Best for 0-12 Months
Happy kids, happy life? That’s not how the saying goes, but during the holidays it might as well be. We all know that while traditions may evolve, one thing remains the same: kids want the top toys. This year that means everything from a coveted Bluey plush to a 1,579 piece LEGO set and Walmart is the place to find them. Now that you know, do yourself a favor and get a jumpstart on that holiday shopping list. Here are the top toys of the year—in order of age—all available at Walmart (and 25 of them are under $100).
Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin’ Tunes Music & Language Discovery Gym
Orchestrate the perfect playtime for your newborn with this mat that includes four modes: laying, sitting, tummy time and take-along. Thanks to Magic Touch technology, your baby can play the piano with just a press of a finger or the kick of a foot. Bonus: It includes four languages (English, Spanish, French and German).
Buy It ($50)
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Coffee Mug
This cup is filled to the brim with fun lights, music and learning for little pretenders. The 20+ songs will teach your babe the ABCs and 123s, while the handle and lid help strengthen fine motor skills. They can even pretend to be like you with their order—flip the lid to reveal mocha-colored rattle beads on one side and a cute matcha latte swirl on the other.
Buy It ($9)
VTech 2-in-1 Roll & Discover Roller Drum
Engage little ones in tummy time, seated play and even crawling exploration with five activities that introduce first words for animals and numbers. Motion-activated sounds reward every roll and encourage little ones to follow. And when you need a break, it has parent-friendly features like automatic shut-off and volume control for quieter play (phew).
Buy It ($20)
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Best for 8-11 Years
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Buy It ($20)
A playdate winner. Not only does this interactive panda have a guitar, whammy bar and microphone, it also connects with other members of the Link Squad band (sold separately) allowing them to sing and play together. But our favorite part has to be how it manages to keep a toddler entertained for a solid 15 minutes (long enough that mom can finally take a shower).
Best Musical Toy
Fisher-Price Link Squad Jam & Count Learning Toy
Buy It ($30)
Baby’s first piano. Toddlers can compose, create and perform in their own concert with this crocodile piano that features lights, 12 nursery rhymes and eight baby crocs that pop up in the “organ pipes” as they play.
Best for Creativity
Battat Croco Pop Piano
Buy It ($13)
A puzzle that’s easy to hold—and just challenging enough to solve. Over time, your little one will be able to quickly spot the difference between the square and the rectangle, and the oval and the circle.
Best for Problem-Solving Skills
Melissa & Doug First Shapes Puzzle
Buy It ($30)
Whack-a-doo! Fans of the hit Australian kids show will love this interactive surprise. When your child attaches the “Play Time” sign onto the front of Bluey's house, it activates the reveal. They’ll hear a “thump” sound from inside the house and when they open the front door, a surprise Bluey plush will be waiting for them.
Best for Bluey Fans
Bluey’s Play Date Plush Surprise
Buy It ($99)
Pick this gift and you’ll instantly be dubbed “Coolest Parent on the Block.” This electric bumper car spins 360 degrees and is able to support kids up to 66 pounds. But don’t worry, Dad: Flybar Bumper Cars are made with a soft rubber bumper that protects walls and furniture (and other people’s ankles).
Best Ride-Along Toy
Flybar 6V Bumper Car
Buy It ($40)
Storytime comes to life with this easy-to-use projector. Kids can watch and listen to three Little Golden Book stories as they shine bright on the wall: The Poky Little Puppy, Tawny Scrawny Lion, and The Saggy Baggy Elephant. The Poky Little Puppy character is also included and creates more light effects in nightlight mode. (Recommended projection distance is 2 to 6 feet.)
Best Storytime Assistant
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set
Buy It ($68)
Minnie fans will lose their bows over this life-size play kitchen. Along with the adorable plates, pans and utensils, the kitchen also includes some secret reveals: a cutting board that flips to a hidden sink, a dish rack that flips to a secret milkshake maker and even a special frying pan that flips a Mickey-shaped pancake.
Best Minnie-Themed Toy
Minnie Mouse Play Kitchen Set
Buy It ($95)
Beep, beep! Play-Doh delivery. This all-in-one scooter and pretend play kitchen lets your kid imagine running their own food delivery business. No batteries or electronics (or MBA) required.
Best for Pretend Play
Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter Set
Buy It ($99)
The largest PAW Patrol Tower yet. Standing at just under 4 feet with an all-new 360 degree loop, this structure was made for thrilling high-speed rescue missions with Chase and his police car. For even more fun, you can collect all the Paw Patrol figures and see who can slide down the fastest.
Coolest PAW Patrol Toy
PAW Patrol: Rescue Wheels Super Loop Tower
Buy It ($60)
Hatchimals have always topped wish lists, but this year Mystery Hatch is the hot ticket. Inside every Mystery Hatch Hatchimals egg is one of two characters. Cuddle, tap, lift or rock the egg—nurturing it and encouraging the character to hatch. Once your egg has been given enough love, gather the family together to watch the hatching experience.
