All moms know the struggle of finding gifts that won’t be forgotten. We all spend a lot of time looking for the same holy grail gifts that will make our kids happy instead of tearing them apart. But this year, we all have a secret weapon that makes finding high-quality, fun toys easier than ever: Toy Insiders.
Toy Insider is the premier source for children’s toys, games and technology. Their team of toy experts has more than 100 years of combined experience, and they’ve just released their 2024 Holiday Gift Guide, packed with expert-approved toy recommendations for babies, older kids, and teens.
Since we know your time is limited, we took the liberty of scouring their list of popular holiday picks to find the toys with the most compelling features and play modes. Hopefully they will allow your kids to enjoy at least a hot cup of coffee.
Play tab
This modular sensory toy features 6 of 12 unique magnetic tiles for fine motor challenge and cause-and-effect discovery. It’s like an upgraded fidget spinner, keeping your child focused while you enjoy five minutes of alone time. Win-win!
Retro magna doodle
The classic returns with the magic of erasing the screen, perfect for practicing spelling, math and drawing. Plus, it comes with two stamps for extra creative fun. All artistic expression is not the drama of wall markings.
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Spray Boutique
This pet grooming toy set includes four washable pet toys, eight washable markers, and an airbrush tool. Your little stylist can color, wash, and redesign these pets over and over again—without anyone having to deal with a fur-covered bathroom.
12 inch blue bicycle
Featuring a bright Bluey style design, removable training wheels and easy-to-use coaster brakes, this bike is perfect for your little speed demon. From shaky first attempts to confident riding, this bike will grow with your child faster than you can say “cookie.”
Wooden Mindfulness Maze Set
These wooden sensory puzzles teach children how to navigate their emotions through relaxing breathing techniques. All three puzzles have different patterns and colors.
Pumpkin Fudge
These ultra-soft plush toys start at just $5.99 and feature more than 2,500 collectible characters in a variety of sizes and designs. Bonus: These adorable companions also happen to be a makeshift pillow for road trips, doctor’s appointments, or even just napping on the couch.
Classify, Inventory, Select Wooden Vending Machine Toy Sets
This wooden set invites children to place nine double-sided play food packets into a vending machine, then insert a color-matching play coin or play card to receive their selection.
anime hero
These 6.5-inch action figures feature 20 points of articulation and come in comic-style packaging. They can do more poses than your yoga instructor and are perfect for recreating epic animated battles.
VS World Cow VS Alien
These adorable bean bag plush collectible figures feature cows and aliens disguised (poorly) as humans in vibrant and whimsical designs. Kids can collect Elvis impersonator Alves, Panda Munim and more.
Yummiland little doll + lip gloss
Each of the six dolls comes with a base, color and scent so kids can mix up a sparkly lip gloss. They can apply the gloss to the matching keychain and make the doll even more glamorous with the included fashion accessories.
Ninja Turtles Mutant Station Playset
This toy set allows kids to create new mutants by combining different parts from the four parts of the truck. Press a button and a new mutant pops up! Who knows what cool combinations your kids will come up with?
HoloBrite Elf Lantern
This toy brings magic to life with an interactive holographic elf that transforms into a physical doll. Your kids will become the coolest space captain on the block with their own artificial intelligence companion.
Cookeez Makery Pancake Desserts
With this surprising toy experience, kids can squeeze pancake batter onto the pan and when the pancake starts to sizzle press a button to flip it over and reveal one of three collectible plush toys : Coco Puppy, Blue Bear and Strawberry Pankitty.
Hatchimals Alive Mysterious Hatching
Kids can caress, hug, pat, lift and shake the eggs to encourage their pets to hatch. When it glows with rainbow lights and mist appears, puffins hatch while singing “Hatchybirthday.”
Lite-Brite super bright HD Hello Kitty version
It’s time to pass on the joy of creating luminous masterpieces to the next generation. This modern version of this retro classic toy comes with six high-definition Hello Kitty design templates and features a brighter display, more LEDs, and improved clarity.
glow racer sonic the hedgehog
Inspired by the Speed Star from the Sonic and Sega All Star Racing games, this R/C features LED lights that create cool glowing effects. Kids can drive it up to 150 feet away. (Be sure to watch your ankles!)
dodo bird
Players will work together to roll dice, collect materials, and build new bridges to help guide the dodo’s wobbly egg safely onto the ship at the base of the mountain.
hairy ass
Alas, you didn’t know the gift you’d been looking for: a board game about counting butts. “Fuzzy Butts” is fast-paced, silly and will have the whole family giggling.
Sonic Charger Firehawk
Create dynamic aerial stunts with LumiTek Flight’s Fire Hawk Sonic Charger. It can fly indoors or outdoors and has three flight modes: 15 seconds, 30 seconds or unlimited. The ultra-bright LED lights also make night flights more exciting.
3Doodler Flow 3D Printing Pen Set
This 3D printing pen allows kids to draw freehand or use hundreds of free online projects to create 3D objects. Today, it is a crumbling statue. Tomorrow, who knows? You could be developing the next great inventor.
For more popular toys for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide and follow @thetoyinsider on social media!
