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Holiday Toy Guide
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Discover the best toys for little hands and curious minds, perfect for children ages 6 months to 8 years old. From imaginative play to early learning fun, this guide has handpicked favorites to inspire creativity, motor skills, and endless joy throug...
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Infants: 6–12 Months
 
Toddlers: 1–2 Years
 
Preschoolers: 3–5 Years
 
Big Kids: 6–8 Years
 
Multi-Age Favorites

Infants: 6–12 Months

Developmental Toys: Sensory toys, rattles, soft blocks. Musical & Sound Toys: Baby instruments, noise-making toys Tummy Time Toys: Play mats, soft activity gyms

 
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Perfect for tummy time
Ms. Rachel Herbie Huggable Lovey Toy
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Sensory toys to keep them busy in the car and on the go
Ms. Rachel Sensory Take-Along Toy - Herbie
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Tummy time with Ms. Rachel
Ms. Rachel Huggable Lovey Toy
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Tummy time just got more interesting with Ms. Rachel
Ms. Rachel Tummy Time Activity Bus
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Taking tummy time to the next level with the crawligator
Crawligator Tummy Time Baby Mobility Toy
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Toddlers: 1–2 Years

Building & Stacking Toys: Blocks, stacking rings. Push & Pull Toys: Wagons, rolling toys Interactive. Learning: Simple shape sorters, beginner puzzles.

 
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Herbie makes the best comfort companion at home and on the go
Ms. Rachel Herbie Cuddle & Comfort Friend Toy
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Ms. Rachel is ready to play or comfort your little one
Ms. Rachel Cuddle & Comfort Doll Toy
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I love this egg bus that helps prepare toddlers for preschool
Battat Education EggXpress Yourself! Match & Learn Eggs
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Has more than 20 phrases and music raise to activate
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Wake Up & Learn Coffee Mug
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Preschoolers: 3–5 Years

Imaginative Play: Dress-up kits, toy kitchens, playsets. Creative Arts & Crafts: Beginner art supplies, coloring books, modeling clay. STEM Toys: Early coding robots, science kits, building sets.

 
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Remote controlled carriage for the dolls takes playtime to another level
Disney Princess Carriage RC Radio Control Cars
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Make way for your new delivery driver coming in hot with your favorite foods
Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter Playset, Large Ride-On Play Toys for Ages 3-5, Max Weight 50 lbs/22.6 Kg
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For the Bluey lover who needs to take them on a trip
Bluey 3-in-1 Airplane Playset
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Bluey and friends have a new playhouse
Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playhouse with Muffin & Socks (Target Exclusive)
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The perfect case to take Bluey and friends on the go
Bluey Play & Go Collector Case with Figures (Target Exclusive)
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Bluey's going camping. Let them enjoy hours of fun!
Bluey Camp Out Playset (Target Exclusive)
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Dress Up isn't complete without these princess accessories
Disney Princess Style Collection Play Phone & Stylish Clutch
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For the tech savvy little
Disney Princess Play Click & Swap Laptop
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Its McQueen and Storm ready to race
Disney Pixar Cars Track Talkers Glow Racers Lightning McQueen & Jackson Storm - 2pk (Target Exclusive)
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Big Kids: 6–8 Years

STEM & Educational Toys: Coding kits, science lab kits, robotics sets. Board Games & Puzzles: Strategy games, brain teasers, cooperative board games. Creative Arts & Crafts: Advanced craft kits, painting sets, building sets like LEGO. Outdoor Adventure: Scooters, outdoor sports sets, nature exploration kits Imaginative & Role Play: Action figures, themed playsets, dress-up costumes.

 
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Hours of fun creating the bracelets. Enough materials to make 4 bracelets.
Craft Tastic DIY Charm Bracelets Craft Kit by Ann Williams Group
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Let them customize their own RC car before they race it!
Sharper Image® Pixie Cruiser Doodle, Customizable RC Car with Markers, Stickers & Accessories, 13-piece, Age 6+
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Perfect for the budding artist, available in pink or blue
Crayola Light-Up Tracing Pad Pink Ages 6, 7, 8, 9,10
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DIY Puffy Stickers will always be cool
Klutz Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers Craft Kit
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Crafting with clay
Klutz Mini Bake Shop, Small
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STEM is fun and so is this DIY LEGO gadget set
LEGO Gadgets STEM Activity Kit
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Another crafting set for the one who loves to do it for themselves
Ooze Labs: Soap & Bath Bomb Lab
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Find the Fairies is an interactive toy think virtual pet meets magic
Got2Glow Fairy Jar, Pink
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The new virtual toy. Track the fairies in the accompanying app
WowWee Got2Glow Fairy Finder - Electronic Fairy Jar Catches Virtual Fairies - Got to Glow (Blue)
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Tamogatchi on the go and connect with others in the Tamaverse.  Other options available.
Tamagotchi Uni - Monster Carnival
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Fashion Plates has now gone with faces let them have fun and keep them out of your makeup
Fashion Faces Mix & Match Designer Kit
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Fashion plates is an OG toy for hours and hours of fun
Kahootz Fashion Plates - Classic Styles Kit
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Interactive pet robot dog with 200 sounds and reactions
Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog with Colorful LED Lights, 200+ Sounds & Reactions, App Connected (Ages 6+)
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Make it a game to get the squishables
Disney Doorables Squish'alots | Disney Store
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Series 1 of the Squish'alots
Disney Doorables Squish’Alots Series 1, Collectible Blind Bag Figures in Capsule, Kids Toys for Ages 5 up
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A great first for someone interested in a musical instrument especially the drums
VTech Kidi Star Drum Pad
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It's gonna get messy but Spidey needs his webs!!!
Marvel Spider-Man Super Web Slinger Role-Play with Fluid, Shoots Webs or Water, Costume Accessory
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If you've got one interested in tech this 3-D pen may be one to get
PIKA3D Super 3D PRINTING PEN - Includes 3D Pen, 4 Colors of PLA Filament Refill with Stencil Guide and User Manual
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Get ready to let them race their own Lightening McQueen
Cars Lightning McQueen RC 1:24 Scale Remote Control Car 2.4 Ghz
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Multi-Age Favorites

Books & Storytelling: Age-appropriate picture books, sound books. Outdoor Play: Tricycles, balance bikes, sand/water play toys. Classic & Timeless Toys: Plush toys, dolls, wooden toys.

 
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Kuromi Hello Kitty Plush Toy is perfect cuddle buddy
Hello Kitty and Friends - Kuromi 18-inch Sleeping Plush
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Sleeping Hello Kitty is the naptime and nighttime partner for your favorite kid
Hello Kitty and Friends - Hello Kitty 18-inch Sleeping Plush
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Cinnamaroll 18" plush will be a new stuffed favorite
18 IN SLEEPING Cinnamoroll
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A water table opens all kinds of play don't want the water still lots of fun with plastic balls
Little Tikes Spinning Seas Water Table
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DIY Pottery make up to 8 pieces.  Great multi-age activity
Make It Real™ Mini Pottery Studio
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For the Spivey fan that loves to cuddle don't miss this it won't last long.
Spider-Man Kids' Cuddleez
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Get your Angel cuddle from Lilo and Stitch
Angel Kids' Cuddleez Pillow
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