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1. A Disney princess necklace activity set so your future fashionista can get a headstart on designing their very own custom jewelry. I think the main question here is which Disney princess will they let you flaunt?!
Promising review: "My 3-year-old twins loved it, entertained for hours, which is rare and so worth $7. Perfect for teaching coordination, color patterns, and encourages creativity. The necklaces are a soft, stretchy material with a safe breakaway clasp but that also stays on well. I wore a necklace for hours around the house and didn't fall off. The beads are cute and a good variety of colors. Overall great project, loads of fun for toddlers." —Lyss
Get it from Amazon for $11.09+ (available in 15 styles).
2. A flying orb with flashing lights and honestly maybe some real life magic? It will automatically create different flight paths and boomerang effects depending on the speed and angles that it's thrown.
Promising review: "This is one of the coolest toys I have ever bought. It seems almost magical the way it floats from one person to another — perfect for indoors play. It is enough fun that my kids will use it instead of playing on their computers, which is the highest praise I can bestow on a toy." —Jill B
Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in seven colors).
3. A foam pogo jumper safer than a traditional pogo stick, but still just as fun!! Your kiddos will love bouncing around from room to room, and you'll love them burning off all their pent-up energy.
Promising review: "I ordered these as a last minute addition to the pile of Christmas gifts my kids opened this year. These stole the show. I’m so glad that I found something to keep them active indoors! Five days later, they still haven’t put them down. We just ordered four more for friends/family!" —Joe C.
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in 17 designs).
4. A miniature baking set to put the Easy Bake Oven lightbulb cooking to shame. Create delicious (yet tiny) treats while learning all the science behind baking. Maybe they can whip up a few treats for your Thanksgiving spread!
The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and 48-page recipe book.
Promising review: "This keeps my daughter busy for HOURS! My daughter saw this online somewhere, and she asked for it as a birthday gift. I expected it to be cute, but not useful. As it turns out, I was completely wrong. She has regularly made mini chocolate chip cookies, and she'll be doing mini calzones tomorrow. It's adorable and the recipes totally work. She and her friends LOVE it." —Elura C. Kish
Get it from Amazon for $26.37.
5. A beginner microscope STEM kit for the budding scientists in your life who love learning about the world around them, no matter how small.
The kit comes with sample slides, cover slips, tweezers, scalpel, specimen vials, adjustable lenses, collecting lamps, and a sturdy storage case.
Promising review: "My 9-year-old niece was asking for a microscope for her birthday and I decided to buy it and I am so happy that I did. This kit has everything that your young scientist needs! I mean it has everything, there are blank slides and labels, tweezers and 'scalpels,' small vials, and so much more. It even includes shrimp eggs to hatch. How cool is that?!? My niece was so excited about this present that at her birthday party she had all the kids taking turns looking at slides of onion skins and dragonfly wings and leaves. This is a great starter microscope for a little scientist and it is educational fun for the whole family. This makes a great way to get kids and adults off the electronics and learning about the world around them." —craftysarah
Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in two versions).
6. A ring toss game that your kids are gonna be ~hooked~ on as soon as they play it once — tbh the whole fam will love it, no matter how young or old!
Promising review: "Fantastic babysitter. My kids have been on the back porch since I put it up, three hours ago. Nice construction in easy instructions for installation." —Timothy S. Reichert
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three versions).
7. A wooden geoboard so they can create fun and unique shapes and designs out of rubber bands (maybe a pumpkin, fall leaves, or a ghost), and if they need a little help getting started it comes with 35 pattern cards for inspiration!
Promising reviews: "This item was exactly what I needed for some of the younger children because handling the rubber bands helps develop their fine motor muscles. It also encourages imagination and creativity and counting. They make designs and love it. For older ages there are cards with designs for them to try and duplicate. Young children can also make shapes and letters thus developing math and literacy skills. This is a sturdy, well-made geoboard." —Kathleen Loden Barbuti
"Bought the geoboard for my 4-year-old grandson who enjoyed making his own pictures and designs. As a retired math teacher, I can tell you that geoboards are great hands-on learning tools for children of any age. My seventh-grade students loved when our lessons involved 'playing' with geoboards!" —anne porter
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
8. A personalized giant wooden Connect 4–style game that'll put all the other ~regular~ sized games to shame. Game night just got a *huge* upgrade.
Chroma Fling is a small biz based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in personalized gifts and accessories.
This is a personalized game, so be sure to enter the name and date you want on the game in the personalization box.
