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1. A game of ~cat and mouth~ because a pinball-style competitive game where you get to use tiny cat paws as slingshot to shoot balls through a cat's mouth just screams fun, or should we say ~meows~ fun.
2. A Nintendo Switch for hours of solo or family play that can be used as a handheld or connected to the TV.
3. And, Super Mario 3D All-Stars for their new Nintendo Switch that comes with three Super Mario games including a throwback to Super Mario N64. Your gamer will be excited about that little fact.
4. A Fortnite battle bus with features found in the popular game and room to fit up to 10 Fortnite figures so everyone can come along for the party.
5. A Godzilla figure, which one might argue is the fiercest titan of them all, that will be a great addition to their monsterverse collection.
6. And, naturally a King Kong figure because what's a battle of the titans without a worthy opponent?
7. A Baby Shark musical playpad that'll introduce them to five new songs, colors, instruments, and more ~do, do, do, do, do, do~.
8. A Leapfrog speak and learn puppy for interactive learning. This little pup can teach letters, numbers, emotions, and responds to kids in real time.
9. Squeakee — an interactive balloon dog that has quickly become one of the hottest toys of the season. It's a great gift for the kid who has had their eyes on a pet for quite some time but can't have one due to renter rules, allergies, or households that aren't ready for a real pup. Train it, feed it, and play with it with no mess to clean up after.
10. A Funko surprise capsule filled with accessories that your child can use to mix and match their magical creature the way they want to. There are more than18 to collect, no time like the present to kickstart their collection.
11. A pod swing seat reviewers say came in handy when their child needed a little alone time, especially for kids with sensory sensitivities where this space can offer a place to self-soothe.
12. A zoo-themed Crayola Scribble Scrubbie set complete with a little safari oasis that lets them rinse off their animal masterpiece, and re-color them again.
13. A three-string acoustic guitar that'll slowly turn them into mini rockstars with their accompanying app and flashcards. By this time next year, they'll be the holiday entertainment jamming on the fireplace stage.
14. A set of construction pieces to level up their fort building. They can create tunnels, castles, and more. Toss a sheet over it and they've just upgraded their studio fort into a three bedroom condo. Now there's room to invite you over.
15. A set of tobbles that'll balance, nest, spin, and stack giving your mini giftee playtime filled with imaginative play and sensory exploration.
16. A Funkoverse DC Comics board game for the comic-lovers who are always down for a good strategy game.
17. A future scientist jigsaw puzzle ideal for younger children. This 100 piece puzzle, recently listed on among Oprah's favorite things, is sure to be a hit for the budding puzzler.
18. A Jenga Giant set for the ~go big or go home~ teens who love a little competitive fun with friends and family. When this tower goes rockin' you'd better watch your toes.
19. A Little Tikes Pet Checkup Playset because they've always wanted to be a veterinarian and now they can practice by caring for all of their stuffed animals.
20. A children's kitchen knife set because adults aren't the only ones that get excited about new kitchen tools. In a few years, your junior chef could be a soufflé away from ~wowing~ Gordon Ramsay.
21. A pair of pencil and notebook earrings for a little ~back to school~ fashion even though it's more like back to Zoom.
22. A retro TV Bluetooth speaker they'll think is the coolest thing ever. Not only is the sound great, this tiny tube also has an alarm, games, and an app that lets you create your own pixel art.
23. A Maleficent card game that'll have the whole family playing for keeps — that is to keep the coveted Maleficent Pop! figure.
24. A set of chew necklaces for children who feel more relaxed after chewing something and use chewing to self-soothe. These bands can be worn in layers, and are super absorbent.
25. A Mandalorian backpack featuring the ever-so-adorable Baby Yoda.
26. A set of jumbo watercolor pencils to create beautiful masterpieces without the need for a paintbrush. Just dip them in water first.
27. Or, a Crayola Marker Maker kit that'll allow them to create their own custom colors and carve out their own artistic style.
28. A DIY fashion kit for the style-savvy kids who are constantly remixing their clothes to fit their own unique fashion taste.
29. A cyborg hand they'll actually be able to wear after building. With 206 pieces, this interactive mechanical hand offers a fun way to learn about science and tech, and after building, hours of imaginative play.
30. A Polaroid instant camera that'll allow them to capture and share moments. The photos print on sticky paper for easy decoration around the room or scrapbooking.
31. A busy board for fine motor skills and sensory play that's lightweight and comes with a cool strap so they can carry it with them wherever they go. They can also hang it on the back of the car seat for travel entertainment.
32. A refrigerator playset because they've had their eye on a few kitchen appliances and this one has the built-in ice-maker feature needed for their imaginative play.
33. An interactive baby doll that reviewers say is ~super~ realistic. Children can feed it, and the doll can identify more than 50 different foods and makes more than 70 different sounds.
34. A coding robot so you can introduce children to the wild world of coding at a young age. They'll be programming robots to do their chores before you know it.
35. An interactive family game that'll have them hanging on for dear life.
36. A Super Mario Lego set with a Super Mario figure that'll actually blink and make noise as they play with it.
37. A treehouse playset with more than 20 surprises hidden inside including an exclusive doll, a seesaw, rocking horse and place for your doll to nap.
38. Or, an interactive Baby Yoda with more than 25 sounds and motion combos that'll bring the magic of The Mandalorian to life.
39. A pair of roller skates ready to become your teens next obsession. They'll be more than happy to take a break from the screen to roll around the neighborhood.
40. And, a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones that'll give them hours of play so they can listen to that one Ariana Grande song on repeat for the next 10 hours.
41. A pair of Umbrella Academy hi-tops because they've just finished telling you all the spoilers from season two so it's only right you get them these shoes to rep their new fave show.
42. An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for gamers looking to stay up-to-date on the latest downloadable content for the games they already own or new games that release.
43. An outdoor science lab for exploring the creepy crawlies that lurk in the backyard, or under the couch.
44. A customizable doll that allows them to create the doll they want.
45. A sorting bears set reviewers say is great for learning colors, counting, and keeps the child entertained for hours.
46. A Call of Duty electric toothbrush because it's practical but also gaming is life.
47. A smartphone tripod with a Bluetooth remote so they no longer have to enlist the family to be their cast and crew for their next TikTok video challenge.
48. A Minecraft bedding set because they've been designing their own place in Minecraft and have been begging for a room upgrade IRL.
49. A clay animal set that'll show them how to create cute little clay animals and comes with an interactive app.
50. A crab toss-and-grip game for an indoor and outdoor game of catch.
51. A lined paper duvet cover that actually comes with ten markers that they can use to doodle with. They'll be begging you to send them to their room.
52. A talking microscope for junior scientists that are curious about the little creatures we share the world with. It come with slides that you place under the microscope, then the microscope tells you a fact about that insect.
53. A slime kit, because who doesn't love slime?
54. A VTech digital camera for young creators that even comes with a green screen to make fun photos and videos.
55. A surprise pet with even more surprising hair that reveals itself with warm water.
56. A smart pad with 12 smart games that can give preschoolers a fun alternative to their tablet. Technically, it's screen free and they can still learn their colors, patterns, ABCs, and numbers.
57. An emotions Duplo set that'll allow the child to have fun building and help them express their feelings, too.
58. Some LED strip lights because they've just spent a week learning that new dance challenge and they can't film it, without their stage lights. They're trying to go viral! 🙄
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