Silicone Stacking Cups

Features a variety of patterns to provide an enriching tactile experience and promote fine motor skills. Seven different colors attract baby’s attention and promote visual development. $13.99, ages 6 months+, amazon.com

Stacking Rings

Soft, chewable and portable, making them perfect for on-the-go playtime. Comes in seven pieces with different shapes and sizes, providing more choices for your baby to explore. $13.99, ages 6 months+, amazon.com

Etta & Friends

Etta the Elephant has expanded her circle of friends. Each member of the Etta and Friends collection is made with the same soft fabrics and styles that provide a tactile feel that any child is sure to love. $16.99-$69.99, ages birth+, giffausa.com

Cuddly Critters

These cute, huggable and whimsical personalities are sure to put a smile on the face of someone special. From unicorns and bears to the new cows and foxes, they are just right to cuddle up with day or night. $9.99+, ages birth+, giffausa.com

Tricky Topic Books

Support children and parents alike as they navigate common challenges and transitions; like getting rid of pacifiers, starting preschool, or moving away from screens. Each of the five books provides an easy-to-follow approach that helps a child learn hildren in real situations with real emotions. Each book also features a QR code that provides additional expert-backed, on-topic resources. $15/book, ages 1-5 years, lovevery.com

SmartMax My First Stacking Rings

Stack and balance these sweet-looking rings. A classic toy with a magnetic twist. An open-ended magnetic discovery kit to create funny-looking figures that balance, wiggle, and wobble. $24.99, ages 18 months – 5 years, smarttoysandgames.com

Sense & Grow Rock & Play Shape Sorter

Kids will learn to differentiate shapes, recognize colors, and work on fine-motor skills with this toy. Create your own openings to get the shapes into the sorter. Teaches kids that sometimes its ok not to fit into a pre-established mold. $24.99, ages 5 months +, amazon.com

 

TT TUMMYTIMEZ Multi-Stage Tummy Time Water Mat

A great tummy time motivator. Every detail, from the size of the inflated rim to the vibrant high contrast graphics, was carefully designed to create the right supportive environment. A positive, interesting and less stressful experience will pave the way for tummy time success. $39.99, ages 3-24 months, amazon.com

GeoSafari Jr. My First Walkie Talkies

Encourage exploration, communication and build confidence. Features a single button for easy use, a secure kid-to-kid radio channel, wrist strap, 90-meter range and durable design. $21.99, ages 4+, educationalinsights.com

Cry Babies Minnie Mouse

Meet the adorable toy that cries real tears just like a real baby. The newest addition comes dressed inspired by one of Disney’s most beloved characters – Minnie Mouse, complete with her classic polkadot dress and iconic mouse ears. When she’s crying, put her pacifier in her mouth and watch as she magically stops crying. $24.99, ages birth-24 months, target.com

Cry Babies Tiny Cuddles Disney

The softest version of these popular dolls now have a magical makeover as Disney inspired characters. Feature Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Stitch, Daisy Duck and Winnie the Pooh. Each one comes with a matching pacifier and cries real tears. $12.99, ages birth-24 months, target.com

Kidscleancar

Features a unique detachable mop attachment that allows children to help clean the floor while they play. Can be installed and removed in just two seconds. The design is versatile for both indoor and outdoor use. Includes a variable speed feature with a rotary button that allows parents to set speed limits. $199, ages 3-8 years, henrytoybox.com

Tamagotchi Uni Sanrio Characters

This device integrates two iconic and beloved brands. Users can collect Sanrio accessories and items for their character alongside innovative Tamagotchi gameplay. Players can pamper their character with Sanrio-inspired treats, adorn them with adorable accessories including the iconic bow, and engage in interactive games that capture the essence of Sanrio’s celebrated spirit. $79.99, ages 6+, bandai.com

Tamagotchi Connection

A cultural phenomenon. The next chapter in the Tamagotchi legacy, bringing back treasured elements from the past for today’s fans. Boasts an array of features designed to delight users of all ages. With pixelated technology, each virtual pet comes to life in great detail, offering an interactive companionship experience. $29.99, ages 6+, bandai.com

