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30 Target Products For Your Kid's Room That Won't Need Replacing Anytime Soon

30 Target Products For Your Kid's Room That Won't Need Replacing Anytime Soon

Buzz Feed15-04-2025

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Kids grow so fast, but your bank account doesn't. Save some money with long-term purchases that'll last longer than a year.
1. An activity table with two open storage cubbies to handle everything from homework and arts and crafts to toys and books. As an added bonus, the white wood veneer will match nearly any room.
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Promising review:"I purchased this table for my two toddlers to share (3 and 5), and they both fit at it perfectly. I'm using it as a Lego table currently, and there's space for them both to build and room in the middle for a bin, etc. My only complaint is that the height made it pretty challenging to find chairs that would work with it. But thankfully I found a set and they work great!" — Edixon
2. A Lego Botanicals mini orchid building set that'll take some adult hands to help build, but will add a never-need-to-water-or-worry-about-dying floral touch to any kid's room.
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Promising reviews:"A really fun build. It didn't take very long. A great set for anyone that won't take hours or days to put together." — Baxterdad
"Looks life-like from across the room!" — Other
Price: $29.99
3. A comfy, cozy beanbag chair with a secret side-sleeve pocket for holding books or tablets, and a loop handle for dragging it around with ease.
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Promising review:"Loved these bean bags for my 6- and 8-year-olds. They fit perfectly in them; they're comfortable and lightweight enough to easily move around. Also like the structure to them. " — CRac
4. A Melissa & Doug wooden toy chest because there are just so many toys, and they can't be played with all at once, and they need to go somewhere that's not the floor.
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5. A pretzel decorative pillow made from 100% recycled polyester because how cute is this guy? And it won't leave crumbs in bed!
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Promising review:"I went to Target for trash bags and paper towels and left with a pretzel pillow. I needed to have it as soon as I saw it. The face is so cute, and it's just perfect and silly!" — ilikedisjacket
6. A Shark air purifier featuring a true HEPA filter for capturing 99.98% of airborne particles like dust, dander, and allergens in a space up to 500 square feet.
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Promising review:"Love the auto feature!!! It continuously adjusts to the amount of pollution in the air. It kicks into high gear when I blow out a candle on the other side of my apartment and even when I use hairspray/aerosol products in my bathroom. It's great to know that all the little things I don't see are being collected out of my home! It's easy to turn that feature off and you can set it on a timer, but I've read it's more beneficial to leave it running on auto. Air purifiers don't extort as much energy as you'd imagine. It's incredibly easy to check the filter life as well. 10/10 for this air purifier!" — haley a
7. A pop-up LED light-up play tent to encourage kids to take off to new areas of imaginative and independent play (or just take a nap inside).
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8. A portable lap desk with plenty of storage space so creative endeavors like drawing, coloring, or writing never need to be confined to one space. It even works for snacking!
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Promising review:"It didn't take long to put together. My kids were fairly eager to use it. Seems like it'll last and they liked the reusable sticker set. The large side pocket holds activity books and paper, so it helps to keep them off tables and on hand for use." — Briana S
9. A drawstring backpack laundry bag featuring two adjustable shoulder straps to make it easier to carry all those dirty clothes from the bedroom to the laundry room.
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Promising review:"This laundry bag is both functional and stylish. The backpack straps make carrying laundry hands-free and easy, even for heavier loads. It's durable, holds multiple loads, and the drawstring closure keeps everything secure. The bright green color adds a fun touch, and the design is perfect for navigating stairs or trips to the laundromat. Highly recommend this versatile and convenient bag!" — GeeMe
10. An 18-pack of hangers because clean clothes need a place to hang out in your kid's closet. These are strong enough to hold jackets, too.
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Promising review:"My go-to for kids hangers. Affordable, durable, and perfect size for kids clothing. Doesn't stretch the neckline but also keeps clothing on them." — Shayna
11. A rack of painted wooden hooks to hang jackets, hoodies, backpacks, hats, or anything that doesn't exceed 2 pounds of weight on each hook (that means no hanging from these hooks, kiddos).
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Promising review:"I bought one for my son's room, and it's very sturdy. My toddler rips coats off of it all the time, and it hasn't budged. I love it so much I bought another one for my daughter's room. I highly recommend!" — Paige
12. A ceramic starry globe nightlight for helping kids who are drifting off to sleep or waking up in the middle of the night by casting lightly glowing stars on walls and ceilings.
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13. A fold-flat underbed storage bag with a clear top (to easily see what's inside) and a zipper closure to keep out all of the dust bunnies. Great for swapping winter and summer clothes in and out.
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Promising review:"I would highly recommend this storage bag. It is made of plastic. A good zipper. It easily slides under a bed, on a closet shelf, or in any other location you decide to store it. Also, it's super big. I can put a comforter and a blanket in one bag." — Got Milk
14. A waterproof, impact-resistant LED flashlight for lighting the way during those middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom or conducting monster inspections under the bed.
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15. A piece of framed Pokemon wall art that catches the big four pocket monsters in all of their glory.
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16. A two-tier wood bookshelf to display all those favorite books that you've read to the kids so many times that you've basically memorized the whole thing and don't even need to look at it. Plus, it holds toys too!
