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Our Favorite Christmas Gifts your kids will love! (and actually play with)
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items Finding toys that actually get used can be tricky — so we’ve rounded up tried-and-true favorites that spark creativity, movement, and imagination. These gifts are fun, developmentally rich, and encourage hands-on play that lasts long after the wrappi...
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For the Girls
For the babies
For the Boys
Boys and Girls
We love this for mess-free creativity! The kids can draw and explore without a single marker cap to lose — plus it’s so fun watching their art appear like magic. Perfect for quiet time or travel days
LotFancy Water Doodle Mat, Kids Painting Writing Color Doodle Drawing Mat Toy for Boys Girls Toddler
This one is always a hit! My little one loves “helping” clean — and I love watching those pretend play skills grow. It’s amazing for building independence, coordination, and confidence. 🧺💛
Casdon Toy Dyson Cordless Vacuum
For toddlers who love movement and cause-and-effect play, it’s an enticing option. The combination of spinning motion, popping beads, and kid-friendly controls gives it broad appeal.
If you’re looking for a toy that encourages movement, coordination...
B. toys Spinning Activity Toy - Twirly Time: Sensory, Fine Motor Skills, Baby Learning Toy
The MAGNA-TILES Safari Animals set is a delightful and rich addition for any playroom. The themed tiles + animal figures make it more engaging for imaginative, storytelling play than plain magnetic tiles alone. I love how it blends STEAM learning (ge...
MAGNA-TILES Safari Animals: Magnetic Building Set with 25 Pieces for Creative Thinking and Fine Motor Skills
This is great for kids who like music and tapping — fun, engaging, creative. encourages rhythm, creativity and motor skills — the “how to choose a kids drum set” guides emphasize size, age-appropriateness, ease of setup.
VTech Bluey Drum Set
These are seriously SO fun. Squishy, colorful, and open-ended — the kids build, squish, and explore textures for hours. A total sensory win that’s easy to clean up too! 🌈
Goliath Jelly Blox Creative Kit - 20 Blocks
For the Girls
This little cow has so much personality! It moos, moves, and makes kids giggle every time. It’s perfect for pretend farm play and helping little ones learn empathy through caring play. 🐮
furReal Maggie the Feed & Follow Cow, 11 Inch Interactive Plush Cow, Boys and Girls Ages 4 Up
Mama & Baby Turtle Beach Surprise offers a delightful mix of surprise, motion, and aquatic play. For children who love animals, water, and the “hatching” experience, it’s a toy that can capture imagination and keep them watching. The ability to r...
Pets Alive Mama and Baby Turtle Beach Surprise: Animal Figures with Plastic Material & Batteries Included
A must for any kiddo who loves Bluey! Our daughter sits and plays with this for hours! She loves it! Everything can stay stored in the blue house which I love! This sparks imaginative play as well as peer play when siblings or friends join in! A hot ...
Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playhouse with Muffin & Socks (Target Exclusive): Animation Doll Playsets with Figures
Do your little ones love having “coffee” with you!? My daughter LOVES coffee time. This toy will be the perfect gift for her Christmas morning! Bring on the hours of imaginative play! At a really good deal
Disney Jr. Minnie Mouse Rise and Shine Bowrista Set 10" Play Espresso Machine Ages 3 and Up
For the babies
Okay, this one’s just pure joy. The crab scuttles away, and the kids chase it laughing every time! It’s perfect for encouraging crawling, movement, and active play — especially for little ones just starting to explore.
Joyfy Crawling Crab Baby Toy Fantastic Infant Sensory Tummy time Toys Babies boy Girl Learning Crawl 3-6 6-12 Walking Toddler Gifts 36 Months Old
I recently got the Hippo Pop Toy Piano by B. toys, and overall it’s been such a fun addition to our playroom.
Here’s what stood out (and some things to watch out for):
• Engaging & interactive — The piano has so many layers of fun: it plays 1...
B. toys Toy Piano for Kids Hippo Pop
This is a classic, engaging toy for toddlers that combines motion, color, and hands-on play. It’s simple, sturdy, and full of opportunities for learning through fun.
What We Love it : Perfect for little hands:
The ramp’s smooth, compact design makes...
Joyfy Car Ramp Toy for 2 3 Year Old Boy Gifts, Toddler Race Track Toy for 18 Month Old with 4 Wooden Cars and Multiple Parking Spaces,Birthday Gifts
This little library has been such a hit in our house! The tiny board books are just the right size for little hands, and I love that they come in a cute carry case so nothing gets lost. Each book introduces simple words and bright farm-themed picture...
Baby Einstein Farm Animals My First Library 12 Book Set (Board Book)
For the Boys
Easy storage, endless fun! Our kids use their scooters daily!
Adventure Force Folding Scooter - Blue and Orange 100mm Wheels 110 lbs Max Weight - 3+ - Unisex
A strong addition to a playroom or STEM toy collection. It offers immersive, open-ended play plus an extra wow factor with glow-in-the-dark action. If you’re okay with the time investment and careful assembly, it’s a rewarding toy that encourages log...
Joyfy 150Pcs Glowing Marble Run- Construction Building Blocks Toys , STEM Educational Building Block Toy Gifts for Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years Old
The Crayola Glow Color Chemistry Lab Set is a standout among children’s science kits. It brings an element of wonder with glowing reactions, while still being safe, educational, and (relatively) user-friendly. For families wanting to spark interest i...
Crayola Glow Chemistry Lab Set: Science Kit for Kids, Experiments, Educational Focus, Ages 7+
This was a hit for my 6 year old. He loved playing with this indoors and outdoors! Very interactive and kept him busy for a few hours! Easy to set up which I love!
Joyfy Blue Bow and Arrow Set for Kids, LED Light Up Archery Toy Set for Kids Indoor Outdoor Play, Gift for Boys Girls Aged 6+