The holidays are here. Time for joy, time for cheer and time to bring on the search for the perfect gift! With so many options to choose from, you may find yourself hunting for what toys are trending this holiday season. When it comes to buying gifts for Littles, it's helpful to pick a gift that provides a lifetime of play as well as one that offers educational benefits, compared to a majority of toys that sadly only get played with for a short amount of time. We've done our research and put together a gift guide of nine unique toys from this years top trending children's brands.
These toys are sure to bring a smile to your Little ones face and yours as well! Rest assured these gifts are unique and most importantly FUN for a variety of ages. Many of them provide multiple ways to play, keeping the playtime experience engaging.
Parents/Grandparents/Aunts/Uncles will love to see their Littles grow and learn through play. Personally, my inner-child heart is obsessed with these finds. I would have loved to have these toys available as a kid!
Scroll down to learn more about the Top 9 Kids Toys that were handselected for Christmas 2022. Hint: Read the full article to find store specific discounts you dont want to miss!
#1
Little Dome by Lily & River
The ultimate playtime toy that provides the best play space for kids that love to climb. The new indoor wooden climbing dome is the smart home playground designed to enhance your child’s motor skill development, balance control, creativity, and so much more! Little Dome can quickly become a summit adventure on Mt. Everest, a cool cave to hide in, or indoor playground monkey bars.
Recommend Age: 2-6 years
Why We Love It: Heirloom quality. Made in the USA. Encourages multiple ways to play.
Discount: 15% off with code: GIFTGUIDE
Designed and Made in America by Seasoned Craftsmen at Lily & River Workshop. We craft all-natural, organic wooden toys that promote smart, independent playtime. Our company was founded in 2017 by a father who was inspired by his two daughters to build toys that focus on enhancing kids motor skill development and muscle growth as well as their creativity and self-confidence. Our family-owned and operated team crafts these unique products with premium material, meaningful transparency and thoughtful design. We are also committed to environmental stewardship, planting 1 tree for every order.
#2
Modern Bounce House by Mini Castles Co.
A mini version of the trendy castle everyone loves! Still aesthetically pleasing and fun, just much more compact and way easier to manage. Shown here, "Mini Ava" is the first backyard bounce house of its kind. Inspired by the trending all-white bounce house, it is the perfect blank canvas for your little ones' imaginations.
Recommend Age: 2-8 years
Why We Love It: Perfect size suitable for any family. Can be used indoors and outdoors. Also available in pastel colors.
Discount: 10% off with code: BF2022SAVE10
Mom, Liliya is the owner and founder of Mini Castles Co. Together with her husband, they originally started out as Little Castles Co, a luxury bounce house rental company based in Sacramento, CA. Soon after they launched the rental company, they had the golden idea of downsizing their super popular castles and allowing clients to have the opportunity of owning their very own mini bounce house. There wasn’t anything like it on the retail market!
#3
Play Kitchen by Milton & Goose
This gorgeous Essential Play Kitchen features a sturdy, furniture-like build and non-toxic finishes. It will withstand years of play and look good doing it! Thoughtfully designed with just the right amount of detail to spark imagination, this wooden play kitchen will be a beloved addition to your home for years to come. The kitchen includes several fun interactive features like turning faucet handles, turning oven knobs, oven door opens & closes, and cabinet doors open & close.
Recommend Age: 1-8 years
Why We Love It: Made in the USA. Modern design that looks great in any room. Heirloom quality. Made with solid wood (no particleboard or MDF) and Non-toxic Finishes.
Milton & Goose was founded in 2017 to provide children and their parents with nontoxic and heirloom-quality toys to last generations. They say "Necessity is the mother of invention," so who better to invent than a mother in search of a solution? Milton & Goose’s founder, Shari Raymond, was hunting for a play kitchen for her children and couldn’t find anything that met three reasonable requirements: made in the USA, high-quality wood, and a chic, modern design, so she set out to create her own.
#4
Play Couch by Cushy Couch
So many ways to play! This fun premium, hand made play couch can be used in a variety of ways to spark your little ones imagination. Perfect for both play and lounging, the premium material is soft, machine washable and comes in a slew of gorgeous colors.
Recommend Age: 1-12 years
Why We Love It: Handmade in the Canada. Stylish design that looks great in any room. Promotes multiple ways to play.
The Cushy Couch is manufactured, cut, stitched, stuffed, boxed and shipped all from Calgary, AB, Canada. They use Canadian made foam and locally sourced materials for every detail. From the foam to the fabric down to the thread and packing materials. By supporting Cushy Couch, you are supporting local! Their family business is proud to support local suppliers and employ over 30 hard working Canadians.
