1. An adored reversible octopus that will quickly become your child's go-to buddy while also helping them express their emotions in the moment. Hopefully, they'll be smiling when you show them what's for dinner tonight...


2. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek — pretty much what you’d expect. It’s a vibrant, light-up poop-shaped toy that kids can hide all over the house. When it’s found, it’ll call out clues and play a tune!

3. Crayola Globbles, a delightful little toy for kids to release some energy during a quick break from homework. Don’t worry, they won’t leave any marks on your walls.



4. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book that will engage your eager learner and introduce them to a variety of useful words in both English and Spanish!


5. A Melissa & Doug ice cream station designed to spark creativity in kids — they can pile on the flavors and toppings and serve sweet treats to everyone around...yum!


6. A themed binder to neatly organize their treasured Pokémon cards — making it a breeze to carry them along for trades with friends (and, hopefully, preventing cards from scattering around your living room).

7. A construction vehicle-shaped dining set that'll make mealtime more exciting for your little one. With dinosaur nuggets and mac and cheese on these plates, it's a guaranteed hit!

The set includes a plate, a bowl, a fork, a spoon, and a cup.
Available at Goodful for $16.
8. A Craft-tastic "Make a Fox Friend" kit that will introduce aspiring designers to sewing basics while they create a wardrobe for their new stuffed fox. (And they’ll be doing the crafting themselves!)


9. An affordable drone designed to elevate playtime to *~new heights~*. You may even find yourself grabbing the controller when your little tech enthusiast takes a nap.


10. A set of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets that kids can enjoy repeatedly — they can color these adorable creatures in all the colors of the rainbow, wash them in the toy tub for a good clean, and start over again!


11. A wooden puzzle that will spark your little one's mind and motivate them to solve problems without being fixated on a screen.


12. A 2-in-1 checkers and tic-tac-toe game featuring checkers on one side and tic-tac-toe on the other, perfect for any family that loves to exercise their minds.


13. A ring toss set designed to improve your hand-eye coordination while adding a touch of friendly competition to your outdoor fun.

14. A hook and ring game that requires very little space — perfect for smaller areas, allowing you to still enjoy some fun outdoor games with your kids during the fall.


15. A scissor skills activity pad to teach youngsters how to properly use scissors — a useful ability for us all, honestly. It includes safety scissors (naturally) along with a book packed with mazes, puzzles, animal drawings, sequencing tasks, and much more!


16. GeoSafari binoculars perfect for kids to observe nature up close — without getting too close themselves. An essential for little explorers who are curious but a bit wary of bugs and such.


17. A Bingo game designed to make teaching sight words to your little one more exciting — they may even want to sit down and learn with you. (Could you imagine?)

18. A Grogu Tamagotchi that your young Jedi will adore — just be sure to warn them about the inevitable emotional rollercoaster that comes with trying to care for one of these little creatures while still juggling everyday life... 😅 IYKYK.

19. An InnyBin perfect for curious toddlers — it features oversized shapes they can push through elastic bands into the cube. (We’re all for improving fine motor skills!)


20. Otrio, a fresh take on the traditional tic-tac-toe that will quickly become a staple in your family's game nights. From your little one to your teen, everyone will have a blast jumping into this game.

21. A solar-powered DIY robot kit that brings the excitement of building right to your home, no need to sign up for an expensive STEM camp. With this kit, your child can assemble 12 unique robots!


22. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza — a lively card game the whole family can enjoy. Get ready for lots of laughter as everyone plays together!


23. A Disney princess necklace craft set perfect for little fashionistas eager to design their own jewelry — get ready for a fashion show when they want to flaunt their creations!


24. A flower-building kit where they can assemble a stunning garden indoors — no rain or dirt required, and it's a total parenting win!


25. An Uno Minecraft card game that will make your kids eagerly look forward to game night, offering a fun alternative to screen time!


26. A remote control stunt car that spins a full 360 degrees and zooms across various terrains like carpet, hardwood, grass, dirt, and gravel. Your kiddo will be amazed by this thrilling toy!

27. A set of giant bubble wands that are so mesmerizing, even the most skeptical of kids won't be able to resist trying them out.


28. A set of convenient tempera paint sticks that both you and your toddler will adore. They're incredibly easy to use and dry in a flash — perfect for a quick, creative session with minimal mess!


29. A set of oversized sidewalk chalk that will spark such excitement, your kids might forget about asking for more screen time. They'll love using it to create masterpieces on your driveway or leave amusing messages for anyone passing by.


Urban Infant is a small business based in Chicago, run by a brother and sister duo who create unique and practical parenting products.
Promising review: "Our 1-year-old adores these. It was his first time using chalk, and he had no trouble with them. They're nice and thick, so it doesn't matter how he holds them—color will always make contact with the surface!" —JW
Grab it from Urban Infant on Amazon for $11.95 (also available in glitter chalk).
30. A collection of over 500 puffy stickers that will excite any crafty kiddo — no worries, these stickers peel off effortlessly and leave no sticky residue behind!


31. A complete arts and crafts kit packed with all the materials needed to inspire your little one to craft a delightful paper plate animal buddy (finally giving you some time to tackle your to-do list).


32. Handmade, non-toxic constellation blocks that you and your little one can use to discover the symbols, names, hemispheres, and magnitudes of 16 constellations in the night sky. Am I subtly guiding my children to explore their horoscopes? Absolutely, I am.


33. A foam pogo stick that will undoubtedly inspire you to introduce "Jumpin', Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child into your kid's playlist.

34. A Disney Animators' Collection Elsa play set for the little one who simply can't seem to "Let It Go" when it comes to their adoration for Frozen.

Available at shopDisney for $24.99.
35. A plush frog prince with the most adorable grin — so soft and cuddly, you might even catch yourself giving it a little squeeze after the kids are asleep.

Some reviews have been shortened for brevity and/or clarity.