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- by Louisa Ora

Top Kids Toys This Holiday Season

Ah, the holiday season! The time of year when kids’ dreams are filled with visions of sugarplums, brightly wrapped gifts, and, of course, toys! Whether you’re shopping for your own little ones or searching for that perfect gift to bring a smile to a child’s face, we’ve rounded up the hottest toys of the season for you to consider.magna tiles

  1. MAGNA-TILES® Downhill Duo 40-Piece Set Ready, set, go! With the new MAGNA-TILES® Downhill Duo 40-Piece set, kids are in the driver’s seat! This fantastic magnetic building set isn’t just about stacking shapes; it’s an exhilarating downhill adventure. The set includes ramps, roads, dashers, and figures, giving your child endless possibilities to explore and create.What sets MAGNA-TILES® apart is its focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning. While playing, kids enhance their spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and creativity. They’ll construct winding paths, design daring descents, and watch in wonder as their creations come to life.MAGNA-TILES® XTRAS Roads 12-Piece Set is a highly anticipated addition that lets little ones create countless road configurations for their favorite toys and vehicles. It’s an invitation to a world of imaginative play where roads lead to adventure!TreeMendous
  2. TreeMendous and DinoMazing by Hey Buddy Hey PalHoliday crafting and prehistoric exploration come together in these delightful kits from Hey Buddy Hey Pal. DinoMazing is a paleontologist’s dream. Kids can decorate their dinosaur eggs with colorful markers and discover a miniature collectible dinosaur concealed within colored slime. But the fun doesn’t stop there; the dinosaurs’ head and limbs are interchangeable, allowing for the creation of unique dino breeds. With options like T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Velociraptor, and Ankylosaurus, young paleontologists can embark on a Jurassic adventure.TreeMendous is a perfect holiday activity for creative minds. Shaped like a Christmas tree, this ornament decorator adds a unique touch to your holiday decorations. Simply insert one of the included ornaments, and watch as the machine spins it while markers are used to create colorful designs. It’s a festive and artistic way to embrace the holiday spirit.Weighted imfinity flipper sowa sowa
  3. The Original Weighted Infinity Flipper by Good Soul Brands Looking for a sensory toy that provides endless comfort and engagement? Look no further than The Original Weighted Infinity Flipper. This ingenious device offers hours of mesmerizing motion and tactile stimulation. Designed to be flipped back and forth, it captivates with its soothing, repetitive movement. Available in various textures and colors, each flipper delivers sensory stimulation, making it an excellent choice for those seeking stress relief or anxiety management.This toy is not just for kids; adults can benefit from its calming effects as well. The weighted design adds an extra layer of comfort, providing a sense of security and focus during moments of restlessness or stress. Whether you’re in a meeting, waiting in line, or simply looking for a delightful sensory experience, the Weighted Infinity Flipper is the ultimate companion.Ninja kidz tv giant mystery ninja ball
  4. NINJA KIDZ TV Giant Mystery Ninja Ball by Blip Toys For kids who dream of becoming ninjas, the NINJA KIDZ TV Giant Mystery Ninja Ball is an action-packed gift that will leave them thrilled. Inside this giant ball of mystery are 25+ surprises waiting to be discovered. From Ninja Kidz Action Figures with articulation to ninja gear, throwing stars, mission cards, stickers, and collector cards, the fun never ends.The Giant Mystery Ninja Ball doubles as a storage container, making it an organized way to keep all those ninja treasures in one place. With everything they need for imaginative ninja battles, this gift promises hours of excitement and adventure. Whether they’re on a quest to defeat villains or train to become the ultimate ninja warrior, this toy has it all.Playmobil 123 adventure tower
  5. PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 Adventure Tower with Ice Cream Booth Combining play and learning, the PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 Adventure Tower with Ice Cream Booth is designed for the youngest adventurers. This interactive set features a ferris wheel that sets in motion by moving PLAYMOBIL figures down a slide, all by itself. It’s a magical experience that captivates little ones as they watch the colorful figures spin and slide.This toy also provides educational opportunities. Kids can learn how to match objects and colors by placing ice cream sticks in their holders and figures in their seats. It’s a creative playtime activity that enhances fine motor skills and initiates role-playing scenarios. As they play, children develop important cognitive and social skills in a fun and engaging way.You're getting old
