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1. A fan favorite reversible octopus that'll become your child's favorite companion while alsoĀ encouraging them to be open about how they're feeling at any given time. Fingers crossed they're smiling when you present them what you made for dinner tonight...
TeeTurtle is a small business! Reviewers noted that it's a great item for anyone who is nonverbal.
Promising review:Ā "So adorable my grandson loves it. High quality and very bright and colorful." āAmazon Customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.80+Ā (available in 42 styles).
2. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek ā which is pretty much exactly what you'd think it is. It's a rainbow-colored, light-up poop-shaped toy littles can take turns hiding throughout the house. It'll shout out clues and play a song when it's finally found!
What Do You Meme?Ā is a small business that sells card games/toys, plushies, and pool floats.
Promising review: "Santa delivered this for my 12, 9 and 2 year old. SO MUCH FUN!! The little poop is funny and beats having to physically hide in small spaces! Great idea! Love this!!"Ā āAmazon Customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon forĀ $11.99.
3. GeoSafari kid binocularsĀ they'll love using to get *up close and personal* with nature without actually getting all that close ā a must-have for littles who are curious but a bit skittish about bugs and whatnot.
Promising review: "AĀ MUST-HAVE. Baby K is only 1.5-years-old and she was so excited to look out the windows and see the birds, up close! I wasn't sure they would work for her little face, but once she focused in, it was all over, hahaha!" āBrenda Richmond
"My 3.5-year-old loves these! Perfect for toddlers wanting to explore. He uses them for bird watching, plane watching, checking out bugs, just about anything! Great for learning!"Ā āJillS
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $10.19.
4. A wooden puzzleĀ that'll help jumpstart your tyke's brain and encourage them to problem solve without having their eyes glued to a screen.
Reviewers say this is a great toy for all ages ā from 3ā12.
Promising review: "Excellent for learning! Must-have! Such a wonderful toy/puzzle! Similar in some way to tangrams. Great for stimulating thinking and problem solving. My 3-year-old's teacher was blown away by her working the puzzle so easily." ātigerhax
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
5. A Disney princess necklace activity set tiny fashionistas will be so excited to get their hands on to create their own baubles ā be prepared to give them your full attention when they're ready to show 'em off!
Promising review: "My 3-year-old twins loved it, entertained for hours which is rare and so worth $7. Perfect for teaching coordination, color patterns, encourages creativity. The necklaces are a soft, stretchy material with a safe breakaway clasp but that also stays on well. I wore a necklace for hours around the house and didn't fall off. The beads are cute and a good variety of colors. Overall great project, loads of fun for toddlers." āLyss
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
6. A flower-building activity set they can use to create a beautiful garden of their own even if it's absolutely dreary outside ā and they can do it without going near any soil (a parenting win, TBH).
Promising review: "I bought this flower garden as a gift for my 3-year-old daughter. She absolutely loves it! She has always enjoyed blocks and this is something different that has kept her engaged for hours! We highly recommend this product to others!!" āAshley Petersen
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes).
7. A set of massive bubble wands so enchanting that even the angstiest of kids won't be able to resist giving them a go.
The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator! Also, Wowmazing is a small business.
Promising review: "Fantastic product!! My 8-year-old son played outside with them for two solid hours...unplugged...happy as can be! I definitely recommend and will buy again!." āPxysis
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in seven styles).
8. A set of satisfying tempera paint sticks you'll love as much as your toddler because they're *so* easy to paint with and they dry super fast. A win for everyone!
The Pencil Grip is a small business!
Promising review: "Best invention almost ever (thereās still sliced bread). I mean how can you go wrong with paint in a stick?!! I mean certainly a toddler can go wrong with it. A toddler can go wrong somehow with a spaghetti noodle!!! But seriously, I saw these paint sticks at one of our local art galleries and it was an immediate MUST HAVE!!! Vibrant colors and they fit in little hands SO well!!! My kiddo loves them and so does her Momma!!" āRNinMD70
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get a pack of 24 pens from Amazon for $23.99.
