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1. A talking Bluey plush toy that'll accompany your little one in singing the theme song, 🎶 "Mum! Dad! Bingo! Bluey!" 🎶 ALL DAY LONG.
Promising review: "Favorite toy! My 2-year-old son loves his Bluey plushy and carries her everywhere he goes. The plushy was a bit smaller than I imagined it would be for the price, but it honestly is the perfect size for him to carry around and travel with. I would recommend this toy for a gift. Two thumbs up!" —Stausha
Shipping Info: Current shipping time is 13–14 days for Prime Members, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $17.69+ (also available in Bingo).
2. A splashproof kids' smartwatch because they've been begging for an Apple Watch just like yours for months. This wallet-friendly smartwatch can take videos, pictures and selfies, that can be customized with funny filters. The best part? It even has a Monster Detector game that creates an AR experience where you capture monsters in the real world.
Promising review: "My niece has been pining for an Apple watch, but considering she's 5 this one suits her a lot better. It takes some getting used to as far as turning it on and off, and this is something she had to learn. It isn't at all like the apple watch they actually have to manually turn it on and off. I thought that was a good thing because if she wears it to school she can't turn it on (unless she takes it off). It's very colorful and cute. She loved it, it was definitely her favorite gift." —J. Hill
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $51.36.
3. A TikTok-famous whale bath toy that lights up automatically and starts spouting water the minute it hits the water. Who wouldn't want to play with this ~whaley~ cute buddy during bath time?
Promising review: "My 2-year-old LOVES this, it’s his favorite bath toy! Super cute little whale. It’s pretty bright, and the fountain is just high enough it doesn’t splash in my 2-year-old's face." —Blake Earp
Promising review: "This is so adorable! It lights up and changes to all different colors continually. And it sucks water up through the bottom and spouts out the top. My little one loves it — it's his new favorite bath toy!" —Sheena
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two colors).
4. A bestselling Little Tikes trampoline because your little monkey can stop jumping on the bed and bounce on this for HOURS instead.
Promising review: "My 19-month-old LOVES this trampoline! It is her favorite Christmas gift! We’ve kept it inside due to the weather and she uses it all day. If she’s not jumping on it she’s laying on it." —TBM
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $77.45.
5. A flying orb with flashing lights that'll float in the air or boomerang back to you leaving everyone in the room asking "what is this sorcery?"
Promising review: "Fun toy! I bought this for a 7-year-old boy for his birthday! He absolutely loved it. This was his favorite gift and it wasn't put in the bottom of the toy box!" —Michelle B Rawlins
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in five colors).
6. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game, which involves hiding a fake rainbow-colored poo that says "yoo-hoo" and gives other hysterical clues about its hiding place. Kids who delight in toilet humor will get a total kick out of this.
Promising review: "2-year-old and 4-year-old boys' favorite game! Easy to use and fun to play! Catchy songs too" —Dana
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
7. A splurge-worthy rechargeable laser tag set that reviewers say will turn a yard or basement into an absolutely *epic* battle zone and have the whole fam running around at lightning speed trying to take each other out.
The set includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play approximately eight games per charge. The cool LCD screens on the vest keep count of how many lives you have and the vest vibrates when you get shot, aka tagged. Play with up to four teams and eliminate your enemies to win the game. Recommended for ages 8+.
Promising review: "Super fun!! This was my kids' (and their dad and uncle!!) favorite Christmas gift this year. They loved it and had so much fun playing laser tag. Glad I got this slightly upgraded version with all the bells and whistles. It was easy to set up, easy to use (even for my younger guys at ages 5 and 6) and so much fun. Great way to get outside and get some exercise, or you can turn off the sound and still use it inside without getting on mom’s nerves too much as well ;) battery life is awesome. Love it!! Great gift!!!!" —EJ NZ
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $199.99.
8. A Melissa & Doug interactive wooden dashboard if your tiny car-lover is constantly trying to to tinker with the real thing. It comes loaded with realistic features like a steering wheel, ignition key, beeping horn, hazard lights, gps and more to keep them vrooming and zooming for hours.
Promising review: "My son’s favorite toy. This toy is extremely well built and sturdy. It has a surprising amount of buttons and activities on it, all that are decently relatable to real world driving. My son loves the steering wheel and how it just turns and turns with no end, no matter which direction it’s turned. He hasn’t quite figured out all of the buttons yet, but so far he’s learned the steering wheel, the horn, all 4 radio station buttons, the gear shifter, the red racing button, and the hazard flashers button. He hasn’t learned the turn signal lever, the air conditioning vent, the ignition key, the gas gauge timer, the fog lights, or the gas flap on the side. He’ll get there though! He plays with this toy every single day, most of the day. I’d definitely recommend to anyone with a fidgety toddler like ours!" —Hunter
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $32.60.
