In Episode 42, I am talking about toys, toys, and more toys! Shout out to The Toy Insider for being such a great reference. If you're needing help with gift guides, you need to check them out! In this episode, I break down their Hot 20 Toys of Holiday 2021 ,and I go through their Top 12 under $20 toys. It is NOT too early to be thinking about Christmas! If you find this valuable, please consider sharing with a friend. You know another mom (or two, or three, or four, etc) wants to hear about this! :)

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Toy Insider's Hot 20 picks for 2021

Infants & Toddlers (0-2 years)
Choppin’ Fun Learning Pot by Leapfrog
Fisher-price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot by Mattel
Flybar Bumper Car 18mos+ by Flybar
Little Tikes Learn & Play 2-in-1 Activity Tunnel by MGA

Preschool (3-4 years)
Batman Bat-tech Transforming Batcave by Spin Master
Blue’s Clues & You! Cook-along Play Kitchen Set Play Kitchen Set by Just Play
Cocomelon Deluxe Interactive Jj Doll by Jazwares
Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle by Hasbro
Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse by Spin Master
Ryan’s World Lost City Adventures — Mega Adventure Chest by Bonkers Toys

Grade School (5-7 years)
Akedo Ultimate Battle Arena by Moose Toys
Got2glow Fairy Finder by Wowwee
Kidizoom Printcam by VTECH
Lol Surprise Omg House Of Surprises by MGA
Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron by Moose Toys
PokÉmon Trading Card Game: Celebrations Elite Trainer Box by The Pokemon Co International
Pop It XL by Buffalo Games
Squishmallows Food Squad by Jazwares

Tweens (8+years)
Beyblade Burst Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set by Hasbro
Tamagotchi Piz by Bandai America

 

Toy Insider's 12 Under $20

Care Bears Cutetitos by Basic Fun!

Dimpl Pops by Fat Brain Toys

Needoh by Schylling

Pom Pops by Sunny Days Entertainment

Treasure X Monster Coffin

5 Surprise Mini Brands Series 3 by Zuru

Cats vs. Pickles Bean Filled Jumbos by Cepia

Compound Kings 5 Stack Donut by Wecool Toys

Crystalina by Skyrocket

Koosh Mondo

My Squishy Little Dumplings by Wowwee

Nickelodeon Cra-Z-Sand Bucket by CRA-Z-ART