( Manhattan Toy $18) Our tester loved this updated version of the classic Winkle toy. It has a rainbow of tubes that are easy-to-grasp. All of the tubes surround a black and white cube that give the toy added visual interest. The rattle also makes a gentle jingle sound when it's shaken. A great choice for teething babies. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Blue Chip Award Shop this toy on Amazon

( Sassy Baby $6.95) Our toy testers loved this soft open-air ball shape that makes it easy for older babies to grasp and for teething babies -- this is a perfect toy for them to hold and explore. There are some beads that move as they turn the ball. It also has a bold black and white pattern in the middle - giving babies something else to focus on and explore. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2025

( LEGO $129.99) We are big fans of the Creator 3 in 1 series. It gives you the opportunity to use the same set to do three different builds. This is one of the largest sets we've ever seen. We're not sure anyone is going to take this set with over 1300 pieces apart but you could! The castle is a great build with multi-level towers, a gate that can be pulled up with "chains", there are also six minifigs as well as two horses for pretend jousting. Once the build is completed,

( LEGO $69.99) A fun multi-level, fully tricked out tree house that comes with 701 pieces - including four Friends and two animals. There's a sleeping area, a piano , a slide, a work station that includes a circular saw, a kitchen area (for making donuts). There's also a working pull-up chair for getting up to the next level. Our testers loved all the attention to details - just to name a few : mini carrots from the garden, mini ice cream cones, and a hardhat with a protect

(LEGO DUPLO $34.99) Toddlers will enjoy this small DUPLO building set that's focused on the airport. Our tester loved that there was a yellow and white airplane that opens so that it can be loaded with people and a luggage. Comes with two figures and a teddy bear. There's also a control tower and a baggage claim area. A good choice if your child is going to fly soon. Lots to lanaguage opportunities here - talk about the plane taking off. It's going --- up, up, up! Where cou

(LEGO DUPLO $29.95) Fans of Bluey will love this small set that includes 22 pieces. There's a Bluey and a Dad figure as well as a car and props for an ice cream shop. Lots of pretend opportunities once you put the ice cream stand together. 2 & up. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Shop the ice cream trip on Amazon

( Corolle $19.95) If you're looking for a first baby doll, Corolloe's Mon Doudou collection is perfect. A 10" doll that has painted on features and clothes that do not come off -- making it a safe choice for toddlers. Comes in different skin tones. Older Infants and Toddlers. Toddlers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Awards 2025 Shop this doll on. Amazon

( eeBoo $14.99 each ) The perfect take-along set of dominoes for kids that are fascinated by space. The set comes with 28 shiny pieces that give you an opportunity for talking about the planets in our solar system. Illustrated by Uta Krogmann. Also fun -- Mini Dinosaur Dominoes . Marked 3 and up Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Click here to shop Space Dominoes on Amazon

( Super Smalls $39) If brushing hair is an issue in your house, this wonderful new kit from Super Small may do the trick. The kit comes with a large pink plastic brush and 246 gem stickers to add to your brush. Our tester also loved that the kit also included 16 small clips that have gem flowers on them. A great holiday or birthday gift. Ages: Preschool, Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025