These 37 Toys, as Per the Praise-filled Reviews, Promise Endless Hours of Childish Amusement
Unfiltered Fun Picks for Parents!
By Heather Braga and Chandni Reddy, BuzzFeed Staff
1. Silly Poop's Hide and Seek - just what you'd think: a vibrant, glowy poop-shaped toy for the kiddos to hide around the house. It yells out clues and plays a song when found!
"This game is freaking hilarious. My kids (8, 6, and 3 years) love playing with it and taking turns hiding it. They think poop is hilarious and run around shouting 'Silly Poopy, where are you?' It keeps them occupied for at least a half hour at a time and gives me some peace." -Adele. Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
2. Crayola Globbles - a fun, steam-releasing toy for kids to use when they need a quick mental break from homework. No mess on your walls!
"Amazing! Keeps kids busy for hours. They can rinse and reuse them. Our 1- and 3-year-old love them. Highly recommend!" -E2j2c4. Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.97 (also available in a pack of 16).
3. Kids Smartwatch - takes videos, pictures, selfies, and more! It's waterproof, and your kids will stop bothering you for your smartwatch.
"Cute and easy to work for my 5-year-old. Has games, takes pictures, exercises, and more. Hours of entertainment!" - Britta_ny. Get it from Amazon for $37.34 (available in four colors).
4. 3D Printing Pen -Create your masterpieces by making drawings come to life. No artistic skills required, just a good imagination!
"This pen is fucking cool!!! My tweens are loving it! I actually am having fun with it too! They can make endless creations. Don't have to be an 'artist' to use." -Whoopie Pie. Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
5. Arts & Crafts Library -A treasure trove of materials for your little artist to create unique, fridge-worthy art.
The set includes fuzzy sticks, pom-poms, wood pieces, felt, craft sticks, sequins, wooden discs and beads, plastic beads, jewel stickers, googly eyes, thread, scissors, and glue for endless crafty combinations! Recommended for ages 8+.
"My 5-year-old granddaughter loves this gift from her old grandpa. Thoroughly entertaining, this 'library' provides many hours/days of critical thinking skills and creativity. She loves it." -Brent. Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
6. Color-Your-Own Castle Playhouse -Let your kid go all Picasso on it! Hand them some crayons or markers and let them transform it into their own royal residence.
"Get these! My girls (2, 5) have spent hours and hours playing pretend in this castle...they play with it for HOURS!" -ElaFree. Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (haunted house version) and $33.99 (fairytale version).
7. Marble Run Set - Encourage problem-solving skills while having a blast building intricate marble race tracks.
"Awesome!!! Kiddos can build endless structures for their marbles to race through! They'll have fun for hours!"
8. Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Station - Encourage imaginative play with this wooden ice cream station featuring scoops, toppings, cones, and more!
"My 3-year-old daughter instantly fell in love with this set! They work on decorating it gradually but often stop to play pretend. Keeps them occupied for hours!" -West Family. Get it from Amazon for $54.49.
9. Craft-tastic Sewing Kit - Teach your kids the basics of sewing and help them create a wardrobe for their new stuffed pal.
"This kit is a hit! The fox was easy to put together and it turned out so cute! You don't have to sew the clothes on, just tie a bunch of knots. The materials are good quality and hopefully, they'll last a while." -Olivia O. Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in mouse, bunny, and koala versions).
10. Affordable Drone -Take playtime to new heights! You might just find yourself reaching for the controller when your little tech-lover goes down for a nap.
As parents, all we want is a few moments of peace while our little ones are entertained. These toys and games are sure to buy you some quiet time and keep your kids happily occupied. Happy shopping!
- BuzzFeed's list of fun picks includes an Arts & Crafts Library, a treasure trove of materials that could serve as a granddaughter's masterpiece canvas.
- Among the recommended items is a Color-Your-Own Castle Playhouse, offering a perfect opportunity for a little artist to unleash creativity and transform the structure into a royal residence.
- For the tech-savvy child, the Affordable Drone could take playtime to new heights, offering a captivating and engaging experience for both kids and adults.
- To encourage problem-solving skills, the Marble Run Set allows children to create intricate marble race tracks, offering hours of fun and mental engagement.
