Here are the most popular toys of the 2024 holiday season

If you’ve ever watched “Jingle All the Way,” you’ll know that you shouldn’t leave it until the last minute to buy the popular toy your kid wants for the holidays. You can avoid unnecessary stress this festive season by doing your shopping well in advance. And part of this is finding the most popular toys of the 2023 holiday season.

Unless your child has made you a detailed list, you might still be looking for the hottest toys to make them happy this Christmas. From Barbies and Kens to LEGO sets and laser tag, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of popular toys that kids will love.

Best gifts for toddlers

Tile Town Bluey Heeler Home & 4WD Vehicle Magnetic Tiles Construction Building Playset + Family Figures $69.99 at Amazon Help your little one bring Bluey to life.

Get young kids interested in STEM through their favorite blue heeler puppy, Bluey. This interactive building set includes magnetic Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli figures to help your little one bring their favorite characters to life with Action Tiles.

Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter Playset $70.99 at Amazon The ultimate pretend game.

This Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter is a serious pretend play game-changer. It comes with a bunch of Play-Doh and accessories to make pizzas out of the iconic modeling compound. It also includes a pretend phone so little ones can “take orders,” make the pizzas and then deliver them on the scooter.

Cry Babies Bella’s Morning Routine – Interactive Baby Doll $27.99 at Amazon Kids will love helping baby Bella through her morning routine.

Baby Bella claps, dances and comes with tons of accessories to help her through three different routines. Kids can brush her teeth and hair, feed her and watch hearts light up in her eyes. She makes 25 sounds and reactions.

Squishmallows Original 10-Inch Bluey HugMees $9.99 at Amazon Every toddler needs a huggable Bluey.

The super soft cuddliness of Squishmallows plus the insane popularity of Bluey will have your toddler squealing with delight. This 10″ plush is part of the HugMees line, so its extendable arms make it easy to hug.

Ms. Rachel Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll $29.97 at Walmart Delight your little one with Ms. Rachel herself!

Is there a child under the age of five who is not in love with Ms. Rachel? That’s why this Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing doll will be one of this year’s hottest toys. It’s part of a new line of Ms. Rachel toys, but would could be more exciting for a little one than the queen of toddler entertainment herself?

for the Cubs Percy, the weighted hug bear $55 at for the Cubs Soothe away anxiety with a cuddly bear hug.

Percy the Weighted Hug Bear provides weighted warmth that feels like a hug. He is three pounds and can be cooled in the freezer or heated in the microwave, providing multiple avenues for sensory regulation. And on top of that, he’s just plain adorable.

Best of the best Just Play Sesame Street Elmo Slide $50 at Amazon Kids who love Elmo will go wild for this gift.

Fans of “Sesame Street” will love this plush Elmo. It can talk, sing and do the Slide — though it requires four AA batteries. It’s suitable for ages 3 and up and stands about 14 inches tall.

Gund Paw Patrol Skye $24 at Amazon Who said dogs can’t save the day?

This Skye plushie is dressed in her pink pilot uniform. She can stand upright and is officially licensed, so you can be sure of her quality. If Skye isn’t your kid’s favorite, there are also Chase, Marshall, Rex and Liberty plush toys to choose from.

Orijin Bees Lovey Coiley Baby Bee $50 at Amazon Kids will love playing with this adorable baby doll.

Made in response to a lack of dolls of color on the market, this one is available in a number of brown skin tones with various hairstyles, colors and outfits. It measures about 12 inches tall and has a cute, realistic face with dimples.

CoComelon Peek-A-Boo JJ Plush $25 at Amazon “CoComelon” fans are sure to get excited by this JJ plushie.

Ideal for “CoComelon” fans, this JJ plush toy can sing songs, say phrases and make sounds from the popular kids show. It’s perfect for kids from 18 months to 4 years.

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Magical Mixer Playset $9 at Amazon Give kids their own mixer, Play-Doh style.

Whether your child is a fan of anything Play-Doh or loves messing around in the kitchen, this Play-Doh mixer is bound to keep them entertained. It has a number of molds to make colorful Play-Doh treats.

Breyer Magic Unicorns Wooden Stable Playset $25 at Amazon Perfect for little unicorn lovers.