9. A Dyson Ball toy vacuum boasting realistic sounds and pretty decent–working suction that'll make little helpers want to clean the house nonstop. But hey, who's complaining?
Promising review: "Our son is absolutely obsessed with our Dyson (the real one). Which is why we purchased this toy Dyson vacuum for his birthday. He's 2 years old and he is really enjoying having his on 'working' vacuum cleaner!!! He seriously plays with it for hours during the day. Turning it on and off and pushing it through the house just like we use our real vacuum. I would buy this again! It was his favorite gift!" —Amazon Customer
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
10. A cult status Magna-Tiles set because studies have shown it'll hold any kid's attention wayyyy longer than most toys. JK, but seriously, any parent who has bought this cool building set will attest that it's worth.every.penny.
The set comes with translucent magnetic pieces to build 3D creations all day. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Promising review: "I first learned about this item at a teacher conference for my little one's pre-K class. His teacher was showing them to me and telling me how much he liked to build with them and how he would make extravagant towers and castles. I had bought him building blocks and Legos before and he has not shown much interest besides tossing them all over the house like tiny land mines waiting to explode on my foot arch. He will spend hours building with these. No matter which way you put them, they stick together. It's pretty genius. They are colorful, sturdy, and will last a long time. These are still by far my son's favorite item he received for Christmas this year." —My Work Number is 911
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 for a 32-piece set or $118 for a 100-piece set.
11. A pack of Lucky Fortune collectible bracelets that comes with four individually wrapped fortune cookies. Crack 'em open to reveal an adjustable surprise bracelet with a charm and a paper fortune. Who wouldn't feel lucky to find these in their stocking?
Each package contains a fortune cookie-shaped bracelet holder with a surprise Lucky Fortune charm bracelet and matching paper fortune. This pack includes four cookies and four bracelets.
Promising review: "This was my daughter’s favorite Christmas present. This product is not advertised so it was a genuine surprise! The bracelets are well made and the cookies 'make a good backpack keychain' per my daughter. Santa brought her the take-out box with four additional cookies so it was a great pairing. I have since ordered the take-out box for a birthday gift and my other daughter has asked for bracelets for Valentine's! Definitely recommended for those kiddos who love surprise toys!" —Tsetterl
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.69.
12. A National Geographic geodes kit to blow any junior geologist's mind and give them an excuse to smash rocks with a hammer.
This science kit includes 10 natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, three display stands, and one learning guide.
Promising review: "I got this for my 9-year-old son and he absolutely loves it. I asked him last night what was his favorite gift, honestly expecting him to say something toy related, and he said this was his favorite gift. My 11-year-old girl piped up and said she wished she had gotten one too. They had a blast opening up the geodes and identifying the crystals. A couple of times my son said he wished the clear crystals were diamonds...me too, buddy! So, all in all, a terrific gift; my daughter's birthday is in January and she's already asked for this, so I guess we'll be getting another soon! Also, my kids both enjoyed the gift and didn't argue about anything while opening the geodes, even though it was my son's gift. Win-win!" —Heather F
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes).
13. A marble run set for providing endless possibilities to build creative structures — all while developing their problem-solving skills. They'll be ~ah-mazed~ at the results when the marbles roll through the mazes they create.
Promising review: "Favorite birthday toy! I don’t usually write reviews but this has been the star birthday present this year. Very easy to put together, my newly turned 4-year-old can put it together on his own, but we have loved playing with him and building too! The pieces fit together snuggly and is sturdy once put together! I also love that it came with real marbles and not plastic like some other sets! Definitely worth the money!" —Jordan Biggs
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $46.95.
14. And a Gravity Maze game to challenge kids to use spatial reasoning to solve the puzzles and figure out how to construct pathways to get the marble to drop to the final cube.
The game comes with 60 challenges that range from beginner to expert so it will hold their interest as they work their way up to the trickier ones.
