( Jasey's Toy Chest $19.99) Preschoolers love pretend cooking -- especially when the props look like the real thing. This new Toaster set is adorable. It comes with a wooden toaster, a slice of toast, a plate, a knife, strawberry jam and pats of butter. There is a dial on the toaster as well as a pop up mechanism that delighted our testers. Safety note -- the pats of butter are small which is why this toy is marked 3 & up. Ages: Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Se

( Jasey's Toy Chest $19.99) Our preschool testers loved the activity here of using the included wooden knife to open up the fruit pieces. The fruit is connected by Velcro and can also be separated by pulling it apart. There's a strawberry, pear, orange, lemon, watermelon wedge and a banana (that is whole for some reason). Our parent testers noted that the set was well-crafted. The crate and the fruit were all smooth. A fun prop for pretend play. Our testers added this to you

( Jasey's Toy Chest $24.99) If you're looking for a beautifully crafted wooden vehicle toy, look no further. Our preschoolers adored this wooden vehicle carrier that has two levels, and comes with four rescue vehicles: an ambulance, a fire truck, a police car and and rescue helicopter. To unload the top vehicles the carrier unfolds. The front cab of the truck also disconnects. A great addition to trains and blocks. 3 & up. Ages: Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Se

( Connetix $99.99) If you have a magnetic tile builder in your family, you're going to want to take a look at this new ball maze from Connetix. It's a big set with 106 pieces and 8 wooden balls. The kit was a huge hit with our preschool testers -- but it does require adult participation for younger builders. The ramps need to be snapped into the tiles that have special round holes and grooves to receive them. Our builders also used their stash of tiles to build more robust

( eeBoo $27.99) A fun twist on a classic dominoes game where you are matching object or number as you go. Here you are adding the top or bottom of familiar farm objects or animals. For example, the Mother Hen will be connected to the three little chicks or the front of the cow will be matched with her back. The set comes with 28 pieces. 3 & up. Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2026 Shop this game on Amazon

( eeBoo $17.99) Most memory games come with way too many pairs -- which we usually suggest paring down with younger preschoolers. This new set from eeBoo comes with just 10 pairs -- making it a great place to start. The images (mostly of farm animals) are easy to tell apart. Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2026 Shop this game on Amazon

( Jasey's Toy Chest $14.99) Our testers LOVE this puzzle that comes with 8 different wooden vehicles that are taller than the puzzle board -- making them easier to grasp. What's especially fun is that the vehicles can be used for dramatic play on their own or used in block play. There is an ambulance, a train, a plane, a police car, a bus, a firetruck, a cement truck and a boat. There is also an adorable Wooden Farm Puzzle & Play Pieces . 12 months & up. Ages: Toddlers Oppe

( Jasey's Toy Chest $17.99) A beautifully crafted puzzle featuring four animals - a lamb, a chicken, a horse and a cow. The illustrations are lovely and have a storybook quality. The wooden-knobs make these easier to for younger toddlers to grasp -- making this the perfect first puzzle. Your toddler will enjoy picking up the pieces -- and will eventually have the fine motor skills to place them back. You can talk about the names and the sounds the animals make as you explo

(Step 2 $117.99) When asked what to buy for an older baby who is beginning to pull up and cruise -- this is our number one recommendation. It's not new this season -- but the baby on your list is and should have the best play settings. Older babies and toddlers love have spaces that are scaled for them -- so going in and out of this house will be great fun. Toddlers will appreciate the mailbox , the little kitchen area and the ball run. Assembly note: You will need tools to

(Gund $27.81 each) Bluey and her little sister Bingo are the most popular sister duo this season. Both of these plush dolls have all stitched features - making them a safe choice as a first huggable. A great first birthday gift and will be equally adored by the toddler set that loves this wonderfully written family-centered show from Australia. Ages: Infants, Toddlers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Click here to purchase Bluey from Amazon.com Click here to pu