Hello Kitty Tamagotchi Nano

Brings together the timeless charm of Hello Kitty with the gameplay of the classic Tamagotchi. With adorable Hello Kitty-themed graphics and mini-games, fans of the beloved character can nurture their characters in true Tamagotchi style. If you take good care of your Tamagotchi character, it will go on a journey to London with Hello Kitty. $19.99, ages 8+, bandai.com

Aphmau 11” Classic Mystery Plush

These new 11” plushies are the latest official Aphmau release, including 8 different MeeMeows to collect. Each comes in a blind bag for surprise unboxing fun with super soft fur, squishy bodies and signature happy faces. $19.99, ages 3-8, bonkertoys.com

LankyBox Golden Mystery Boxy

This all-new set is filled with awesome collectibles, making it the ultimate surprise unboxing experience. Includes micro figures, a pop-it, a lanyard with charm, and stickers, all in a special gold color. $19.99, ages 3+, bonkertoys.com

 

GraviTrax Junior

Introduce children to marble run and construction toys in a vibrant and easy-to-learn way. Start building right away and immerse yourself in thematic worlds for added creative play. Features jungle, ice, desert and ocean-themed sets and expansions. $14.99-$129.99, ages 3+, amazon.com

Professor Maxwell’s VR Atlas

Become globe-trotters throughout this 144-page book as you discover famous landmarks, points of interest, man-made and natural wonders, cultures, languages and even food from around the world. With 15 tangible projects and activities included in the kit, the 100+ piece will inspire kids to learn about their world. $69.99, ages 8+, abacusbrands.com

Numberblocks Playing Cards

With a numbery twist on popular card games like Go Fish, Old Maid, and more, children will love playing and learning with their favorite characters. These cards offer a playful and engaging way to practice early math skills—making learning a blast. $9.99, ages 2-4 years, hand2mind.com

Growing Greenhouse Color and Number Playset

Foster color recognition and counting skills while promoting eco-consciousness in a fun and interactive way. Features adorable flowers, pots and a guide filled with kid-friendly sustainability facts. $24.99, ages 18 months+, learningresources.com

Rainbow Climber Gym

An indoor playground made of high-quality hard beechwood. Features a compact yet spacious design that facilitates physical and emotional development. Suitable for big families and playdates – can bear up to 440 lbs. Comes with double-sided slide, wooden rings, wooden swing and hammock. $779.99, ages 18 months+, amazon.com

Flat 2 Fast Card Racers

This toy transforms from cards to superfast racing cars with the press of a button. No pull back needed. Portable and fits perfectly in a pocket or backpack for on-the-go play. $12.99, ages 5+, lukilab.com

furReal Walk-A-Lots Bernedoodle Interactive Toy

This cute puppy is ready for a stroll. Her bouncy walk and wobbly head move just like a real pet. Listen for barks, howls, a “rwar-ing” happy tune, and other adorable noises. $19.99, ages 4+, justplayproducts.com

Theodora S.T.E.A.M. Girls

A line of diverse luxurious plush dolls that encourage young girls to explore the world of S.T.E.A.M. With a mission to inspire and empower, the dolls are role models for young girls and strive to encourage positive thinking. $59.99, ages 3+, theodoradolls.com

Fingerlings Sweet Tweets Birds

Unlock friendship at your fingertips and share secret messages with these cute, interactive birds. Feature 40+ sounds and reactions. On your finger, record and play back secret messages. Off your finger, your Sweet Tweets bird listens and repeats everything you say. $9.99, ages 5+, shopwowwee.com

Littlest Pet Shop Beach Besties Collector Set

A adventure has arrived! Collect a new generation of bobblin’ head pets with over 65 exciting new friends. Discover the must-have crew, their unique purrsonalities, breeds, and rarity levels. $19.99, ages 4+, littlepetshop.com

BRIO Dinosaur Adventure Set

Explore the amazing prehistoric world of dinosaurs. This 21-piece train set is full of dinosaur-themed play and includes a train with two wagons and multiple scenic pieces like the dangerous lava cave and grassy meadow tracks. $79.99, ages 3+, brioplay.com