Promising review: "Oh boy, this has been a hit. When asked what her favorite Xmas present was, my 10-year-old daughter has repeatedly said 'Gravity Maze' and proceeded to explain the game and how cool it is. The game was easy to set up, easy to figure out how to play, and then it becomes progressively more challenging as you move from beginning to intermediate levels of difficulty. The pieces fit easily back into their compartments in the box for storage. It would be neat to figure out a way to make it a dual-player game, either collaborative or competitive." —Mamma Ro
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
15. A pair of GeoSafari Jr. binoculars specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers who would love nothing more but to look at birds, planes (and other fascinating things) up close!
Promising review: "Santa brought these for my 3-year-old son. By far his favorite gift. The colors are adorable. The binoculars are easy to hold. My son wouldn't put them down on Christmas Day. We took him to see deer and the look on his face when he spotted the "kid" deer in his binoculars, absolutely priceless. recommend these to anyone with young children." —Amazon Customer
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.48.
16. An itty-bitty Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker to clip onto their backpack or blast their fave tunes in their room. But don't be fooled — reviewers say what it lacks in size, it makes up for with some serious out-of-this-galaxy sound.
Promising review: "Out of all the gifts my daughter got, this is her favorite. It brought her phone music into her older car, which she had not been able to get before. Easy connect, Ioud and clear, and is perfect itty bitty size. I was so impressed, I bought two more; one for my car, and one to keep by our very noisy jacuzzi for music there!" —john & barb cage
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.86.
17. A 360-degree-rotating 3-in-1 LED globe, constellation map, and night-light that'll make it possible to explore the world and star gaze from the bedroom. And, the night-light adds celestial vibes to any room.
Promising review: "Our 6-year-old grandson absolutely loves it. He said, it was his ‘favorite Christmas gift.’ He has already learned a lot from the globe map, but the constellations at night are the best." —Jean M Feyling
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $42.46.
18. A Hot Wheels garage capable of parking more than 100 cars and has a racetrack — BUT watch out for the hungry T. rex looking to devour the cars. Heck yes, adding to cart now.
Promising review: "I cringed spending this much on a Hot Wheels set, but this garage has absolutely become a favorite toy. It works well for racing cars, can store a huge number of hot wheels vehicles in 'parking spots' which makes cleaning up and displaying them fun, and has a bunch of activity possibilities with places to attach additional Hot Wheels tracks, a small carwash and body shop on the base, etc. My son loves it and plays with it almost daily, and it's reduced the number of hot wheels underfoot as they all have a place to park now. I call that a winner!" —Meg MacDougall
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $90.24.
19. A Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game because it'll have the whole family in tears from *belly laughing* so hard.
Pass out all the cards to the players and keep all the stacks face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle, while saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone races against each other to slap their hand on the central pile of cards. Whoever is last must take the pile of cards and add them to their stack, and the person who runs out of cards first wins!
Promising review: "My 10-year-old's favorite game! We took it with us on a weekend away at a cabin and it was a huge hit! My 10-year-old and I literally laughed until we cried! Great family fun and good innocent fun, too, when friends come over! Her almost-12-year-old bff got just as big of a kick out of it as she did when she came over and played it with us. Highly recommend for laughs and fun and family time!" —designermomoftwo
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
20. Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers perfect for impromptu battles in the yard or living room that'll elicit nonstop silliness and laughs.
PSA: Make sure helmets are worn during bump-offs.
Promising review: "Of all the gifts received this was the favorite. All the kids took turns. It was hilarious watching them play in these. Perfect for kids 4–10." —MommaD
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
21. A Stomp Rocket launcher because they'll have such a *blast* as they jump on the launchpad, countdown to liftoff, and watch the rockets shoot up to 200 feet high into the air.
Promising review: "My 6-year-old nephew's favorite Xmas gift! You know a gift is great when you give it to a child and they ignore all of their other gifts and play with only the one. That's what happened when I gave the Ultra Stomp Rocket to my 6-year-old nephew. He and his friends played with it nonstop all day the first day, and they are still playing with it a week later. You'd think a bunch of 6-year-old boys would have managed to break a plastic toy that they jump on, but so far it has managed to stand up to their rough use. The toy is very safe, too. The soft ends on the rockets mean that no one gets hurt should one accidentally fly into the crowd of kids. Apparently this toy is popular, too. The neighborhood kids in my own cul-de-sac own one as well. They're out in the court playing with the Ultra Stomp Rocket for hours at a time, nearly every day before school starts back up again." —dmwalker
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
22. An LCD writing tablet to encourage future Einsteins to practice their numbers and letters. They might even consider trading their iPad for this cool gadget.
