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1. A play kitchen — aka the ultimate imaginative play station. Get ready to be served meal after adorable meal from a tiny chef and a gloriously questionable waitstaff.
2. And — for some added fun — a restaurant set complete with everything your kiddo needs to run a diner. This set is also versatile enough that if a play kitchen doesn't work for your family, you can still have the fun without sacrificing floor space. Get ready for that cute little kid "order up!"
3. A camping set so good, it comes with enough accessories for an entire afternoon of indoor or outdoor "camping." With a tent so easy to set up that a toddler could do it, plus a compass, lantern, and play camping food, your little one can camp to their heart's content even if your idea of "roughing it" is a hotel with unlimited free coffee. I see you.
4. A food cart play set complete with a grill, tacos, and a pizza oven — ensuring that your toddler will have all bases covered to be the most popular food cart in town. And with screen-free play, you don't have to worry about the cook turning around the tablet so you can add a tip — but they may ask for another cracker.
5. A versatile and comforting sensory swing because it'll be the perfect spot for quiet reading, swinging, relaxing, or exploring. Sensory swings provide gentle pressure that is seriously calming for kids of all ages. Plus it's easy enough to move that it can be used indoors or outdoors!
6. A toy car garage that's simple enough for little kids and fun enough to grow with them for years. This is a toy that will stick around for awhile and I literally cannot explain why — it's just awesome.
7. A ride-on ice cream truck so your kiddo can race around the house and deliver ice cream to everyone. Ride-on cars are already a fun toy for toddlers, but the added element of an interactive job to do makes it more versatile and more likely to get even more play.
8. A toddler-friendly flashlight that's great for tents, bedtime fun, or any other dark space. Along with a rainbow of colors to choose from, the flashlight also sings and can help your little explorer learn about colors, animals, and numbers. Keep this thing at the ready for giggly games of flashlight tag and shadow puppets!
9. A versatile doctor kit with plenty of accessories so they can run their very own make-believe clinic. Part of the joy of parenthood is getting questionable exams from littles and this doctor kit is sure to bring some very sweet playtime memories for you and them. This set has kids covered with everything from a stethoscope, to wound care, to ear exam utensils. Your small doc will have you ship-shape and on your way in no time!
10. A trash truck toy for any kid who anxiously waits for garbage day every week. I don't what it is about trash trucks, but the pure joy they offer kids is electric. Be the hero and let them create garbage day every day.
11. A convertible play couch that will make fort building quick, easy, and creative while saving you mess and flattened couch cushions. Plus, once playing in the fort is done, it converts back into a kid-size couch for some relaxing quiet play. Talk about easier than cleaning up an entire room of cushions and blankets.
12. A three-wheeled scooter for zooming those zoomies right off. Scooters are hugely popular with the toddler crowd and it makes sense: they're easy to use, can go fast, and are genuinely fun.
13. A fully articulated Lego Spiderman that will keep them focused and occupied while building AND give them something to play with after.
14. An Easy Bake Oven that needs no explanation because it is an absolute childhood staple that your children will be longing for years into adulthood. Screen-free time that leads to baked goods? I might just get one for myself.
15. An LCD writing tablet and doodle pad to create fun pictures without the need for crayons and paper. My kids bring these along on car rides and love drawing and practicing writing. I love how little space they take up. They're also great for restaurants and doctors' appointments since they store easily in a backpack or diaper bag.
16. A starter set of magnetic tiles — they store easily and are extremely versatile. Magnetic tiles are great for creative play and are significantly less bulky than traditional blocks. Kids love these pretty universally and the magnets mean they can be played with in more places! Refrigerator space? Magnetic tiles. A metal garage door? Magnetic tiles. Really anything metal? You guessed it — tiles.
17. A motion-controlled drone that will seriously level up a game of "keepy uppy." Forget blowing up balloon after balloon and set this little rechargeable wonder sphere into motion. All they need to do it put their hand near the drone and it'll change directions — providing not just screen-free fun, but also some much needed movement.
18. A pair of remote-controlled cars strong enough to withstand the inevitable crashes and exciting enough to take their attention away from the screen for a bit. Forget Mario Kart and instead create your very own race track inside or outside! Don't be surprised if you're tempted to step in and show them how the masters do it.
19. A beginner hoverboard for that little kid who is so ready to be a big kid. These hoverboards have a max speed of five miles per hour and designed specifically for kids under 80 pounds. Screen free AND getting them out into fresh air? Yes, please!
20. A comprehensive art set with enough supplies to make any budding Picasso excited to create some masterpieces. And with everything in one place, it makes cleanup and storage a breeze! No more putting away three boxes of markers, colored pencils, and crayons when your kiddo decides to mix mediums.
21. A set of Stomp Rockets that can launch a rocket 200 feet into the air because nothing is more fun than watching things shoot into the sky. This award-winning toy allows your kiddos to adjust the angles and pressure applied, creating different levels of height every time — a STEM masterpiece!
22. A four-pack of walkie-talkies to provide hours of good, old-fashioned, nostalgic entertainment. This set is great for play around the neighborhood or for securing each area of the house — as kids do. Forget the tablet — these kids have a neighborhood to keep safe.
23. A seriously fun — and seriously well-reviewed — Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game that the whole family will enjoy playing together. The premise is simple — just slap matching cards — but things get wild fast and they'll love playing it at home or with friends!
24. A simple game young kids can play, but is equally fun for adults. This game helps your children build problem-solving skills, is easy to set up, and can be played without much parental supervision. When my kids aren't playing with the game, they're using the spaghetti to play restaurant, which I think is a double win.
25. An epic The Floor is Lava game that can help get wiggles right out and is fun enough to convince them to turn off the tablet for awhile. This game is easy-to-follow and can be made more challenging or easier based on where they put the tiles, making it perfect for kids of all ages.
26. An instant camera because not knowing how a picture is going to turn out might be a distant memory to you, but to kids it is positively MIND-BLOWING. Instant cameras are so much fun and don't be surprised if you find yourself enjoying the spontaneity and having physical pictures with your kids, too.
27. A karaoke machine with Bluetooth that allows them to jam out to their favorite songs and put on some top-notch concerts.
28. A kid-sizeindoor trampoline that includes a handle bar to help young kids hold steady. Can you picture it? Your toddler, rife with energy, wanders over to the trampoline. They jump. They jump again. They keep jumping. You — stay with me — sit. Just revel in that dream for a bit and then click "add to cart."
29. A comprehensive swing set so fun, your littles will want to play outside all the time. If you've been on the fence about getting a swing set, now is definitely the time. This set has a slide, climbing features, swings, a playhouse, and — did I mention — a FIREMAN'S POLE! You genuinely deserve to be the hero of the season.
30. A bounce house and blower that is the perfect all-season splurge. Bounce houses are second-to-none for getting kid energy out and the perfect excuse for you to sit down and watch the fun. Plus they tend to get their money's worth since they can be pulled out for parties or used inside if you have a space large enough.
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