it. My kids are about 40 (5 years) and 55 (8 years) pounds, and I can confirm it works perfectly for that weight range." —Lauren Cardenas
Available from Rest Nests on Etsy for $98.60 (originally $116; available in 10 colors).
28. A rainbow-colored saucer swing that’s perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Your little ones will never want to leave it, and that’s okay because they can swing, sit, read, nap, or do just about anything in it — you might even find them skipping regular chairs altogether.
29. A set of popping tube sensory toys that are incredibly fun to stretch, compress, and shape into letters, numbers, shapes, or anything else you can imagine.
30. A three-chord Loog Mini acoustic guitar, an ideal starter instrument for any aspiring musician. It includes flashcards with chord diagrams and access to the Loog guitar app for learning.
31. A sturdy, indoor/outdoor ride-on "Up & Down" Roller Coaster that I vividly remember from childhood, and trust me, this toy is a blast. Perfect for endless fun whether inside or outside—let the good times roll.
32. A Play-Doh Kitchen Creations "Rising Cake Oven Bakery" play set designed to craft playful and almost edible cakes. A great option for budding bakers who want to hone their skills without using actual ingredients.
33. An outdoor explorer bug catcher kit so your child can start discovering the world of bugs and insects without having to deal with real ones inside your home at the end of the day.
34. A gorgeous wooden maze designed to turn your kids' playtime into a friendly competition. Who can make it to the finish line the fastest?
Drapela Works is a Houston-based small business that specializes in creating handcrafted wooden pieces.
Customer Review: "Everyone loves this, both adults and kids. It sits on our family room coffee table, and it's the first thing everyone reaches for." —MIQU MIQU
Purchase it from Drapela Works on Etsy for $39.95+ (original price $49.94+; available with or without personalization).
35. A Fat Brain two-in-one musical "Jump 'n Toss" game that combines a hop-over-the-pole game with a spinning ring toss, providing hours of fun and a great way to burn off energy.
36. A beanbag toss game for kids that introduces them to exciting backyard games at an early age.
37. A battery-powered, ride-on Rollplay Powersport 12V ATV quad that reaches speeds of up to 3 mph and can run for two hours on a single charge. This is sure to make your child the coolest kid around.
38. A Uno Minecraft card game designed for kids who are obsessed with Minecraft (even if you still can't quite get the appeal). Use the game’s theme to pull them away from the tablet and into a card game adventure.
39. A simple-to-use Melissa & Doug wooden multicraft weaving loom to spark your kids' creativity and perhaps teach them a new skill they can enjoy for years to come.
40. A National Geographic geodes kit that offers the thrill of cracking open an ordinary rock to uncover something magnificent inside. It’s an enjoyable and educational activity that could spark an interest in science by exploring how geodes form and their diverse appearances.
41. Eco-friendly reusable water balloons that are not only much better for the planet, but also MUCH simpler to fill! Say goodbye to those tiny openings and the struggle to tie them before all the water leaks out. It’s a win for the environment, a win for you, and a win for your kids who can now enjoy water balloon fights every day!
42. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game that’s ideal for kids who love potty humor. This little character provides funny clues and even plays a cheerful song as a reward for the winner.
43. A wooden puzzle inspired by Tetris, but without any screen time, allowing kids to practice their problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
44. A set of parachute toys made for endless fun, offering hours of entertainment without the hassle of getting tangled up!
45. A construction-themed folding play set featuring kinetic sand, a dump truck, a working crane, and brick molds. Your child can build, dig, and demolish to their heart’s content—all without the mess you'd get if they were tearing down your house instead!
46. A solar-powered DIY robot kit that comes with 12 different build options, ensuring endless hours of fun. And yes, the robots actually move once they're assembled!!
47. A wooden toolbox set containing pieces that can be assembled to create various models—like a windmill, helicopter, airplane, car, and more. Perfect for sparking creativity in young builders.
Merry Heart Wooden Toys is a small business based in Azusa, California, known for creating exquisitely crafted wooden toys.
Promising review: "I bought this toddler tool set to go with a workbench I planned to gift my youngest nephew for Christmas. I figured he needed his own set of tools to go with it. The craftsmanship is excellent. I love that every piece is made from wood, and the stickers on the tools add a fun, happy touch. I appreciate that the child can create things with the tools and accessories. It even includes a pamphlet with project ideas (or you can just let the kid use their imagination). This is a high-quality tool set and case—exactly what I wanted. I’m confident my nephew will enjoy this set!" —Melissa Z.
Get it from Merry Heart Wooden Toys on Etsy for $50.99+ (originally $59.99+; available in three designs).
48. A Gator Golf set designed to introduce your little one to golf in a fun way. The goal is to get the ball into its mouth three times, and when you do, the gator flicks the ball back to you with its tail! Perfect for those future golf pros in the making.
49. A sports center featuring a hoop, an LED scoreboard, a soccer goal, and interactive buttons that trigger over 50 sounds, songs, and phrases. This will be an absolute 🏀 slam dunk 🏀 of fun from the moment it’s unpacked.
The reviews in this post have been condensed for brevity and clarity.
