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07-03-2025
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If You Know *Nothing* About Kids But Have To Buy One A Gift, Check Out These 33 Parent-Approved Ones
1. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek because your nibbling is currently in their potty humor phase. Let them delight in finding a rainbow-colored fake poop that gives seekers clues to its whereabouts. Know any parents in desperate need of some alone time? You very well may earn yourself a "~Holy crap~ this gift is amazing text!" John Mihaly / BuzzFeed Promising review:" My 6- and 3-year-old are OBSESSED. They play for an hour at least! Played with daily since we got it. When it's my turn to hide, I make it tricky enough that I can actually be productive until it's my turn again." — Cara Lentz Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 2. A miniature baking set for the tiny chef with a big love for whipping up delicious treats in the kitchen. It even comes with a 48-page recipe book that also shares the science involved. The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and a 48-page recipe book. Promising review:" My 9-year-old daughter LOVES this — OK, more like is obsessed with this! Everything holds up and is durable. The recipes are so simple to follow. She takes over the kitchen and does everything by herself. She makes us delicious cinnamon rolls, apple pies, pizzas…everything! Everything is written and geared to have a child be able to do it. We have told all her friends, and now they all have this, too! The kids on the street all come to our house just so they can tiny bake! Every kid needs one of these!" — Summer Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 3. A pack of Crayola Globbles to keep kiddos busy sticking, squishing, squeezing, stacking, and slinging without you or their parents worrying about sticky residue on ceilings and walls. Promising review:"A huge hit with my children. We bought them for one child with autism, and he's obsessed with these. Christmas morning has been pure joy for him playing with these, and all of us joined in on the fun. They are not exploding on us nor are they 'peeling' our ceiling paint or plaster off. Overall, I would absolutely buy these again and recommend them to anyone else. Especially anyone who has a special needs child or child with sensory issues."— SamSurgany Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.04 (also available in a pack of 16). 4. A National Geographic geode kit that'll make for a ~smashing~ gift. Now hand me those goggles, please! Amazon It comes with 10 geodes of varying sizes, as well as goggles and a display stand. Promising review:"My 9-year-old niece gets these every year for Christmas. It is a new gift every time! She loves to put on safety glasses and swing that hammer! The geodes are always beautiful. She also loves the element of surprise! This is a wonderful gift that will engage even kids who are not into the sciences. Every year she takes pieces in to share with her class. She also loves to give pieces away as little gifts or mementos. Nat Geo never disappoints!" — Kristin D. Get it from Amazon for $29.45. 5. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a fast-paced card-slapping game so they can destroy their family and friends at the next game night. Amazon Promising review:"This game is a hit! My 5-year-old is obsessed, and my teenage sisters were fighting over who got to bring it to camp, so I had to buy two copies! It's such a fun party game, it is guaranteed to bring the laughs." — Jennifer Simms 6. A working mini Dyson vacuum because — believe it or not — parents swear by this pint-sized picker-upper. It's great for kiddos who are obsessed with copying their parents, and it even has a little suction power so they can help clean *some* of the messes they make. You'll need four C batteries. Promising review:"Easily my 15-month-old grandson's favorite toy. He's learned how to press the buttons to turn the motors on and off and really enjoys pushing this around, just like the big people do with their vacuum :) It's well-made, durable, and survives frequent drops. No small or sharp parts. It really does vacuum, there is a small dirt container to empty it's not really that powerful. It's a great toy though. Your kids/grandkids will get a lot of enjoyment out of it." — Chuck over in Wisconsin Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors). 7. A laser tag set for what will be undoubtedly be some competitive fun for the whole family! You'll get four guns, four vests (front and back), and one charging station. Promising review:"This set was perfect for my grandkids ages 7, 11, 14, and 17. Even we adults played. They had so much fun. We set up obstacles to hide behind, such as: patio furniture, foldable table, ice chest, etc. Very easy to set up and play. Was definitely worth it." — Debbie L. Get it from Amazon for $199.99. 