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    27 Toy Gifts From Walmart That Will Probably Be Automatic Hits

    It's that time of year when you get to see kids' faces light up when they rip open their gift to find their new favorite toy.

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    1. A Nintendo Switch for the gamer child. Switch can be hooked up to play at home from their TV or used as a handheld device. The blue and red controllers disconnect to make it a two-player game. Don't forget to buy them their new favorite game like Zelda *or* Animal Crossing.

    Hands holding Switch

    2. A Cocomelon Boo Boo JJ that all my friend kids are OBSESSED with. JJ will light up showing where he is hurt so children can come to the rescue to heal him with the included bandages. Press his tummy, and JJ will sing a clip of “The Boo Boo Song.”

    JJ doll

    3. A Disney Frozen bike with doll carrier that any Frozen fan won't be able to let it go. Training wheels are removable when your little Elsa is ready to break the ice. I'm sorry, I just can't get over how precious the doll sleigh is — move over Santa because you aren't the only one with a sleigh now!!

    Frozen bike

    4. A LEGO Disney Encanto The Madrigal house that brings together the two things kids love most: LEGOs and Encanto. This allows children to build the Madrigal house and then play inside it with the LEGO characters. But we don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no!

    Two children playing with Legos

    5. A Hot Wheels monster truck to do what monster trucks do best and crawl over rough terrain and other cars. Recharges with a USB cable in as little as 25 minutes. Once kids get that remote in their hand, watch out for this beast coming at ya!!

    Little boy playing with truck outside

    6. A Cocomelon 2-in-1 bath toy for a water feature at bath time that can also be placed on the base for a bump and go game. Lights up and plays Cocomelon songs!!

    Kid in bath with toy

    7. A Bop It! Star Wars: The Mandalorian Edition to bop, twist, and pull Baby Yoda for a fun game that can be played solo *or* with multiple players. Each round, Baby Yoda will say commands and speed up to bring on the challenge. The kid’s coming with me.

    Two kids playing with Yoda Bop It

    8. A Jurassic World Baby Blue dinosaur because according to the reviewer below, it might be a gift for the kids but is even more fun for the adults. The baby blue dinosaur is the actual size as in the movie *and* uses animatronic puppetry for real FX!

    Girl holding dinosaur

    9. An axe toss to throw a few bulls-eyes the safe way with foam axes and a cloth target. Have your child develop hand-eye coordination the fun way. Easy toy to travel with for a fun game on the go.

    Boy holding axe in front of target

    10. A laser tag set of four for a gift that keeps on giving because it provides both play *and* exercise. On top of that, you can play with an unlimited number of people, so if you have a big family, get more than one set. Tag, you're it — to purchase this!!

    Kids playing laser tag outside

    11. A Lamborghini powered ride to beat out everyone for the ~coolest~ gift this holiday. Your child will be riding in style down the block. It comes with a remote control in case your little one isn't quite ready for their driver's license.

    Boy in green car outside

    12. A Roller Derby 2-in-1 quad roller and inline skates combo because skating has made a HUGE comeback!! This 2-in-1 combo allows your child to go from getting their balance on inline skates to advancing to quads. The boots are adjustable up to three sizes so these grow with your child.

    Showing how skates can go from inline to quad

    13. A Star Wars Boba Fett starship to win over the heart of the Star Wars fan you love. Like Boba Fett said, “You can only get so far without a tribe.” So, get your tribe the starship, and watch their imaginations run wild.

    Starship with two action figures

    14. A hoverboard guaranteed to be on any kid's wish list. This hoverboard comes with a self-balancing mode that will help kiddos ease into learning how to ride it. Helmet is not included but definitely recommended.

    Boy on hoverboard wearing helmet

    15. A six-pack of Squishville Purrfect Squad that children looove to collect. This kitty pack is purrfect for your cat-loving cousin and includes one surprise squishmallow!! Plush and purrfect. 😻

    Package of squishville cats

    16. A Nerf dart blaster because part of being a kid is having one of these babies. Watch your children blast each other with these darts and laugh from the sidelines. Protective eyewear is highly recommended.

    Boy holding Nerf blaster

    17. A LOL Surprise Big Baby that is the biggest craze right now! Get the little one in your life the most fashion-forward doll. They will get to unbox MC Swag and her fashion finds including a jacket, skirt, shoes, and backpack. Swagalicious!

    LOL baby

    18. A set of two Fisher-Price maracas guaranteed to have the new addition in your life rocking and rolling in no time. These help to strengthen gross motor skills with the grabbing and shaking of the rattles.

    Baby holding maraca

    19. A sewing machine for a safe way to teach your kid (who's been dying to learn) how to sew. The sewing machine has pre-threaded cartridges and a sensor that will automatically start sewing when there is fabric and sense when to stop when the fabric comes to the end. Sewing is such a useful skill to learn — who knows, you might have the next contestant on Project Runway.

    Girl using sewing machine

    20. A kinetic sand playset to provide hours of entertainment with little to no mess. The sand doesn't dry out, so the kids can play as long as they'd like. The 2-year-old I watch LOVES this sand, which sticks together making for easy cleanup (a HUGE plus!).

    Two kids playing with kinetic sand

    21. A longboard for a smooth cruiser your tween can surf the streets on (because as kids get older, they become impossible to shop for!). This gift gives them independence while keeping them active. As Avril Lavigne said, "He was a skater boy. / I said said see ya later boy."

    Boy riding skateboard outside

    22. An interactive toy turtle that not only crawls on the ground but also swims when placed in water. A perfect addition to bath time or a fun toy for the pool. Like Dory said in Finding Nemo, "Just keep swimming!"

    Pink turtle swimming in water

    23. A Peppa Pig picnic set to accompany your little piglet on playdates. Children can create a fun *and* imaginative picnic with friends at the park. Easy to take on the go, as the picnic basket holds all the 15 pieces of the picnic set.

    Picnic set

    24. A car playset that your car and dinosaur enthusiasts won't stop thanking you for. With five levels of fun, this is sure to keep children entertained for hourssss. The excitement won't stop there because the dino heads chomp down, and there's a motorized elevator.

    Car play set

    25. Inflatable body bumpers to have kids colliding in a cushioned way. Perfect for when your kids need to get some energy out, like, let's say after they've had too many sweets at the holiday gatherings. This is sure to be an automatic hit. 😜

    Two children playing with inflatable body bumpers

    26. A Barbie Camper that any Barbie fanatic will adore. This camper has rolling wheels, a two-seater cab, and seven play areas. C'mon on Barbie, let's go party!

    Little girl playing outside with Barbie camper

    27. A magnetic tile set because it'll keep the kids occupied for hours. I babysit a 2-year-old, and he absolutely loves these!! While he plays, I turn it into an educational experience, and we go over colors and shapes. Great for children of all ages, so your whole family can join in on the fun — build it up so they can knock it down (their fave part!).

    Colorful tile set built in different structures

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