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1. Crayola Globbles, a fun lil' toy they can use to burn off some steam when they need a quick mental break from their homework and wish they could be playing outside instead. Don't worry, they won't leave residue on your walls.
Promising review: "I waited over two months to write my review! My daughter is 4 and plays with these DAILY! YES they do attract dirt and hair HOWEVER they are so easy to rinse off, it's not a big deal! We took these to a family gathering and ended up giving two away because they were SO loved! The two we gave away went to a 12-year-old and my 19-year-old brother. They discovered throwing them at the ceiling fan and watching them shoot across the room which was pretty entertaining! None of these have busted or ripped and they are definitely NOT gentle with them! I will definitely be buying more!" —Kindle Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.36.
2. 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.
Promising review: "I have a 4-year-old daughter who likes to build things and I want to encourage that. One review recommended Magna-Tiles, so I took a shot in the dark and got these. They were an instant hit! I never could imagine my kids would have liked a toy this simple. My daughter doesn't have the greatest fine motor skills so building toys that need tools would have been frustrating for her. With Magna-Tiles, you just hold pieces next to each other and they snap together! They have great balance, too. She's made pretty skinny 3D towers out of triangles and they get pretty high before they fall apart. Now I just have to get a bigger set to add on! :D Try these, you'll love them!" —Green
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 for a 32-piece set or $119.97 for a 100-piece set.
3. GeoSafari kid binoculars kids will love using to get *up close and personal* with nature without actually getting all that close — a must-have for littles who are curious but a bit skittish about bugs and whatnot.
Promising review: "I bought two of these as gifts. If your child likes the outdoors or looking for bugs, anything like that, then these are a must-buy. The children I gifted these to loved them and used them right away. They're a nice color, durable, and easy for little hands to hold." —melissa
Get them from Amazon for $14.99.
4. A set of massive bubble wands so enchanting that even the grumpiest of kids won't be able to resist giving them a go.
The set also comes with instructions on how to make the BIGGEST bubbles possible! It's great for kids of all ages.
Promising review: "The wand is awesome, but even MORE awesome is that I just used regular bubble solution (way cheaper, found anywhere) and it worked just as well. Maybe better. Some people in reviews have said that you must use the packets that come with the wand, but I gave it a shot anyway with regular bubbles and it worked just fine, with no noticeable difference." —Lauri
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
5. A flower-building activity set they can use to create a beautiful garden of their own even if it's absolutely dreary outside — 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!!" —Ashley Petersen
Get it from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in two sizes).
6. A box of 72 mini dinosaur toys 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!
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." —H. Bowen
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
7. A "Bouncy Pals" hopping toy for your mini-me who has LOTS of endless energy — 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 sturdy…reminds me of what you would make an inflatable raft with…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. I’m pretty sure it will be around for a long time!!!" —Athena L.Stallman
Get it from Amazon for $29.87+ (available in two styles).
8. An LCD writing tablet that'll save you from constantly being asked "can you get me paper and markers?" Little ones can take this with them anywhere and create endless multicolored drawings that can be easily erased so they can draw something new whenever the mood strikes.
Promising review: "This tablet has entertained my 4-year-old grandson for hours at a time. He loves that he can erase at will and that the drawings are multicolored. I highly recommend this item for 18-months-old and up. I bought a pink one for our 18-month-old granddaughter, and she too is just enthralled with it and the 'power' she has to erase, create, erase, create! They loved them so much, that we bought another set of two different colors so that they would have them at home as well as at 'Grammy's.'" —Kindle Customer Red Heart
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
9. Or a similar Crayola light-up tracing pad young artists will adore using to trace pictures of their favorite characters on their own — a Disney animator in-training!
The tracing pad comes with the light-up board, 10 tracing sheets, 10 blank sheets, a graphite pencil, and 12 short colored pencils. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Don't forget the AA batteries!
Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for our 6-year-old. Our son immediately used the tracing pad as soon as he opened the box. As a mom who cannot draw, this item comes very handy because I don't have to trace on my computer, LOL. Now my son can do his own tracing. It came with drawings that he actually traced and choices of clothes and accessories to draw on the character. This tracing pad is absolutely not just for the kids but also for the kid at heart." —Samproad11
Get it from Amazon for $30.19+ (available in five colors).
10. A Melissa & Doug ice cream station to encourage your kiddos to indulge in some imaginative play — 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 — she plays with this thing for HOURS!" —West Family
Get it from Amazon for $46.49.
11. A playhouse for your kids that'll make the backyard a go-to destination for all the neighborhood rascals...or provide them with the perfect opportunity to play House Hunters.😅
Promising review: "I really liked that I was able to put this together within 30 minutes by myself. Everything was pre-drilled and the directions were extremely easy to follow. We have had some crazy storms recently that have taken the cottage flying through the wind and landing upside down and it hasn’t broken anywhere! It’s very light to where I can pick it up and toss it if I needed to and big enough for my kids and their friends to play in. Overall a great buy!" —melinda
Get it from Amazon for $127.77.
12. Sidewalk chalk shaped like gemstones, perfect for kids to transform a blank canvas (like your driveway) into a masterpiece worthy of its own TikTok video.
13. A balance bike that'll leave any little one grinning from ear to ear — hope you're prepared to run after them though because they're going to be zoooooming away in no time.
Promising review: "It’s 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 can’t reach the ground yet nor is walking but we just push her around and are excited that she’ll grow into it. Her first bike." —Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $54.99 (available in 10 colors).
14. A foldable indoor slide 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.
Watch a munchkin having tons of fun on the slide in this TikTok.
Promising review: "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. It folds down easily and sets up easily — the design is brilliant. 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. We live in an apartment so this is something that she can climb on safely without taking up a ton of space. Love this product!!" —jenna
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in three styles).
15. A light-up fountain bath toy you can count on to keep your kiddos entertained for a whale-y long time in the tub.
My son has this toy and loves it! I personally love it because, unlike a similar toy he owns, it does *not* play an admittedly annoying song (ahem, "Baby Shark") on a loop for the entirety of bath time. It playfully shoots water up in a fountain and cycles through a variety of colors — it's a great bath toy!
Promising review: "This toy is super cute. Once charged, it starts working immediately when you put it in the water. The light changes color and it spouts out water. It comes with various different parts that allow for different types of water sprinkles. And one even levitates the ball that’s included. Super cute and very exciting during first time use. Our 3-year-old loves it!" —JMiff
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in three colors and in a rechargeable version).
16. An activity pad to show little ones how to correctly use scissors — a skill we *all* could likely work on, TBH. It comes with safety scissors (obviously) and a book filled with mazes, puzzles, animal art, sequencing activities, and more!
Promising review: "My daughter's been really into cutting up her coloring books lately so when I saw this I knew she’d love it. The concepts of the different pages are very cute, some are slices of pizza, some are ice cream cones with scoops of ice cream, a windy snake, all very cute and she really has fun with this." —Emrogers
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
17. A set of 500+ puffy stickers any crafty kiddo would squeal with delight about — 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." —J. Reulet
Get them from Amazon for $7.99.
18. A glow-in-the-dark fort-building kit that'll put the blanket forts you built as a kid to shame. It'll also encourage your kid's imagination to run wild.
The set comes with 53 rods and 28 spheres. It's recommended for kids 4 and up.
Promising review: "Great gift for kids of all ages. My 8-year-old loved getting this for Christmas! She played with it all day while more expensive gifts sat under the tree...LOL. We built so many different structures and most of them she did on her own. Will probably buy a second one to expand her designs and creative thinking. I recommend highly!" —awalker
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
19. 13 Disney Princess dolls you better believe will leave little ones believing in the magic of Disney — this set will provide them with hours and hours of play (and hopefully give parents some peace and quiet).