Best Surprise Toy
Hatchimals Alive Mystery Hatch
Buy It ($45)
Built for true Monster Jam enthusiasts, this remote-control truck brings the excitement of a live show right to your home. First, it’s an official 1:15 scale (pretty cool). Second, it features exclusive smoke effects that add a layer of realism to captive kids and adults alike. And finally, with a dual joystick controller and 2.4GHz frequency, you can race up to six Monster Jam monster trucks at once.
Most Fun New Racing Toy
Monster Jam El Toro Loco RC Truck
Buy It ($30)
This sensory surprise might seem strange, but your kids are bound to love it. When they first open the fridge, they’ll discover all the ingredients they need to form a cake dough. The big wow factor is when your child's dough freezes to become a shivering, deliciously scented, interactive plush toy. Trust us, you have to see it to believe it.
Most Innovative Toy
Cookeez Makery Freezy Cakez Fridge
Buy It ($60)
As featured in the Netflix series Let's Race, the Hot Wheels City Car Wash has been taken over by a massive shark that’s looking to dive into color-shifting action. The playset features realistic car wash details like a foam roller and movable gates for inspired storytelling.
Best for Water Play
Hot Wheels City Ultra Shark Car Wash
Buy It ($30)
Scooters are cool on their own, but there’s one thing that can make them even better: custom prints. This special edition Razor A Scooter puts a new twist on an all-time great with a prehistoric dino camo design. Ready to ride right out of the box, it features an aluminum deck, original folding mechanism and urethane wheels.
Best Toy for On-the-Go
Razor A Kick Scooter Special Edition Dino Camo
Buy It ($65)
Multiple reviewers raved that this set was so much bigger than they expected (in a good way)—offering lots for their kindergarteners to play with, while folding up flat for easy storage. Fair warning, it does not come with a doll. But if your recipient is already Barbie-obsessed that shouldn’t be an issue.
Best Barbie-Themed Set
Barbie Horse Barn Playset
Buy It ($27)
Did you know that the F40 was the last model personally approved by Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari? Designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Italian car brand, this LEGO set features many famous design details from the real-life version, like the iconic rear spoiler and nose.
Best Collectible
LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F40 Supercar
Buy It ($45)
The Easy Bake Oven is back! This new version of the classic cooking toy has an updated look and a heating element like a conventional oven—no light bulbs required. Use it to prepare sweet and savory treats with Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven baking mixes like Party Pretzel Dippers, Mini Whoopie Pies and Pink Sugar Cookies (each sold separately).
Best Remake
Easy-Bake Ultimate Electric Oven Playset
Buy It ($51)
Autobots, roll out! Living among humans, hiding in plain sight and watching over us are the heroes known as Transformers. You’ll have a hero living among you, complete with lights and sound with this Transformers Optimus Prime Converting RC. It converts from a truck to robot and back with the push of a button.
Coolest Remote Control Toy
Transformers Optimus Prime Converting Vehicle
Buy It ($32)
Monopoly with Harry Potter characters. Need we say more? Each player gets sorted into a house (we choose Gryffindor) and can then explore iconic locations in Hogwarts castle and Hogsmeade Village. The beautiful packaging and thoughtful details make for a spellbinding unboxing experience.
Best Game for the Whole Family
Monopoly Harry Potter Edition Board Game
Buy It ($15)
A Walmart exclusive. Created through a licensing deal with the NFL, this all-new, elevated extension of UNO features a premium deck with players from all 32 teams and an array of collectible special edition UNO foil cards. Reviewers say it’s a mix between UNO and UNO Ultimate, and fun even for those who aren’t interested in football.
Best Card Game
UNO Elite NFL Card Game
Buy It ($40)
If your pre-teen is anxiously awaiting the premiere of Wicked, then this Elphaba doll should do the trick (pun intended). With a true-to-movie look, the Wicked Witch of the West can be posed for imaginative storytelling and dynamic display. You can even collect all the dolls, highlighting the beauty of sisterhood and friendship.
Best for Wicked Fans
Universal Pictures’ Wicked Elphaba Doll
Buy It ($198)
Not only is this bike lightweight and easy to maneuver on tough terrain, it features front and rear mechanical disc brakes ensuring you can stop on a dime. Perfect for all levels—whether you’re hitting the trails for the first time or looking to expand to new paths.
Best Mountain Bike
Ozark Trail 24” Glide Mountain Bike
Buy It ($60)
The one touch-down function on this beginner-friendly drone allows teens to fly it around indoors without doing damage to the drone (or your decor). Just be warned—there’s a solid chance they’ll use it to pester you.
Coolest Toy for Videographers
Sharper Image® 10” Mach
x Drone with Streaming Camera
Buy It ($180)
When all else fails, gift your teen a show stopping
LEGO set (that will hold their attention for weeks
on end).
Best LEGO Build
LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon Building Set
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