The best toy for kids should ideally meet in the middle of exploration and fun.
"Summer means it's time to take the toy room outside and soak up that vitamin D," Mandy and Mel, also known on Instagram as the Toy Testing Sisters, shared with "Good Morning America."
"Our kids love spending time outside and we always want to find the most unique toys to entertain and make memories together," they added.
As most parents know, toys can be an expensive purchase. Mandy and Mel 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 outdoors," they said.
Scroll on to shop some of their top toy recommendations for summer and beyond.
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Infants and toddlers

SOPHIE LA GIRAFE Sophie Soft Maracas Rattle
- $14.40
- $18
- Maisonette

MANHATTAN TOY Safari Lion Plush Stacker
- $24
- Maisonette

MINILAND Sensory Balls
- $46.98
- Maisonette

TIKIRI TOYS Marshmallow Collection Teether, Rattle, And Bath Toys 3 Pcs.
- $49
- Maisonette
Brilliant Stroll Along Walker Toy
- $62.99
- $74.99
- Macy's

Melissa & Doug Multi-Sensory Pineapple Soft Stacker Infant Toy
- $19.99
- $22.99
- Amazon

Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Soft Baby Toy
- $14.69
- $24.99
- Amazon
Ages 2-4 years

Green Toys Tea Set
- $11.10
- $21.99
- Amazon
Step2 Modern Cook Kitchen Pretend Playset
- $99.99
- Kohl's

Set of 2 Surprise Growing Hatching Rainbow Egg Kids Toys
- $7.59
- Amazon

Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set
- $29.99
- $37.99
- Amazon

3 Pack Easter Inflatable Bunny Ring Toss Game
- $16.99
- Amazon
Toy Tent Inflatable Dome
- $18.00
- $59.99
- Macy's
Disney Collection Minnie Mouse Play Shop
- $32
- $40
- J.C. Penney
Disney Collection Spider-Man Toy
- $32
- $40
- J.C. Penney

Costway Inflatable Bouncer Kids Bounce House Jumping Castle Slide
- $138.99
- $255
- Walmart

My Sweet Love Shopping Cart
- $22.97
- Walmart

Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin Ocean and Sand
- $19.99
- Creativity for Kids

Dinosaur Truck Toy
- $23.99
- $39.99
- Amazon

KidKraft Forestview Wooden Playhouse
- $329
- Walmart
Ages 5-7 years

Green Watering Can Toy
- $12.99
- $16.99
- Amazon

Melissa & Doug Ice Cream & Cake Chalk Set
- $16.50
- Amazon

ALLCELE Girls Robot Toys
- $24.79
- $30.99
- Amazon

MANHATTAN TOY Playdate Friends, Harper
- $24.80
- $31
- Maisonette

WONDER & WISE BY ASWEETS Good Wood Mini Golf Game
- $51
- $60
- Maisonette

Peeps Pastel Tie Dye Easter Bunny Plush Toy
- $19.99
- Claire's

L.O.L. Surprise! Glitter Globe Doll Winter Disco Series
- $6.88
- $10.88
- Walmart
Play-Doh Crazy Cuts Stylist
- $12.99
- $16.99
- Macy's
Kids' 8-Piece Pots & Pans Play Set
- $33.99
- $33.99
- Macy's

Star Wars The Mandalorian Galactic Snackin' Grogu Animatronic Action Figure
- $44.88
- $79
- Walmart

Goplus 40'' Flying Saucer Tree Swing Indoor Outdoor Play Set Swing for Kids
- $42.99
- $78.99
- Walmart

Crayola Spin & Spiral Art Station
- $10.69
- $26.19
- Amazon

Sorry! Kids Board Game
- $10.97
- $11.99
- Walmart
Toys Swing Car
- $55.99
- $69.99
- Macy's

Schleich Wild Life Wild Life Ranger Adventure Station Toy with Animals
- $54.50
- Walmart

Just My Style Glitzy Pop! Jewel Pen Sparkling Multicolor Charm Studio
- $21.97
- $50.59
- Walmart

Just My Style Fashion Punch Style & Stitch Loom
- $15.47
- Walmart

Made By Me! Sand Dough Sculpt & Paint Creations! Pottery Press
- $19.97
- Walmart

New Barbie DreamHouse
- $199
- Walmart
Ages 8-12

Bestway H2OGO! Funfinity Splash Kids Outdoor Inflatable Mega Water Park with Blower Air Pump
- $592.87
- Amazon

Bubble Machine Kids Toys
- $29.99
- $39.99
- Amazon

ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up
- $29.99
- Amazon

TOKYOBIKE Little Tokyobike, Ivory
- $220.50
- $315
- Maisonette
Disney Star Wars Baby Yoda Pillow Buddy
- $26.99
- $60.00
- Macy's

Creativity for Kids Mini Garden
- $9.99
- $26.19
- Amazon

Beat the Parents Classic Family Trivia Game
- $17.97
- $19.99
- Walmart
Discovery Kids Toy Microphone with Stand and Tablet Holder LED
- $44.99
- $74
- J.C. Penney

Contixo 7" Kids Tablet 16GB
- $64.99
- $99.99
- Walmart
Ages 12-14

Madd Gear Carve Kruzer 200mm Commuter Scooter
- $41.34
- $79
- Walmart

PIGGY PAINT Always A Bright Side Nail Polish Gift Set
- $16.99
- Maisonette

MUDPUPPY Scoops Meow! Game
- $14.99
- Maisonette
My Arcade Pac-Man Micro Player
- $40.49
- $69
- J.C. Penney
The Black Series Bean Bag Toss Deluxe 10-pc. Bean Bag Toss
- $62.99
- $120
- J.C. Penney

Game Builder Garage - Nintendo Switch
- $29.88
- Walmart
Ages 14+

GoSports 5 ft Giant Wooden Toppling Tower
- $56.24
- $74.99
- Amazon
Memorex Bluetooth Karaoke Machine
- $71.99
- $99
- J.C. Penney
Sky Rider X-51 Atlas Quadcopter Drone WiFi Drone
- $44.99
- $79
- J.C. Penney

AOVOPRO ES80 350W 8.5' Foldable Electric Scooter
- $269.99
- $439
- Walmart

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
- $90
- Walmart
Blazin' Wheels 12 Volt Vespa Gts Super Sport
- $259
- Macy's