Promising review: "I bought two of these for the holiday season, and they became the favorite gift for my two kiddos. It's easy to use, fun to draw on for homeschool or for fun. My kids love them so much. I just bought another to give to my 6-year-old's best friend so they can use them together on their virtual playdates!!! So glad I picked these up as I see endless hours using them.'" —Victoria DiBona
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
23. A rechargeable kids' karaoke microphone that'll connect to their phone via Bluetooth so pint-sized rock stars can sing along with their fave songs from apps like Spotify or YouTube. The best part? There are 30 preloaded Motown hits.
Promising review: "My 5-year-old absolutely loves this. It is her favorite gift that she received for Christmas. Easy to use, music sound quality is great, microphone quality is great. I ordered the rose gold one and it looks better in person. Volume control is easy to use. There's slide controls for music volume, mic volume, and voice echo. Easy button controls to skip through songs. Great buy for kids." —ARIES
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors).
24. A kids' selfie camera to ensure future influencers are well equipped on their journey to becoming Instagram famous. It has nearly 8,000 5-star reviews (!!!) for a reason.
Promising review: "My 8-year-old niece has documented her life for the past year on this camera. She really loves it." —Teresa
Promising review: "Best Auntie Award. I bought this for my 4-year-old nephew and he LOVES it! Says it’s his favorite Christmas gift. He uses it all the time, especially for selfies! It has games, video, and a selfie mode! I didn’t even know it had all this when I got it. It’s definitely worth the price! Amazing little camera." —Christa
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in four colors).
25. A Smart Lab human body toy featuring 21 removable body parts (complete with squishy organs) perfect for kiddos fascinated by human anatomy.
Promising review: "We saw this in a toy store and my 4-year-old asked for it. I ended up ordering on here for part of his 4th birthday. He got a few other bigger toys, but this was easily his favorite. He loves it and I am impressed by how informative and realistic it actually is." —Claire B
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
26. A wooden puzzle equivalent to playing Tetris but in tactile form that'll ~exercise their brain~ without any screentime.
Reviewer's say this is a great toy for all ages — from 3 to 12.
Promising review: "Favorite toy. Of all the things I got my 3-year-old son for Christmas, this little puzzle has been played with the most. He loves it. It can be put together multiple ways, but you can get it wrong so you need to think to shift things around to get them to fit. Bright colored pieces are easy to find when they are scattered around the living room." —MamaBear
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
27. A pack of parachute toys ingeniously designed not to tangle despite being tossed excitedly from the top of the stairs or a balcony over and over.
Promising review: "Whoever thought of this design is genius. My 5-year-old loves these and it's his favorite gift among all the other (much more expensive) ones we got for him. The no tangle design is genius. I can't count how many of the standard string type ones we have gotten tangled before finding these." — hiker0811
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $6.38+ (available in two colors).
28. A Craft-tastic "Make a Fox Friend" kit for budding crafters to make an adorable fox stuffie along with glam accessories (while learning basic sewing skills!). They'll especially love changing their foxy friend's outfits over and over.
Promising review: "Granddaughters' favorite Christmas gifts. My granddaughters are 9 and 7 years old. They were so tickled with these crafts they couldn't wait to begin! I will buy more of these kits because they are so well made and have such cute accessories." —Nana Suzie
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in bunny and mouse).
29. A set of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets that can be reused over and over again (unlike one-and-done sets). This will keep budding artists busy coloring the cute pets, scrubbing them, and coloring all over again.
The Peculiar Pets set includes: one dragon, one narwhal, one yeti, one unicorn, one sparkly scrub tub, one scrub brush, nine washable markers, one standing play mat, and an instruction sheet.
Promising review: "My daughter’s favorite craft Christmas gift. My daughter plays with this toy more than any other gift she received for Christmas. She loves crafts and loves the reusable nature of this product. It is well constructed and easy to clean and clean up. This toy also does not take up a lot of space. If I had one craft toy to purchase, it would be this one. My daughter spent several hours enjoying this toy." —JWylie
Promising review: "Favorite Christmas gift for my 5-year-old! The animals are adorable and the little bathtub/shower (that really lets water out!) is so fun. My daughter has asked to play with them everyday for the past week. I thought they might lose some of the novelty after the first play; nope. She's loving them." —Slater Family
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $28.19+ (available in two styles).
30. A Melissa & Doug activity book with a pair of safe scissors to channel their (*cough* destructive) energy into a creative activity that'll put their fine motor skills to the test.
