By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards
Looking to get a head start on stocking stuffers? Here are 10 fun products that will have kids of all ages excited.
Gabby’s Celebration Dollhouse
Standing at over 2 feet tall, this dollhouse features a rainbow roof, multicolored windows and all-new celebration-themed rooms. The included Gabby figure features a new outfit, including a party hat headband.
$59.99, ages 3+, amazon.com
Super Blanky
A wearable blanket that doubles as a superhero cape, available in four designs—T-Rex, Starpow, Zapzing and Fairybloom. Each includes a coordinating mask, blending warmth with imaginative play. This blanket is ideal for naptime, cozy reading or dress-up.
$39.99, ages 3+, dreamighty.com
Cry Babies Morning Routine
Bella and Emma get ready for daycare with their very own morning routines. Each step is completed with interactive accessories: Feed her with the spoon, brush her teeth using the toothbrush and brush her hair with a comb. After each routine, your doll will be so happy that she will clap her hands.
$34.99, ages 3+, target.com
PLAYMOBIL Large Pirate Ship
This floating ship is equipped with swiveling and large cannons and offers plenty of space for the adventurous pirate crew. Imaginative characters, numerous features and creepy sea monsters provide a fantastic backdrop for hours of creative play.
$99.99, ages 4+, playmobil.com
Kinetic Sand Squish Motion Playset
All-new magical moving squishable sand space. Open the case that doubles as storage and discover six tools, a flat play space, a squish zone and 1 pound of Kinetic Sand in three colors. Layer, load and squish.
$19.99, ages 5+, target.com
Hatchimals Mystery Hatch
Experience all-new effects, including glowing mist and rainbow lights, plus more than 100 sounds and reactions. Cuddle, tap, lift and rock the egg to hear your new friend respond to your love, revealing one of two surprise characters inside.
$59.99, ages 5+, spinmaster.com
Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition)
Players work together to form dynamic alliances of Disney and Pixar heroines, including Moana, Violet (The Incredibles), Maid Marian (Robin Hood) and Belle (Beauty and the Beast). Materializing as radiant crystal versions summoned into the realm, the heroines drive back shadows of infamous Disney villains and restore the Realm of Light.
$29.99, ages 8+, target.com
Oh My Pigeons!
A hilarious party game of fowl play where players fill their benches with adorable pigeon miniatures to prove they rule the roost. Use your cards to tempt pigeons with snacks, steal pigeons from your neighbors or leave it up to fate when you roll the die.
$19.99, ages 8+, amazon.com
Nanit’s Sound + Light Machine
This cutting-edge 3-in-1 sleep solution combines a night light, sound machine and audio monitor, helping you create consistent routines, soothe your child and improve sleep habits from infancy to toddlerhood.
$99.99, nanit.com
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