9. A pack of oversized sidewalk chalkĀ they'll be *so* excited over they might just forget to pester you about extra screen time ā encourage them to create all kinds of art in your driveway or leave funny messages for passersby.
Urban Infant is a Chicago-based small business run by aĀ brother/sister duoĀ making unique and useful parenting products.
Promising review:Ā "Our 1-year-old loves these. It was his first time using chalk and he had no trouble with them. They are pretty thick; doesn't matter how he holds them, there will be contact with the surface and there will be color!" āJW
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Urban Infant on Amazon for $11.95 (available in five styles).
10. A Melissa & Doug Disney Snacks and Popcorn Stand every child is going to be absolutely begging for ā and for good reason! It'll bring all the fun of snacking at the Parks to their imaginative at-home play. You won't be able to resist joining in on the magic.
I hunted this item down for my son for Christmas this year, but I'd be lying if I didn't say it's because I desperately want to play with it myself. Check it out in all its glory on TikTok.
Promising review: "This has to be one of the cutest play sets Iāve seen. The Disney cart is perfect and the kids absolutely love it already!" āLwargin
Shipping info:Ā Most packages will deliver within one to two days of the estimated delivery date. If you are a Red Card member, you will receive free two-day shipping. Check out details on all holiday shipping informationĀ here.
Get it from Target for $109.99.
11. A set ofĀ 500+ puffy stickersĀ any crafty kiddo would squeal with delight about āĀ Ā fear not, they actually don't leave any residue and unstick very easily!!!
Promising review: "Gave to my grandson when I babysit him. Got a sticker book to put them in. He loves them. Liked them so much bought another set for my granddaughter as one of her birthday presents." āJ. Reulet
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get them from Amazon for $5.99.
12. AnĀ arts and crafts kitĀ chock full of everything and anything to inspire your little one to create a fun paper plate animal friend to hang with (so you can get some chores done, finally).
The set comes withĀ 12 cute animal pattern cards, 12 colored paper trays, and 144 double-sided foam adhesives.
Promising review:Ā "This craft kit is easy for a toddler to manage and creates cute animals. The double-sided adhesive works very well." āBeachy1
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three styles).
13. Handcrafted, nontoxic constellation blocks you and your mini-me can use to learn the symbols, names, hemispheres, and scale of magnitude for 16 constellations in the night sky. Will I pressure my kids into learning about their horoscopes? Yes, yes I will.
Uncle Goose is a small business!
Former BuzzFeed editor (and father of two) John Mihaly has these blocks:
"These are perhaps the most beautifully designed and interesting set of wooden blocks that I've ever encountered. I liked them so much I bought them way before my kid would even be able to use them. Having nearly failed my astronomy course in college, I figured this would be a great way for us to learn all about the constellations together as I pretend to know what I'm talking about. So when my kid asks, 'Dad, where is Orion's belt?' I won't have to answer, 'Around his waist.'"Ā
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $28.
14. AĀ Melissa & Doug ice cream station to encourage kiddos to indulge in some imaginative play ā they can stack up the flavors and toppings and offer sweet treats to everyone in the house...delish!
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: "My newly turned 3-year-old daughter instantly fell in love with this set! She loves seeing how high she can stack the ice cream cones and pretending to serve Mom and Dad her creations. She's been obsessed with climbing things around the house and we *desperately* needed a distraction to get her to stop, and this is working so far ā she plays with this thing for HOURS!" āWest Family
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $51.99.
15. A Little People Toddler Play set Disney Princess featuring lights, sounds, two characters and a whooooole lot of magic to keep your kiddo entertained.
My son has a ton of Little People figures, so we were thrilled to get this castle as a gift. There's zero discrimination ā everyone from the Disney Princesses to construction workers and tractor drivers get to hang in Noah's castle. š There is literally zero set up (a parent's dream!) so your kiddo can start playing immediately. Noah loves putting different characters at the top of the castle and pushing them in the tiny swing. The Princess details throughout the toy are *so* fun and adorable. We love this toy, simple as that.
