The phrase “like a kid at a toy store” shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Of course, unwrapping a newly minted toy — regardless of your age — is an exciting feat. There’s so much possibility for what to play with, from LEGOs to jigsaw puzzles.
Whether you’re shopping for a birthday or a just-because gift to entertain yourself — or your little ones — with, look no further than our edit of 15 Amazon bestselling toys and games of 2023 that are worth picking up.
Alongside the best beach toys and pool toys you can grab, Amazon makes it relatively affordable to snag a hot new item. Not to mention, many of our picks are less than $25 and are tried-and-true Amazon bestsellers.
So, the New York Post made it as simple as can be to play and have fun (all you have to do is scroll through our list, add to cart and enjoy).
For more content, shop our expert-backed age-specific gift guides below:
- Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds
- Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
- Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds
- Best Gifts for 4-Year-Olds
- Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds
- Best Gifts for 10-Year-Olds
1. LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet Set, $48, original price: $60
We’ve been seeing the LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet everywhere — and for a good reason. Not only is it stunning when pieced together, but it doubles as a modern-day home decor item. With more than 15,000 rave reviews on Amazon, it’s well worth the grab.
2. Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table, $80, original price: $90
For your little one, shop the Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table. For less than $100, it’s one we personally have used with younger family members and completes your backyard setup. It’s backed by nearly 17,500 rave reviews, too, namely for it being an all-in-one sensory toy.
3. Melissa & Doug Disney Ariel Magnetic Dress-Up Pretend Play Set, $15
For the toddler who’s obsessed with all things Disney, the Melissa & Doug Disney Ariel Magnetic Dress-Up Pretend Play Set is just $15 and doesn’t leave a mess (thank goodness). Plus, your little one will have much fun customizing outfits; more than 10,000 happy purchasers feel the same.
4. LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book, $16, original price: $20
Gear up your toddler for preschool with the top-rated, near-125,000-reviewed LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book. It’s a sweet grab for less than $25, allowing your little one to learn from 100 age-appropriate words hand-selected by learning experts.
5. Seckton Kids Selfie Camera, $37
But first, let me take a selfie. The Seckton Kids Selfie Camera is a wonderful toy for less than $40 that allows your child to be creative, especially if they love stealing an adult’s phone app. With nearly 24,000 applauding reviews, we’re impressed that it holds 32GB worth of storage.
6. Hasbro Jenga Classic Game, $12
Of course, Jenga made the cut. At an affordable price point, we recommend picking up this family-friendly game that — to no surprise — is celebrated by nearly 72,000 avid game-players. Even better, it helps refine motor skills.
7. Connect 4 Classic Grid Board Game, $9
Much like Jenga, Connect 4 is a classic to have on hand. Not only is it a wonderful board game suited for all ages, but it’s especially perfect for a rainy day; nearly 68,000 people fell the same, too.
8. Aunpoos Dancing & Talking Cactus Toy, $19, original price: $43
We’ve seen this dancing cactus before and, ever since, have become obsessed with it. The Aunpoos Dancing & Talking Cactus Toy is every parent or caregiver’s favorite thing ever, simply because it’s a musical toy that’ll keep your child entertained for hours. Yes, click that add-to-cart button.
9. Mega Bloks 80-Piece Block Toy, $16, original price: $25
Everyone loves a good set of building blocks, and the Mega Blocks 80-Piece Block Toy is offered at a great value that won’t cost you more than $25. Not only are all of the blocks ultra-colorful and excellent to build anything but it’s a traditional toy to have on deck.
10. RADCLO Mini Drone with Camera, $58, original price: $90
Make every kids’ dream come true: buying a drone. The RADCLO Mini Drone is fully equipped with a camera, features a fully adjustable lens and takes HD photos and videos to hone in on that ‘wow’ factor. For the price, it’s worth the buy.
11. Niskite Karaoke Microphone, $19, original price: $40
For anyone who aspires to be the next karaoke star — both kids and adults — the Niskite Karaoke Microphone is an Amazon favorite, with more than 17,000 positive reviews for its exceptional sound quality and multi-color options. Not to mention, it’s travel-friendly.
12. TEMI 5-in-1 Construction Truck, $23, original price: $27
We wish we had the TEMI 5-in-1 Construction Truck when we were little (just sayin’). Making it easy as can be to store, your little one will enjoy using all of the miniature trucks along with the large vehicle in tow.
13. Dream House Doll House, $60, original price: $80
It’s Barbie’s Dreamhouse, but cheaper. For the price, you can’t beat the Dream House Doll House. It comes with all of the pieces and furniture, too, and how could you say no to that hot pink color?
14. CUTE STONE Electric Kitchen Sink Toy, $37, original price: $40
Meet one of our personal favorites that our younger family members play with all of the time. The CUTE STONE Electric Kitchen Sink Toy is a less-than-$50 grab and is the closest toy to a real sink you’ll find. Even better, it’ll teach your toddler how to clean dishes and the importance of clean-up. Genius!
15. Jalunth Ball Catch Set, $20
We’re adults, and we still love this ball catch set (find it in our beach bags). The Jalunth Ball Catch Set is just $20, great for any age and has easy-to-use velcro for securing the included balls in the upgraded paddle.
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