Promising review: "Very nice craftsmanship. Personalization is perfect." —Sherri
Get it from Chroma Fling on Etsy for $199.99 (available in seven disc colors).
9. A two-pack of LED hover balls so your kiddos can finally play soccer inside without the risk of injury or breaking something. These easily glide across the floor like an air hockey puck and has built-in bumpers to protect your baseboards.
Promising reviews: "We have so much fun 'kicking' this around the kitchen or basement! Gets us all (adults and kids) up, moving and laughing as a family! Helps with the long-winter-day blues!" —Jollyholiday7
"These are so fun! This is the perfect toy for my high-energy 8-year-old boy, he loves getting to play soccer in the house and I love that nothing gets broken. These work really well and are definitely a good value; it’s great that you get two with the purchase." —Britni
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $29.34.
10. A marble run set to not only entertain while the marbles are going down, but also while you build the set. All the pieces are compatible so there are endless ways to arrange it to constantly create new tracks for the marbles to run down.
Promising reviews: "My 5- and 3-year-olds (and me) have spent hours building towers and watching marbles clatter down these chutes, steps, gears and spirals, HOURS! And they’re not bored yet! It’s also educational learning the physics of slopes by experience. Plus, it comes with enough marbles that losing a few doesn’t matter." —Joyce Parker
"This is a really neat toy that has provided literally hours and hours of enjoyment for my 4-year-old nephew. (And me!) The pieces fit well together, it is very sturdy and stands up well even on carpet. There are an infinite number of ways to build these runs, and this toy never gets boring. Highly recommended." —Becca
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three different quantities).
11. Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers perfect for those kiddos that have soooo much built-up energy and always seem to want to wrestle someone. Now they can do it in a safe way (that also just so happens to be *incredibly* entertaining to watch).
PSA: Make sure helmets are worn during bump-offs.
Promising review: "Absolutely hilarious to watch! I got these for my kids (seven and eight) because I thought it would be a perfect way to blow off steam and get out some energy... It was great! They ran at each other pretty hard, but it didn't pop and no one got hurt! If your kids do a lot of bickering like mine do... Get these! 😅" —Sky Moran
Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.98.
12. A pack of Crayola Globbles so your kiddos can finally throw something at the wall because that's its purpose, not because they are full of rage. Or for those that are ~calmer,~ these are also super fun to stretch and squeeze. Plus they won't leave behind any nasty residue for you to deal with.
Check out a TikTok of the globbles in action.
Promising review: "My 15-year-old asked for these after seeing them on TikTok. I got them as a stocking stuffer thinking they’d be tossed aside. Unbelievably he and his 17-year-old brother have spent time lying in the floor, tossing them up to the ceiling, and waiting for them to fall so they can catch them. I never expected them to get this much use. Bonus is they’re off their phones and in the family room with us." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $11.99+ (also available in 16 count).
13. A Dueling Stomp Rocket launcher because the only thing better than launching one rocket is launching two and seeing who can shoot theirs the highest (up to 200 feet)!
This set comes with four rockets and a dueling launcher so you can compete to see who can shoot their rocket the highest!
Promising review: "I purchased this as one of my stepson's birthday presents this past fall. He just turned eight, and I was trying to get some more outside toys to play with. I thought that he'd enjoy it, but I had no clue how popular this freakin' toy would be. All of our kids, ages 2–8, LOVE this thing and so do all of the neighbor kids. It is played with every single time the kids are outside, sometimes for hours. I have never seen my kids play with ANYTHING for hours, but they sure do with this. Taking it out guarantees that every kid under the age of 12 will appear in our yard." —TheLeeFamily
Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in two variations).
14. A sink with a working faucet and real running water to get your kiddos excited to wash dishes. Even more thrilling? The toy dishes change color in warm water! Just be careful, they may have so much fun they'll want to take over and you'll never wash the dishes again.
And, it recirculates water stored in a tank under the sink so they can play for hours without wasting water. 💦
Promising review: "My 3-year-old daughter absolutely loves this sink. She got this for her third birthday and it was the best present she received. She puts all her play food and dishes in this sink and scrubs and scrubs away. She also loves to wash her hands in this sink with her pretend soap. This sink works perfectly and was easy to assemble. The key is to make sure you fill up the sink with as much water as asked or it will not come out of the spout. We love it so much I plan to buy three more for my nieces and nephew. ❤️" —Marissa
Get it from Amazon for $29.59.
15. A set of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets perfect for those little ones to express their creativity over and over and over by coloring the cute pets and scrubbing them clean. They won't have to worry about committing to one design because they can keep switching it up.
