When it comes to keeping kids entertained, the right toys can make all the difference!
Fortunately, there’s no shortage of options that spark imagination, encourage learning, and provide endless fun.
Here are some of the most popular and fun kids’ toys, ensuring your kids have a blast while developing new skills.
Whether you’re shopping for a birthday or just looking to add a little extra fun to playtime, we’ve got you covered with 10 best picks!
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The Personalized Singing Peek-A-Boo Pachyderm
This is the personalized animated plush elephant with a child’s name and birthdate embroidered on its right ear that sings and plays peek-a-boo with children. When the elephant’s right foot is squeezed, he breaks into song in a child’s voice while fluttering his floppy ears.
When his left foot is pressed, he engages in a 30-second game of peek-a-boo, while saying phrases like “Hello, baby!” and “Peek-a-boo! I see you!” as his ears playfully cover his eyes. Designed by Gund, his soft polyester exterior provides a cuddle-worthy feel. Includes three AA batteries. Ages newborn and up.
The World’s Largest Putting Pool Table
This is the world’s largest putting game that combines the strategy and gameplay of billiards with mini-golfing skills. The game’s green felt surface and six “pockets” set up on a floor mimicking a pool table layout and challenges players to sink shots using clubs instead of pool cues.
Players can practice their putting skills while competing in popular billiard variations such as 8 Ball, 9 Ball, or Rotation. Includes 15 regulation golf balls printed in the style of billiard balls, a white “cue ball,” triangle ball rack, and two carbon fiber putters. Includes storage bag. Ages 6 and up.
The 500′ Range Laser X Tag Blasters
This is the superior laser tag set that allows two players to target each other with pinpoint accuracy from up to 500′ away. Each blaster sends pulses of harmless infrared light that are detected by the opposing player’s blaster, which activates a color-changing LED to indicate a “hit”—eight successive “hits” ends the battle. The blasters “reload” 20 shots by cocking back the handle, enable rapid-fire, and have a built-in voice-coach. Requires six AAA batteries. Ages 6 and up.
The LED Spinning Top Battle
This is the spinning top battle game that let’s children compete against one another for ultimate domination. Using the included colorful blasters, players load their LED-illuminated spinning top and pull the trigger.
The top is launched into the battle arena, rotating 10,000 times per minute, where it bounces off walls and ricochets off its opponent until only one top remains standing. Includes two tops (with button cell batteries), two blasters, sticker sheets, and battle arena. Ages 5 and up.
The Galactic Roller Coaster
This is the build-your-own roller coaster set that assembles a space themed version of the popular amusement park attraction. It includes over 300 pieces that form over 16′ of track including a lift hill, drop, and three spiral helixes. The space-shuttle themed train speeds past iconic cutouts featuring astronauts, a comet, spacecrafts, and more.
The engaging kit helps advance hallmarks of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education and comes with an online manual that guides junior builders with easy-to-follow directions. It also includes a motorized chain for the lift hill and features space-themed sound effects. Requires three AA batteries. Ages 8 and up.
The Play And Learn Air Tube Maze
Designed to emulate a Children’s museum classic, this is the toy that lets children create and connect a ball maze using pressurized air tubes. Similar to a marble run, children can construct their own unique layout and pathway for the included balls to travel. Once assembled, a built-in fan can be engaged, sending the 20 EVA foam balls through the air tube maze. A
ppropriate for children of all genders and ages, the set helps teach basic STEM principles including spatial reasoning, problem solving, physics, and pneumatic pressure. The fan has 15 speeds and runs over an hour on a full charge. Includes 20 balls, six 12″ transparent tubes, six transparent orange corner tubes, one T-shaped tube, 1 funnel, 12 connectors, and a fan unit. Charges via included AC adapter. Ages 3 and up.
The Automatic Bowlercade
This is the 5′-long at-home bowling alley that enables players to engage in arcade-like bowling battles. It sets up easily and enables children to roll a ball at six pins that retract upward when hit.
The game has automatic scoring, sound effects, and a voice that announces when you make a strike or pick up a spare. A wall at the back of the alley catches the ball and sends it back to the bowler via a return ramp. Includes two plastic balls. Requires six C batteries. Assembly required. Ages 4 and up.
The Wall Projecting Virtual Target Game
This is the wall projecting arcade game that challenges children to take aim at virtual targets with laser blasters. The rotating console projects images of bullseyes, U.F.O.s, or ducks on the wall of a darkened room as two players battle for the highest score.
The system console comes with five built-in games and keeps score on an integrated digital display. The pair of laser blasters provide action sound effects that enhance the thrill of the game. Requires four AA batteries. Ages 6 and up.
The Children’s Stairslide
This is the indoor play structure that transforms your staircase into a 9′ long slide. Each one of its four sections secures to a stair with non-slip rubber grips, providing endless indoor fun. Made of impact-resistant ABS plastic, each slide section is 19″ wide and has raised edges for added safety.
When playtime is over, the four slide pieces simply lift up and can be easily stacked. Speed and steepness will vary staircase to staircase; pillows are recommended at the bottom for a nice, cushioned landing. Supports up to 175 lbs. Ages 3-12.
The Moving Target Doorway Basketball Game
This is the indoor basketball game that challenges at-home athletes with a hoop that moves side-to-side. It hangs over a door and operates at two different speeds, testing the free throw skills of novice and professional basketeers. A net at the bottom of the game keeps the balls in play and returns them when placed at an angle. Includes two mini basketballs balls, air pump, and three AA batteries. Assembly required. Ages 4 and up.
