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Quality Toys & Games! Ages 0 to 14

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A compiled list of my favorite children's toys, games and brands! Giving a bit of insight to toys and companies that you are wondering about, but unsure with the hands off process of online purchasing.
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0-12 months

Options for infants to one year old's

 
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This cute baby fidget is great for teething, building hand-eye coordination and is so easy to take along anywhere with minimal noise!
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Clutch - Popping Sensory Take-Along Toy & Teether for Babies
 
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I love these sensory baby toys! They each have a different sound and texture to appeal to little ones! They have suctions that allow them to be placed on a highchair or stroller. They can be used in the bathtub and are dishwasher safe!
Fat Brain Toys PipSquigz Combo Set - 2 PipSquigz Loops, 3 Rattling Pip Squigz, Zippered Storage Case -BPA-Free Silicone Fidget Toys for Girls and Boys
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One of the most poplar items from green toys! It has a back that opens up for an extra element of fun! Green toys are made from recycled milk jugs and do not contain any metal. Great in outdoor or bath play!
Green Toys Recycling Truck in Green Color - BPA and Phthalates Free Garbage Truck for Improving Gross Motor, Fine Motor Skills. Kids Play Vehicles

18- 24 months

Options for toddlers

 
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Top recommendation for little ones to start learning colors and shapes! They are also great for pretend play and working on fine motor skills!
Smart Snacks® Shape Sorting Cupcakes
 
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Banana Panda is one of my top 5 favorite companies! This set is high on my list of suggestions! The size is great for the age group and the illustrations are super cute!
Banana Panda Match The Baby Toddler Puzzles and Matching Activity -
 
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If you are looking for some fun new sand toys, check out the options from Playmobil! these toys are durable and add neat elements to sand play!
Playmobil Sand Toys!
 
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The Plus Plus Big's are great for toddlers who love to build! They have a smooth texture and are pretty easy to grip. They say they are okay starting at age 1, but I personally wouldn't recommend them for less than 18m.
PLUS PLUS - BIG - BIG Picture Puzzles, Basic Color Mix - Construction Building Stem Toy, Interlocking Large Puzzle Blocks for Toddlers and Preschool
 
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Timber Tots are such an awesome set of toys! The tree-house has a handle for littles to carry around. There are so many characters to add on for hours of imaginative play. It's not enormous so it does not take up much space, great for indoor or outdo...
Timber Tots

3+ years

Options for little kids

 
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Beginner jigsaw puzzles! These are great for kids to start getting the hang of puzzles with! They have floor puzzles with large pieces that start at 24 pieces and then some others that are quarter size up to 60 pieces!
Ravensburger Puzzles: Ages 3-5
 
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Enough can't be said about Green Toys products! They are such a great company. Recycled materials and  do not contain metal, so no need to worry about rust!
Green Toys- Various
 
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Playmobil is usually either 18m- 2 years or 4-10 years old. When i saw this set come out i was excited they finally had a great option for  the littles in between. It's such a great size with just the main set alone. Awesome for ages 3.
Playmobil Duck On Call - The Headquarters
 
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These new builder magna-tiles are such a great addition to the already popular sets! They increase the fun and can be used with the basic starter sets.
MAGNA-TILES Builder 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand
 
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This set is great on it's own but even better when you pair it with some of the other sets, such as the jungle or dino sets.
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand

5+ years

Options for 5-12 years old

 
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Great quality walkie talkies, with incredible range! My kiddo and the neighbor down the street used these and had so much fun being able to chat, since they don't have phones at their age.
Retevis RA18 Walkie Talkies for Kids, Toy Walkie Talkie with LCD 22 CH Flashlight Hands Free Holiday Toy for 6-12 Year Old Boys Girls, Christmas Birthday Gifts Skiing Camping(2 Pack, Green)
 
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This is one of the best brain teaser games out there! Over 60,000 ways to solve the puzzle board. And my favorite part is that you can challenge another person or you can time yourself while playing solo!
The Genius Square – Game of the Year Award Winner! 60000+ Solutions STEM Puzzle Game! Roll the Dice & Race Your Opponent to Fill The Grid by Using Different Shapes! Promotes Problem Solving Training
 
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If you are looking to find some great science kits and experiments, this is definitely the company to go to! They have a variety of items for numerous ages, but especially 8 and up!
Thames & Kosmos
 
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Spyx gadget sets are so neat. These are something my kiddo has looked at for a few years and they are finally going on the Christmas list. I don't think I've seen even one returned due to being defected.
SpyX / Micro Gear Set - 4 Real Spy Toys Kit + Adjustable Belt for Spy Kids Role Play. Junior Secret Agent / Detective / Ninja Toy Gadgets Set for Boys & Girls

Group/ Family Games!

 
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If you like flag football, tag and ninjas, this could be the perfect game for you to grab! I think it's perfect for any type of group events, such as: Birthday parties, kids church, day camps, and so many more. It can be played indoor or outdoor and ...
Ribbon Ninja - Best Active Play for Ages 8 to 12
 
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The whole family will have fun with this game! The set up is super simple , the game is fast paced and the sheep go everywhere! it's kinda like the game frog hoppers, but with a Velcro twist!
Fat Brain Toys Heap-O-Sheep - Game of Catapulting ...
 
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If you loved to play the game “telephone” when you were younger, you'll probably love this one.  Geared toward ages 12 and up, it's a mix between pictionary and telephone. This game has everyone in unending laughter!
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Age Range Products

These kinda span through multiple age ranges.

 
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We got this Wild Kratt vest and glove set for a costume for a harvest festival around age 3. They have a blue and green set. 5 years later it is still a fun item in our home! My kiddo is about to grow out of it and we will try to find another little ...
Wild Kratts Creature Power Suit - Chris - Size 4-6X - Includes Vest, Gloves and 2 Power Discs for Dress Up & Pretend Play - Officially Licensed - Gift for Kids