Promising review: "This book has been my daughter’s favorite thing from Christmas believe it or not! She loves 'doing homework' and her cutting has improved so much. There are so many different designs to ensure children are cutting straight lines, curves, circles, squares, etc. Great practice! I’ve recommended this to so many people!." —Heather C.
Promising review: "My 3-year-old loved this. Gifted it on Christmas Day and it was by far his favorite gift. The scissors are safe scissors, but cut the paper just fine." —Rochelle5
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
31. And a classic Melissa & Doug ice cream station to *serve* up many delicious opportunities for pretend play for your little one, who will never tire of asking "what kind of ice cream do you want?" in an adorably serious voice.
The wooden ice cream counter comes with eight ice cream scoops, six toppings, two cones, cup, scooper, tongs, wooden spoon, reusable menu card, and six pretend dollar bills.
Promising review: "Out of every toy I've ever purchased for my daughter, this is hands down her favorite. She's obsessed. She literally brings her ice cream cones everywhere. Such a good buy and totally worth it. We got it from Amazon while it was on sale for $35 when it was retailing instore for $50! Such a good buy at such a good price. Couldn't be happier." —Jade Nguyen
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $30.48.
32. A Lego set because it'll win you fave status with any dino-lovin' kid — letting them create three different dinosaurs with majorly realistic teeth and claws.
Promising review: "We purchased this as a gift for a kid who loves dinosaurs, and it was a big hit. He really liked that you can build three different dinosaurs with the same blocks, and it's quickly become a favorite toy. Highly recommend." —BEP
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
33. And a Lego Minecraft set if you've ever asked yourself, "What is the appeal of Minecraft?" TBH, this might not answer the question but the combo is sure to be a hit with die-hard fans.
Promising review: "He got this set and another for a birthday present and I'm pretty sure they were his favorite gift. He wouldn't do anything but build his sets and loved the moveable blocks. That's a small feature that was pretty neat and surprised him, which he loved even more." —Andria
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.
34. An InnyBin for a challenge that any curious tot will relish — to plunk chunky shapes through the elastic bands into the cube and then pull them back out (all while fine-tuning motor skills!).
Promising review: "We love the InnyBin and Fat Brain toys. My daughter has played with this for a handful of months and it has held up really well and is still very entertaining. Definitely a favorite!" —Mismaris
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
35. A sports center that's a *slam dunk* for MVP toddlers, who will have a blast shooting baskets or goals. Bonus points because the LED scoreboard, gears, and buttons teach 50+ songs, sounds, and phrases.
Promising review: "I bought this as a Christmas gift to my 16-month-old grandson. He loves it...we can spend hours kicking the ball or playing basketball. It was definitely his favorite toy and it is great for keeping him busy. It is also educational as it teaches kids how to count and ABCs. I highly recommend this item." —Maurice Horn
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in two colors).
36. A Disney Princess necklace activity set with more than 35,000 5-star reviews (!!!) that'll make any child feel like true royalty.
My preschooler is OBSESSED with making these necklaces and I love that it keeps her off the screen. She totes her creations around in the adorable carry case and enjoys making Mommy (and Daddy!) wear them.
Promising review: "Best Christmas gift ever! Highly recommended!! If you ask my daughter what her favorite thing she got for Christmas, she'd pick this necklace set! And she got a brand-new super-nice Frozen 2 bike and matching helmet. But played with this all morning! The necklaces can easily undo and be redone many times. She redesigned and made them seriously all morning long! Which was so amazing! My husband and I were able to clean the house and cook Christmas lunch for family coming, uninterrupted. I was a little worried she wouldn’t like it much and beads would be everywhere and once she made them she would be done, but the way it’s made, she can easily pull the necklace apart and re do it! Also the beads only go through on one side so it made it very easy for her without beads falling off and going all over." —Megan Williamson
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 16 styles).
37. A rainbow-colored saucer swing because it will become your child's fave new place to ~hang~. This swing can be used indoors or outdoors.
Promising review: "Bought for my 4-and 10-year-old so they could play together and it’s their new favorite. Took all of 15 minutes to put together and install on our swing set. Sturdy and pretty. I’d recommend to anyone." —Shae Sumdaze
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping; non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $51.99.
38. A magnetic shape-shifting puzzle cube that'll keep kids (and adults) mesmerized with its psychedelic patterns and challenge them to manipulate it into over 70 shapes. It takes origami to a whole other level.
