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The holidays are all about finding gifts that bring smiles and a few quiet moments for parents too. These top picks from VTech and LeapFrog combine imagination, learning, and lasting play value. Whether your little one is moving, reading, singing, or exploring, these toys make every moment fun and meaningful. Smart play starts here, and it’s ready just in time for the holidays.
This hero toy gets kids active while teaching letters, numbers, and coordination. Kids can get in the game and see themselves on the screen; it’s motion-based learning that actually feels like play. Be the main character or transform into a cat, dragon, or armadillo. Jump, dodge, catch, fly and more through 10 games with three learning levels. It’s learning with motion and keeps kids fully engaged. Set-up is easy with the included HDMI and USB cables. No Wi-Fi or batteries are required!
From tummy time to first steps, this activity center adapts to every stage. Explore four panels separately or connect them for sit-at, crawl-around, or all-around play. Hear music, count with the giraffe on the phone, flip the book page, drive the steering wheel, and spin the gears. It grows with baby and builds motor skills while keeping them engaged. Parents will love this.
Kids can take photos, record videos, play games, and explore movement challenges all while learning to tell time. Splash-proof and stylish, it encourages independence and creativity. Kids can find AR monsters, compose music, and track steps. It’s tech, fun, and active learning all in one.
Little farmers can drive, mow, and haul while learning cause and effect. Transform the mower into a tractor or remove the driver for take-along play. Dance to the radio, explore weather, and chat with a friend using the light-up driver. It encourages imaginative play and keeps kids moving for hours.
Explore countries, cultures, animals, and more with this interactive globe. Watch over five hours of BBC videos, play three games, and solve mysteries. Kids can race around the world and learn through hands-on play. It makes geography and culture fun and immersive.
Sing along to songs about letters, numbers, and animals. Record up to 10 two-minute performances. Add voice effects and connect your own music via Bluetooth. It’s a fun way for kids to perform and build confidence. Parents will love this!
Explore town with Bluey and her family. Roll the cars, swing past the terriers, visit the beach or school, and hear phrases, songs, and sounds. Three bonus accessories add to imaginative play. It encourages storytelling and hours of fun for little fans.