Not only does this set include six Breyer unicorns of various colors, it also comes with a cute wooden stable for kids to store them in, play with and carry them around in. It’s recommended for ages 4 and up.

Best gifts for kids

Tzumi Mop On-the-Go Kart $99.99 at Amazon Let your child help out around the house while they play.

With up to two hours of play on one charge, your child could easily sweep the entire downstairs. Yes, I am serious – this ride-on toy includes a mop attachment and a 20-pack of replacement dry floor cleaning pads. Charge it up and let them go to town while your floors get all shined up.

Amazon Delivery Van Ride On Toy for Kids $39.99 at Amazon Kids can load up the delivery van and pretend to be the Amazon guy.

Let your kiddo pretend to be our everyday hero, the Amazon delivery person. The ride-on toy comes with a few of those familiar Amazon boxes and some wooden toys. The seat doubles as a storage area so your child can drive around with their “deliveries.”

Target Target Toy Checklane $149.99 at Target The ultimate in pretend play.

Little kids love to do what they see us doing, and what we do most often is shop at Target. Kids can pretend to be the checkout person complete with play money and cash register. It also comes with items to purchase and a Target shopping bag.

LEGO Despicable Me 4 Minions and Gru’s Family Mansion $99.95 at Amazon Build Gru’s family mansion and a place for the Minions.

If you have a LEGO-loving kid on your gift list this year, set them up with this huge Despicable Me 4 playset featuring Gru’s mansion and the Minions tree house. It also includes six minifigures, three buildable Minion toy figures and plenty of accessories.

Just Play furReal Peanut The Playful Monkey Interactive Toy $59.99 at Amazon Kids will love this interactive toy pet.

This super popular interactive toy will be on many kids’ lists this year, so grab it while you can. It stands on its own and has over 100 reactions for engaging pretend play.

Godzilla Godzilla x Kong 6″ Godzilla Evolved $9.97 at Amazon Godzilla has heat ray power that will thrill your kiddo.

This Godzilla x Kong action figure is part of a collection of characters that will help kids reenact battles and create their own imaginative storylines. The figure is 6″ tall and fully posable for maximum pretend play.

Barbie Cutie Reveal Doll & Accessories, Care Bears Series $24.99 at Amazon A Barbie and a Care Bear in one adorable toy.

Gift a Barbie-loving child with 10 unboxing surprises in one package. The included surprise bags reveal a skirt, headband, sunglasses, pair of shoes, sponge-comb and matching mini Share Bear.

MrBeast Lab Store Lab Mutators, Mutate The Ultimate Beast Mutators $19.83 at Amazon A collectible MrBeast action figure and experiment.

If your household has a MrBeast fan, these action figures are a total must-have. Kids perform an experiment to reveal the MrBeast Lab Iconic Panther. There are four to collect and they have over 20 points of articulation for super creative play time.

Editors’ Favorite Spin Master Bitzee $25 at Amazon Kids will love this digital pet they can actually touch.

It’s a digital pet, but it responds to swipes, tilts and touch, making it a more interactive choice for kids. There are 15 pets in just one pod, so kids can collect them all.

Hasbro Furby Purple $49 at Amazon A Furby for the next generation.

This Furby talks and sings in both Furbish and English. It chats and responds to speech, but can be easily turned off when playtime is over, unlike original Furbies.

Best of the best Dog-E Robot Dog $69 at Amazon A cute companion for dog-loving kids.

If your child has been desperately asking for a puppy, this robot dog isn’t quite the same thing, but it’s a fun alternative that doesn’t need walking and won’t eat anyone’s shoes. It communicates with its tail and can respond in over 200 ways to keep children interested longer.

Bandai Tamagotchi Uni $60 at Amazon Kids can wear this Tamagotchi on their wrists.

Way more advanced than the Tamagotchi you might have had in your youth, this one can go on global adventures and even get married. It comes with a strap to wear it like a watch, so kids can play with it anywhere.

Mattel Inline Skater Barbie $42 at Amazon This Barbie knows how to blade.

Based on the “Barbie” movie, this Barbie has Margot Robbie’s iconic inline skating outfit. She comes with skates, safety gear and a visor to match her outfit.

