Something between modeling clay and beach sand, the never-drying Mad Mattr is moldable, squishable, and easy to clean. Read more

Encourage math skills with this engaging, competitive game based on geometry! Great for all ages. Read more

Pi-KAA! With 10 sounds, light-up cheeks, and moving ears, this Pikachu is surprisingly durable. Just be sure to switch it from ‘demo’ to ‘on’ to hear all the sounds. Read more

Create your own video games! Most everything can be done with just the free app, but most kids seem to really enjoy the physical gamekit. Read more

Cute, sassy, and sometimes hisses at people when she’s left on. Kids love her, though. Read more

Still cute, but issues have arisen over decreased quality. Read more

Hyper little pup may be best for younger kids. Also, won’t fart like a real dog. Read more

Breathes, naps, and barks just like a real pup, so long as you don’t get a defective one. Read more

Record music videos with yourself or friends. Easy to use, but the app may need more time to earn tokens than users initially thought. Read more

Curious, sassy, and incredibly engaging, this little robot will melt your heart in unexpected ways. Read more

Adorable baby dragon breathes a fine mist that looks like fire. Better for younger children, as it doesn't do much else. Read more

With no app or other device needed, Hatchimals break out of their shell to become interactive pets that grow through three different stages. Read more

Even though Kelly was replaced by Chelsea in 2011, the Club 5 Bunch sets are still a good find at garage sales or online. Charming, and much more realistic body shape than older sister, Barbie. Read more

Crawl inside to spin and roll inside this sturdy, well made giant top. A favorite for sensory play! Read more

Twist 'em to push up more crayon. Easy to use, and no more peeled paper labels or broken crayons. Read more

A brightly colored, patterned, and textured ring stacking toy for babies and toddlers. Each ring has a button that makes a different animal sound. Read more

Very visually appealing, these huge kernels are as great for playing pretend as they are for counting into the numbered bowls. Read more

Unfortunately, this toy is no longer being produced. We are still looking for the best alternative. Read more

A simple thoughtful plastic swing for young kids up to 50 pounds. Read more

A game where children have to match letters, numbers, shapes and colors to find six bouncy balls and unlock the treasure chest. Read more

A very cheap version of an old favorite. Read on to see our link to a better version that is just like the beloved vintage classic. Read more

Unfortunately, this toy is no longer being produced by Little Tikes. We are still looking for the best alternative. Read more

Practice sentence structure and parts of speech in this game with over 500 playing cards with a variety of funny words. Read more

We question the quality of this version since it doesn't seem to stand up to the heavy-handed artists that older versions typically saw. We list an alternative in our review. Read more

An interactive, talking globe that children can use to quiz themselves with over 10,000 geography questions. Read more