1. Wooden Puzzle
A wooden puzzle lets kids play a real-life game of Tetris. They can also create fun shapes like a fish, robot, or flower. Even if they’re not into making shapes, there are endless ways to complete this puzzle, keeping them entertained for hours.
Review: “My grandkids (ages 3-7) LOVE this puzzle. It’s been a hit for years! They enjoy making various shapes like mountains, robots, and flowers. It’s a great way to stimulate their imagination.” —The Girls
Price: $9.99 on Amazon
2. Laser Tag Set
Transform your living room or backyard into an epic battle arena with this laser tag set. It includes four guns, four vests, and a charging station.
Review: “This set is perfect for my grandkids (ages 7, 11, 14, and 17). We all had so much fun, even the adults! Setting up obstacles and playing was easy and enjoyable.” —Debbie L.
Price: $199.99 on Amazon
3. Strategy Wooden Board Game
A fresh twist on tic-tac-toe that up to four people can enjoy. This game fosters reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Review: “I love playing this game with my grandkids. With four players, you really have to think ahead. A fun and challenging way to play tic-tac-toe.” —JnLHuber
Price: $39.95 on Amazon
4. Lite Brite
With 206 pegs and four color-changing light patterns, kids can create dazzling art pieces. It includes six templates to get them started.
Review: “An old-fashioned toy that’s still fun for high-tech kids. They love creating glowing pictures, and it helps with hand-eye coordination.” —SEA57
Price: $12.99 on Amazon
5. Mini Dyson Vacuum
This working mini Dyson vacuum makes kids feel helpful and independent. It even has a removable debris drawer and realistic sounds.
Review: “My 15-month-old grandson’s favorite toy. He loves pushing it around like the adults do with their vacuums. It’s durable and really vacuums, although not very powerful. A fantastic toy!” —Chuck in Wisconsin
Price: $24.99+ on Amazon
6. Mini Digital Camera
Perfect for young photographers, this camera can take selfies and regular photos, with fun games included.
Review: “Cute and easy to use. My baby picked it up right away. Both front and back cameras work well. Definitely recommend!” —Mc & Fong
Price: $33.99+ on Amazon
7. Squishy Crayola Fidget Balls
These squishy balls can be stacked, stuck, or slung without leaving residue. They’re great as stress balls or colorful wall ornaments.
Review: “My son loves throwing them on the ceiling and catching them. Easy to clean and durable.” —Yvonne1011
Price: $11.74 on Amazon
8. Mini Sports Center
This interactive toy lets kids play basketball and soccer with a functional LED scoreboard for a realistic feel.
Review: “Got this for my 9-month-old grandson. He loved it and still does at 15 months. He’s learned to slam dunk the basketball.” —K. Love
Price: $44.99 on Amazon
9. Toy Construction Site with Kinetic Sand
Includes two pounds of kinetic sand, a dump truck, and a working crane, all within a contained play space for easy cleanup.
Review: “This set is fantastic! My 3-year-old loves it. It’s not messy if you keep it in the container, and the crane and scooper work great.” —Kyle Smile
Price: $21.99 on Amazon
10. Play-Doh 36-Pack
Kids can create endless models with this 36-pack of Play-Doh in various colors.
Review: “Perfect for my kids who go through Play-Doh quickly. It’s great having multiples of the same color to avoid conflicts.” —Carrie
Price: $28.99 on Amazon
11. Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler
This ride-on toy lets kids feel like they’re on a dinosaur adventure. You can control the speed for safety.
Review: “My 4-year-old is obsessed with this Jeep! He wants to ride it every morning. Perfect for any little Jeep or car lover.” —Danielle Comins
Price: $349.99 on Amazon