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon forĀ $46.84.
16. An InnyBin for tots with an endless amount of curiosity ā it comes with chunky shapes for them to push through the elastic bands and into the cube. (We love fine motor skills!)
Promising review: "I ordered this for my 2-year-old's birthday who has Down syndrome. He absolutely loves putting things inside of other things. This toy out of many he received for his birthday was the absolute best. He will literally play for hours with it!! He definitely enjoys this!! Great buy, great toy!!! Yāall did amazing on this!!!!" āRuthie Brenneman
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $27.95.
17. A color-your-own-castle playhouse you might think is an eyesore but won't care because your kids will have a blast going full-blown Picasso on it! Hand them some crayons or markers and let them them transform it into their own royal residence.
Don't forget the markers and crayons!
Promising review: "My girls (2, 5) have spent hours and hours playing pretend in this castle. They work on decorating it gradually but often stop to just play. Easy to set up. Great price." āElaFree
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get the haunted house version for $34.53.Ā and the fairytale version for $34.99, both from Amazon.
18. A marble run set that'll help kiddos work on their problem-solving skills while also having an a-maze-ing time crafting endless structures for their marbles to race through.
Promising review: "So fun! Our 2-year-old loves it. He is too young to build his own run but I enjoyed building one and he loves to drop the marbles down and watch them go. I like that they are transparent so you can see the marbles easily. Great quality too. I think this will grow nicely with him as well considering that I even had fun with it as an adult." āAmazon Customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $36.23+ (available in four styles).
19. A Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set, which is essentially a tiny stereo toddlers can control all on their own just by swapping out which character magnetically sits on top of it. Each individual figure tells different stories and sings different songs ā it's a great way to keep kids entertained without a screen.
This toy has bought me so much time. My son adores his ā even though he's only 1.5 he has had no problem understanding how to turn the Toniebox on, change the volume, and place different characters on top to tell various stories. He's a big fan, as am I! It can also be used while it's charging, so there's no need to worry about your toddler having a meltdown if they want to play with it while the battery is drained (phew). This specific kit comes with the Toniebox as well as Tonies figures of Woody, Lightning McQueen, Simba, Winnie the Pooh, and Playtime Puppy.
There are soĀ many different Tonies you can add to keep the fun going ā check 'em out.
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $154.99+Ā (available in two colors).
20. A wooden grocery store play setĀ littles will have no problem playing creatively with ā just prepare to hear them say "sorry, we're all out of oat milk" or some other too-adult comment they've likely overhead already while you were food shopping. Oops.
Promising review:Ā "This is such a fun set and my kids play with it constantly. I love the pretend play and no screen time fun they have with it. Highly recommend it! The quality is great and it looks so cute and perfect in our play room." āLindsey Iskierka
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $229.99.
21. A Dyson Ball toy vacuum with the ability to actually suck up the crackers your kiddo crushed into your carpet ā it's about time they started helping around the house. š
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 own '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!." āAmazon Customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $36.57.
22. And aĀ Melissa & Doug wooden cleaning play set, because you shouldn't be the only one trying to keep the house tidy! Let your mini-me lend a helping hand while you conquer your to-do list.
Set includes a mop, broom, dust pan, dust brush, duster, and a stand.
Promising review: "These are just what I needed! I bought these for my 1-year-old and while I know sheās not quite ready to really be cleaning, she really tries to help me when Iām doing it. I figured why not grab her her own set to foster some independence and start helping her momma out lol. The stand is easy as pie to assemble, literally stick it in and go. Itās totally functional as well. We havenāt tried the mop one out for real, but it is absorbent because sheās used it while I was Swiffering. Packaging for this product is great as well." āDanae Baptiste
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
23. A construction-themed folding play set complete with kinetic sand, a dump truck, a working crane, a wrecking ball, and bucket attachments to keep kiddos entertained for houuuuurs ā it even includes a carrying kit to contain the mess to one space (ideally).
