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The best toy for kids should ideally meet in the middle of exploration and fun.
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As most parents know, toys can be an expensive purchase. Mandy and Mel, also known on Instagram as the Toy Testing Sisters, shared with "Good Morning America." recommend selecting items that grow with your kids, such as play couches, silks, blocks and movement toys.
Another helpful tip? "Shop for toys that even adults can enjoy," they said. For example, UNO Show ‘em No Mercy Card Game is great for the entire family.
Scroll on to shop some of their top toy recommendations broken down by age group.
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Infants and toddlers
Fisher-Price Toddler Pull Toy, Classic Xylophone
Price: $13.99 · 30% Savings
Original: $19.99
Fu Store Hollow Teether Tube, 6 Pack Chew Straw Toy for Infant Toddlers Silicone Tubes Teething Toys for Babies 3-12 Months BPA Free/Freezable/Dishwasher and Refrigerator Safe
Price: $8.99 · 55% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $19.99
Skip Hop Baby Play Gym, Celestial Dreams, Grey
Price: $60 · 25% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $80
MINILAND Sensory Balls
Price: $47.98 · From Maisonette
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Baby Learning Toy Smart Stages Piggy Bank with Songs Sounds and Phrases for Infant to Toddler Play (Amazon Exclusive)
Price: $17.99 · 11% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $20.40
TIKIRI TOYS Marshmallow Collection Teether, Rattle, And Bath Toys 3 Pcs.
Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Pineapple Soft Stacker Infant Toy
Price: $13.99 · 39% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $22.99
Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Soft Baby Toy
Price: $14.99 · 40% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $24.99
Ages 2-4 years
Step2 Modern Cook Kitchen Pretend Playset
Price: $59.99 · From Kohl's
Osmo-Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad + Early Math Adventure-6 Educational Learning Games
Price: $97.70 · 18% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $119.99
Set of 2 Surprise Growing Hatching Rainbow Egg Kids Toys
Price: $5.91 · 22% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $7.59
Baby Toys Infant Crawling Crab
Price: $19.99 · 43% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $35.36
Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set
Price: $22.49 · 40% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $37.99
Disney Collection Minnie Mouse Play Shop
Price: $24 · 40% Savings
From J.C. Penney
Original: $40
Disney Collection Spider-Man Toy
Price: $24 · 40% Savings
From J.C. Penney
Original: $40
Costway Inflatable Bouncer Kids Bounce House Jumping Castle Slide
Price: $129.99 · 49% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $255
My Sweet Love Shopping Cart
Price: $22.97 · From Walmart
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin Ocean and Sand
Original: $19.99
Dinosaur Truck Toy
Price: $39.99 · 20% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $49.99
Ages 5-7 years
UNO Show ‘em No Mercy Card Game for Kids
Price: $26.99 · From Walmart
Green Watering Can Toy
Price: $12.99 · 23% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $16.99
Melissa & Doug Ice Cream & Cake Chalk Set
Price: $15.74 · 26% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $21.49
ALLCELE Girls Robot Toys
Price: $30.99 · From Amazon
MANHATTAN TOY Playdate Friends, Harper
Price: $27.90 · 10% Savings
From Maisonette
Original: $31
WONDER & WISE BY ASWEETS Good Wood Mini Golf Game
Price: $58.65 · 15% Savings
From Maisonette
Original: $69
Kids 8-Piece Pots & Pans Play Set
Price: $21.58 · 36% Savings
From Macy's
Original: $33.99
Star Wars The Mandalorian Galactic Snackin& Grogu Animatronic Action Figure
Price: $43.95 · From Walmart
Goplus Flying Saucer Tree Swing Indoor Outdoor Play Set Swing for Kids
Price: $29.99 · 62% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $78.99
Crayola Spin & Spiral Art Station Deluxe
Price: $24.65 · 11% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $27.99
Sorry! Kids Board Game
Price: $9.97 · 16% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $11.99
Schleich Wild Life Wild Life Ranger Adventure Station Toy with Animals
Price: $69.99 · From Walmart
Just My Style Glitzy Pop! Jewel Pen Sparkling Multicolor Charm Studio
Sale: $30.15 · 40% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $50.93
Just My Style Fashion Punch Style & Stitch Loom
Price: $14.90 · From Walmart
Made By Me! Sand Dough Sculpt & Paint Creations! Pottery Press
Price: $19.97 · From Walmart
New Barbie DreamHouse
Price: $319.99 · From Walmart
Ages 8-12
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner
Price: $33.99 · From Amazon
Karaoke Microphone For Kids Age 4-12
Price: $15.87 · 60% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $39.99
Lila™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Girl of the Year™ 2024)
Bestway H2OGO! Funfinity Splash Kids Outdoor Inflatable Mega Water Park with Blower Air Pump
Price: $604.99 · From Amazon
Bubble Machine Kids Toys
Price: $29.99 · From Amazon
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up
Price: $33.99 · From Amazon
Creativity for Kids Mini Garden
Price: $9.99 · 61% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $26.19
Beat the Parents Classic Family Trivia Game
Price: $17.97 · 10% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $19.99
Contixo Kids Tablet 16GB
price: $54.88 · 45% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $99.99
Ages 12-14
Madd Gear Carve Kruzer 200mm Commuter Scooter
Price: $41.34 · 47% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $79
PIGGY PAINT Always A Bright Side Nail Polish Gift Set
Price: $16.99 · From Maisonette
The Black Series Bean Bag Toss Deluxe 10-pc. Bean Bag Toss
Price: $59.99 · 50% Savings
From J.C. Penney
Original: $120
Game Builder Garage - Nintendo Switch
Price: $29.88 · From Walmart
Ages 14+
GlowCity Glow in The Dark Basketball for Teen Boy
Price: $36.99 · 17% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $44.99
LEGO Marvel Hulkbuster Building Set
Price: $325 · 40% Savings
Original: $549.99
GoSports 5 ft Giant Wooden Toppling Tower
Price: $70.39 · 6% Savings
From Amazon
Original: $74.99
Memorex Bluetooth Karaoke Machine
Price: $71.99 · 27% Savings
From J.C. Penney
Original: $99
Sky Rider X-51 Atlas Quadcopter Drone WiFi Drone
Price: $29.99 · 62% Savings
From J.C. Penney
Original: $79
AOVOPRO ES80 350W 8.5" Foldable Electric Scooter
Price: $239.99 · 45% Savings
From Walmart
Original: $439
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Price: $119.99 · From Walmart