01-03-2025
30 Affordable Toys That Reviewer's Kids Are 'Obsessed' With
1. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek you can hide around your house so your kiddo can play Hide & Seek without you physically having to cram yourself into a closet. This light-up rainbow-colored poo even gives funny lil' clues and calls out "yoo-hoo" — so if your kiddo enjoys a little potty humor, they'll certainly love this toy.
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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 because the tiny chef in your life deserves to whip up some tiny desserts — like itty-bitty pies, cupcakes, pastries, and even pizzas! 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. 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 $19.99.
3. A set of Globbles perfect for the kiddos who need to burn off that extra energy before bedtime. They'll have so much fun hurling and splattering these blobs across your walls and embracing the chaos — but fear not, these don't leave behind any sticky 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 to capture your little one's attention and foster their creativity and imagination through a series of different activities like puzzles, mazes, sequencing games, and more! It even comes with a pair of safety scissors, so your little one can keep busy while you're running around the home cleaning up or cooking dinner.
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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 for the aspiring lil' artist in your life. This portable tablet is the perfect gift for any kiddo who loves to draw — they'll now have something to do when in the car, at a restaurant, or being pushed around in a stroller while their parent tries to shop in peace! Boredom, be gone!
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 $13.99 (available in two sizes and four colors).
6. A pack of tangle-free parachute toys because they will sooo enjoy tossing these colorful soldiers off the side of the staircase and watching them safely float down.
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 two styles).
7. A set of magnetic building tiles to keep your mini-architect busy at work. They'll have so much fun coming up with countless designs, from cars to houses to rocket ships — the possibilities are endless!
They're also compatible with Magna-Tiles, so you can add these to your existing sets for less!
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 so they can take their (surprisingly not annoyingly loud) concert wherever they go. It has volume control (sheds tears of relief) and 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 $8.88.
9. A logic puzzle Gravity Maze to enhance critical thinking and have your child constantly challenging themselves by undertaking harder and harder levels. Great for developing logical reasoning, spatial reasoning, and planning skills, this game will have the whole family joining in on the fun and working together to get through all 60 challenges.
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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 $24.62.
10. A colorful wooden puzzle so your little ones can escape the world of technology and bring some Tetris fun to real life.
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.
11. A sprinkle whale bath toy to entertain your tiny tot as they soak in their bath. This whaley cute toy lights up and starts spouting water the minute it gets into the water — your kids will love it.
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).
12. An interactive Fingerlings baby monkey so your kiddo can have a tiny friend to hang out with so they'll finally stop asking for a puppy (or worse, a sibling). This colorful primate is full of sensors and will respond to touch, so your kiddo will have a great time unlocking each and every one of the 70+ sounds and reactions their new buddy has to offer.
Promising review:"My eldest niece was OBSESSED with Fingerlings but she's now 15... Decided to get the new one for my now 6 year old nephew. He LOVES it. The soft furry head is great. Pretty sure they do more than the original ones too. Highly recommend!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.88 (available in blue, purple, and as a unicorn).
13. A game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza to get the whole family to join in on the fun. It's fast-paced and easy to learn, so your little ones will quickly get the hang of it and love to bust it out at any and every game night.
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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 $9.84.
14. A set of satisfying tempera paint sticks that are easily washable and can dry in just 90 seconds (no mess!!!) so your tiny tot can expand their imagination and allow their creativity to go wild as they become little artists-in-training.
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.
15. Or a nostalgic scratch paper art set so your mini artist can get creative with the same '90s fun that you grew up with. This set comes with 50 scratch papers and a bunch of styluses and stencils, so the whole family can join in on the fun!
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Promising review:"My kids are obsessed with these things. They can make their own design. Plenty of papers." — Sierra
Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in pink and blue).
16. A realistic mini Dyson vacuum perfect for those lil' ones who wanna help the adults around the house with their chores. Unlike other toy vacuums, this one is battery-operated and actually has a small suction, so they can be overjoyed as they help you by actually cleaning up those shreds of paper covering your rug!