Promising review: "My 3-year-old son loves this so much. He can sit at the table for hours building castles and then crushing them. Itās so good for creative play and he absolutely loves it." āJRae
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.74.
24. A pack of Mega Bloks for wild toddlers who love nothing more than making towers and then knocking them down like they're a tiny King Kong terrorizing the city.
The set includes 80 building blocks and a storage bag.
Promising review:Ā "My 2-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter absolutely love these! They spend hours playing with these and as a family me and my husband and the kids build things together. The great things about them is that they are large so they aren't a choke hazard. My daughter will sometimes try to put these in her mouth so we are happy that we don't have to worry about that with these jumbo-sized blocks. The blocks are colorful and are made of good-quality plastic so you don't have to worry about small pieces or worry about them breaking and being harmful. These are highly recommended and very much worth every penny. Probably the best toy I have bought for my kids in a while." āDee
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get a set of 80 from Amazon forĀ $16.
25. A castle tent with sheer drapes and starry lights to create an enchanting royal hideaway for the princess in your life.
Promising review: "I purchased this tent for my granddaughter who is 4. She really loves it and spends hours playing in it with her dolls and baby sister." āAmazon Customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight styles).
26. A Magna-Tiles set that'll surely be a big hit with any budding architect. They can use it to build all kinds of cool 3D structures, then knock 'em down and start again the next day.
The set comes with translucent magnetic pieces to build 3D creations all day. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Magna Tiles is a small business!
Promising review: "Seriously the best gift we have ever gotten our son. He has these at his preschool and, since Christmas, at home too and he never tires of them. In fact he plays with these almost every day and his creativity astounds me. He learns so much about how to put things together and his imagination runs wild. He would play with these for hours if he could!!" āAmazon Customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 for a 32-piece set.
27. A wooden ramp set with two cars and three spinning color wheels that'll leave your tyke in awe ā you can count on them spending AT LEAST five minutes placing the cars/wheels at the top and watching them zoom down. It'll also help them learn about cause and effect and work on their hand-eye coordination.
Kiwi Co. is a woman-owned small business that makes an array of toys and subscription boxes to help kiddos learn while having *so* much fun. My son has this toy (and a handful of others from the brand) and we love it! He gets a real kick out of watching the wheels spin and seeing how fast the cars fly down the ramp. It's a simple toy, but sometimes those are the very best.
Shipping info: Orders typically ship in 3ā10 business days, but you can upgrade to Rush or two-day shipping for an additional fee.
Get it from Kiwi Co. for $59.95.
28. An incredibly useful sandbox with a lid that opens up to double as benches for kiddos to sit on while they play. The lid will ensure you can keep it up and running throughout the fall without leaves and other outdoor debris sneaking in.
Promising review:Ā "I ordered this for my granddaughter's fourth birthday. It was easy to assemble and has that great cedar smell ā it's also lightweight, but well made. My granddaughter, along with her 1.5-year-old brother, has already gotten a lot of play time in the sandbox. They love it!! It is beautiful and my son loves the fact that it closes up to protect the sand then opens up for benches for the children to sit on. He has sent me a couple of pictures and videos of them playing in it. I highly recommend this sand box." ālisa burroughs
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $109.99.
29. A largeĀ race carāshaped crayonĀ toddlers will have a blast racing across their coloring books and craft paper. Vroom, vroom!
art2theextreme is a woman-owned small business that makes fabulous crayon creations. I've given them as gifts and am planning to put a whole bunch in my son's stocking this year! Their packaging is a 10/10 and the crayons work fantastically. What more could you ask for?
Promising review:Ā "This is our second time ordering and loved the race car crayon this time! Perfect for a 3-year-old boy who is obsessed with cars! Quality is fantastic!" āKaela Vance
Shipping info:Ā Orders typically ship in 2ā8 business days.
