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Quality Toys & Games! Ages 0 to 14
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items 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
18- 24 months
3+ years
5+ years
Group/ Family Games!
Age Range Products
0-12 months
Options for infants to one year old's
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
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 - BPA-Free
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 - BPA Free
True to the name! These were always a number one pick from customers. Great for babies, toddlers and also kids/adults with sensory challenges.
Amazon.com: Indestructible Books
One of my favorite things to show people who were looking to purchase an item for a 12 month old! So many good qualities. Hand eye coordination, dexterity/fine motor skills and it's a fun pull along toy!
Janod WWF Pull Along 21 Piece Animal Set
These are amazing walk along /ride on items to learn on! They start at just 9 months old. If you've got a little who is just learning to walk, this is perfect. It grows with them up until roughly 3 years old! Smooth wheels work great on solid floors.
YBIKE Pewi Walking Ride On Toy for Toddlers
Awesome fabric dolls with magnetic pacifier! There are a decent amount of options when it comes to choosing the best doll for boys and girls! the accesories are super cute as well. 12 months+
Baby Stella
18- 24 months
Options for toddlers
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
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
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!
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 Picture Puzzles, Basic Color Mix
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
You may notice that little ones are always interested in the marble runs, but they are usually listed for at least 8 years old and higher due to the risk of choking. This is one of the only options that seems to be similar to the original concept of ...
Quercetti Migoga Junior Marble Run - 31-Piece Set
3+ years
Options for little kids
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
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
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
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 Set
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 Set
If you have a long trip coming up, this is a really good option for entertaining your littles! Pick one they have the most interest in and it's sure to be a time consuming activity!
Janod Magnetibook
5+ years
Options for 5-12 years old
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 Kids Walkie Talkies, 2 Pack, Green
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
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 Spy Toys + Belt
Group/ Family Games!
These are great for groups of two or more players!
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
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 Catapulting Game
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!
Telestrations
Fun version of UNO! We got this and have played it so many times! New fun ways to make prevent other players from getting UNO before you. The flip is definitely a crazy twist! Easy to pack for trips or game nights.
Uno Flip
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 – Award Winning STEM Puzzle Game
Age Range Products
These kinda span through multiple age ranges.
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 4-6X
Air forts are one of my favorite items, especially during the summer. Not only does it provide a good indoor play option, but it is a perfect way to cool off. It also is so easy to set up and put away! Highly recommend
AIR FORT Inflatable Build A Fort in 30s
Tonie boxes are so awesome! I was skeptical on if it would still be something appropriate for my kiddo at 8 years old, but I have found different characters that are perfect for that age, such as the National Geographic ones!
tonies®
If you are not familiar with Schleich products you are missing out!!! The quality of these creatures and play sets are unmatched! We started with an advent calendar, moved on to wild animals and now we are on to dinosaurs!
Schleich USA: Wild Life