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Toys Kids will Actually Play With

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Maybe you are a parent who is out of ideas, or maybe you are the favorite auntie who always gets the best gift: the question is, what can I get a kiddo that they will actually play with? The age groups here are just guidelines. Most of these toys a...
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Ages 0-2

 
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Meet Spike! Your new best hedgehog friend! The two things I like best about Spike: 1) There are multiple ways to play with him. Learn numbers, sort his colors, push the spikes in, pull them out--just lots of fun! 2) All of the spikes fit inside Spike...
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
 
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This is one of my go to gifts for littles under age 2 (though kids over age 2 love them too!) A dozen eggs with matching shapes and colors on the inside, and silly emoji-like faces on the inside. Pair it with the included emotion cards and it's as ed...
Battat Education EggXpress Yourself! Match & Learn Eggs: Shapes & Colors Baby Learning Toys, 39 Pieces
 
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This tunnel will make you smile and your kids giggle with glee! Easy to pack away, and easy to pop out just when some indoor fun is needed.
Giddy Buggy Tunnel

Ages 2-4

 
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I remember seeing this toy when my son was little and being on the fence. It's nice that it doesn't have any really small parts, and any it does have can be removed from the set. It's very colorful and encourages fine motor skills. But will it really...
Build A Garden
 
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These clever little boxes give littles complete control over what they want to listen to, without caretakers having to worry about content. Each figure has a story, a collection of stories, or songs on it. Kids can easily choose what they want to lis...
Tonies
 
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Little known fact, I love trains! I loved my wooden train set when I was little and wanted my kids to have one too. I did extensive research on all the sets one could get and it was clear Brio was the best. This is a good quality starter set. Most ot...
BRIO World Starter Travel Train Set Playsets
 
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Magnetic tiles are something we can never have enough of. My son got his first set when he was 3 and we have expanded our collection on most birthdays and Christmases since. The more we have, the more we can build. And the whole family enjoys them!
100 Pcs Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks with 2 Cars, STEM Toys 3D Building Sets Gifts for Boys and Girls
 
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These fun stones can be used indoors or outdoors. Use them as part of an obstacle course, or accessories in playing "The Floor is Lava". Regardless of how you use them, kids will build balance and body awareness while having loads of fun!
Giggle & Play | 12 Kids Balance Stepping Stones , Indoor and Outdoor Play , Non Slip

Ages 4+

 
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Kids love these Minecraft inspired blocks. Unlike some magnetic toys, it doesn't matter which way you turn the blocks, they will still attract to each other. The different colors and patterns make it easy to build forests, buildings, anything your he...
Annexfun Magnetic Blocks |100PCS Magnetic Building Cube Game, Constructions Toys for Boys & Girls Age 3-4, 5 6 7 8 9 10, STEM Montessori Stacking Toy, Sensory Tiles Building Birthday for Toddlers - Walmart.com
 
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My kids got these for Christmas and haven't stopped making bracelets since. They love to make bracelets for their friends in their favorite colors. It's great for their fine motor skills. The basic pattern is easy for my 5 year old and my 7 year old ...
Rainbow Loom Rubber Band Bracelet Making Craft Kit, Ages 7+
 
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Six giant dice to take the fun of indoor games outside! You can play "yardzee" with the included score card, or a giant game of farkle. Or make up your own game! The whole family will enjoy these.
GSE Games & Sports Expert GSE 3.5-Inch Premium Rubber Wood Giant Yard Dice Set with Bucket and Yardzee & Farkle Scorecard | Wayfair
 
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They're baaaaack! I might have been just as excited as my kids were to find the classic digital pet back in stores. I think the most delightful thing about this 90s throwback is that it hasn't changed all that much. And it still is just as much fun f...
Original Tamagotchi - Tama Smile - Walmart.com