Get it fromĀ art2theextreme on Etsy for $19.95 (available in three color options).
30. A box of 72 mini dinosaur toysĀ kiddos will love traipsing throughout dirt, sand, the bath tub, etc. With so many in the set you won't have to stress if one or two get lost during all of your little one's adventures.
Also great as cake toppers and party bag favors!Ā
Promising review: "Hi, we were quite amazed at the variety of dinosaurs included in our pack. We expected the usual three but got quite a variety of dinosaurs and we got three or more of each. The colors were fantastic. Bright vivid blues and greens and purples. The size was relatively small which worked well as my daughter used them as homemade Valentines for her friends. Overall, we were very happy with our purchase." āH. BowenĀ
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
31. AĀ "Bouncy Pals" hopping toyĀ for your mini-me who has LOTS of endless energy ā this inflatable but sturdy toy will keep them bouncing around the house instead of on top of your couch.
Promising review: "It was super easy to inflate, came with an extra 'plug,' and is cute enough to give a T-rex a cavity. The material is VERY sturdyā¦reminds me of what you would make an inflatable raft withā¦really tough! My granddaughter loves it, even just to sit on and watch TV. The cover is easy to clean (by hand, allow to air dry) and not difficult to put back on and zip. Iām pretty sure it will be around for a long time!!!" āAthena L.Stallman
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+Ā (available in three styles).
32. A balance bike that'll leave any little one grinning from ear to ear ā hope you're prepared to run after them though because they're going to be zoooooming away in no time.
Promising review:Ā "Itās the cutest little bike. Comes with the tool needed to assemble. Super easy to assemble. Took my husband five minutes. We got it for our grandbaby's first birthday. She canāt reach the ground yet nor is walking but we just push her around and are excited that sheāll grow into it. Her first bike." āLisa
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 14 colors).
33. An interactive friend that'll quickly become *the light* of your toddler's life ā it's an entertaining storyteller who has a shining personality and adorable expressions any kiddo will enjoy.
Promising review:Ā "My toddler loves this lamp especially since it talks and moves around. I love that it has plenty of stories, activities, and games. It's really cute. We love the animation face. Definitely kept my girl busy for a while. I like that it also has an alarm clock and light." ādatrice1
Shipping info: Orders typically ship in 3ā6 business days.
Get it from Macy's for $44.99+Ā (originally $59.99; available in two colors).
34. AĀ foldable indoor slideĀ to keep on-deck for rainy days. It pops up like a daisy and instantly transforms any room in your house into a playground! Added bonus? When the fun is done you can fold it away for easy storage.
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Watch a munchkin having tons of fun on the slide in thisĀ TikTok.Ā
Promising review:Ā "I got this for my 2-year-old daughter's birthday and she LOVES it. She is a little nervous on the playground and she took to this right away.Ā It folds down easily and sets up easily ā the design is brilliant.Ā It was actually so easy that I watched the 30-second set up video just to be sure I got it right lol. My 8-year-old son got on it too and it held up.Ā We live in an apartment so this is something that she can climb on safely without taking up a ton of space.Ā Love this product!!" ājenna
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+Ā (available in four styles).
35. Or a classicĀ Little Tikes slideĀ you may have had when *you* were a kid ā it's extremely easy to set up and will provide your mini-me with hours of fun (just wait until they discover they can climb back up the slide all on their own).
My son got this as a gift for his first birthday and he loooooves it. It took my husband literally five minutes (if that) to put it together, as it's only two pieces. It's been very durable in the few months we've had it outside and it's very simple to clean (we use the leaf blower to quickly get rid of any debris from the trees above). It's a simple toy but it brings my kid so much joy!
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.88.
36. A Disney Princess dress-up trunk filled with tiaras, dresses, and accessories that'll take playtime to the next level. I hope you're prepared to channel your inner Cinderella when the time comes.
