If you're a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent or someone used to shopping for kids, you know it's never too early to start holiday shopping for little ones. You've seen the most popular toys fly off the shelves and trendy STEM games sell out in minutes. Most of all, you know exactly how hard it is to find the perfect gift for anyone who is between those toddler to preteen years.
Luckily for you, Amazon just released its much-anticipated Toys We Love list for 2024. Curated by the Amazon Toys Team, the list features a range of toys, games, activity kits and more. So whether the kids on your list are just learning to walk or could solve an all-ages puzzle, they've got something for everyone from well-known brands like Crayola, Fisher-Price and more.
There's a lot to sort through, but you can narrow it down by age and category while you browse. From toys that will teach kids valuable skills to games that make family nights more fun, here are some of the hottest gifts to shop this year. The best part? All of our picks from the list are under $50.
Toys for toddlers | Toys for 3- to 5-year-olds | Toys for 6- to 8-year-olds | Toys for 9- to 11-year-olds | How we chose
Toys for babies and toddlers
Fisher-Price Blocks Stacking Toy
This classic toy comes with 10 shapes for them to sort, stack and drop to help them learn colors and shapes. Even better, all of the blocks fit conveniently into the box for easy transport and storage.
Fisher-Price Coffee Cafe Playset
Kids who love to watch your morning coffee routine can now get in on the fun with their own coffee machine. This toy features over 100 songs, sounds and phrases, so there are plenty of interactive fun elements for them to explore.
Magna-Tiles Color Shop 20-Piece Magnetic Construction Set
Magna-Tiles are always a popular holiday toy, and these are perfect for kids ages 3 and older. It comes with a range of shapes that they can snap together to form different structures. While this set comes with 20 pieces, it's compatible with other Magna-Tile sets, so they can grow their collection.
Sereed Baby Balance Bike
Designed for ages one to two years, this bike helps little ones develop balance, teaches coordination and promotes confidence, the brand says. It’s got slip-resistant, no-scratch wheels to keep them safe and your floors mark-free, non-slip handlebars and a supportive seat to keep them comfortable as they cruise. It also has limited steering that only goes 135 degrees, so it keeps kids from turning too far or falling to the side.
Toys for 3- to 5-year-olds
Randimals Shark Horse Hybrid Animal Figurine Toy
Land and sea animals collide with Randimals' unique figurines! They can collect all the combos, from a huck (horse and duck) to a girtle (giraffe and turtle).
Hey Clay Animals Air-Dry Clay Kit
This isn't your average clay set! Kids can download the corresponding app to access jokes, games and guides for creating classic clay animals like a horse, dog, sheep and more.
Crayola Color Wonder Bluey Activity Kit
Kids will love coloring in the beloved "Bluey" characters like Bandit, Chili and, of course, Bluey, in this coloring book. And parents will love how the special markers only appear on the Color Wonder paper, not on skin, clothing or carpets, so there's no mess!
Gentle Monster Wooden Wobble Balance Board
This simple toy is designed to provide hours of screen-free entertainment. It can be a swing, a bridge, a racetrack, a teeter-totter or practically anything else they can dream up.
Toys for 6- to 8-year-olds
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
According to the brand, this game only takes about a minute to learn but will provide endless fun for the whole family. It combines quick gameplay with special actions that will keep players on their toes.
MGA Miniverse Make It Mini Potions Harry Potter Mini Collectibles
One of the latest additions to the "Make It Mini" universe, each of these collectible balls comes with realistic mini “ingredients” and accessories, so they can make tiny replicas of Harry Potter potions. Once it's all put together, they can proudly display their creation on their bookshelf (right next to their Harry Potter complete collection, of course).
Teeturtle Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Reversible Plush
Not only is this plushie perfect for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" fans, but the brand also says it can help children communicate feelings. The plushie is flippable: One side is happy and the reversed side is angry.
3Doodler Start+ Essentials 3D Pen Set
This cool toy will bring your kids' art creations to life, allowing them to create 3D drawings and models. This toy has long been a shopper-favorite, but this new, upgraded version, which was released this year, is slimmer, easier to hold and has faster charging capabilities, the brand says.
Toys for 9- to 11-year-olds
Educational Insights Kanoodle Genius 3-D Puzzle Game
Kanoodle's brain teaser game has blown up in recent years, thanks to social media and word of mouth. It comes with 200 2D and 3D puzzles ranging from beginner basic to advanced, plus 12 puzzle pieces, a 48-page illustrated puzzle book and a carrying case. According to the brand, it's recommended for those up to age 108 so everyone can get in on the fun. Since it’s pretty compact, this one also makes a great stocking stuffer or travel game.
Hues and Cues Color Guessing Board Game
This fun board game is designed to test your color knowledge. Using only one and two-word cues, like "apple" or "flamingo," players will try to get others to guess a specific hue from the 480 colors on the board.
LEGO Jurassic World Baby Bumpy Set
Dinosaur-obsessed kids will love piecing together this Lego set. They'll put together the pieces to build Ankylosaurus from the "Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous" TV series. His jaws open and opening jaws and his movable head waggles the tail, so they can play with the toy long after they finish putting it together.
Shashibo Shape Shifting Box
Coming in over 15 designs, this magnetic puzzle box can turn into over 70 designs, says the brand. Reviewers say it keeps their kids busy and love that you purchase multiple backs for continuous building.
Mega Pokemon Action Figure Building Toy Set
Pokemon fans will love building their favorite characters. This bundle comes in a set of five and features popular Pokemon, including Pikachu!
How we chose
All of the products in this article were selected from Amazon's Toys We Love list. We selected a range of options across age groups and prices, with all of our picks ringing in at under $50.