STAR WARS Doorables Galaxy Peek

Discover an out-of-this-world collection of 25 figures. Chase after rare and ultra-rare characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Grogu, and the Mandalorian. The unique Death Star-inspired capsule doubles as a display. Ideal for collecting and trading. $9.99, ages 5+, justplayproducts.com

 

Claymates’ Family of 4

Designed to encourage open-ended, imaginative play. Includes handmade wooden figures and colorful non-drying clay blocks. Kids create their own characters, facilitating self-expression, fine motor development and social awareness. Crafted from sustainable brown walnut and light maple hardwoods. $33, ages 3+, claymatesusa.com

Lite-Brite Super Bright HD, Pokémon Edition

Unleash your inner Pokémon Trainer to light up your creativity. Based on the retro toy, this modern version brings POKEMON to life in a whole new way. Featuring a brighter display with double the LEDs and higher definition. $24.99, ages 6+, basicfun.com

Horses of Waterfall Ranch

Gallop into adventure. A fully furnished home where you can cook breakfast in the kitchen. So much to do in the adjoining horse stable, including feeding, brushing, and caring for the horses. Put on a helmet and ride with your best friend around the ranch, and train for the next competition. $149.99, ages 5+, playmobil.com

Folkmanis Mini Finger Puppets

These puppets believe imagination is the key to a healthy childhood, encouraging play and discovery to develop the skills necessary in life. Bring nature to life with the chameleon, snake, roly poly, banana slug, and more. $8.99-$12.99, folkmanis.com

VIP Fashion Dolls

With an innovative pull-string mechanism, kids can effortlessly transform their doll’s hairstyle. Megan wears a chic metallic silver dress and pink boots, while Quinn features a glittery gold outfit. Each doll is paired with five unique premium accessories. From heart-shaped stickers and gel-infused glitter, each accessory set inspires endless creativity. $17.99, ages 5-8, vippets.com

VTech Animal Rhymes Music Book

Explore familiar nursery rhymes, instrument sounds, colors and vocabulary while building motor skills by sliding and twisting the play pieces on the pages. $12.99, ages 3-36 months, vtechkids.com

VTech Bopping & Cruising Baby Driver

Bright colors, soft textures and tons of fiddly role-play fun abound in this jam-packed toy. Fueled by imagination, little ones can steer the wheel or beep the horn for a gentle squeak before shifting gears and switching lanes. $17.99, ages 3 months+, vtechkids.com

VTech Zoo Jamz Xylophone

Hit the right note with this adorable, grow-with-me musical buddy. Start the journey with free play, where budding musicians express artistic creativity as they tap the bars. Then follow along as each bar lights up in sequence, guiding your little one through the do-re-mi scale. The final step introduces eight songs kids can learn to play; just tap each bar as it flashes to advance the tune, note by note. $17.99, ages 1-4, vtechkids.com

LeapFrog Nest & Count Turtle Tower

Stack them up or nestle them snuggly together. This family of turtles offers four ways to play. Nest the turtles together creating a colorful game of hide-and-seek. Pile on the fun by putting the turtles on top of Mama to build motor skills and see her head poke out for a peek-a-boo surprise. $11.99, ages 1-3, store.leapfrog.com

LeapFrog 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger

Build a burger and coordination skills. Put each bright layer on the pole and watch the ingredients spin to the bottom. Colorful condiments feature enticing textures for little chefs to explore. Pop the puzzle pieces out of the center of the burger, onion, tomato, pickle and cheese to discover different shapes and play a game of ring toss. $14.99, ages 12 months+, shop.leapfrog.com

Patty Shukla YouTube Channel

Learn educational songs with widely recognized singer/song-writer, Miss Patty. Shows focus on counting, shapes, colors, the alphabet, right hand left hand, months of the year, days of the week, phonics and ASL sign language. Includes action songs for kids to jump, dance and move. FREE, ages bith-8 years, youtube.com

We are celebrating our beautiful planet. These recent NAPPA Award winners bring sustainability into play, learning, creativity and imagination.