#5
Guess in 10 Jr by Skillmatics
A bundle of engaging and fun guessing games for Littles. Learn through play by practicing social and communication skills, problem solving, creative thinking, and decision making. This bundle of 4 games includes 140 Game Cards and 40 Guider Tiles across 4 categories: Animal Kingdom, Food We Eat, Inside My House, and Community Helpers.
Recommend Age: 3-6 years
Why We Love It: Great way to have fun and learn at the same time!
Discount: 10% off with code: GIFTGUIDE
Skillmatics is an innovative toy and game company dedicated to developing learning and play experiences for children of all ages - from toddler to tween and their families, and to inspire a lifelong love of learning and play. Their award-winning products are designed by a global team of educators and game designers to deliver on their learn-through-play promise. They value simplicity, durability, safety, sustainability, longevity, and above all, wholesome learning fun.
#6
Dino World XL by Magna-Tiles®
This interactive set is larger than life with oversized tropical-themed tiles, six dinosaurs, and magnetic trees. The movable dinosaurs include Pteranodon, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Triceratops, and Brachiosaurus.
Recommend Age: 3+ years
Why We Love It: Sparks imaginary play and a curiosity for STEAM topics, including paleontology.
Discount: 10% off with code: GIFTGUIDE - Valid 11/13-11/19
Magna-Tiles® are magnetic tiles that come in different geometric shapes like squares, triangles and more. Children can click, connect, stack, and build with the bright, vivid colored tiles. Littles imaginations will flourish as they dream up new building possibilities – the combinations are endless! Born in the classroom, Magna-Tiles® is the original magnetic construction toy brand. Designed for little kids with big imaginations, Magna-Tiles® encourage open-ended play and reduce screen time while encouraging interest in STEM learning.
#7
Tiny Tot Plus by Kinderfeets
Is your little one eager to start exploring the world on wheels? The Kinderfeets Tiny Tot PLUS 2-in-1 Bike is a wooden vehicle that doubles as both a tricycle and a balance bike when children are ready. Kinderfeets believes a life without training wheels is a life fully explored – it’s a journey bravely ventured, a pursuit of freedom and a quest for independence.
Recommend Age: 18 mo - 4 years
Why We Love It: Adjustable seat height grows with your little one. Available in natural bamboo or colored birchwood.
Discount: 10% off with code: GIFTGUIDE
For a child to explore the world on their own is a courageous choice – serendipitously guiding themselves toward self-assurance and accomplishment! Inspired by traditional Dutch bikes and born in the Netherlands where a love for biking is fostered early on, Founder and Owner Oscar V. Mulder was determined as a young parent to cultivate an appreciation for adventurous learning in his son, Sebastiaan. What started 10 years ago as a one-time project to build Sebastiaan his own balance bike has developed into a thriving children’s company that inspires little ones across the world.
#8
Little Climber by Lily & River
Voted best foldable playground for climbing, sliding, bridges, forts, and more. The Little Climber pikler triangle is designed to enhance your children's motor skill development, balance control, creativity, and so much more!
Recommend Age: 6 mo - 5 years
Why We Love It: Made in the USA with premium material. Our pikler triangle is made to support younger Littles as early as 6 months so they can excel on developmental growth and easily transition from crawling to walking.
Discount: 15% off with code: GIFTGUIDE
Designed and Made in America by Seasoned Craftsmen at Lily & River Workshop. We craft all-natural, organic wooden toys that promote smart, independent playtime. Our company was founded in 2017 by a father who was inspired by his two daughters to build toys that focus on enhancing kids motor skill development and muscle growth as well as their creativity and self-confidence. Our family-owned and operated team crafts these unique products with premium material, meaningful transparency and thoughtful design. We are also committed to environmental stewardship, planting 1 tree for every order.
#9
King of the Road by Way to Play
This fun flexible toy road set is great for those who love to play pretend. Spark imaginative play with this extra large set designed for kids that really enjoy playing with cars, plus use this road set in combination with many other toys to keep the playtime possibilities endless. Hint: We've seen many Littles use this set with our Little Climber slide to create a fun car race!
Recommend Age: 1-10 years
Why We Love It: Flexible, waterproof and indestructible.
Discount: 10% off with code: GIFTGUIDE
Waytoplay was born from a family passion for playing with toy cars in sun and sand. Father, inventor and designer Sybren created waytoplay for his son Joep, way back in 2003. That led down a road of evolution to the unbreakable weatherproof road for everyone to enjoy today. They strongly believe in creativity, imagination, care and connection.
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