8. An educational and fun Gravity Maze logic game to challenge their critical thinking skills through 60 levels that increase in difficulty. They'll have so much fun testing they won't even realize they're learning at the same time! Amazon, Promising review:" My 10-year-old son is obsessed with this game. He loves figuring out each maze. It makes him use problem-solving skills and logic. This is a great toy for an only child whose parents can't entertain the child every minute. He chooses this over video games! Now that is saying something." — Amy P. Get it from Amazon for $21.99. 9. Or a marble run toy that they'll spend hours with, exercising their creativity and critical thinking skills and devising ways to get their marble from start to finish. This innovative toy works on a variety of surfaces (windows, smooth walls, appliances) without leaving behind sticky residue. And it won't take up the entire living room floor! Amazon Promising reviews: "We recently gifted this to two 7-year-old boys, and both have loved it. Different than you typical marble run, and they love the flexible ramps." — KS "Open-ended play, fun, easy to use, and hours of imaginative play and thought. A must for the little engineers in your family." — Carmen Petru Tudosa Get it from Amazon for $25.75. 10. A reviewer-loved Sol de Janeiro hair and body mist so you can pretend you're social media literate. This stuff is all over TikTok and will def score you points with a teen! Promising review: "I bought this as a present for my daughter's eighth-grade graduation. She loved it! I didn't know before buying that this was something she had seen on TikTok and had been wanting to get. It was a great gift!" — alexis armstrong Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in seven scents). 11. A splash-proof kids smartwatch if your kiddo is obsessed with your smartwatch but you're not about to drop $200 on a watch they're bound to break. This kid-friendly smartwatch can take videos, pictures, and selfies they can customize with built-in funny filters. There are even built-in games, like Monster Detector, which allows the child to experience AR and "catch" monsters in the real world. Amazon Promising reviews:"I got this watch for my 8-year-old for her birthday, and she loves it! She takes pictures, videos, and plays the games." — YaYa "Super cute and easy to work for my 5-year-old. He loves that he can match Mom now! It has games already installed and can take pictures, exercise, and lots more. Entertainment for HOURS!! And you can even change the watch face like an Apple Watch! So cool!" — Brittany Get it from Amazon for $22.04+ (available in five colors) 12. A TikTok-famous 1,000-piece puzzle from The Magic Puzzle Company because there's more to it than meets the eye! Not only is the illustration so beautiful that they'll probably glue and frame their puzzle when it's completed, but it also features 50 Easter eggs throughout *and* a magical twist that reveals itself once the puzzle is finished. Amazon Promising review:"I bought this for my teen daughters and they loved it! Excellent quality pieces with a fun twist. They loved it so much I bought them a second one by this company. Highly recommend!" — L. STEVENS Get it from Amazon for $22.97. 13. A pack of tangle-free parachute toys for both entertaining (and maybe tiring out) some rambunctious kids. They'll have a blast seeing their colorful parachuter flutter to the ground and maybe they'll actually exhaust themselves running up and down the stairs to drop 'em. (One can hope!) 14. A lightweight LCD writing tablet to give a mini Matisse an outlet for their isn't a white wall. This portable and reusable canvas is mess-free — great for road trips, entertaining your little one at a restaurant, etc. Promising review:" I purchased this gift for my just turned 2-year-old daughter, and she is obsessed — and so am I! It is mess free, nontoxic, endless coloring fun! She will scribble to her hearts desire, and with one push of a button, she has a clean slate. This clearing function also has a locking feature to prevent erasing, but she hasn't used it yet! Highly recommend!" — Helen Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors). 15. Or a nostalgic scratch paper art set that'll remind *you* of when you were a kid. It comes with 50 scratch papers, styluses, and stencils for plenty of screen-free fun. Amazon Promising review:"My kids are obsessed with these things. They can make their own design. Plenty of papers." — Sierra Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 16. An extra-extra long plushie so stinkin' adorable and absolutely ridiculous you may order one for yourself. Whether you're shopping for someone who's 8 or 18, you can't go wrong with this cutie! Promising review: "My kids love these long cats. And now we buy them as gifts for all their friends. It is unique and fun especially if you struggle with gift ideas. It's perfect." — Ali M. Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five lengths and 11 styles). 