The keepsake storage trunk includes four tops, three skirts, three bracelets, three rings, necklace, sticker sheet, choker, three headbands and a tiara. The costumes fit sizes 4ā6x. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Promising review: "This is a great dress up set. As such, I had little expectation that the material quality would be that of the one dress I purchased for my niece that cost as much, alone, for this entire trunk. Now that we have expectations addressed, let's talk about what you get. There's four outfits that are separate tops and skirts so they can dress up as the character or potentially mix and match. There are accessories by way of bracelets, headbands, and rings. My niece loved it. She started trying it out immediately and I kept my award for best uncle and all around best gifter." āoldwalt
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
37. A Radio Flyer Play and Fold Climber that won't take up much space in your garage (it folds away!) and will keep your tykes entertained for hours. You can set it up inside or outside, making it a great addition to your "it's-freezing-outside-what-do-I-do-with-these-kids" plans.
This adorable toy is recommended for kids ages 2ā5 years old.
Promising review: "This is a great portable option that can be collapsed fairly easily. We have this set up indoors currently and itās nice having a little climbing and sliding structure indoors for rainy days. This took about 30 minutes to assemble so fairly easy and directions were easy to follow. Iād say this is good for age 3.5 and under maybe 3 and under if you have a taller kiddo. Lots of fun! Great reliable brand." āAmy
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $159.99+Ā (available in two themes).
38. A realistic-looking 3-foot-tall horse your child will, of course, insist on taking everywhere with them. It's super cute, very soft, and likely to become your kid's best buddy.
VIAHART is a small business that sells toys and plush toy animals.
Promising review:Ā "This was a gift for a 2-year-old girl, and she couldn't have been more thrilled. It is high enough quality that she can now drag it around all day and try to ride it without it breaking. Since it was as tall as her, she was amazed when she unwrapped it. I highly recommend it!" āSKN
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
39. A pack of parachute toysĀ they'll love tossing from the second floor and watching float down over and over without pestering you to help them untangle them ā a win for you both!
Promising review: "I bought these for my 4-year-old nephew and 2-year-old niece for when they come to visit. Right out of the box, they were excited and loved tossing them up in the air and watching them fall. I was amazed as to how long it kept their interest and the different ways they played with them. They dropped them off the stair landing, off the couch, in the yard and held them behind them to expand as they ran. My niece liked 'dancing' with them and twirling it around. Good colors and very well made. Hours of fun and the best $7 I ever spent on a toy!" āhiker0811
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.29.
40. A battery-free race trackĀ complete with a crank to move cars up a ramp and around the track andĀ a magnetic helicopter that'll blow any of their noisy toys with flashing lights out of the water.
The track includes a toy police car, ambulance, and fire engine.
Promising review: "You know how you want to give gifts that are educational and fun? Gifts that encourage kids to explore and figure things out for themselves through play? Gifts that do not involve screens or videos or batteries, that do not flash or make annoying noises or 'talk' in a squeaky voice that sets the dog to barking? This is the gift you want to give. Easy to assemble, fun for adults to play with before wrapping, perfect for little kids upon opening. A little challenging for the 2-year-old to always keep the cars on the tracks and to line up the car with the helicopter for pickup, but something to learn and grow into. The 4-year-old declares it his favorite toy. This grandma loves it because it's kid-powered, appealing, and sturdy, and who doesn't love to push buttons, turn cranks, and close up a drawbridge. Very pleased I found this and broke my rule about no plastic gifts!" āKindle Customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.Ā
41. Scavenger hunt cardsĀ that'll keep even the busiest of kids entertained for a bit ā it'll send them on a "secret mission" to find "treasure" around the house. (And keep them out of your hair!)
