( Corolle $26.95) With her painted face and sew-on permanent clothes, this little 8” huggable is a perfect first doll. Her romper is...

(Hape $19.99) Our testers really enjoyed this set of 10 wooden blocks that come with silicone bumpers which made it easier for sitting up...

( Thames & Kosmos $19.95 ) A fun twist on the classic Volcano Kit. There are three different ways to make the small plastic volcano...

( Jilly Bing $68) Seeing yourself represented in dolls is so important which is why we are delighted to tell you about Jilly Bing, an...

( Moose Games $14.95) Bluey fans are going to flip for this Hide & Seek Game that features a plastic version of the beloved character....

( Playmobil $89.99) The new Pirate Harbor with 165 pieces is the latest in Playmobil's pirate theme collection. There is a little...

( Super Smalls $75) Our testers love this company's smaller jewelry kits and were very excited when we mentioned that this year they have...

( Crayola $24.99 ) Imagine Spin Art and Spinning Tops had a baby - you'd have Colourwhirls. Set comes with four spinners and markers. You can create art together or play more competitively. It's also fun to do solo. Parents will appreciate the arena as a place to use the spinners in a confined space. There is a lot of prep here -- but an unusual art experience. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2025 Ages: Early School, Tweens

( Crayola $24.94 ) One of the best art activity sets of the year! Our testers love the options with this light up board. You can have it...

( Tossit $34 ) We are obsessed with playing Tossit. It comes with 13 silicone pieces that are like darts in concept but designed to be...