I've seen these dolls in person and they are gooooorgeous. Any kiddo would certainly be lucky to receive this set!
Promising review: "This set is amazing! You get all 13 Disney Princesses with soft hair, movie inspired accessories and fashion. The skirts on each doll have little details related to their story (excluding Moana and Raya) in a nice soft sparkly fabric, lovely sculpted bodices for each character and true to movie face sculpts. They are also made of a sturdier plastic in comparison to the previous holder of the brand. Girls and boys will love to play out their stories or come up with new ones on their own. While collector will want to display them in all their Princess glory. Highly recommended getting these for any special occasion or holiday if you have a Disney fan!" —Hekky Bloom
Get a set of 13 dolls from Amazon for $99.99.
20. A basic Lego set and The Lego Ideas Book to jump-start any tyke's love of this iconic building block — the set will provide all they need to create the fun ideas found in the book. Win-win.
The set comes with 790 pieces, including 33 different colored bricks, and is recommended for ages 4 and up.
Promising review: "My 5-year-old grandson is really into Legos so I bought this for him for Christmas along with the Lego Ideas Book and he has spent soooo many hours sitting at his table creating new Lego things. The large classic brick box has a lot of pieces to it and can be used in many, many different ways." —J. Stroh
Get them from Amazon: the set for $39.99 and the book for $12.92.
21. A wooden puzzle 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 — from 3–12.
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." —tigerhax
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
22. An upgraded Lite-Brite you'll feel super nostalgic over while watching your own mini-me create similar things that you did as a kid! This one has a bigger screen and more pegs than the original so they'll be able to make even more illuminated pieces of art.
Promising review: "Y’all, talk about a throwback gift! I got this for my daughter for Christmas in 2019 — and within the first day she and I both played with it for hours! To say it’s her favorite might be an understatement. And it totally takes you back to your childhood. Get it you won’t regret it!" —Danielle Lavender
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in 16 styles).
23. A Disney princess necklace activity set tiny fashionistas will be so excited to get their hands on to create their own baubles — 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, and 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." —Lyss
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in 17 styles).
24. A battery-free race track complete with a crank to move cars up a ramp and around the track and 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!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
25. A set of handcrafted, nontoxic constellation blocks to teach littles about constellations while also creating all kinds of towers. (They can *also* then knock them down because that's half the fun!)
Uncle Goose is a Michigan-based small business that specializes in making wooden block toys made in America.
Promising review: "I got these blocks and the planet and moon phase sets for my 3-year-old who loves all things space. He loves them, he counts all the stars on the constellations and carries them everywhere. They are a good size for building and seem sturdy but we've only had them about a week so I'll update if they don't hold up well, I like that the images are all painted on and not stickers." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $27.
26. A pack of parachute toys they'll love tossing from the second floor and watching float down over and over without pestering you to help them untangle them — 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!" —hiker0811
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.63+ (available in two colors).
27. A handmade stuffed animal with precious fairy-tale vibes unlike any other they own — each animal has a full backstory and an array of clothing to accessorize both the child and the doll with.
I'm actually obsessed with these dolls. My son has Owen the Fox and he looks so darn cute in his room. You can tell how carefully crafted each doll is and how much thought went into developing them into a full fledged character. Each item is handmade of organic materials — amazing. Hazel Village is a small business based in Brooklyn, New York.
Get an animal plush from Hazel Village for $44 (available in 21 styles) and check out the doll clothing options here.
28. A Winnie the Pooh Lego set in which kids get to build his iconic home — complete with a "Mr. Sanders" sign and all of the memorable Hundred Acre Wood characters. Delightful!
29. 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 — it even includes a carrying kit to contain the mess to one space (ideally).