Mattel Surfer Ken $24 at Amazon Shredding waves is much more dangerous than people realize.

This Ken doll has his surfboard and is ready for another taxing day at his job, “beach.” He has a matching striped outfit and can even stand on his surfboard thanks to the footholds.

Mattel President Barbie $50 at Amazon Fans of the “Barbie” movie might recognize this president.

Another movie tie-in, this Barbie is based on the president from the “Barbie” movie. She has a gorgeous pink dress and sash that says “President” and she’s ready to lead the people of Barbie Land.

L.O.L. Surprise! Magic Flyers $25 at Walmart There’s a surprise Flyer in each one.

These L.O.L. Surprise! dolls can really fly when unleashed from their bottles. It’s a sight that fans of fairies and other magical critters are sure to appreciate. There are three variations of this doll; you’ll receive one at random.

Editors’ Favorite Mattel Disney Villains Fashion Dolls $60 at Amazon Perfect for kids who always love the villains more than the heroes.

The Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil and Yzma make up this trio of Disney fashion dolls. They’re great for kids more obsessed with the villains than with the protagonists. Each comes with its own stylish outfit.

Mattel Polly Pocket Tropicool Pineapple Wearable Purse $22 on Amazon Polly Pocket got herself a tropical home.

This pineapple playset comes with micro Polly and Lila dolls, plus animals and other accessories. It comes on a strap and doubles as a purse for kids to carry so they can play with their toys on the go.

Best gifts for tweens & teens

Tzumi 13-in-1 Multi-Game Table $129.99 at Walmart Keep teens busy and off their screens.

You are always telling your tweens and teens to stay off their phones, to which they claim, “I have nothing else to do!” Now, you can tell them to go decide which of 13 games to play thanks to this 13-in-1 multi game table. It features slide hockey, basketball, billiards and so many more ways to occupy the kids over winter break without having to hear a bunch of YouTube screaming coming from their phones (I have teen kids – can you tell?).

Fisher-Price Little People Collector Britney Spears Figures – 4pk $24.99 at Target Britney Spears Little People showcases her most iconic looks.

Oh baby, baby! If you have a teen who digs 90s and early 2000s nostalgia, you’re going to want to snap up this set of four Britney Spears Little People. It features Britney as a schoolgirl from “…Baby One More Time,” sporting her red bodysuit from “Oops! I Did It Again,” dressed up as a snake-charmer from “I’m a Slave 4 U” and donning the classic flight attendant outfit from “Toxic.”

Monster High Wednesday Doll $42.56 at Amazon Your Wednesday Addams fan needs this gorgeous collectible.

Jenna Ortega playing Wednesday Addams was the cultural moment we had no idea we needed, and it made a particular impression on teens and tweens. Indulge their love of the iconic character with this Wednesday Monster High doll. She’s decked out in the outfit from the iconic school dance scene and deserves a special place on your kiddo’s shelves.

Pudgy Penguins Plush Buddies (Muffle Millie) $14.99 at Amazon Gift your tween this adorable and trendy Plush Buddy.

If you’re not already in the know, here is some intel – tweens and teens love stuffed animals. They may be “big” kids, but they still enjoy a cute little friend to snuggle, and one of the trendiest is a Pudgy Penguin. They come with free access to Pudgy World, where they can play online games, and an adoption certificate to make them official Pudgy parents.

GUND Sanrio Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Plush $29.99 at Amazon Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th with this adorable plush.

All Hello Kitty fans need this 50th anniversary edition plush of the iconic character. The 12″ stuffed toy features commemorative embroidery, a shiny pink bow and sparkly hearts dotted all over the soft, pink plush.

Wild Republic Hanging Three Toed Sloth Plush $24 at Amazon Cute and cuddly slow little dude.

It’s no secret how cute sloths are, and now your kid could have one of these slow critters in plush toy form. With its Velcro hands, kids can hang it to display it.

Sharper Image 2-Player Laser Tag $30 at Amazon Everything kids need to play laser tag at home.

Kids can get the excitement of playing laser tag without having to go to an arena. This set comes in two-player and four-player options with laser guns and sensor vests for each player. Unlike most sets, the lasers are visible, which can add to the fun.

