Best toys for 3-5 year old's kids
Kids are picky, fickle little creatures, and honestly, that’s a big part of their charm. The toys they want are ever-changing, and it can be seriously hard to keep up with what trend is cool and what’s “Ugh, so lame, Mom.” Thankfully, there are people out there whose job is to figure out what our kids want before it’s sold out and going for the price of a small car on eBay.
This year, the trends at the Toy Fairs were pretty exciting, trending towards all things surprise and magic, but updated from recent blind box toys to include surprises that are actually a part of the experience of play, not just the opening of the toy. There are also a ton of toys based on television shows like Bluey, Baby Shark, and Gabby's Dollhouse. Our own Toy of the Year awards showed that magic and animals are a huge trend!
Games are also making a big comeback after taking a turn in 2021 — which was likely a rebellion against all the board games we all played in 2020.
We know that these lists are really overwhelming, but that's where we come in. It's our jobs to sift through the lists, cross-check them against one another, and determine what it is that your kids really want. And so far? Pretend play, Magna-Tiles, and classics like Barbies and board games are making the biggest splash.
While we're not ashamed to admit we pumped our own children for intel, it's not an approach we recommend you take. We got hours-long responses about what game this YouTuber loves, which toy is being played by that TikTokker, and what toy this Twitch streamer just reviewed. They're precious hours of our lives we'll never get back, but hey, it was invaluable to us to hear recommendations right from the kids themselves.
We've combed these lists ourselves, as well as used our own research and experiences to share the very best, most engaging, and totally trending toys for kids that they'll be obsessing over.
1. Magic Mixies Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball
Moose Toys have some real magical mojo, and this year, they really hit it out of the park. The Magical Mixies Crystal Ball is a step up from last year's cauldron.
There's a lot happening with this toy: it's a crystal ball that lights up and has "eerie smoke" (glycerin steam), and kids use their magic wand to make a surprise creature appear. That creature has over 80 sounds and reactions, acting a bit like a Zoltar or Magic 8 ball. Kids can do it over and over again, and the crystal ball also doubles as a night light!
Gabby's Dollhouse is a wildly popular Netflix series, and this is a two-foot tall replica of her house, complete with lights, elevator, and of course Gabby and her kitty friend, Pandy.
This is a splurge toy for sure. Kindergarten graduation, Christmas, first night of Hanukkah, birthday—a big occasion toy. But, it comes with 15 pieces, all the extras, and it looks just like thee show.
3. Crayola Crayola Ultimate Light Board
Your future Judy Chicago or Kehinde Wiley could get their start with this light-up drawing board by Crayola. This enchanting coloring toy illuminates your children's artwork, inspiring them to create more and more illustrations. Powered by three AA batteries, this board utilizes washable color gel markers that create bright and bold lines that your kid will absolutely adore.
4. Playmobil Wiltopia Animal Care Station
Have a little future veterinarian on your hands? This Playmobil set is just the thing for them. Made of more than 80% sustainable materials, this 347 piece set includes everything from the clinic with actual stalls to a pulley system, heat lamps, and row boat! There's also an AR component where kids can learn all about the animals and the environment.
5. Kid Trax Kids USPS Mail Carrier
Your little future mail carrier will be bringing all your Amazon packages right to your door in this USPS ride-on toy, complete with a mailbox. It's run by a rechargeable 12-volt battery and has a maximum speed of 2.5 miles per hour.
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