( Pour Palz $34.99) A fun experience in layering paint to create a unique bear. When you're done it feels like Jeff Koons and Jackson Pollack spent a day together. The instructions say to layer the three paint colors into the cup to get a more of a marbled result. The paint is acrylic so it can stain which is why we appreciated that it comes with a set of gloves, an apron and a plastic sheet to work on. The company makes two different color ways for the full sized bear

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Toddler Category for 2025. These toys have been awarded our top honor, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award ! Toddlers are all about their new found mobility and curiosity. It's important to bring home a mix of playthings that play to their strengths and foster confidence in their ability to make things happen! And if you've ever played with a toddler, you know they love doing things again and again. Cuddle + Kind Do

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Infant Category for 2025. These toys have been awarded our top honor, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award! Infants don't need a lot of playthings, but having well-chosen props for engaging your baby in play is essential. To read our full review of each toy click through the titles below. You'll find our entire evaluation and shopping information as well. We also highly recommend looking at our Oppenheim Toy Portfol

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Preschool Category for 2025. These toys have been awarded our top honor, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award ! Preschoolers need a a mix of toys for active big muscle play as well as sit down quiet time. Toys for solo time as well as social play. To read our full review of each toy click through the titles below. You'll find our entire evaluation and shopping information as well. You'll also want to check our OTP Gol

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Early School Years Category for 2025. These toys have been awarded our top honor, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award ! Early School Years children like more complex building toys, puzzles, and games. They're also ready to use fine motor skills for crafts. they need toys for social and active play as well as quiet solo time. To read our full review of each toy click through the titles below. You'll find our entire ev

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Tween & Teen Category for 2025. These toys have been awarded our top honor, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award ! Many tweens and most teens will tell you they're done with toys, so to find games and activities that pull them off their electronics—to take their eyes off those big and little screens, is no easy task. Here are our favorites of the year! Click thru to find our entire evaluation and shopping informatio

( Fisher-Price $39.99) Our testers loved playing with the satisfyingly large picnic set. It comes with a lovely basket (lined with a red and white check fabric). There's also a picnic "blanket" in the same print. The set comes with two plates, cups, silverware, bread that has velcro so it can be cut apart, cheese, juice, fruit, little cakes, and more. 3 & up. Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Click here to purchase the product from Amazon.com

( Hart & Hero $90) By far the best toy stroller on the market. It's so beautifully constructed with sturdy wheels and substantial frame. We also love the gender-free design. Our three year old tester loved the basket underneath for storing things while on the go. A great choice for older toddlers and preschoolers. Ages: Toddlers, Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinuml Award 2025

( Super Smalls $40) Our testers loved this kit that comes with three small frames to decorate with puff paint (four colors) and "gemstones" to gemify the frames. School aged kids love making things that they can display in their rooms as well as making gifts for others. Ages: Early School, Tweens Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Shop this product on Amazon

( Cuddle+Kind $37-41 each) Cuddle + Kind has expanded their Baby Animal collection this year. It's hard to pick from these sweet 7 " hand-made dolls. They're pricey but very special. If you buy three, they come in a gingerbread gift box this season (at no extra charge). Our favorites this year include the Ladybug, the Daisy and the Otter. We are also loving the Octopus. There are no buttons or doo dads that come off, the features are all crocheted into the dolls in soft