The Peculiar Pets set includes: one dragon, one narwhal, one yeti, one unicorn, one sparkly scrub tub, one scrub brush, nine washable markers, one standing play mat, and an instruction sheet.
Promising review: "My daughter LOVES coloring, stickers, drawing, etc. so when I saw this prior to her fourth birthday, I thought she would enjoy it. It was a HUGE hit and it will regularly keep her occupied for an hour or so at a time coloring, cleaning, and coloring again (with only minor help when asked for more help cleaning and drying). Even my 6-year-old son who doesn't usually color or draw will join her periodically and seems to enjoy it. The markers are short and skinny, great for small hands." —Flame_On_Mal
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two styles).
16. A flower-building activity set with fully interchangeable pieces to create limitless flower arrangements to test their creativity and imagination. 💐🌷🌹🌸🌻
Promising review: "I bought this flower garden as a gift for my 3-year-old daughter. She absolutely loves it! She has always enjoyed blocks and this is something different that has kept her engaged for hours! We highly recommend this product to others!!" —Ashley Petersen
Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in two sizes).
17. The Big Dig Sandbox Digger Excavator Crane, a dream toy for the construction lovers in your life. It swivels 360 degrees and actually picks up sand, dirt, snow, or small toys. Maybe even the leaves laying around you've been procrastinating raking?!
Promising reviews: "We got this for our son's third birthday and he LOVES it! He had been asking for a ride on 'scooper dumper' since before Christmas, so we were happy when we found this option for him. I was pleasantly surprised that he was able to get a hang of it right away, it will last him a long time. Our 5-year-old daughter also enjoys playing with it. It’s very sturdy and they enjoy that it’s on wheels. Since we got this in the winter, we have it in the house and put foam blocks in a box that they can scoop out of. Very glad we choose to go with this style instead of the smaller ones that are like the ride on cars, this won’t outgrow the kids nearly as fast. Assembly was quick and easy." —CG
"Grandkids love this!! Have had it for about one year and had to replace one broken screw. Very easy to put together. I’m 62-year-old Grammy and did it with no problem! And 3-year-old twins are using it...it actually digs dirt and rocks...easy for them to drag around yard. I’m really surprised this has lasted this long and still looks good." —Julie Paulk
Get it from Amazon for $42.99 (available in two colors).
18. A classic Melissa & Doug ice cream station to ~serve~ up delicious opportunities to run their own ice cream store and create a variety of cones and sundaes. I'll take a cone with one scoop of each flavor you have, please 🍦.
The wooden ice cream counter comes with eight ice cream scoops, six toppings, two cones, cup, scooper, tongs, wooden spoon, reusable menu card, and six pretend dollar bills.
Promising review: "My newly turned 3-year-old daughter instantly fell in love with this set! She loves seeing how high she can stack the ice cream cones and pretending to serve Mom and Dad her creations. She's been obsessed with climbing things around the house and we *desperately* needed a distraction to get her to stop, and this is working so far — she plays with this thing for HOURS!" —West Family
Get it from Amazon for $54.99.
19. A glow-in-the-dark fort building kit that'll give traditional fort building a ~glow~ up. Whether they create a castle, igloo, rocket, tunnel, or whatever else their imagination thinks up, they will have oodles of fun building it and then hiding inside. Pro tip, add a lightweight bedsheet to make a more secretive fort.
Promising review: "This kit is awesome!!!! It was purchased for my children for Christmas since they always build forts with pillows and blankets. This takes fort-making to the next level. You can build a mini castle with these things. And the imagination of your creation is endless. My kids think it is super cool. When you break it down, it does not take up a whole ton of space. I highly recommend it to all you parents of fort-loving kids." —Virginia Edwards
Get it from Amazon for $39.87+ (available in two styles).
20. An InnyBin for the leetlee ones in your life who are evermore curious about the world around them. They'll work on their fine motor skills while they drop the chunky shapes through the elastic bands and pull them back out.
Promising review: "I gave this toy to my daughter for her first birthday. It didn't take her long to figure out how to take things in and out. It challenges her mind, it's almost a puzzle to her and figuring out how things work is already a favorite activity. She absolutely loves this toy! Now, you never know what you're going to find inside... That missing binkie? Her favorite teether? An unopened applesauce pouch? The TV remote? Yupp, you'll find it in this cube! We've only been playing with this toy for a couple of weeks now but it seems quite durable. The bright elastic bands have the perfect amount of stretch to them. The colored shapes are bright and interesting. They're made of a hard plastic with different textures with almost a matte finish to them. I will probably buy this as a gift to other kids in the future. 10/10 definitely recommend!" —Frankie Garrett
Get it from Amazon for $27.95.