Gotta Go Green by Debi Derryberry

A musical album celebrating sustainability, going green and recycling. Debi is the voice for many beloved cartoon voices including Jimmy Neutron, Draculaura (Monster High), SharkPups (SharkDog). $11.98, debiderryberry.com

Puffin Rock and the New Friends

An action-packed movie celebrating our magnificent natural environment and featuring themes of belonging, courage and friendship. When the last Little Egg of the season disappears under mysterious circumstances, Oona and her new friends race against time to bring the Little Egg home before a big storm hits Puffin Rock. $2.99 to rent/$6.99 to buy, ages 2-5, puffinrock.com

Something Happened to Our Planet

Written to help parents begin conversations about a challenging and important topic and inspire kids to make a difference in their schools and communities. Includes a Reader’s Note with information about the impact of climate change, child-friendly definitions and more. $19.99, ages 4-8, apa.org

Happy Nappy DUO

A sustainable alternative to disposable swim diapers. This 2-in-1 design contains solids while its innovative Silver Lining is scientifically proven to kill any fecal bacteria responsible for nasty tummy bugs, once in the water. Cleaner water, reusable, reliable, and durable- perfect for stress-free baby swimming. $27, ages 0-3 years, us.splashabout.com

Baby GUND Sustainably Soft Dolls

Great for cuddlers. Each doll is sourced from 100% recycled materials (plastic bottles) and crafted with luxe ultra-soft recycled plush, fiber fill and threads. Featuring six beautiful and diverse dolls, each plush is crafted with soft floral pattern onesies in an array of colors. $20, ages birth+, gund.com

Curious Kingdom

Action-filled toys to spark imagination and encourage STEM learning. The Catapult features a gnome-launching catapult that gives the gnomes a super-fun transportation mode. The Dragon Trainer Playset introduces Binky, the baby dragon learning to fly, her trainer Connie, and Mateo, the knight-in-training whose job it is to put out all the dragon fires. And Story Starter is a fun-filled activity that encourages creative storytelling with the characters and themes. $14.99-$24.99, ages 3-6, playper.com

Out of the Fires

An inspiring journal that will help victims of a natural disaster as they follow a boy who is healing after a devastating fire in his neighborhood. Filled with drawings, news clippings, and coping strategies, this book is full of information on cultivating resilience after a natural disaster. $19.99, ages 8-12, apa.org

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These recent NAPPA Award winners are wonderful Easter and anytime gifts.

PEEPS EggMazing Egg Decorator

This whimsical bunny-shaped decorator holds and spins hard-boiled eggs. Using the included vibrantly colored, non-toxic markers, kids create custom, colorful Easter eggs without the mess. $27.99, ages 3+, heybuddyheypal.com

BIZYBOO Easter Hide ‘N’ Seek Busy Bags

A perfect mess-free, on-the-go and low-fuss companion. Using both written and visual prompts found on an attached card, children will have a blast prodding and shifting the beads around, seeking out the Easter objects. $9.99, ages 2+, vangotoys.com

Sprinx – My Bumpas Weighted Character

Helps promote a sense of security, reduce stress, improve sleep quality and create a calming effect. The weighted arms are perfectly sized to give realistic hugs and display unconditional love. The exterior is soft and comforting. $39.99, ages 3+, mybumpas.com

Buzz Buzz

Laurie Berkner’s got a pig on her head. Celebrate 25 years of her timeless classic album remastered for the whole family to enjoy. Sing along to all-time favorites. $9.99, ages 1-7, laurieberkner.com

Rubik’s Cube Retro Cube

Celebrate Rubik’s 50th anniversary with this collector’s edition. Displayed in a replica of the 1980s issue packaging, this blast to the past is decorated with the original Rubik’s Logo and classic-colored stickers. $14.99, ages 8+, amazon.com

stickers. $14.99, ages 8+, amazon.com

Ahhhhh

Andrew & Polly’s 6th album empowers kids to take on tough stuff by helping them think, feel and sometimes even shout their way through challenges in an ever-changing world. Eleven awesome songs featuring smart and amusing lyrics. $9.99, entire family, andrewandpolly.com

PAW Patrol Basic Vehicles

Join the pups on action-packed missions with these new eco-conscious vehicles. Made from up to 85% recycled plastic, these vehicles are authentically detailed so you can recreate iconic scenes from the show. Enjoy endless PAWsome adventures with your favorite hero pup in their signature vehicle. $9.99, ages 3+, amazon.com

 

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