17. A set of magnetic building tiles if the parents are asking for a gift that's both educational and will keep their kid entertained. Ding ding ding — we have a winner! The magnets make it so easy to build with and the bright colors are just so fun! This isn't a gift that they'll forget within a few days or play with the box more than the actual toy. Promising review:"A friend bought these for my son when he was 2 and he played with them more than anything else for a couple of years solid. We loved them. Perfect thing to take a few to a restaurant or family gathering to help keep the kids entertained. As he's gotten older, we found tons of ideas online for things to build, too. I just bought a set for a friend's daughter's birthday." — rae malm Get a 60-piece set from Amazon for $25.99. 18. An absolutely adorable "Make a Fox Friend" kit because it's two gifts in one! They'll learn sewing basics and *and* create a fox friend complete with mix-and-match clothing and accessories. Craft-tastic is a woman-owned small business based in Michigan. All their products are focused on teaching kids new skills and limiting screen time. Each kit comes with six garments, eight accessories, a kid-friendly plastic needle, thread, a fox, and easy-to-follow instructions. For ages 5+. 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 a bunny style) 19. A mini Waving Inflatable Tube Guy for gifting them their favorite roadside attraction. (Me too, buddy!) This lil' guy wiggles and shakes just like the ones at the car dealership. Promising review:"My youngest loves seeing these guys everywhere we go. When we drive around and she sees one outside, she yells, 'Look, it's a (color) guy!' So we got her this little one. She is just obsessed with how she has one of her own! It is so cool. Made of awesome material. The fan is strong, and it waves around just like the larger ones you can put in your yard." — Joe H Get it from Amazon for $8.58. 20. A colorful wooden puzzle to bring Tetris to life and keep their little brains and fingers busy sans screen. They can build shapes (like trees, flowers, and robots), or they can try fitting every piece on the board. Reviewers say this is a great toy for a wide range of ages — from 3 to 12. Promising review:"My kids are getting older, and I needed some unique little items to keep them busy on a long trip. This seemed attractive, lightweight, and fine for teens and younger. As it turned out, the three of us had fun challenging each other with it. We played with it in front of Grandma, and then she wanted one to keep her mind sharp! There are different challenges you can do (like timing yourself to finish it) and I love the artsiness of the wood. At $10, definitely a good buy and nice little gift." — C-Reader Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 21. A Bluey 3-in-1 playset so you can wow them with a Bluey toy they don't already have. It transforms from a plane to a boat and resort, allowing for hours of ~paw-some~ fun. Amazon It comes with 15 play pieces and, of course, if you're gifting this to a big Bluey fan, they can use their existing Bluey toys with this set. Promising review: "I was looking for Bluey stuff my son DIDN'T already have, lol, for his birthday and came across this little diamond in the rough. It's amazing; it's literally like getting three toys in one big toy. And if you have the extra figures, even better. It comes with all kinds of little extras, like luggage and several other items you'd see in the show. It's not made cheap at all. This one was definitely a good find. ❤️" — Molly Get it from Amazon for $69.99. 22. A value pack of 500+ puffy stickers if you're looking for a little somethin' somethin' to round out their gift. The stickers feature letters, numbers, vehicles, butterflies, deep-sea life, animals, fish, dinosaurs, and more. Promising reviews:" My 1.5-year-old is obsessed with these. Not sticky enough to do any damage but can also be reused a few times" — Katie Merkatoris " I love that they are removable. They don't leave marks on your window. You can even place them back on the plastic sheet and use them again. I have a busy box for my toddler, and these stickers are in there. She peels them off and puts them on the lid of the box and then peels them off again and puts them back. She creates scenes with them. She puts them on windows at home. I peel them off and put them back. They really are fantastic stickers." — Elizabeth A. Zapf Get a pack of 20 sheets from Amazon for $5.99. 23. A Disney necklace activity set because they can make and remake necklaces as fast as they switch their answer to the question of who their favorite princess is. Amazon, Promising review:" My 4-year-old is so obsessed with this particular product that she has made me five or six different things already. She really loves what she's doing. Great product for the price. Especially if your child loves to be creative." — John Bartley Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 24. A set of washable and fast-drying (yep, they dry in just 90 seconds) tempera paint sticks for gifting a child hours of creative fun *and* gifting parents mess-free entertainment. Promising review: " These are my favorite art accessory ever! My girls are obsessed, they work on We can't get enough." — R. Ras Get a pack of 24 pens from Amazon for $22. 