The Best Kids Toys Of The 2020 Holiday Season

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The holidays will be here before we know it — and if you’re looking for something extra special to surprise the kids with this year, Melissa & Doug has tons of exciting toy and game options from which to choose.

From babies to big kids, The Holiday Shop will help you generate the best gift ideas for kids of all ages. Just add in your price range and the age of the child you’re buying for, and you’ll be presented with a plethora of unforgettable gift possibilities. Plus, when you purchase online, you’ll have the order delivered right to your doorstep.

Whether you’re searching for Stocking Stuffers or Gifts That Wow, Melissa & Doug offers unique products that will spark creativity and imagination in your little ones. Children will not only have loads of fun playing with the toys, they will also gain cognitive, creative, problem-solving and more lifelong skills. In fact, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and to champion the health benefits of open-ended play.

Hoping to get a sneak peek at the delightful gifts from the Melissa & Doug Holiday Shop? Look no further than this list of toys and games for kids of all ages.

Best Toys For Babies (Ages 0-2)

First Play Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy, $49.99 — See you later, alligators! This sturdy wood walker features three friendly alligators, who take turns chomping with every step toddlers take. The colorful push toy will inspire kids who are learning to walk to get on their feet, while also helping to develop gross motor skills, coordination and color recognition.

First Play Jungle Activity Table, $39.99 — This hands-on multi-activity table keeps kids 12 months and older engaged and entertained, while encouraging important developmental skills.Features include gears to turn, a tube to roll, beads to slide, flaps to open, a wheel to spin, and easy-to-grasp pieces to flip, push, and pull!

Pull-Back Vehicles Baby and Toddler Toy, $24.99 — Perfect for babies and toddlers, this set of “rev up” cars and trucks allows them to pull back one of the soft, lightweight vehicles and then release to watch it zoom across the floor. The action of grasping and pulling back is great for fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination — not to mention it will keep them busy for hours.

Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby and Toddler Toy, $19.99 — More than just a shape-sorter, this is an on-the-go activity center for babies and toddlers. The easy-to-grasp padded handle makes it super easy for little ones to carry the whole set from place to place. It includes nine plastic shapes, so kids can identify the pictures, match the shapes and drop the textured blocks through the sorter — all on the go!

Best Toys For Toddlers (Ages 2-4)

Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set, $29.99 — Whether your little one is a pet lover or an aspiring veterinarian, they will be able to examine and treat pretend pets with this vet play set. Complete with two adorable plush pets (a dog and a cat), and accessories galore — including a stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, ear scope, tweezers and clamp — this set will inspire play and encourage empathy in children.

Let's Play House! Dust! Sweep! Mop!, $29.99— This six-piece play set gives kids all the housekeeping tools they need to keep it clean! Sized just for kids and built to last, the broom, mop, duster, dust pan, and hand brush are comfortable to use and easy to store--just hang them from the sturdy cords onto the included stand for neat, compact storage.

Snacks & Sweets Food Cart, $199.99 — This snacks and sweets food cart is a delicious way to encourage imaginative play. From savory hot dogs to sweet treats such as ice cream, your child will be able to serve up yummy snacks from the sturdy wooden cart, which comes stocked with over 40 play pieces — including a double-sided, writeable menu so kids can set their prices.

Super Smile Dentist Play Set, $29.99 —Smile, the dentist will see you now! This 26-piece dental care play set features an over-sized set of pretend teeth so young dentists-in-training can give cleanings, treat cavities, and even fit retainers and braces! Mark the pretend teeth with the dry-erase marker, then use the vibrating tool with interchangeable polishing and drill heads, and the toothbrush to clean.

Best Toys For Kids (Ages 5+)

Deluxe Magic Set, $39.99 — Let your little ones test out their magician skills with this fantastic magic set that includes 10 professional-caliber, yet easy-to-master, tricks for beginners. From tricks such as Vanishing Coin to Egyptian Prediction, your kids will gain confidence and impress family and friends.

Fresh Mart Grocery Store, $229.99 — Shopping and playful purchasing is exciting at the sturdy wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store! The free-standing play space with smooth, curved corners and edges lets customers three and older browse the shelves and pay for purchases on one side, and allows the grocer to ring up items on the other.Kids are sure to find everything on their shopping list at this friendly neighborhood grocery store!

Multi-Craft Weaving Loom, $29.99 — Youngsters will be able to get in touch with their crafty side with the help of this multi-craft weaving loom. It includes an easy-to-use, adjustable frame, an oversized wooden needle and 91 yards of rainbow yarn so kids can design and make anything they want from a scarf to a drawstring pouch. It’s great for all skill levels and comes with three picture tapestries to weave.

Deluxe Wooden Standing Art Easel, $89.99 — Transform your playroom into an art studio with this standing art easel that includes a dry-erase board, a chalkboard and a locking paper roll to inspire all types of creativity and medium usage. The easel is kid-size, adjustable and recommended for building fine motor skills and proper pencil grip — ideal for beginning writers.

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