Promising review: "Received this as a gift for my 4-year-old and he LOVES it and could spend an hour with it at a time. It has become an outdoor toy, due to not wanting sand in my house — it’s definitely cleaner than regular sand, but let’s be realistic, it’s still sand so it does have the potential to get out of the box. Love the case for it, it closes up tightly. The trucks and molds are cute. We also got the two expansion kits, which are great, as well. I do suggest getting an extra bag of sand." —Sam I Am
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
30. A 14-piece, nontoxic Hape wooden tool box and accessory play set that'll teach kiddos basic skills like hammering and using a screwdriver — perfect for littles who constantly want to help their parents out with DIY projects.
Includes: wooden tool box, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, three sets of screw and screw caps, board connector, two gears and plastic nail.
Promising review: "After watching his dad and me put together his new toddler bed, my son got super excited over 'helping' to fix things, but of course letting him use real metal tools wasn’t something I wanted to do just yet...so I was trying to choose between a plastic set of tools that were cartoonish styled, and this wooden set that was a little more expensive. I am soooo glad I got this set instead! It’s not been out of the box more than 30 minutes, and he has learned how to hammer in 'nails,' take them out again with the back of the hammer, use a wrench and screw driver in tandem to work a 'screw' and 'bolt,' as well as put gears on the side of the kit so that they spin each other. The tools are all very well made but not heavy, so there’s no fear of him breaking stuff if he decides to run around hammering things." —Khestra
Get it from Amazon for $17.89.
31. A Bluey Mega Bundle Home & BBQ playset you'll personally want to dive in and play with alongside your little ones — 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. They’ve held up extremely well although we’ve 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)." —jmb
Get it from Amazon for $109.99.
32. A bubble machine that'll have your kids scoffing at the old handheld bubble wands they're used to using — this one will take playtime to the next level without filling the house with extra noise.
See this bubble machine in action on TikTok here.
This bubble maker includes: bubble gun, two bottles of bubble solution, a rechargeable battery, a charger, and a plate to place the bubble solution.
Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter's birthday and she has always loved bubbles!. So when I found this bubble gun on TikTok, it was a no-brainer. The amount of bubbles that you get out of that is so fun and it lights up. It's easy to use and pretty inexpensive for what we wanted. Even the adults enjoyed it." —Tina
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in six colors).
33. A Montessori indoor play gym you can count on to help your kids burn up some energy and have a blast climbing on when it's too gross out to head to the playground.
See this play set in action on TikTok here.
Good Evas Kids is a small business based in NY that sells wooden children's play sets, climbing walls, and bookshelves.
Promising review: "This product is amazing! I did so much research regarding quality and cost before purchasing one and this was the best one! My baby absolutely loves this! It is very sturdy and strong. It came with everything you need and the website has the instruction videos which made it so easy to follow and put it together. Also, customer service is so quick to respond and very caring! I love that you can adjust the height and angle of the triangle ladder. You can also move around the four products and change it up so you can have different set up which i like!" —teni240
Get it from Good Evas Kids on Etsy for $81.45+ (available in four variations and two colors).
34. A Newton x Figgy play couch that'll earn you some major cool points with your kiddos — it's super comfy and comes with seven cushions that can be arranged in all kinds of ways for tons of fun at home.
I have this "couch" for my son and it has already served MANY purposes in our home. We currently have it set up as a ramp which he loves climbing up and sliding down all day long (a huge parenting win, if you ask me). It's also obscenely comfortable (like your favorite memory foam mattress), so you better believe I've been laying on it in the play room while we watch Encanto for the trillionth time. My sister recently stayed with us and set the larger cushions up as a mattress each night — she said it was the best sleep she's ever had here! I also love that, with so many pieces, we have so many options for imaginative play. It's easy to set up the cushions as a a tunnel or a fort or a mini obstacle course. This is an item that's going to grow with my son and continue to be a go-to option for fun in my house.
Promising review: "We absolutely love our Figgy couch. It's something we've used every day since purchasing. The older kids come over and build forts for my little guy, and every night I build a fort for us to read in. On weekends my husband and I make a bed and watch movies on our living room floor. I'm constantly steaming or washing the covers cause kids are gross but the process is very simple. I plan in purchasing another set when we move into a bigger place. I've recommended them to a few people who have also bought a set." —Gerilyn T.