  6. You’re Getting Old by Vango Board games are a staple of family gatherings, and You’re Getting Old by Vango adds a hilarious twist to the mix. Designed for millennials, this game is a playful exploration of aging in the digital age. Players move their mini-avocado playing piece along a path to “getting old” while tackling 300 cards with prompts.The cards feature two types of prompts: “Old” prompts that highlight moments of aging like “You’ve scrolled through Spotify and thought to yourself, ‘Who the hell are these people?'” If you’ve experienced this, you’ll advance on the path to aging. However, you can regain your youth by answering the “Redeem” prompts on the cards. The first player to reach the last space is the loser, but the player with the lowest space wins, proudly asserting their “younger at heart” status.BIZYBOO
  7. BIZYBOO by Vango Keeping toddlers entertained and engaged can be a challenging task, especially during holiday gatherings or trips. BIZYBOO Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags from Vango provide a solution to this challenge. These soft, fuzzy, and mess-free busy bags come in 12 different preschool-friendly characters that are sure to capture young minds.Toddlers can have fun simply squishing and squeezing their BIZYBOO. The soft textures and vibrant colors make them appealing and engaging. But there’s more to these bags than meets the eye. Older kids can embark on a treasure hunt using the custom attached card, which lists visual and written prompts. It’s an exciting way to enhance fine motor skills, concentration, and problem-solving abilities.These busy bags are also incredibly portable, making them ideal for keeping kids busy in various situations. Whether you’re waiting at a restaurant, doctor’s office, or traveling, BIZYBOO is a versatile and engaging companion for little ones.Squinkies Originals
  8. Squinkies Collector Pack by Blip Toys Squinkies have made a triumphant return! The Squinkies Collector Pack by Blip Toys is a delightful set for kids who love collecting and playing with micro collectible characters. With 72 Squinkie figures to collect, the excitement is endless.These adorable, squishy characters come in traditional clear capsules and surprise pink capsules, adding an element of surprise to each unboxing. It’s a nostalgic toy that takes kids on a trip down memory lane, as Squinkies were a sensation in 2010, with over 500 million sold in over 2000 different styles.The Squinkies Collector Pack is the perfect way to start or expand a Squinkies collection. It’s a wonderful gift for kids who enjoy the anticipation of discovering new characters and creating imaginative play scenarios with these tiny, lovable figures.Bumpas
  9. Bumpas by Good Soul Brands Who doesn’t love a comforting hug? Bumpas by Good Soul Brands are lovable plush toy friends designed to provide comfort and security. These huggable companions are perfect for moments when a child needs a reassuring cuddle.What sets Bumpas apart is its weighted design, which gives the plush toy a realistic-feeling hugging sensation. The arms of Bumpas are perfectly sized for giving comforting, gentle hugs that can soothe anxiety or provide emotional support during stressful times. With four unique characters to choose from—Shin Shin, Zeek, Oz, and Lucky—kids can pick their favorite comforting friend.Bumpas is not just a toy; it’s a source of comfort, making it an ideal gift for children who might benefit from a cuddly companion that offers warmth and reassurance.

This holiday season, you have a delightful array of toys to choose from, each catering to different interests and ages. Whether it’s fostering creativity with magnetic tiles, embarking on a dino adventure, providing sensory comfort, unleashing ninja dreams, encouraging imaginative play, testing millennial knowledge, enhancing problem-solving skills, collecting adorable micro figures, or offering a comforting hug, these toys will make this holiday season truly special for the children in your life. Happy holidays, and may your gift-giving be merry and bright!

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Louisa Ora

a single mom with a passion for writing. By day, Louisa works in a restaurant, but by night, she loves nothing more than putting pen to paper. Her favorite book is the Twilight series, which gives you a glimpse into her romantic and adventurous side. Louisa is a proud Italian American and fluent in Italian, which adds depth and richness to her writing. Her writing is heartfelt and genuine, and she's always looking for new ways to connect with her readers.