Mollybee Kids is a small, family-owned small business based in Pennsylvania.Ā
Promising review: "A must-have. My 2-year-old son is obsessed. Always asks to play the 'find you' game LOL. Then we play it and every option on the game he actually thinks really hard then says 'come on mommy' and runs me through the house to find the object. Highly recommended from a mom of four." āBritney bansley
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
42. A Bluey Mega Bundle Home & BBQ playsetĀ you'll personally want to dive in and play with alongside the little ones ā it comes with *tons* of fun furniture kids will recognize from the show along with figures of the entire Heeler family. It doesn't make any sound which is FINE since you definitely have the theme song stuck in your head at all times anyways.
Promising review: "My kids love this Bluey house. It was cheaper to buy this set than the house on its own with the separate barbecue and family sets. My kids play with it all the time and they can be a little rough on the toys. Theyāve held up extremely well although weāve only had the set for a couple of weeks. Mine was packaged in a separate box so the contents were hidden (which was great since my kids always come with me to the door)." ājmb
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
43. A Disney Junior play kitchen complete with lights and sounds that'll take any little pretend chef's playtime to the next level. Hope your hungry for some fake spaghetti and meatballs!Ā
Shipping info:Ā Standard Delivery will arrive within 5-7 business days, but Express shipping is also available for an additional fee.
Shipping info:Ā Arrives within 5-7 days.
Get it from shopDisney for $99.99.
44. A Nugget couch featuring four adjustable pieces your kiddos can arrange into all kinds of creations ā a rocket ship, a ramp, and castle, whatever! If you're lucky maybe they'll even take a nap on it...dream big.
I recently got one of those for my *very* active son and cannot wait to put it to use. Every parent in my life swears by this, so if you have enough room in your home definitely consider ordering one. The cushion covers are machine washable (a must for any item a child is going to lounge on) and come in SO many colors you'll absolutely be able to find one that matches your decor.
Promising review:Ā "What a great product! Perfect addition to our sonās room as it can be furniture, fort building blocks and an extra bed if you need it for a friend. Love our nugget!" āKristen N.
Shipping info:Ā Orders ship free throughout the U.S. with standard shipping time.
Get it from Nugget for $249 (available in 16 styles).
45. A giant FAO Schwartz piano mat (yes, just like the one from Big) adults and kids alike will love compose their own songs with. Dance partaaaaay!
Promising review: "I gave this to my Grandkids for Christmas and they were thrilled. They had so much fun making the notes with their feet and they loved hearing back what they 'composed.'" āMammaMe
Shipping info:Ā Most packages will deliver within one to two days of the estimated delivery date. If you are a Red Card member, you will receive free two-day shipping. Check out details on all holiday shipping informationĀ here.
Get it from Target for $39.99.
46. A super-spacious Evenflo Pivot Xplore all-terrain stroller wagon to push or pull one to two children on-road or off. Plus there's plenty of pockets and a basket for storage and the dual UPF 50+ canopies mean you can spend even more time outdoors.
47. A three-chord Loog Mini acoustic guitar so you can start teaching your little punk kid the entire Ramones catalog. Comes with flashcards with chord diagrams and full access to the Loog Guitar app. Hey! Ho! Let's go!
48. A personalized superhero cape to get your kids into cosplay while encouraging them to create their own characters and stories. Plus, who doesn't lool great in a cape?
49. A 360-degree-rotating 3-in-1 LED globe, constellation map, and night light to illuminate your child about not only the world they live in but the stars in the heavens above. And if that gets way too scary (or deep) that night-light will sure come in handy too.
50. A "Learn-A-Lot Avocados" game, because one's love of guacamole's main ingredient should start at an early age. Plus this toy really helps with the old color identification and matching skills.
51. A built-to-last, no lead, no plastic, nontoxic, 14-piece magnetic wooden block set for kids to create all manner of creatures and objects that will serve as a soft introduction to all types of modern art.
52. An Anna or an Elsa Frozen 2 musical adventure singing doll that belts out "Some Things Never Change" and "Show Yourself," respectively. At least you can give the TV a rest (but not your ears).