Get it from Newton for $299+ (available in two colors and three styles).
35. A pack of bright, laminated learning flash cards to encourage toddlers to sit, play and learn a little bit of everything (we're talking ABCs, 123s, animals, shapes, and colors) without having to rely on the TV.
Promising review: "My 2-year-old recognizes all her number and alphabets so she needed something to challenge her. These cards are it. Shapes, colors, number, counting animals — there is so much to learn, and so many games you can make up. A must-have for any toddler." —IG: Pink_confession
Get a pack of 58 cards from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in a baby version).
36. Scavenger hunt cards that'll keep even the busiest of kids entertained for a bit — 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.
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." —Britney bansley
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
37. A marble run set to test your little's problem-solving skills — the goal is to build a structure that'll get a marble from start-to-finish as smoothly as possible. SO fun!
Promising review: "My 5- and 3-year-olds (and me) have spent hours building towers and watching marbles clatter down these chutes, steps, gears and spirals, HOURS! And they’re not bored yet! It’s also educational learning the physics of slopes by experience. Plus, it comes with enough marbles that losing a few doesn’t matter." —Joyce Parker
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in starter, super, or extreme sets).
38. A Craft-tastic "Make a Fox Friend" kit that'll teach budding designers the basics of sewing and help them create a wardrobe for their new stuffed pal. (And they also will craft it themselves!)
Each kit comes with six garments, eight accessories, kid-friendly plastic needle, thread, a fox, and easy-to-follow instructions. For ages 5+.
Craft-tastic is a woman-owned small business based in Michigan. All there products are focused on teaching kids new skills and limiting screen time.
Promising review: "This craft was a hit! The fox was very easy to put together and it turned out so cute! You have to make the tutu by tying a bunch of knots but other than that all of the clothes are ready to go and do not require sewing! The fox came with a little fabric bag to conveniently store it for travel. The materials in the craft are good quality and hopefully will last a while. My daughter loved this little cute fox!" —Olivia O.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in mouse and bunny versions).
39. A 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 she’s not quite ready to really be cleaning, she really tries to help me when I’m 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. It’s totally functional as well. We haven’t tried the mop one out for real, but it is absorbent because she’s used it while I was Swiffering. Packaging for this product is great as well." —Danae Baptiste
Get it from Amazon for $34.97.
40. A mess-free doodling mat that'll make tiny artistes feel like they're painting without the mess — it uses a water-based markers that ONLY shows up on the mat! No fuss for parents and kids will enjoy creating exciting masterpieces using stencils and stamps.
This mat just requires water. Simply fill markers provided with water and your child can doodle away — the water activates the colors on the mat.
Promising reviews: "I bought this for my 2-year-old daughter for Christmas and she absolutely loves it. It's mess-free which is amazing! No more coloring on the walls and furniture and it keeps her occupied for at least an hour. The water markers are easy to use all you have to do is fill it up with water and it's ready to be used. The pad is easy to clean if it gets dirty, all you need is a baby wipe and anything wipes right off. I bought this for my 1-year-old niece as well and she loves it. It's perfect for all ages. Highly recommend!" —Anolivia D.
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five sizes and themes).
41. And a Color Reveal Barbie I honestly would consider buying for myself — it's *that* cool. Your little one will dip the doll (and its various accessories) into water and watch as she magically changes color!
This Barbie set comes with four mystery bags of accessories in addition to the doll — all of which change color! This toy is recommended for kids ages 3 and up.
Promising review: "A big hit with my daughter!! The initial reveal is so great and vibrant with the doll diving into the water and it gets so murky you can’t see the doll until she pops out of the water. Very satisfying. She loves that it comes with a wig for the doll and that the dolls plastic head hair color changes in water. All around great gift." —Gia Ross
Get it from Amazon for $37.34+ (available in three series).
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