( Super Smalls $32) Hands down the jazziest swim goggles we have ever seen. Everyone wanted a pair (including all of the adults). They...

( Hasbro $19.99) If you have a Peppa Pig fan in your house, you'll want to take a look at this adorable set that includes the family's red car, Peppa, the new baby, a car seat and suitcase that has pictures of baby bottles inside. It' s marked 3 & up because the the baby is small. Our tester loved that the front hood and trunk opened. You can also buy the full family of five separately ($12.99).   Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025

( Pottery Barn $159) A wow wee kind of sprinkler for summer fun. It takes a while to fill the dino with air -- so you may want to do it...

( Creativity for Kids $11.99 each) Our testers flipped over this cute kit that comes with two butterfly claw clips and four barrettes that are full of glitter (does it get any better than that?). There are also rhinestones, adhesive charms and the words imagine and dream to add to all. Ages: Marked 6 and up. Ages: Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Shop this product on Amazon

( eeBoo $21.99) Truly a friendly town with so much to see and talk about! There's the boat with a friendly whale near by. There are the cute little pigs that run the fruit stand, rabbits in the garden (makes sense), a donkey pulling a raccoon and so much more. While the illustration by Linda Bleck is very busy, it comes together in 36 giant pieces make this a good choice for the 4 & up crowd. We also love Animal Voices that features many animals including a rhino, a whale, a

( 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

( eeBoo $18.99) There's so much to see in this joyful 100 piece puzzle that features beautiful animals, reptiles and birds in and around the pink tree of wildlife. The animals are vibrant in Sarah Walsh's illustration and the pieces are big which makes this a great parent-child project for 5s and up. Our tester loved that all the animals looked happy together. Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Shop this puzzle on Amazon

( Just Play $21.99 ) If you grew up playing Simon, you're going to love this new twist - and so will your kids and grandkids. Just the like original, you have to watch and then replay the same sequence but now you're doing it by stepping on the lights. A great party, family get together, rainy day activity toy. We agree with the 8 and up age range. Takes 3 AA batteries not included . Early School, Tweens 7 & up. Ages:Early School Years, Tweens Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Plati

(Hape $69.95) To be honest, at first we weren't sure about a space-themed train track set -- but we were wrong. Our testers LOVED this set that comes with a rocket, space trains, a flight tower, a bridge that becomes a launching ramp that is fun to crank into an upright position. There was plenty of pretend power mixed in here once the set was put together. The set also comes with two blue ramps that give the trains great motion. You'll need an adult to put this together wit

(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