21. An interactive The Floor is Lava game to get even the biggest couch potatoes up and active while they try to save themselves from the molten lava all around them by jumping from foam piece to piece.
Players must imagine the floor is made of lava and their only hope of survival is to spin the color wheel in order to find out which colored foam “safety stone” to jump to, while avoiding touching the floor — because that would mean certain death (aka the player loses).
Recommended for up to six players, ages 5+, but former BuzzFeed writer Chandni Reddy says, "with that being said, my 4-year-old understood the game right away and plays it at least once a week."
Promising review: "My almost 5-year-old likes this game a lot so we often give it as a birthday present to kids her age. It’s perfect for Chicago winters when you have to figure out creative ways to be active indoors." —Elana
Get it from Amazon for $16.97.
22. A Fisher-Price "Laugh & Learn Crawl-After Cat On a Vac" that'll encourage tots to crawl, scoot, or walk by playing songs and teaching phrases.
For ages 9+ months.
Former BuzzFeed writer Chandni Reddy has this and says "This was the hit toy in our house coming out of Christmas! The kitty and the vac are going to be your family's new favorite musical duo. While the songs it plays are short, they are all bangers with super catchy beats. (Dven the song that's just the auto-tuned cat saying "Meow!) Push the cat's head down, pull the vac back, or forward for different tunes and to send it careening across the floor."
Promising review: "This cat has it all. It sings, it moves, it lights up, it is a delight all the way around. There’s no motor so don’t expect it to actually vacuum your home. What it lacks in horsepower it makes up for in tunes. You’ll be tapping your toes for days as your child learns the joys of counting and cleaning. There’s even a song exclusively written in meows for all you classy cats and kittens out there. I give 5 stars." —Maxwell
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
23. A not-as-noisy-as-it-looks VTech electronic drum set so your kiddo can break out a drum solo that won't end up in a noise complaint from your neighbors. When they aren't free-styling, they can follow the lights to learn about letters and numbers.
For ages 2+.
Promising review: "There are times when you know your kid is going to love something so much that you overlook just how very ridiculously annoying that thing can be? Well, I’m sure glad I took a gamble! This toy is not really as annoying as I thought it would be. I haven’t needed to hide it away or remove the batteries. In fact, I’ve recommended it in my mommy group to moms with other toddlers my kid's age. My son has yet to figure out how to change the volume but even in the loudest setting, it isn’t super loud. Just loud enough. I can't hear it when he plays with it and I’m in the next room. —captainmaddux
Get it from Amazon for $12.79+ (available in two versions).
24. A Polly Pocket unicorn party play set that comes with 25 surprises for your kiddo to uncover — and yes, what's a surprise without a bunch of confetti spilling out when they're first opened?! When they're done playing it easily packs up for transport, so it's the perfect toy to take on the go.
Promising review: "All I can say is WOW!!! As an original Polly Pocket fan from back in the day I would have DIED to get this as a kid! There are soooo many fun surprises in this thing! My daughter couldn’t believe her eyes! You get so many versatile pieces — there’s all kind of cute little things you can put on necklaces or rings (anything with the little heart on the bottom can go on a ring) my little one plays with this all the time and loves switching out her jewelry with the different little pieces! The only con is be careful when you open it — there’s tons of confetti in the things! So make sure you are over a trash can or have the vacuum ready :)." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
25. A three-wheeled micro scooter with an adjustable handlebar so your toddler can use this for years instead of just a few months before their next growth spurt. All the other kids in the neighborhood will be jealous when they whizz by. Pro tip: let them use this on Halloween to speed up the process of getting from house to house!
For ages 2+.
Promising review: "Best scooter ever! It’s an easy assembly. It’s a smooth ride and the perfect size for a 2-year-old. Spend more money and go with the deluxe model especially if your child is only 2. I brought this to the park today and two more of my mommy friends went home and bought their kids these today too! They come in the most beautiful colors. Kids are not really taught how to use these, they seem to just get on them and go! It was amazing to see my 2-year-old-take off like a champ!" —Tex_spaceman 12
Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in eight colors).
26. A 600-piece set of Plus Plus interlocking puzzle blocks that are perfect for creating flat *or* 3D masterpieces. AND, perhaps best of all, they are way less painful to step on in the middle of the night than those pesky Legos.😡
For ages 3+.
