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    38 Toys Under $50 That'll Probably Make Your Kid Smile

    A Speak 'n' Spell, a Radio Flyer tricycle, a Baby Yoda plush, and so many more toys you just might want to play with too.

    1. A Baby Yoda plush toy you might want to keep for yourself because he's so cute you'll smile whenever you give him a quick cuddle.

    2. A roll-and-play cube game for toddlers to help them develop motor skills while having a darn good time giggling and acting out silly activities like roaring like a lion or spinning around two times.

    the cube and colorful cards

    3. Little Tikes Rescue Tales Adoptable Pet – it'll teach them about caring for animals and provide them with a furry best friend to snuggle with — each pup has lifelike movements and sounds.

    the golden retriever toy in a dog house

    4. A set of four soft and squishy waterproof BabyBibi floating baby bath books with squeaky noisemakers inside that'll not only make bath time fun *but* also teach little ones about colors!

    5. A portable floor activity mat/rug for the parents who suddenly have a toddler (who *loves* to make messes) on their already-busy hands.

    6. A construction vehicles playset that includes a gantry crane, a pickup truck, a tow truck, a logging truck, a magnetic crane vehicle, and forklift as well as a bunch of road signs, barricades, barriers, and safety cones that *might* actually keep a child busy for a while.

    Multiple plastic yellow construction vehicle toys and accessories

    7. A working vending machine from one of the most popular (and richest) YouTubers around — it dispenses fake treats that'll keep them entertained long enough for you to take a shower (fingers crossed).

    Ryan Kaji holding a doll next to the Ryan's World Vending Surprise set

    8. An ambulance from Hess (the first ever!) for kids and adults alike who have been collecting the classic toy for as long as they can remember.

    the ambulance

    9. A Baby Alive Grows Up doll with accessories to transform her from a newborn into a toddler, so your child will feel like they've scored three dolls in one!

    10. An Anna or an Elsa Frozen 2 musical adventure singing doll that belts out "Some Things Never Change" and "Show Yourself," you might be surprised to discover *any* Disney fan would appreciate (not just kids!).

    11. A Buddha Board they can use to exercise their imagination and create wonderful works of art that'll then disappear magically before their eyes so they can start fresh.

    12. A pair of "Fly-noculars" kiddos can use to explore *and* keep their cool as it can also be used as a fan. Don't worry, I won't tell if you pick these up to discretely spy on the neighbors.

    13. A Barbie Color Reveal set you'll wish you'd had when you were a kid — when you dip Barbie or any of her accessories into water they transform!

    14. A 150-piece puzzle filled with Disney characters kiddos will recognize from their favorite movies.

    a puzzle of bubbles with disney characters inside each one

    15. A "Speak & Spell" electronic game so parents who grew up in the '80s can subject their children to the same specific creepy but educational experience they had.

    Red Speak & Spell toy with black screen

    16. A scooter or tricycle from Radio Flyer you can count on to put you in the lead for best aunt or uncle.

    17. A Micro Machines car wash play set they'll absolutely love if they've already started helping their parents clean the car or are overjoyed every time you take them through an actual car wash.

    18. A Spirograph design set kids of all ages will have a blast with — it'll be so easy for them to create beautiful designs you might actually want to save (shh I won't tell them about the scribbles you quietly tossed in the trash while they were napping).

    the spirograph set

    19. A Minecraft LEGO set that'll encourage them to hit "pause" on their game and settle in for some hands-on building instead.

    two children playing with the lego set

    20. Or a Beauty and the Beast–themed Lego set for the little one who has seen the movie a million times and wishes they could live in an enchanted castle.

    the beauty and the beast castle

    21. Fisher-Price's Laugh and Learn My Smart Purse, to prevent your little one from digging through *your* purse during your outdoor picnic and teach them about numbers, colors, and more at the same time.

    a baby playing with the keys and assorted toys with the purse

    22. A WubbaNub lovey/pacifier combo you can hand over to your little one as you plop 'em down next to you for an outdoor chill sesh on your favorite blanket. Sounds cozy, right?

    a mom laying on a blanket next to her baby who has a lion plush with a pacifier attached to it

    23. A TouchWords book filled with raised words for hands-on learning will fill your kiddo's *appetite* for sensory activities.

    24. A classic push toy like the one you probably had when you were a wee little one — a perfect way to bring a dose of nostalgia into your home and joy to your baby.

    a toddler pushing the toy

    25. A fairy garden to teach them to use their tiny green thumbs to grow and take care of lil' sprouts and Isla the garden fairy! This toy is simply too cute.

    a child model playing with the fairy garden cottage

    26. Unicorn-inspired instruments so your tyke can express themselves *musically* ideally at the same time you plan to read the stack of magazines you've accumulated over the last few months.

    a xylophone and tambourine shaped like unicorns

    27. Foot rattles that'll be the perfect distraction for any little one who just realized, "OMG, I have feet!"

    a baby wearing the foot rattles

    28. An LOL Surprise OMG Remix Lonestar Fashion Doll complete with 25 surprises that'll have any wannabe cowgirl or boy hootin' and hollerin' about how excited they are over this gift.

    the doll wearing a cowgirl hat and outfit

    29. A Minnie Mouse barista play set, because your kiddo has probably seen you whipping up an at-home latte countless times and likely wants to get in on the fun.

    the minnie mouse toy espresso machine

    30. An inflatable bouncy unicorn for ages 18 months and up that'll encourage tykes to get outside and play pretend — AKA galloping like royalty throughout your yard or house. I'm kind of jealous, TBH.

    a toddler riding on the unicorn toy

    31. A 20-piece nature exploration kit, a must-have for the kiddo who is always picking up worms and other creatures.

    two kids playing with the various items that come in the kit

    32. A camping cooking play set so instead of having to actually sleep in a tent all night and fight off bugs you can leisurely sip your coffee while your kiddo "cooks" up breakfast in their campsite.

    the camping kit

    33. Jurassic World's Destroy 'n Devour Indominus Rex any kiddo will think is absolutely *dino-myte* (I'm sorry, I had to).

    a child playing with the dinosaur toy

    34. Gravity Maze, a game that'll challenge kids to use logic to solve the puzzles and figure out how to get the marble to fall to the bottom.

    a model placing a marble into the top of clear stacked cubes on the board of the game

    35. A Snap Ship they can build however they'd like then take playtime to the next level with an interaction app and corresponding animated series.

    36. A light-up tracing pad from Crayola for the budding artist in your family to help them refine their drawing skills and make some killer art work for the fridge.

    37. A castle with magical string lights inside that'll make any child feel like a member of the royal family when they crawl inside to play with their stuffed animals or read a book.

    a pink princess castle with tulle drapes and string lights throughout

    38. And a 65-piece food set to expand the menu of their play kitchen, perfect if you're tired of pretending to eat the same old things from their "restaurant."

    all the different toy foods

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