25. Uno Minecraft to surprise a gamer with Minecraft -themed cards, including a special Creeper card. If you didn't recognize a single one of those words you just read, just know that millions of kids (and adults!) play Minecraft, so this is pretty much a surefire hit. Promising review: "My 7-year-old grandson is obsessed with all things Minecraft, so this was a fun and logical choice. He had fun explaining the names of all the characters because I didn't know any of them. Go figure! We love all the UNO play sets. Would recommend." — Valerie K. Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 26. A pair of GeoSafari kid binoculars that'll almost definitely trigger many cries of, "Look! Look! Look!" Amazon, Promising review:" I got a set for my girls (3.5 and 1.5), and they are obsessed. We use them on hikes and at the zoo. I did end up tying the string together because the anti-choke clasp just kept coming undone too easily, and I was constantly fixing it. Yes, it is only a simple magnifying view, but that's all they need at this age." — Eliza Get it from Amazon for $9.69+ (available in two colors). 27. A whale bath toy so even the must reluctant bather will be excited for bath time. It lights up and sprinkles water from its spout — what's not to love? Promising review: "We got this for our 5-month-old since he loves to try and hold/catch running water. He LOVES this! In the tub, it gets him sooo excited. We have even taken it outside in his small, shallow splash pad, and it still works. He loves catching the water and picking it up. And in the tub likes to try to sneak a sip haha. He is now almost 8 months old and is still obsessed. There are sensors on the bottom that, when it hits the water, will turn it on, and when it needs to be charged, the water does not go very high or will just shut off. A definite bathtub fave for sure!" — Jo Edith Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five styles). 28. A wireless Bluetooth karaoke microphone if they love pretending their bedroom is the American Idol stage. Connect it to your phone, tablet, TV, or speaker; pull up the lyrics; and belt out that Taylor Swift. It can also connect to their device via cable. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this karaoke mic. Promising review:"Oh my gosh, I love this! I got mine in the mail yesterday and ended up playing with it for about five hours last night, LOL. It connects via Bluetooth, so you can connect it to your phone — the music and your singing come out of the microphone's speaker. It has a volume control for your voice and for the music and also an echo feature. You can put an SD card into the bottom of it and record yourself, or connect it with an audio out to record on one of those karaoke apps on your phone. Between this and being able to find just about any song on karaoke via YouTube, you could easily have your own karaoke parties at home!" — Ferretocious Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 15 colors). 30. A 17-piece Melissa & Doug wooden fruit set for rounding out your their play kitchen. This set not only helps children develop their fine motor skills "cutting" the fruit, but it also helps teach them the concept of part and whole. Amazon Promising review:"My first and third grader really love these pieces of fruit. The pieces are nicely weighted, and when you 'cut' them, the insides are beautiful, just like a real fruit would be. The kiwi and orange is particularly pretty, realistic." — robin vaughan parler Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 31. An at-home scavenger hunt to save parents when it's too snowy or cold to make a trip to the park. This toddler-friendly stack of double-sided cards encourages children to find fun in common household objects. Mollybee Kids is a family-run small business creating high-quality toys that promote learning, staying active, and, most importantly, fun! 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 o,n 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. 32. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks that'll bring that spicy tuna roll from their plate to their mouth with all the skill of a Jedi. Buy this, you must! "My favorite gift, this is!" they'll say. Emma Lord / BuzzFeed, Amazon My colleague Emma Lord bought these and loves them. In her own words: "I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force." Promising review:"I bought these for my son, who likes to eat his ramen with chopsticks. He absolutely loves them. They are well-made, and the different lights are amazing. I also love that each chopstick has its own button so you can choose the colors for each, and it doesn't have to be the same color" — Jackie H. Get them from Amazon for $11.97+ (available with clear or frosted tips). 33. An interactive scissor skills activity pad so they can practice their cutting skills while feeling like they're playing a game. Amazon