Promising review: "These are now my go-to toy if I need my 5- and 3-year-olds to stop tearing the house apart for just five minutes. My kids are notoriously hard to impress, but these keep them engaged and occupied for as long as I need. Even my dad is enjoying them! Well worth the money!" —Lily Saxon
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in three colors and other set sizes).
27. A sensory swing designed with spring suspension so not only can they swing but also bounce up and down. I honestly don't think I've ever wanted something more in my life, and no, I don't have kids. 😂
Rest Nets is a small biz based in Israel started by a mom who created these hammocks as a way to give parents "an extra pair of hands" for entertaining kids.
Promising review: "My kids love it! This swing is the best! It is very well made and so much fun! It is a stretchy fabric but strong. The stretchy fabric makes it fun for the kids to swing as well as bounce and get really creative with movement. My kids wake up to swing and want to swing before bed even now a month after installing it! My only two complaints are that my kids fight over it so I wish I could have two, and that while I'm (130 lbs) not too heavy to break it, I sink down to the floor and can't use it. 😪. It's the best! Such a great buy, worth the money! I highly recommend it. My kids are about 40 (5 years) and 55 (8 years) pounds and I can confirm it's great for that weight range." —Lauren Cardenas
Get it from Rest Nests on Etsy for $98.60 (originally $116; available in 11 colors).
28. And a rainbow-colored saucer swing perfect for indoors or outdoors. Your kiddos will never want to get out of this, and that's perfectly fine because they can swing, sit, read, nap, or do really anything in this swing — you may never catch them sitting in a regular chair again.
Promising review: "So first off my kids LOVE this swing! It has been one of the greatest purchases I have made so far for their playroom!!! We use it inside to keep them busy on rainy days or when they need to get their energy out! I give the swing itself 5 stars for sure!!!!" —Samantha Brooke Main
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two sizes).
29. A pack of popping tube sensory toys that are super fun to stretch, shrink, and build into letters, numbers, shapes, and everything in between.
For ages 3+.
Promising review: "These are fun for kids of all ages. My grandbabies love them because they can hold them in their baby hands. They are brightly colored and flexible. Unlikely to hurt anything. Older kids like them for the noise they make when they are stretched or closing. They create long chains (they attach to each other) and wild twisty things. All in all, a good toy for this grandma to have in her house." —Katy
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.07+ (available in three pack quantities).
30. A Play-Doh Kitchen Creations "Rising Cake Oven Bakery" play set to create fun and whimsical cakes that *almost* look good enough to eat. The perfect toy for aspiring bakers who want to practice their skills without wasting real ingredients.
Includes five Play-Doh colors. If you want additional color options, grab some here!
Promising review: "This is a great Play-Doh set. Super adorable, LOVE how you can fill the pan with 'cake batter,' then lock it into the stove and use the lever to make the cake 'rise.' The kids are thrilled with it. Couple of things to note: Make sure the cake pan is locked into the oven by sliding its lower edge under the notches. After pulling the lever, you need to put it back into its original position BEFORE trying to open the oven door. Don't force it or it could break. Also note that the set will need additional Play-Doh if you want to make any color of cake other than pink. It comes with enough pink Play-Doh to make a cake but not enough of any other colors to make a cake. That wasn't a problem for us, we have PLENTY of Play-Doh..." —Elise
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
31. A durable, indoor/outdoor ride-on "Up & Down" Roller Coaster that is legit one of the few toys I distinctly remember from childhood and trust me, this thing ~rocks.~ Perfect for indoor or outdoor fun…let the good times roll.
For ages 2–5 years.
Promising review: "The item is light enough to take apart and move or store. My 2-year-old grandson loves this not just for riding down in the car itself, but he also uses the ramp portion for his own entertainment (i.e., racing his toy cars down it, or trying to use it like a balance beam). It's very sturdy and I feel it is worth every penny spent." —PL
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in two colors).
32. An outdoor explorer bug catcher kit so your kiddo can start learning all about bugs and insects by catching and inspecting real creepy crawlies outside, or using the included fake bugs on rainy days (or the times when you're not interested in watching them like a hawk to make sure none of the *real* buggers make their way inside your house).
This set includes binoculars, compass, butterfly net, magnifying glass, backyard exploration critter case, whistle, tweezers, bug containers, hat, and backpack.