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17. A low-pile construction, indoor striped rug that easily adds a splash of color to the high-traffic areas of your kid's floor.
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Promising review:"Love the texture, the colors, and the quality! Pillowfort fan since always." — Valerio
18. A polka-dotted kids' wastebasket for all those used tissues and snack wrappers that seemingly populate the floor at all times (even right after you've cleaned).
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Promising review:"Really nice trash can, perfect for my little girls' bedroom. It's sturdy enough that it's held up for a long time, even when being stored behind their door...they constantly open the door into it, lol. I expected it to get cracked after enough abuse, but it's still hanging on strong!" — Vja
19. A six-pack of remote-controlled, hexagon LED color-changing tile panel lights that can be arranged in nearly endless configurations. Each box includes fasteners for easily attaching to walls. Get a second set and link up to 12 lights.
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Promising review:"Pros: Easy to assemble and hang, great vivid colors with adjustable brightness, a decent amount of lighting-low ambiance and party vibes, different coloring-changing modes to switch it up. The lights respond to music amazingly well (mini-concert time). Slight inconveniences are that you can only connect six panels together, which makes it a little hard to make larger designs, and each set of six needs its own USB adapter." — Get Spooky
20. A 13-inch world globe to put 🎵 the whole world in their (small) hands 🎵 as kids can spin through international destinations while learning geography and what latitudes and longitudes are all about.
21. A water- and dust-proof JBL Go4 Bluetooth wireless speaker with a little loop for easy carrying and up to seven hours of playtime. You can even pair two speakers to create some stereo sound.
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Promising review:"I bought this to use in the shower, and it's perfect for this purpose. It took all of two seconds to pair with my phone. It has a nice sound and easy-to-use controls even with wet hands. I was surprised at how small the loop was. I'm not sure what its intended purpose is, but for me, it works for hanging off a shower curtain ring." — alissa
22. A stainless-steel water bottle so kids won't need to creep around or even leave their beds if they want some water.
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Promising review:"Tough bottle. I'm clumsy, but the lid and handle have not broken yet. I break every bottle, so I'm impressed with its durability." — D
Price: $20.99 (available in four colors)
23. A 36-pack of plug protectors because electrical safety might still be an issue no matter how old they get!
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Promising review:"On top of everything you must worry about while being a parent, the last thing you need to worry about is your little one's tiny fingers getting hurt. This product is the best! Came with plenty of covers for the apartment." — BGarden
Price: $3.49
24. A Nex Playground Active Play video game system that uses an AI-powered camera and motion-learning system instead of sensors or wearables to sense natural hand gestures and movements. This is out-of-the-box fun right here and an easy fit for any bedroom.
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Comes with five games: Starri, Whac-a-Mole, Goal Keeper, Fruit Ninja, and Party Fowl
Promising review:"I bought a Nex playground for my 5-year-old son, and he loves it. His favorite games are Fruit Ninja and the games in Active Arcade. I love that the Nex games keep him moving and that they keep developing new games for the console. The Nex has made playdates at our house a big hit. Their customer service is also fantastic! 10/10 recommend." — Cherylb614
Price: $199.99
25. A wood ruler growth chart for tracking all those feet and inches over the years and a nice little reminder for parents about how small the kids were at different times.
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Promising review:"Perfect length, very sturdy, it's solid wood, looks classic, and goes with our decor very well." — Jennell808
Price: $69.99
26. A set of 12 collapsible drawer organizer bins so both parents and kids can easily find their favorite shirt or pair of socks without tearing the whole room apart.
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Promising review:"The perfect addition to organize my son's dresser. The zipper makes it easy to store away if you're not using them. Very sturdy." — Delana
Price: $29.99 (originally $59.98; available in three colors)
27. A 3-in-1 double-sided wooden art easel with a whiteboard, chalkboard, and paper roll for nascent artists to work in their preferred medium, and store all those art supplies on the easel's two shelves.
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Promising review:"It's very heavy, but I loved that about this item. It's actually wood and not flimsy at all. It is aesthetically pleasing to look at as a kid's toy. I love the shelves for storage, and it comes with two bins. The dry-erase board has been a huge hit, and the paper roll too." — Rclaus
Price: $72.99 (originally $229.99, available in five colors)
28. An easy-to-clean two-sided playmat to provide a comfy surface for your kid's activities, especially if their bedroom has hardwood floors and no carpet.
Target
Promising review:"Great mat. Attractive. Cushioned. Great for sitting on while playing and prevents bumps and bruises for kids learning to walk. Dog and cat claws don't rip it. Can be vacuumed." — kc9
Price: $179.99
29. An ultrasonic cool mist humidifier that'll moisturize air for up to 25 hours straight, helping with anything from dry skin to congestion (for babies, toddlers, kids, and adults). Everyone's respiratory system wins!
Target
Ideal for rooms up to 250 square feet.
Promising review:"Easy to fill, quiet, good mist, and really improved my son's congestion. He is 2, and we have been using one from his baby shower for some time and saw no improvement; been using this for about a week and saw a quick change in his cough, congestion, and runny nose." — Cmarie
Price: $29.99+ (available in two colors)
30. An extra-large coiled rope basket to toss toys, clothes, grooming products, or whatever. It's especially helpful for transporting said items that have been scattered around the house back to their room or performing quick cleanups.
Target
Promising review:"I'm very impressed with this storage basket. It can be used to hold toys, blankets, clothes, etc. It can hold a good amount of items as well. My hubby wanted to steal the one I bought to replace his hamper. I ended up buying a second. Good buy!" — QueenB
Price: $25+ (available in two colors and sizes)
Reviews have been edited for length an/or clarity.

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