You can also collect all 12 puzzle box designs to connect multiple magnetic cubes to build even larger structures and sculptures.
Promising review: "I was hesitant about spending $25 for this toy and even more concerned when it showed up and I saw the size, but this got the award for favorite Christmas gift. Both my 9-year-old and 12-year-old play with it constantly!" —Blair001
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in 12 designs).
39. A ~purr-fectly cute~ Gabby’s Dollhouse MerCat Plushie so they can cuddle with their fave character IRL.
Promising review: "My 4-year-old is obsessed. Mercat is her favorite character and this toy is now her absolute favorite. Well made and super cute." —Frances chavez
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
40. A pack of brightly colored stacking cups that'll inexplicably become your babe's fave open-ended toy. Just trust the 60,000 5-star (!!!) reviews and the many, many reviewers who have said, "This is the best $4 I've spent on a toy."
Bonus: These have holes in the bottom for water play and come with a cute star ring to keep them together.
Promising review: "I got these as a stocking stuffer for my 15-month-old and off all the toys she got for Christmas this is her favorite and also the least expensive. I let her open them first and then she didn’t want to play with any of the other toys. Haha." —Lauren
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $4.99.
41. A battery-free race track for putting their fine motor skills to the test as they figure out how to get the car through the obstacles by using levers and buttons. The coolest part? There's a magnetic helicopter waiting to pick up the vehicles.
The track includes a toy police car, ambulance, and fire engine.
Promising review: "Perfect for little geniuses! My 3-year-old likes to tinker and figure stuff out. This is the absolute favorite toy she’s ever had. She sat and played with it for 45 minutes straight. Super fun!" —nyer88
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
42. A water bottle decorating kit they can bedazzle to the max with sparkly glitter gem stickers — basically the kid equivalent to J.Lo’s blinged-out Starbucks cup.
The kit comes with everything they need to create their own personalized water bottle including a BPA-free water bottle, seven sheets of rhinestone stickers and a carabiner to hang the bottle once it's done.
Promising review: "I purchased this product as a gift for my 6-year-old granddaughter. She absolutely loved it!! She had so much fun decorating it with all the rhinestone gems. Afterward she used it the entire time we were there. And she said, 'It’s my favorite!!' I will be purchasing it again for one of my friends' 6-year-old girl. I know that she will love it." —Janet B.
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
43. A 100 Words Book to interact with budding scholars and help build their vocabulary in English and Spanish.
Promising review: "This is an AWESOME gift. It was, by far, my granddaughter's favorite Christmas gift. She loved turning it between the languages and animal sounds...she would put it down and came back to it again and again. She is about 12-months-old. She is learning sign language and her older brother takes Spanish so he is really into teaching her both languages. The no-frustration packaging is so amazing. Just open and use." —Raingirl98275
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
44. A solar-powered DIY robot kit so young STEM enthusiasts can get the *gears* in their head turning as they build 12 different types of moving robots.
The kit includes 190 pieces, a solar panel, and detailed instructions.
Promising review: "My 7-year-old grandson had a blast with his solar robot. I got this for his birthday and he loved it. That was his favorite present this year"—gigi
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
45. A foam pogo jumper far safer that the good ol' pogo stick, with a sturdy foam base to stand on, so little hurricanes can burn off their energy hopping from room to room as grown-ups secretly wait their turn.
Promising review: "This pogo toy looked intriguing as I was shopping for Christmas gifts for my grandson’s, ages 4 and 3. Boy, I had no idea what a hit this gift was going to be! It was their favorite toy by far! Started playing with it immediately. Easy to master! Their mom and I even took a turn on it! Fun for 39- and 65-year-olds too!" —2patsdc
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 13 colors).
46. A sink with a working faucet and ~real running water~ that'll get them way too excited about washing dishes. The best part? The toy dishes change color in warm water. (It might even teach them to help IRL).
The sink recirculates water stored in a tank under the sink so they can play for hours without wasting water. 💦
Promising review: "Our 2-year-old daughter’s favorite toy. I can easily give the credit to this toy for my 2-year-old daughter learning the words, “Spoon,” “Dishes!,” “Plate,” “Bowl,” and more. This is, by far, her favorite toy. It works great! Her mother has always brought her along when she washes our dishes and it’s the cutest thing now to watch our daughter bring her 'baby' (baby doll) along when she 'washes dishes.' This toy has provided countless hours of entertainment and is safe for personal (independent) play time. Thanks!" —Gage Faulkner
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.