(Cuddle+Kind $37 each) Just when you think it can't get any cuter at Cuddle + Kind, they introduce a sweet holiday collection. Each of these dolls are 6" tall and come in a little treasure box -- which makes the gift extra special for preschoolers who love opening and closing things. There is also a Santa, a Mrs. Claus as well as male and female gingerbread and mice to round out the collection. Look at the larger dolls in their collection for older toddlers and preschoolers

(Sassy Baby $14.99) Your baby will enjoy gazing and cooing at themselves at this well-designed floor mirror. The safety mirror is encased in a fabric wedge that can sit on the floor. Engaging with the mirror is ideal for encouraging tummy time. Get down on the floor and be silly in the mirror with your baby. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award 2026 Shop this product on Amazon

We are delighted to announce the Best Toys in the Infant Category for 2026. 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

(Cuddle+Kind $37-59 each) Cuddle + Kind keeps adding more adorableness to their Baby Animal Collection. New this year, an adorable Baby Bear Lovey $49 that you can add your child's name to at the bottom. Very, very special. If you buy three of the animals, they will also box them for you as a set. You can't go wrong here -- they're all special. There are no buttons or doo dads that come off, the features are all crocheted into the dolls in soft cotton yarn. Soft and light

(American Girl $135) Daisy Davenport is the American Girl’ doll of the year for 2027. Like all of her predecessors, she is 18" tall, comes dressed in one of her favorite outfits. Raquel is from Madison, Wisconsin. She loves to play soccer, guitar and ride her bike around her neighborhood. Her book chronicles her being homesick at camp - to having a great time! The add ons for Daisy include an incredible cabin ($395). We call this a "call in the grandparent" kind of gift or

(LEGO DUPLO $69.99) Our Star Wars fans couldn't wait for this new set that comes with what LEGO calls a SMART Brick that you charge with the included yellow charger. With 473 pieces this is a straightforward build for the 8 & up crowd. The SMART Brick adds engine sounds and lights. Our testers also loved that the set includes a Darth Vader and a Rebel Fleet Trooper. Editors note: We recommend starting with smaller sets and build your child's sense of confidence. Resist the "

(Mattel $139.99) The adults in the room had mixed emotions about this latest version of the Ultimate Garage from Hot Wheels. Our preschool testers really loved it - especially pulling on the tail of the dinosaur to lift the dinosaur head to the top of the garage. Our testers also loved that there were multiple ways down the garage. But be forewarned, it's a lot! This is not the Hot Wheels Garage of your childhood. It's over the top and will not be for the more reserved playe

(Thames & Hudson $19) A lovely art kit that introduces kids to the work of Henri Matisse. The set includes 4 stencil sheets, 3 picture pockets, 20 sheets of two-sided paper and a wonderful activity guide. With these stencils and papers -- your child can create their own collages inspired by Matisse. 5 & up. Ages: Early School, Tweens Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2026

(Fisher-Price $46.90) Our parent testers wanted us to share that this required more assembly than prior Fisher-Price Little People builds. So if you're not handy, you may want to skip this one unless you have a friend or family member to call on. Our kid testers really enjoyed this multi-level play setting. It has two roads down the mountain (one is twisting). It comes with a Little people red vehicle, a figure, and a bear! The set also includes a snowboard, a campfire and a

(Connetix $49.99) This new 30-piece set is really cool. It comes with a rechargable light up piece. You can use the piece to light up the rocket or any build that comes to mind. Magnetic tiles are ideal open-ended play. These are pricey sets for sure, but will have lasting play value. Marked 3 & up. Ages: Preschool, Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2026