Promising review: "The binoculars are great quality, as well as the awesome flashlight that doesn’t require batteries. It has every item you would need for your little explorer. Cute camo hat that fits great. An awesome bag to hold all the items. The magnifying glasses are of great quality. Love that it includes fake bugs to play with. My son loves the small bug container and the larger netted one. He also loves the bug net and little gripper tool that can hold bugs in it. This could have easily been priced way higher, so it’s a great find for the price!" —Beth
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
33. A beautiful wooden maze to challenge your kids to a little competition. Who can get to the finish line with the fastest time?!
Drapela Works is a small business based in Houston, Texas creating handcrafted wood pieces.
Promising review: "Everyone loves this, adults and children alike. We have it on our family room coffee table and it is the first thing everyone goes for." —MIQU MIQU
Get it from Drapela Works on Etsy for $39.95+ (originally $49.94+; available with or without personalization).
34. A Fat Brain 2-in-1 musical "Jump 'n Toss" game that combines a hop-over-the-pole game and a spinning ring toss for hours of entertainment (and energy burning).
Includes three AAA batteries.
Promising review: "Given to our 4-year-old during her birthday party. Our 8-year-old grandson put it together with a little help from Grandpa. The 4-year-olds to 8-year-olds all had fun running and jumping. I even got asked to play the tossing rings! Fun was had by one and all." —Joann
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
35. A beanbag toss game for kids so they can start learning all those fun backyard games from an early age. Just prop it up next to the regular corn hole set at the tailgate and it'll be precious to watch your 'lil mini me imitate you.
Promising review: "I needed something that would keep my 3-year-old busy while I cooked dinner in the kitchen. This thing is amazing. It fits nicely in my small kitchen, and I can even toss the beanbags with him while I cook. So we are interacting, he is entertained, and not tugging on my leg every few seconds. It also provides him something that he can do on his own. You can stand it up, or lay it down, and it provides two different levels of difficulty. It folds up really small and comes with a carrying case, so we can easily take it with us on vacations and such! I'm pretty happy with this purchase." —Jose Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three styles).
36. An Uno Minecraft card game perfect for those kids that are obsessed with Minecraft (even if you still don't really understand the intrigue). Draw them in with the theme and away from the actual game on their tablet.
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Promising review: "My sons (7 and 4) love Minecraft! I purchased this for my 7-year-old as a birthday present and we play almost every day. So easy to play that my 4-year-old can play too and doesn’t need to ‘be on a team.’ Hours of fun for such a simple game." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.44.
37. A National Geographic geodes kit that will give them the satisfaction of breaking open a seemingly boring rock to discover something beautiful. This is both educational and fun and could even spark an interest in science and discovery by learning how geodes are formed and how they can differ so much in appearance.
This science kit includes natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, one display stand, and one learning guide.
Promising review: "My daughter is 10 and this kept her busy for HOURS! She had so much fun and was excited every time she got a glimpse of what might be inside. A couple of them were pretty cool, while the rest were just white. She didn't care, she loves them all. She was so proud to gift them to her grandparents." —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $19.30+ (available in three sizes).
38. A pack of parachute toys designed to provide hours of entertainment without ever getting tangled!
Promising review: "My 5-year-old nephew wanted a parachute so bad, but we didn't want him jumping off the roof of the house, so I found these toys and he LOVES them! The boys have contests and make up games on whose chute goes farthest or highest and they play play play! It's awesome!" —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.99.
39. A construction-themed folding play set with kinetic sand, a dump truck, working crane, and brick molds so they can build, dig, and demolish alllll day long. (And without the mess that would happen if they were demolishing your house!)
Promising review: "Overall, I am very pleased with kinetic sand. It is a great sensory toy for my child and provides hours of entertainment. The sand is soft and easy to mold, making it perfect for building and creating different structures. It is also non-toxic and easy to clean up, which is a huge plus for me as a parent. I highly recommend kinetic sand for any child who loves to build and play with sand." —Ryan H.
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
40. A Gator Golf set so you can start priming them at a young age for long Saturdays spent on the golf course. The goal is to get it in his mouth three times…and he will even flick the ball back to you with his tail when you do!
The set includes a gator with built-in bird scorekeepers, a flamingo golf club, four golf balls, and instructions. Recommended for 2–4 players, ages three and up.
Promising review: "Our 7-year-old grandson played this for hours when we were stuck inside due to bad weather. The next time we went to see him, several days later he was playing it again. Because the ball gets flipped back in your direction when you get a 'hole in one,' it saves steps on retrieving the ball too. Well worth the money!" —S. Spradlin
Get it from Amazon for $15.19.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.