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06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
31 Toys That Prove You Don't Have To Break The Bank To Find An A+ Gift For Kids
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · All of a sudden you have a child's birthday party to attend every other weekend. 1. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek because it's exactly what it sounds like, and it sounds pretty darn fun already. Take turns hiding this rainbow-colored gadget around the house — it'll shout clues, eventually playing a song when it's finally found. Now who's ready for another round?! John Mihaly / BuzzFeed Relatable is a small business that sells card games/toys, plushies, and pool floats. Promising review:" My 6- and 3-year-old are OBSESSED. They play for an hour at least! Played with daily since we got it. When it's my turn to hide, I make it tricky enough that I can actually be productive until it's my turn again." — Cara Lentz Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 2. A miniature baking set with a 48-page recipe book for the junior pâtissier so they can make teeny tiny versions of real dishes and learn all about food science without the usual big kitchen messes. The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and a 48-page recipe book. Promising review:" My 9-year-old daughter LOVES this — OK more like is obsessed with this! Everything holds up and is durable. The recipes are so simple to follow. She takes over the kitchen and does everything by herself. Cooks things in the toaster oven. She makes us delicious cinnamon rolls, apple pies, pizzas…everything! Everything is written and geared to have a child be able to do it. We have told all her friends, and now they all have this, too! The kids on the street all come to our house just so they can tiny bake! Every kid needs one of these!" — Summer Get it from Amazon for $20.45. 3. A set of Globbles so they can join the legions of TikTokers already loving this stress-relieving fidget toy. These colorful balls are not just fun to squeeze and stretch, but they also stick to pretty much any flat surface without leaving behind messy residue. Promising review:"A huge hit with my children. We bought them for one child with autism, and he's obsessed with these. Christmas morning has been pure joy for him playing with these, and all of us joined in on the fun. They are not exploding on us nor are they 'peeling' our ceiling paint or plaster off. Overall, I would absolutely buy these again and recommend them to anyone else. Especially anyone who has a special needs child or child with sensory issues."— SamSurgany Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a pack of 16). 4. An interactive scissor skills activity pad if you know a little one who needs a little work on their cutting skills (also me, tbh). This book is filled with mazes, puzzles, animal art, and more activities that'll have them snipping up a storm with the included safety scissors. Amazon Promising review:" My son is obsessed with this activity scissor kit! The scissors are perfect for a toddler or even younger! They're not dangerous at all, which gives this mom one less thing to worry about! Many pages to cut, and each page is also an activity to play with over and over again! Love this item!" — Kristina Wells Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 5. A lightweight LCD writing tablet to provide mini Picassos of all ages with an endlessly reusable canvas for their creations. It's SUPER easy to travel with, so don't be surprised if they challenge you to a riveting game of tic-tac-toe in the car. Promising review:" I purchased this gift for my just turned 2-year-old daughter, and she is obsessed — and so am I! It is mess-free, nontoxic, endless coloring fun! She will scribble to her heart's desire, and with one push of a button, she has a clean slate. This clearing function also has a locking feature to prevent erasing, but she hasn't used it yet! Highly recommend!" — Helen Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors). 6. A pack of tangle-free parachute toys that kids will love tossing from on high (i.e. the second floor) and watching as these colorful little guys float on down to safety. Promising review:" Love that they are tangle-free! My son is obsessed with playing with them and hasn't put them down since we received them!" — LAURA L. Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles). 7. A set of magnetic building tiles because kids of all ages (and a lot of adults, too) will have a blast becoming the architect of their own colorful creations. If they already have a pack of the pricy Magna-Tiles, these are fully compatible. PicassoTiles is a small business developing creative toys that encourage open-ended play. Promising review: " My daughter is obsessed with these magnets. She absolutely loves them. They are durable and have lasted nearly a year so far. I don't see them being unusable anytime soon. Definitely worth the price." — Chelsea Get a 60-piece set from Amazon for $25.99. 