Keeping your preschooler’s busy mind—and hands!—engaged with fun, interactive toys can go a long way. They’ll encourage logic, learning, critical thinking and creativity, which are great skill sets that’ll aid your kiddo as they grow and develop.
From mystery-wrapped goodies and fun figurines to art sets and adorable plushies, we’ve rounded up The Toy Insider’s top picks that’ll make for the perfect present this holiday season!
Energy Expelling Toys
VTech® KidiZoom® Smartwatch DX3
$69.99The KidiZoom® Smartwatch DX3 packs everything kids want into one cool watch—cameras, games, movement challenges, daily reminders and more.
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6 Volt Spiderman Supercar by Dynacraft
$179.00All superheroes need a decked-out Super Car. This ride-on 6 Volt quad speeds up to 2.5 mph & shoots pretend web cannons to catch villains.
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Miraculous Switch 'N Go Scooter with Ladybug Doll
$34.99With the press of a button, your Ladybug fan can go on an adventure, transforming a secret pod into her signature scooter!
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Scribble Scrubbies Arctic Pets Snow Explorer
$24.99These color-changing pets turn blue when they are cold and white when they are warm. Decorate them, wash them clean and decorate again.
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Pop It! Pro
$19.99The electronic Pop It! Pro game includes three game modes. Players can race to pop the light-up bubbles as fast as they can.
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Fisher-Price® Bouncetopia Bouncer
$149.99Kids will burn off energy and bounce the day away in the Bouncetopia Bouncer. One push of a button inflates this indoor bouncer in minutes!
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LankyBox Giant Mystery Box
$39.99LankyBox fans will be wowed by this ultimate unboxing experience. Inside, they'll discover figures, a plush, a squishy, a fidget toy, stickers and more.
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Blue's Clues Stampers 12 Pack Deluxe Box
$24.99Kiddos can stamp away with Blue's Clues. These collectibles work as both party décor & entertainment, bringing a fun theme to any party.
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Unicorn Explosion Sensory Tub
$14.99Let your child's creativity flow. This tub includes multiple colors of slime, mix-ins and other unicorn-themed items designed for manual, sensory play.
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Rainbocorns Eggzania
$34.99Once your kiddo hatches their Rainbocorn Eggzania plush from its nest, they’ll be astonished by the surprises inside, like mini eggs, plush, stickers and accessories.
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Magnatab Free Draw
$19.99Gift your little one a full sensory experience with the Magnatab Free Draw. Using the magnetic stylus, draw pictures, letters, numbers & shapes.
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L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets™
$9.99Your little one's favorite sweets are now their favorite dolls; it's time to collect their cravings! Each doll comes with a suite of fashion accessories.
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PLAYMOBIL Wiltopia Animal Care Station
$109.99Kids get hands-on with this animal clinic playset made with sustainable materials. The set comes with everything kids need to learn about saving rainforest animals.
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Disney Doorables Let’s Go!
$12.99Your little one can explore the world without leaving their room. Open the airplane to discover exciting destinations, collector cards & mini figures.
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Little Live Pets Mama Surprise
$64.99Place Mama Surprise in her hutch overnight and she’ll deliver a guinea pig baby every day for three days. Features over 20 sounds and reactions.
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Smashers Dino Island Giant Skull
$34.99Your child's cheers will be loud as they smash this skull to smithereens, uncovering 30 hidden pieces inside. Foam, slime and surprises await!
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Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball
$84.99Your child can cast a spell and watch the crystal ball fill with mist. It clears to reveal an interactive, fortune-telling Magic Mixie.
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Moji the Lovable Labradoodle
$99.99Moji performs tricks and responds to kids’ voices and touch with more than 150 reactions. His animated smart collar shows kids how he is feeling.
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Aphmau MeeMeows Mystery Plush Series 2
$9.99Aphmau fans can collect mini versions of her animated feline friends. Each super soft MeeMeow comes in a blind pack, letting kids unbox the surprise.
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Misfittens
$9.99Inspired by the #ifitfitsisits meme, Misfittens are squishable plush kittens that can be purr-fectly stuffed into the tiniest of spaces. Kids can collect all 12.
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Fidgie Friends
$19.97Fidgie friends look like traditional dolls, but they provide the calming effect of a fidget toy, with fidget features incorporated into their fashions.
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Care Bears 40th Anniversary Care-A-Lot Bear
$19.99In celebration of 40 years of “sharing and caring,” the Care-a-Lot Bear is an adorable plush toy great for nighttime snuggles, or simply collecting.
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The VS World of Cats vs Pickle
$24.99 BUY NOWThese super soft, bean-filled collectibles come in a variety of characters and sizes to collect, including mystery bag 4" beans, 6" chonks or 9" jumbos!
Pawz, The Calming Pup
$21.99 BUY NOWPawz is a calming companion for your preschooler. The cuddly, social-emotional learning toy guides little ones through deep breathing patterns and doubles as a night-light.
To discover even more toys that your preschooler will love, check out The Toy Insider’s expansive holiday guide or head to our gift generator here to find toys based on your child’s personality and interests!
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