Mattel UNO Quatro $15 at Amazon A new game in the world of Uno.

You might know the card game UNO, but this game combines the iconic look of UNO’s cards with the fun of four-in-a-row. Players can match colors or numbers, making it a more challenging version of the classic four-in-a-row game.

Hasbro Gaming Twister Air Game $15 at Amazon Twister got a high-tech upgrade.

Forget getting tangled up and falling in a heap on the floor. This new version of Twister brings the fun to a phone, tablet or TV screen. Players have sensors on their arms and legs and follow screen prompts for a range of fun ways to play.

Masters of the Universe Origins Snake Mountain Playset $80 at Amazon Perfect for imaginative play.

This playset has a cool retro look inspired by an old ’80s design. While it’s made for “Masters of the Universe” Origins action figures, it’s also fun for playing with any figures of around 5 1/2 inches.

Editors’ Favorite Fisher-Price Little People Collector Disney Hocus Pocus Figure Set $20 at Amazon Cute, spooky and fun!

“Hocus Pocus” fans or children who love Halloween might appreciate this set of three figures depicting Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson. These tiny Sanderson sisters measure around 2 1/2 inches tall and are finished to a high standard.

Best building sets

Miniland Family Diversity Blocks $43 at Amazon Kids can build all kinds of people with these blocks.

With these blocks’ range of skin tones and hair colors, kids can use them to build a diverse range of people. Not only are they fun for little kids to build and play with, they may also help develop fine motor skills.

MEGA Pokémon Jumbo Pikachu Building Set $32 at Amazon A building set for kids who love Pokemon.

Pokémon fans will love building this adorable Pikachu figure. It measures 12 inches high when assembled, making it impressive to display. The set contains 825 blocks and is recommended for ages 8 and over.

LEGO LEGO City Ski and Climbing Center $111 at Amazon Fun to build and play with.

What’s cool about this LEGO set is that it’s fun to build and to play with. With 1,045 pieces, it’s recommended for ages 7 and up. Once built, it has fun features to play with, such as a ski ramp and an elevator.

LEGO Star Wars Chewbacca Collectible $200 at Amazon Perfect for fans of “Star Wars” and LEGO.

The 2,319 pieces make this Chewbacca model challenging to build, so it’s recommended for those 18 plus. However, teenagers who are LEGO fans shouldn’t find it too much to handle. It looks amazing once it’s built, so any fan of “Star Wars” is sure to love it.

More of the best toys

Creativity for Kids The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Ready to Grow Garden $15 at Amazon Gardening fun for little kids.

If your little one is interested in gardening or growing food, this cute “Very Hungry Caterpillar” set is a great place to start. It contains everything needed to grow chia sprouts. Since they only take three to five days to sprout, kids won’t lose interest before seeing results.

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Musical Activity Center $43 at Amazon For budding musicians.

With a keyboard, turntable and more, this piano is great for little musicians. The combination of lights and sounds is enough to keep kids interested — and they can learn while they explore.

Hot Wheels Hot Wheels City Ultimate Hauler and Stomping T. Rex $56 at Amazon Cars meet dinosaurs, what’s not to love?

This T-Rex-shaped Hot Wheels transporter and race track is perfect for the dinosaur-obsessed. While it doesn’t come with any cars, it holds 20 standard Hot Wheels cars. The back doubles as a race track.

Testers’ Favorite Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet $190 at Amazon This affordable tablet is great for tech-loving kids.

The ideal tablet for kids aged 6 to 12, it’s affordable yet quick and easy to use. It comes with a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids+, which offers a range of books, shows, movies and games free with the subscription.

Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad $27 at Amazon A battery-powered tracing pad that comes with everything a kid may need for tracing at home and on vacation.

Little artists will love this light-up tracing pad. Not only does it make tracing easier, but it also works as an all-purpose lightbox for drawing. This makes it quicker to redraw and refine pieces, helpful when learning to draw.

Hot Wheels Aaron Wheelz Remote-Control Wheelchair $25 at Amazon Fun to play with and great for representation.

This remote control toy is based on Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham, the Wheelchair Motocross World Champion. Kids can zoom around and perform stunts with this RC toy, just like the real Fotheringham does in his wheelchair.

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