8. A bestselling Take Along Tunes toy with volume control for a portable and surprisingly not annoying musical distraction that plays 10 different classical melodies. Promising review:"I have a son who is almost 2 years old. If I could only have one toy for him, this would be it. He has been obsessed with this toy since he was old enough to hit the button on his own, and he still loves it now that he's almost 2. I never would have thought that this toy could be so essential or important. It seemed neat and popular, so I got it along with a lot of other stuff before he was born. I had no idea how endlessly entertaining such a simple toy could be. If I ever have another child, I will probably buy a new one just because the sticker has become so worn with use." — JHev Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 9. A logic puzzle Gravity Maze so you can trick them into STEM learning and hands-on problem solving with 60 multi-level puzzles they'll actually have so much fun completing. Amazon, The game comes with 60 challenges that range from beginner to expert so it will hold their interest as they work their way up to the trickier ones. Promising review:" My 10-year-old son is obsessed with this game. He loves figuring out each maze. It makes him use problem-solving skills and logic. This is a great toy for an only child whose parents can't entertain the child every minute. He chooses this over video games! Now that is saying something." — Amy P. Get it from Amazon for $24.72. 10. A sprinkle whale bath toy with colorful flashing lights if you want to help make bath time the best time of the day. This *whaley* cute toy is rechargeable and can keep the water spraying fun going for 80 minutes straight. Promising review: "We got this for our 5-month-old since he loves to try and hold/catch running water. He LOVES this! In the tub it gets him sooo excited. We have even taken it outside in his small, shallow splash pad, and it still works. He loves catching the water and picking it up. And in the tub likes to try to sneak a sip haha. He is now almost 8 months old and is still obsessed. There are sensors on the bottom that when it hits water will turn it on, and when it needs to be charged, the water does not go very high or will just shut off. A definite bathtub fave for sure!" — Jo Edith Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in six styles). 11. A colorful wooden puzzle to bring Tetris-like delight out into the real world after they've hit their daily screentime limit and you're out of entertainment ideas. Reviewers say this is a great toy for a wide range of ages — from 3 to 12. Promising review:" My toddler is obsessed! The construction is solid, pieces are well-finished (no splinters or uneven cuts), and I love that this particular type of puzzle will allow him to make different arrangements each time. Currently, he loves to assemble the same 20–30-piece puzzles over and over again, and I wanted to find him something that would present a little challenge with critical thinking as well as variety." — Alex Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 12. A game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza that's super simple to learn, great for all ages, and anything but boring. Play this fast-paced party game once and they'll be begging to bring it out at every future game night. Amazon The rules are simple. Deal the deck out to all players (works with three to eight players). Everyone keeps their mini deck face down and goes around the table flipping a card face up and saying one of the five key words (taco, cat, goat, cheese, and pizza — in that order). Once the card played matches the word said, it's a race to slap that center card. Whoever taps in last has to take the center stack, and the round starts over. Whoever gets rid of all their cards first wins! Promising review:"This game is a hit! My 5-year-old is obsessed, and my teenage sisters were fighting over who got to bring it to camp, so I had to buy two copies! It's such a fun party game, it is guaranteed to bring the laughs." — Jennifer Simms Get it from Amazon for $9.95. 13. An interactive Fingerlings baby monkey so even if mom and dad won't let them get a dog, they can still enjoy doting over a furry little friend. This one is filled with sensors that respond to their touch, illicitng one of 70+ sounds and reactions. Promising review:"My daughter is obsessed with this little monkey, super cute and interactive!" — Krista Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three styles). 