No tablet or smartphone required! These toys and games allow kids to take a break from screen time for some classic play. For more toys we love, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide

TOYS WE LOVE


MOSAIC MAGNETIC PLAY KITCHEN

This play kitchen features a magnetic refrigerator, a freezer, an ice-maker that dispenses plastic ice cubes, an oven, a stove with sound effects, a microwave, a sink, and a six-piece accessory set. This play kitchen features a magnetic refrigerator, a freezer, an ice-maker that dispenses plastic ice cubes, an oven, a stove with sound effects,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $129.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SWEET RASPBERRY HOME

This newest addition to the Calico Critters Village comes furnished with baby furniture and a Grace Hopscotch Rabbit figure. The set matches and connects with the Red Roof Cozy Cottage and Red Roof Country Home. This newest addition to the Calico Critters Village comes furnished with baby furniture and a Grace Hopscotch Rabbit figure. The…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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TIMBER TOTS TREEHOUSE

Press the button at the top of the tree to reveal a cozy home inside, including an elevator, a fireplace, a living space, and more. Kids can store the included critters and accessories inside the treetop to take it on the go. Press the button at the top of the tree to reveal a cozy…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.95
  • Age:
  • 2+

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LOOPIES

Kids can stuff and fluff plush characters using pre-sewn plush, chenille yarn, and a hook tool. Once the plush is stuffed, kids can add felt features and other details to complete their new fluffy friend.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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FISHER-PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE BARN BALL PIT SET

Hang out in the barn right in your living room. This two-for-one set features a barn and a silo, 50 balls, and an open roof so parents can keep an eye on kids while they play. Hang out in the barn right in your living room. This two-for-one set features a barn and a silo,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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SPLASH AND PLAY MERMAID

This fully submersible doll is perfect for bathtime. It comes dressed in a mermaid swim set and includes a hooded towel with a tail, a bottle, and a fish toy. It also features drainage holes in its feet. This fully submersible doll is perfect for bathtime. It comes dressed in a mermaid swim set and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.95
  • Age:
  • 2+

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MARS SPACE STATION

Kids can explore as they move around the space station play set through a central hub, mission modules, docking stations, and more. Includes two astronauts, a robot, and accessories, including a movable laser blaster. Kids can explore as they move around the space station play set through a central hub, mission modules, docking stations, and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT!

Racers press their luck and draw cards to see how many spaces they might move in this easy-to-learn board game. If you draw a Red Light card, you can't move. The first to make it to the end is the winner. Designed for two to four players, gameplay takes just 10 minutes.

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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About the author

Ali Mierzejewski

Ali Mierzejewski

Ali Mierzejewski is the editor-in-chief at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider. With more than a decade of industry experience, Ali is a trusted source for parents, gift-givers, manufacturers, retailers, and more on the latest trends and hottest products. Whether you’re shopping for the best toys for kids — or looking for the latest in geek culture and entertainment for yourself — Ali’s expertise has you covered. When she’s not building LEGO sets or unwinding with a puzzle, Ali is obsessing over the latest season of The Bachelor, scrolling through Gritty’s Twitter, or rewatching The West Wing (for the 100th time). She is also a self-proclaimed expert on the history and lore of the entire Bachelor franchise. Ali has been featured on TODAY, The Wendy Williams Show, Yahoo Finance, Fox & Friends, HLN, The Weather Channel, ABC World News Now, and more. You can follow her on Instagram @hashtagtrendy.

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