( 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

( Manhattan Toy $13 and $30) These are the sweetest dragons and our favorite huggable of the year. They are delightfully soft, squishy and come in a rainbow of colors. They have stitched features - making them a good choice as a first huggable for babies and toddlers. There are also two sizes 10" and 4". If you need something to hug -- get yourself one too. Ages: Infants, Toddlers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025

( Peaceable Kingdom $19.95) Finding first games for older toddlers can be challenging which is why we were so delighted to try Patch's Pockets. It is just on the target for young players learning about taking turns. We suggest that you play this cooperatively to start. The box holds the carrot patch. Players take turns pulling the carrots (they have different colors) and matching them to the oversized Bunnies that have a pocket on their overalls. The pockets are also one of

( The Pencil Grip $22) The juiciest set of coloring sticks. The saturation of color is what we all dreamed of as kids. The magic here is really solid tempera paint that glides on so easily. Our kid testers LOVE the colors and experience of drawing with them. Parents love that because they are tempera paint they wash off and they also dry in 90 seconds. We suggest pairing this with a big pad of paper and have fun coloring together! We say toddler and up -- but really you'll a

(Hape $48.87) One of the most innovative toys of the year. It's a beautifully designed product with a wood veneer top and a rainbow-colored keyboard. There are three modes of play and to the delight of our parent testers there's a volume control on the side. When you strike a key, the board will light up with the same color pixels - making this a great cause and effect toy for young toddlers. The piano will also play some songs which our testers also loved. Most electronic

( Fisher-Price $29.99) Toddlers LOVE getting their parent some pretend coffee which is why this setting is such a hit. The machine comes...

( Cuddle + Kind $69-$89) We always get excited when the box from Cuddle + Kind arrives. The dolls are so special. This year there's a...

( Fisher-Price $24.82) A substantial set of 65 wooden blocks in different sizes and colors. The blocks come with a wooden base that we...

( Fisher-Price $14.82) This classic wooden stacker toy is part of Fisher-Price's extensive new collection of wooden toys. If you're...

( Fisher-Price $19.99) We love that Fisher-Price has introduced an extensive line of wooden toys this year. They are beautifully crafted...