14. A set of satisfying tempera paint sticks for transforming craft time from a big hassle into a regular source of fun. These easy-to-hold pens deliver all the rich, creamy color they'd expect from regular paint, but without the risk of spills and other major messes, since they're washable and dry in just 90 seconds! Promising review: " These are my favorite art accessory ever! My girls are obsessed, they work on We can't get enough." — R. Ras Get a pack of 24 pens from Amazon for $22.99. 15. Or a nostalgic scratch paper art set because it's about time you share some of the technicolor fun you used to get up to as a kid. The set includes 50 scratch papers and plenty of styluses and stencils for multiple kids to enjoy at once. Amazon Promising review:"My kids are obsessed with these things. They can make their own design. Plenty of papers." — Sierra Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in pink and blue). 16. An at-home scavenger hunt so when winter weather prevents that (vital) energy-burning trip to the park, you and your tot will still have a fun and engaging way to play, as they track down objects commonly found around the house. Mollybee Kids is a family-run small business creating high-quality toys that promote learning, staying active, and most importantly, fun! 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 (available in three other styles). 17. A realistic mini Dyson vacuum if your favorite little tyke's current obsession is copying everything the adults do — chores included. This bite-sized vacuum actually works (there's even a tiny debris tray to empty), so they can "help" with household cleaning. You'll need four C batteries. Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors). 18. A silicone teething toy with a pacifier clip to help your favorite wee one find some on-the-go relief from teething-related pain. Amazon Ryan & Rose is a family-owned small business creating stylish, safe, and functional products for everyone in the family. Promising review:" My 5-month-old son is obsessed with his. I love the neutral colors and how easy it is to clean. We can clip it onto our Baby Björn or onto his car seat and gives him something to play with when we are on the go! Such great quality, too." — Mhinkle2518 Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in eight colors). 19. An itty-bitty Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker that packs big sound in a portable package that any Star Wars fan will love clipping to their backpack for blasting background music to their own adventures. Promising review:"Bought this for my husband for Father's Day, but my kids (4/6) are obsessed with this. It is little, and they can carry around with them or place really anywhere! It is easy to connect with device, and sound is actually really good and clear. Price is great, too!" — Amy Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 20. A pair of GeoSafari kid binoculars because it'll help them get up close and personal with all the flora and fauna they've been increasingly captivated by without, ya know, actually getting too close. Amazon, Promising review:" I got a set for my girls (3.5 and 1.5), and they are obsessed. We use them on hikes and at the zoo. I did end up tying the string together because the anti-choke clasp just kept coming undone too easily, and I was constantly fixing it. Yes, it is only a simple magnifying view, but that's all they need at this age." — Eliza Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in green and pink). 21. An eight-page busy board for a fun on-the-go way to improve their motor skills with practical activities like buttons, buckles, zippers, and a whole lot more. Promising review:"Our 20-month-old absolutely loves this. She is obsessed with clips and buckles, and plays with this for ages in the car! Well worth it for any toddler who loves to buckle." — Minnesotan Get it from Amazon for $22.89+ (available in four styles). 22. A too-cute "Make a Fox Friend" kit so they can get creative, add a new plushie to their collection, AND learn some sewing basics all with one superb gift. Amazon, Amazon Craft-tastic is a woman-owned small business based in Michigan. All their products are focused on teaching kids new skills and limiting screen time. Each kit comes with six garments, eight accessories, kid-friendly plastic needle, thread, a fox, and easy-to-follow instructions. For ages 5+. Promising review:" My niece was obsessed with this. I thought of this as a minor gift that I gave her (5 years old) with a bunch of other fun things, but this ended up being her favorite. My sister-in-law now buys this as a gift for all the kid parties they go to." — Amy Get it from Amazon for $22.98 (also available in a bunny version). 23. A mini Waving Inflatable Tube Guy if the backseat of your car explodes with excitement whenever they spot one of these wacky noodles out in the wild. Now they can have one of their very own to fire up whenever an impromptu dance party is in order. Promising review:"My youngest loves seeing these guys everywhere we go. When we drive around and she sees one outside, she yells, 'Look, it's a (color) guy!' So we got her this little one. She is just obsessed with how she has one of her own! It is so cool. Made of awesome material. The fan is strong, and it waves around just like the larger ones you can put in your yard." — Joe H Get it from Amazon for $8.58. 24. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book to help brainiacs-in-training expand their English *and* Spanish vocab. Don't worry — this book is no snooze-fest with touch-activated sound effects, songs, and fun facts. I certainly wish my old textbooks had been this interactive! Promising review: "My baby has been obsessed with this since she got it! I enjoy that she can flip through the pages herself, and she loves to touch the words she knows. It is built tough, especially against a toddler throwing it around." — Kelsey Get it from Amazon for $12.97. 25. A two-pack of Mini Brands mystery balls that are all the rage over on TikTok. There is something universally delightful about everyday objects (in this case, brands they've seen all over the grocery aisle like Lunchables, Kool-Aid, and Heinz) made adorably small. Each ball contains five surprise mini-brands! Promising reviews: "My 8-year-old daughter is obsessed with these. She uses them to play with her dolls as their food source. It's adorable to watch her at play in her world of pretend. I even join her to play with these." — Tappe328 Get a pack of two from Amazon for $24.99. 26. A mesmerizing fidget cube because somehow it can seamlessly transform into over 70 different shapes, which is blowing my mind so I have to imagine it's gotta be pretty exciting for a child, too. You can even combine multiple cubes to inspire larger creations. Promising review:"I bought one for myself as a fidget desk object during the work day but quickly found it pretty entertaining. It wasn't long before my 5-, 6-, and 7-year-old found it and are OBSESSED. They were literally fighting to play with it. I ordered three more the next day so everyone has one they can share. I'm so impressed at how they find this puzzle box more entertaining than screens. Awesome product!" — Raian Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in 25 patterns and in larger multipacks). 27. A sophisticated wooden piano for training up the next mini maestro with a toy that plays real music and even includes six sets of beginner "sheet music" so they can gradually learn to play classic melodies. 28. A Disney necklace activity set so they can get started designing their future jewelry collection while letting everyone know exactly where they stand on the best princess debate (Correct answer: all of them). Promising review:" My 4-year-old is so obsessed with this particular product that she has made me five or six different things already. She really loves what she's doing. Great product for the price. Especially if your child loves to be creative." — John Bartley Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 29. And a gorgeous Ariel Barbie doll if they can't stop, won't stop singing "Part of Your World" and you think it's about time they have a playmate that's always down for an underwater singalong. Promising review: "The doll itself is gorgeous, the face sculpt and makeup is really well done and pretty, and the tail is also super detailed. My kid is obsessed with it so I have zero complaints." — Paige M Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 30. A massive dino race track complete with cars shaped like T. Rex heads and tons of flexible pieces to build the topsy-turvy track of their dreams. And don't be surprised if adults looking to indulge their Jurassic Park nostalgia join in on the fun, too! Promising review:"My son received this set as a gift for Christmas and he really loves it. I asked the gifter where they got it, and I have since bought the same set two times as a gift to other toddlers my son's age. And each time, it's a huge hit! Kids are just obsessed with this. Even I had fun playing this with my son. I like how versatile the tracks are. Totally worth it!" — olive Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors). 31. A value pack of 500+ puffy stickers because who doesn't love stickers in their stockings?! Especially ones with a textured, 3D look that can easily be reused without leaving behind a sticky mess. Amazon The stickers feature letters, numbers, vehicles, butterflies, deep-sea life, animals, fish, dinosaurs, and more. Promising reviews:" My 1.5-year-old is obsessed with these. Not sticky enough to do any damage but can also be reused a few times" — Katie Merkatoris " I love that they are removable. They don't leave marks on your window. You can even place them back on the plastic sheet and use them again. I have a busy box for my toddler, and these stickers are in there. She peels them off and puts them on the lid of the box and then peels them off again and puts them back. She creates scenes with them. She puts them on windows at home. I peel them off and put them back. They really are fantastic stickers." — Elizabeth A. Zapf
