If your little one goes through toys like candy, here are 20 budget-friendly options that will actually hold their attention.

1. A set of Crayola Globbles—ideal for kids who need to release some energy before bed. They'll love throwing and splattering these colorful blobs on your walls, creating a fun mess. Don't worry, they won't leave behind any sticky marks!

2. A magnetic tile construction set that will keep your little builder engaged for hours. They'll enjoy creating everything from cars and houses to rocket ships—limitless creative possibilities await!

3. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game you can hide all over your home, allowing your child to enjoy a game of Hide & Seek without you needing to squeeze into a closet. This funny, light-up rainbow-colored poo even gives cheeky clues and shouts out "yoo-hoo"—perfect for kids who love a little potty humor!

4. A Melissa & Doug ice cream stand that's perfect for little ones who dream of making the perfect scoop—and serving it to family members for a 'price' (using the included play money). Watch them stack cones with a variety of flavors—sweet tooths everywhere will be thrilled!

5. A versatile marble run set that lets your children spend hours assembling and dismantling their own unique marble course, sparking endless creativity in the process.

6. A pop-up tunnel play set that lets kids pretend to be secret agents crawling through ventilation shafts to stop the villain’s plans. This fun obstacle course even includes a ball section! Your little adventurers will love it so much, you might have to pull them out when it's time to go.

7. A set of 24 wooden building blocks paired with see-through rainbow acrylic panels, allowing your kids to craft colorful shapes and watch the sunlight cast enchanting patterns across the room. Magical? They'll certainly think so.

8. A Melissa & Doug reusable puffy sticker activity book that lets your children repeatedly dress up various characters in an endless array of quirky outfits. Unlike typical sticker books, this one offers endless fun as it can be disassembled and started fresh after each creative session by your little one.

9. A sturdy wooden pretend play magnetic cutting set that lets your little chefs hone their chopping skills while you catch the latest episode of The Bear. If they keep up this pace, Noma might be asking for their next big culinary creation in no time!

10. A vibrant, rainbow-colored saucer swing that can be hung indoors or outdoors, offering hours of swinging and spinning fun. Your kids can even relax on it while reading or watching their favorite shows.

11. A pair of GeoSafari Jr. binoculars designed to inspire exploration. These focus-free binoculars are three times larger than standard eyepieces, making them perfect for younger adventurers. Your kids will love running around, channeling their inner Dora and Diego, excitedly describing everything they spot in the world around them.

12. A machine-washable coloring tablecloth to keep your kids entertained instead of hearing the same question, "When's dinner ready?" for the tenth time in a single hour. And it's mess-free, so toddlers can unleash their creativity on this cloth without leaving permanent marks on your walls.

13. A playful whale bath toy that adds some fun to bath time. This adorable toy lights up and begins squirting water as soon as it hits the water — your little ones will absolutely love it.

14. A Craft-tastic "Make-A-Fox" craft kit that will turn your child into a budding tailor. This kit is packed with fabric and strings, allowing them to create perfect outfits for their new fox friend. Before long, they’ll be stitching their own clothes! Plus, everything comes in a convenient tote bag for easy organization and portability!

15. A popular LeapFrog animal book that helps teach toddlers about the many animals that inhabit our world. This book is particularly great for bilingual families, as it sings songs in both English and Spanish!

16. A climbing block set designed for those moments when you want your little one to work on their crawling and climbing skills without having to rearrange your entire couch. These five colorful blocks can be rearranged in multiple configurations to create new challenges for your child. The best part? It's stain-resistant and *super* easy to clean!

17. A flexible road construction track that will keep your child busy for hours as they build, dismantle, and rebuild their designs (my nephew certainly spent hours doing this). With 253 pieces, the possibilities for track layouts are endless. It’s easy to assemble and disassemble, making it the perfect gift for the imaginative builder in your life.

18. A wooden tool kit for your engineer-at-heart little one who absolutely loves the idea of building their own race car. Encouraging the imagination of your little builder, this kit helps them improve manual dexterity, problem-solving capabilities, and color recognition.

19. A 24-piece Melissa & Doug pet vet playset so your animal-loving kiddo can further develop their empathy by bringing the love, care, and warmth only a child can provide to their furry little patients. This set even comes with a convenient carrying case so your aspiring vet can be prepared to dole out some much-needed care wherever they go!

20. A Melissa & Doug loom for those fashion-forward little ones who've always wanted to create their own colorful pieces. Just prop this up on any ol' table and watch as your child ignites their imagination all weekend long by weaving together their own accessories like scarves, coasters, or even pouches!