Here is a list of our tried and true FAVORITES when it comes to toys and gadgets for kids! My kids love these and their friends are always playing with them when they are over too!
Sections
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STEM
Pretend Play
Stuffies/Plushies
Electronics
Outdoor Fun
STEM
Get the gears in the brain turning with these.
This microscope is amazing! The image is clear. It has a spot for a memory card to save images and video. The zoom on it is INCREDIBLE. This keeps my 9 year old off her tablet and outside exploring!
Mini Digital Microscope for Kids
These are an easy must. They are great for in the car too!
My toddler loves these ramps and playing with the cars.
Wooden Race Car Ramp - 3pc -Gigglescape™:
My 2yo got this for Christmas and has been obsessed! I even love playing with it because it’s satisfying like a fidget!
Magnetic Drawing Board - Gigglescape™:
Puzzles are always great and these are perfect for those little hands.
Chunky Puzzles - Gigglescape™:
Pretend Play
Pretend play is very important to social development. Here are a few of our favorite toys to help.
My toddler LOVES this. The pretend makeup feels like something real to her even though it is foam...so no mess! everything opens and can be "used".
Girls Purse with Accessories & Pretend Makeup
My toddler got this for her birthday. This kitchen is the perfect play kitchen for littles. We love all the "appliances" this one has.
Costzon Wooden Corner Kids Kitchen Playset
We love this pizza making set. This could really fall under STEM PLAY TOO!
Pizza Party Play Set - Gigglescape™:
All of the Gigglescape products are great and we adore this cookie one. She loves to make cookies and cakes.
Baking Play Set - Gigglescape™:
Lots and pans to go with the kitchen are an obvious must too!!
Pots & Pans Set - Gigglescape™:
My little loves to make us coffee and bring it to us. She will sit there and watch us “drink” it.
Coffee Shop Play Set - Gigglescape™:
This fall under the same category as the pizza one. I really feel it could help with stem play as well because of the creativity involved.
Taco Night Play Set - Gigglescape™:
Another drink set because you can’t only drink coffee right?!
Smoothie Maker Play Set - Gigglescape™:
Stuffies/Plushies
These plushies are so adorable and my kiddos love blind bags!
Aphmau MeeMeows 11 inch Classic Mystery Plush
These are great gifts for pregnancies, new parents, birthdays, holidays, deployments, etc.
Capture precious moments, like baby’s first heartbeat, or share sweet messages/memories!
This keepsake is perfect to cuddle and all parts are great quality!...
Voice Recorder Animal w/20 Second Recorder
Electronics
These are geared towards older kiddos, but they are favorites.
We love the instax mini and this set comes with everything to get you started. My daughter loves taking pics of stuff.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Holiday Bundle - Mint Green
These tablets are great because of all the parental controls and the warranty on them. They are extremely durable.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet (2024)
This is something fun that all my kiddos like playing with.
Dan&Darci Voice Changer Toy Gift for Kids with Colorful Lights and Rechargeable Battery
Outdoor Fun
These tree swings are so much fun.
Infans 40" Saucer Tree Swing 660 LBS for Kids Adults Outdoor w/LED Lights Blue
Either swing is great but the pod is amazing and even a great reading space.
Infans 40" Kids Hanging Chair Swing Tent Set Hammock Nest Pod Seat Blue