You'll need four C batteries.
Get it from Amazon for $25.79+ (available in three colors).
17. An at-home scavenger hunt so the kiddos can enjoy playing around indoors, searching for common household items, without you having to brave the outdoors after a long day of work by taking them to the park.
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).
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.
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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 so the concert can follow your lil' Star Wars fan as they go on their epic galactic adventure — or, you know, their walk to school.
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 $17.99.
20. A pair of GeoSafari kid binoculars to get your little ones exploring the world around them. These are focus-free and three times larger than regular eyepieces, so these binoculars are perfect for basically any kiddo. They'll love to run around and feel like Dora and Diego as they explore out in the sun (and happily tell you about everything they can see).
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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 green and pink).
21. A too-cute "Make a Fox Friend" kit that'll have your child becoming an amateur tailor. The kit is packed with fabric and strings to help them make the perfect outfits for their new little buddy. They'll be saving you time by sewing up their own clothes in no time! (Plus, everything comes in a little tote bag so that they can keep everything organized and portable!)
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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 $19.99+ (also available in a bunny version).
22. An eight-page busy board to teach your 3-year-old basic life skills, colors, numbers, and more! It can help improve your toddler's fine motor skills, strengthen hand-eye coordination, and develop creative, logical thinking while playing. This is the perfect toy to have your little one quietly playing during those long family car rides.
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 $26.99 (available in four styles).
23. A two-pack of Mini Brands mystery balls so your tiny tot can absolutely feel like a mini-you as they collect teensy versions of your everyday grocery items (like Coca-Cola, Kool-Aid, and Heinz). Now they'll finally have some groceries as adorably small as they are.
Each ball contains five surprise mini-brands!
My 3-year-old niece is OBSESSED with these! As in she somehow uses my brothers phone to call me, and ask me to buy her one every other week. She must have every single item there is, but she can never get enough of 'em. She loves to pretend she's grocery shopping and getting the same recognizable brands she sees the adults in her life always using.
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.
24. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book to teach your toddler about all kinds of critters that roam around our world. Parents of bilingual kids will especially adore this since it sings songs in both English and Spanish!
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 $12.99.
25. A mesmerizing fidget cube that can transform into 70 different shapes so your child can expand their imagination as they keep their hands occupied. Fidget spinners got absolutely nothing on this! Seriously, where was this when I was in school?
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 24 patterns and in larger multipacks).
26. A sophisticated wooden piano because the famous Mozart began playing piano at the age of three, and so can your mini maestro in the making. This tiny instrument comes with six sets of beginner "sheet music," so they'll be crafting their own melodies in no time!
Promising review:" My 1-year-old is obsessed! Love that it will grow with her. Right now she just loves the music and sounds, but later on, she can learn from the cards that come with it." — Heather
Get it from Amazon for $27.47 (available in 10 instruments).
27. And a gorgeous Ariel Barbie doll they'll drag around so often it'll certainly be a "part of your world." They will have so much fun swimming around with her in the tub or "under the sea." 🌊🎶
28. A Disney necklace activity set because your mini-diva deserves a way to create their own custom jewelry. Plus, they'll be able to display their fave Disney princess in charm form!
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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 (available in 13 styles).
29. A massive dino race track your child will spend hours upon hours building, taking apart, and rebuilding to fit their brand new design idea (my nephew certainly did). With 252 pieces, there are endless track ideas that your tyke can construct and run through. It's easy to take apart and put together again, so this is the best gift for the creative builder in your life.
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 $23.99 (available in two colors).
30. A value pack of 500+ puffy stickers perfect for any little one who loves to decorate their binder, notebook, or even face with any and every sticker they can possibly get their tiny hands on. Plus, they're super easy to remove and don't leave behind sticky residue!
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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