53. And a Peg Perego John Deere Ground Loader Ride On Tractor ā which, honestly, sounds like the modern day version of asking for a "official Red Ryder, carbine action,Ā two-hundred shot range model air rifle."Ā Seriously though, it's kind of amazing ā it really scoop ups items and can be operated on dirt, gravel, grass, or pavement!
Promising review:Ā "I am impressed by the quality and durability of the tractor. I read reviews that said it was difficult to assemble and dreaded that part but had little to no difficulty. I have the second gear locked out because my little guy is still pretty young but even in first, itās fast! I have ideas on how to improve it overall but theyāll have to pay me for them!!" āLuke Baldwin
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with seven-day shipping do to it's larger size (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $329.
54. A two-sidedĀ Learning Resources "Big Feelings Pineapple"Ā so kids can learn emotions (as well as their opposites) and express their big feelings (and little ones too). Adult bonus to this gift? You can store all the parts inside the pineapple!Ā
Promising review: "I've been looking for something to help my kid learn about feelings and this is so cute and compact! I agree with the other reviews that the pieces being soft is a great plus. The simple set is enough for my toddler." āV.
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
We've also got you covered with recommendations for under-$15 parenting products with five-star reviews, BTW.
55. A 14-piece, nontoxicĀ Hape wooden tool box and accessory play setĀ to lightly and gently hammer home the basics of building and repairing while fine-tuning those hand-to-eye skills. This prezzie will pay dividends when they're older and you need help with actual projects!Ā
Includes: wooden tool box, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, three sets of screw and screw caps, board connector, two gears and plastic nail. It may also be one of the toys that'll make the kids put down the iPad.
Promising review: "My mom bought this as a gift for myĀ 3Ā year old daughters birthday, and she LOVES it. It keeps her entertained for such a long time, and the size is perfect. Just enough to have fun but not too many pieces that itās overwhelming for her or that the pieces will get lost (we have a very small house so I wanted something on the smaller side)." āHannah B
Shipping info:Ā Available with free shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $27.75.
56. A Plus Plus Big construction building setĀ packed with 15 "shapes" to construct the featured animal or anything minds can imagine and little hands can, well, handle. A big bonus to this gift? All the sets work together!Ā
Promising review: "I got these for my 3-year-old for a seven-hour flight and two weeks of road tripping and she absolutely loved them! She played with them all the time and never got bored with them!" āMeetmow
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in multiple styles from animals to figures to a Christmas tree).Ā
57. A two-sided, A-frame art easel with chalk board, magnetic dry erase board, storage, and paper feeder for aspiring artists who are still experimenting with their preferred mediums. Plus it's a great way to teach kids about writing "thank you" notes!
58. A durable metalĀ Big Dig sandbox digger crane with 360-degree rotation for serious backyard, beach, or playground excavation projects. No permit needed! Just a great prezzie the kiddies will, um, totally dig!Ā
Promising review: "I don't write reviews often but we have had this for two days and my boys (3 and 5) woke up at 6:30 a.m., ate breakfast and got dressed and hustled outside on a gloomy rainy mid February morning in Seattle to play with this. They normally fight over whose turn it is, but instead they have been taking turns and playing like civil humans for an hour already. Best toy ever, bought a second one already so they don't have to share because there's only so long siblings can go before someone throws down." āRk
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $47.99+Ā (available in three styles).
59. A big, 'ol, 111-piece, made-in-the-U-S-of-A tin of real maple wood Lincoln LogsĀ that were actually invented by the son of Frank Lloyd Wright and not by our 16th president. So you're giving the gift of American architectural history as well!Ā
Promising review: "A great gift-able tin that offers easy clean up (everything goes right back in the tin). You will be surprised how much kids love a simple toy like this. They will put down the video game and actually build something in real life.Ā Plus, it adds a little nostalgia when parents or grandparents remember playing with the same toy as children. Very happy with this purchase." āAmazon customer
Shipping info:Ā Available onĀ Amazon PrimeĀ with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping informationĀ here).
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
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