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    19 Toys That'll Keep Your Kids Away From Screens For A Hot Second

    They're gonna have a hoot!

    1. A set of walkie-talkies that'll make them feel like a top-secret agent. Reviewers say they have a large range and the sound is crystal clear no matter how far you go.

    a kid holding a walkie-talkie

    2. A glow-in-the-dark fort-building kit that'll give them a base for their cave, so it won't come tumbling down mid-playtime. Reviewers say it helps stimulate their kids' imaginations and is easy to configure.

    two kids in a fort outside

    3. A game of The Floor is Lava that's inspired by the classic one we used to play as kids (remember jumping from one piece of furniture to the next because, yes, the floor is lava?). It'll be a total blast for the whole fam and will get everyone up and moving.

    kids playing the floor is lava game

    4. A makeup kit so they can do their makeup with you (adorable, right?). Reviewers say it's easy to play with and even easier to wash off, so even the tiniest todds can have fun with it.

    a child and parent doing their makeup together

    5. A science kit that comes with a lab coat, safety glasses, and a bunch of experiments for all the little mad scientists in the making. It'll put them to work and sharpen their skills while they're whipping up some fun concoctions.

    two kids wearing lab coats playing with the science kit

    6. A Magic Mixies crystal ball that'll allow them to practice their ✨ magique ✨ and cast a spell to create a fortune-telling pet. Reviewers say is super easy to follow and keeps their tots occupied for hours on end.

    two kids playing with the magic crystal ball in a living room

    7. A clay ring maker that'll help all little fashionistas design their very own baubles. It comes with little gemstones and beads that'll allow them to personalize the heck out of their jewels.

    the contents of the ring-making kit laid out

    8. A Crayola eraser maker that they can use to mix and mould their own pencil-top erasers. It comes with four different colours and six shapes (plus detailed instructions) that'll let their imaginations run wild.

    the packaging of the eraser maker against a plain background

    9. An adorable mini Dyson vacuum cleaner so they can feel all grown up while they tidy up their play area. It actually has enough power to suck up small bits of paper, so they'll feel accomplished when they see what they've cleaned up.

    a child using the dyson toy vacuum

    10. A light-up unicorn bath toy that'll keep them distracted in the tub instead of squirming to get out. Reviewers say water doesn't get trapped inside, so you won't have to worry about it getting all moldy.

    the unicorn toy floating in a bath

    11. A baking set for your mini aspiring chef. It comes with real functional tools, so they can actually help you out in the kitchen!

    child holding cookie cutouts

    12. A Crayola wooden easel for the creative little one who loves to express themselves. It has a chalkboard, whiteboard, and a roll of paper, so they'll be able to tap into their inner artist using all kinds of mediums.

    two kids playing on either side of a wooden easel

    13. A barber shop Play-Doh set that'll help them cut, style, and buzz off doughy hair, just like the hairdresser they want to be when they grow up. Reviewers say it's so fun that it even helped their kid conquer their fear of going to the barber.

    a kid buzzing play-doh hair off

    14. A toy cash register that'll help them strengthen their math and money-handling skills. Reviewers say it works just like a real one and is a fantastic learning toy.

    the cash register open revealing fake money inside

    15. A vet play set for the pet-lovin' kiddos that want to learn how to take care of their plushy babies. It's designed to help them develop empathy while they play, while learning about different medical tools, too.

    a kid playing with the vet set on a carpet

    16. A Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek game that kids with a silly sense of humour will totally get a kick out of. When you hide it, it'll give funny clues about where it's hiding, which will have the whole fam giggling.

    a kid holding/hiding the silly poopy game

    17. A wooden puzzle that'll have them noodling on where to fit the next piece.

    a kid playing with the puzzle

    18. A puffy sticker maker that'll let them create their very own sticky masterpieces. It also comes with an activity book, so they'll be able to put their new stickers to good use.

    a tool that helps make the stickers puffy with a sticker in it

    19. And lastly, an LCD writing tablet that'll hopefully replace their constant yearning for the iPad. They can use the stylus and watch as their colourful doodles and drawings appear before their eyes.

    a kid holding up the writing tablet in front of a christmas tree

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