These Are The Year’s Hottest Toys For Every Kid On Your List

You know that friend who always has the good recommendations for everything from hair stylists to laundry detergent? That’s basically The Toy Insider, but with an expertise in all things kid’s entertainment. Their team of experts has more than 100 years combined experience in the toy biz, and they recently put all that helpful knowledge together to launch their legendary Holiday Gift Guide. The guide features 375 of the very best toys, games, and gifts for kids of every age, and all of their selections come from trusted manufacturers and are sold by retailers you already know and love.

If you’re interested in checking out the full guide, you’ll be able to easily shop by age range. But since Romper editors know that holiday shopping can sometimes feel as easy as climbing Mount Everest in a pair of old flip-flops, we trimmed down the list a bit below to feature 20 top toys of the year.

Keep scrolling to check them out, then prepare to secure your status as the favorite family member.

Be Loved Babies

Unlock the possibilities of imaginative play with these adorable dolls. With baby-soft skin, a matching headband and onesie set, rooted eyelashes, and a soft articulated baby body, Be Loved Babies are perfect for nurturing those mama-in-training instincts.

Tonka Retro Mighty Dump Truck- Collector’s Edition

Mom win alert! With a design based on the original 1972 edition, this toy truck features double the steel of the original model, meaning it’s equipped to haul everything from backyard pebbles to your toddler's impressive stick collection. Fair warning: You might catch your partner sneaking off to "help" with sandbox construction projects.

Fisher-Price Rockin’ Record Player

It’s never too early for your tot to start their vinyl collection. This toy lets little musicians place the player’s arm, watch the record spin, and listen to 20 real songs on five doubled-sided play records — all without the risk of your actual records getting scratched.

Playmates Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Roll ‘N Punch Figures

Ideal for the kiddos who have energy for days (we’ve all been there), these 12-inch turtles pack a punch — literally. Roll the turtle on a flat surface to activate the punching action. Plus, as they roll, their torso spins and moves their giant fists from side to side.

Mini Brands Create Garden Capsule

These mini gardens are too cute for the plant mamas raising future green thumbs (or, you know, attempting to). Bonus: Unlike real plants, these won't die if you forget to water them! A win-win.

Pokémon Deluxe Holiday Calendar

Countdown to the holidays Pokémon-style with this 24-day advent calendar that features over fifteen Battle Figures and eight accessories. Gotta catch 'em all, right?

Despicable Me 4 Ultimate Fart Blaster

Fair warning: This one is for the moms who don't mind a little potty humor. This fart blaster shoots out — you guessed it — fart-scented rings up to six feet away. Don’t worry, it also comes with the option for banana-scented farts.

Hex Bots Wall Crawler Gecko

Remember that lizard that had you shrieking at 2 a.m.? This robotic version is way cuter and won't leave you scrambling for the broom. With LED eyes and a remote control, it's like a tiny, house-trained Godzilla.

The Simpsons Living Room Diorama Set

This diorama set recreates iconic Simpsons moments right in your living room. It's like Springfield moved in, minus the nuclear power plant.

Plai: Poe The AI Story Bear

A teddy bear that tells bedtime stories? Yes, please! It's like having a built-in babysitter for those nights when you're too tired to think up another dragon tale. This cute teddy safely uses artificial intelligence platforms to create unique stories from ideas that kids or caregivers input into a companion app.

Disney Doorables Micro Motion

Imagine Cinderella twirling in her gown or Stitch strumming his ukulele, but pocket-sized and actually moving. These teeny Disney figures are like magic beans for imagination (and sanity-savers during long car rides). With 20 possible characters, it's like collecting pixie dust in capsule form.

Transformers Power Flip Optimus Prince Orion Pax

This Transformer grows to ten inches and converts between Orion Pax, a Cybertronian Truck, Optimus Prime, and Ultimate Optimus Prime. If only our kids' rooms could transform and clean themselves, right?

Koosh Slingshot

Moms, meet your new secret weapon against boredom (and maybe sibling squabbles). This Koosh slingshot is so easy to use that even your "I can't tie my shoes" kindergartner will be a pro in no time. Load, pull, launch — boom, you've got entertainment! Watch those mini Koosh balls soar up to 50 feet and beyond. The best part? The handle doubles as storage when playtime is over.

Pokémon TCG: Stellar Crown Elite Trainer Box

For the Pokémon trainers in your life, this is like striking gold. Just be prepared to learn a whole new language of Pikachus and Charizards.

Kanoodle Ultimate Champion

The newest addition to the viral line of puzzle games features 500 new brain-teasers (in both 2D and 3D modes) to keep kids quiet for hours. You might even sneak in a few rounds yourself during naptime.

MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Spa

DIY spa treatments, but oh-so-tiny. Each capsule contains everything kids need to make bath bombs, sugar scrubs, or soap. And the capsule doubles as a bathroom display.

Stumble Guys Articulated Action Figures Series 2

These little dudes come with exclusive surprise stickers, and what kid doesn’t like stickers? Fan-favorite Stumble Guys characters like Robot Guy, Golden Sensei, and Dusk Dragon are joining this lineup of articulated action figures.

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom

It’s up to Zelda to save Hyrule by solving puzzles and using new magical abilities. Girl power in pixelated form? Yes, please!

Fortnite Supply Llama

It's Fortnite meets LEGO. Because why should kids choose between their two obsessions? Once the 691 pieces are assembled, the llama has a moveable head and opening mouth, plus the ability to stash gear inside.

Siren Blasters

Foam dart blasters that shoot up to 200 feet. Perfect for those days when you need the kids to play outside... like, way outside.

There you have it: Your ticket to holiday shopping domination. These toys are so fun, you might find yourself "testing" them after bedtime. For even more gifting inspo, check out The Toy Insider's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide and give them a follow on social at @thetoyinsider. Now go forth and conquer that gift list — you've got this!