We all love Amazon Prime, but how many hours have you lost to searching for toys for your kids and reading endless, conflicting reviews? To ease your stress this holiday season, LA Parent Magazine has rounded up a selection of the best new toys of 2017, as selected by the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA).
Pull & Discover Activity Elephant™
Twist the dial and little jungle explorers will learn about the jungle friends, what sounds they make, fun phrases and music. When they’re feeling tame they can press light-up buttons that encourage motor skills or match the blocks with the shape sorter to discover colors, animals and shapes.
For ages 12-36 months
$29.99
Pop-a-Balls™ Push & Pop Bulldozer™
This delightful bulldozer encourages movement and motor skills in little builders when the colorful balls are counted as they pop up through the chimney, into the scoop bucket and back again. Start pushing the chunky handle and watch the bulldozer come to life with poppin' balls and fun tunes.
12-36 months
$24.99
Q-BA-MAZE 2.0: Extreme Rails
A unique system of colorful cubes that interlock to form a marble run. Configurations are unlimited allowing for unpredictable action when the steel marbles travel different routes. Developed by an architect, Q-BA-MAZE inspires creative play as you experiment with motion, stability, physics and art.
For Ages 6+
IDO3D 3D Print Shop
A battery-operated tech device that provides a simple-function 3D printing experience. Kids can create their
own 3D object or clone something they already own.
For ages 8+
$59.99
UNBORED: Time Capsule
The kit is full of everything you’ll need to capture the important details of today including: a clipboard and 50 questionnaires, adjustable date stamp and ink pad, storage tubes, card protectors, coin bags, boxes with cotton batting, envelopes, a scrapbook and sheet of photo corners, assorted labels, tags, and more.
For ages 8+
$29.95
Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery
Preschoolers can nurture and care for their baby dolls alongside Doc McStuffins with the All-in-One Nursery – an adorable role-play center full of exciting doctor features and accessories to explore. Use Doc’s portable electronic patient laptop to diagnose, featuring a light-up screen, sounds and lullaby music.
For ages 3+
$79.99
Marvel Spider-Man Mega City Play Set
Imagine swinging into action and saving the city with Spider-Man. At a towering 46 inches tall – nearly 4 feet –the set includes more than 20 features and 5 levels of play, from the subway to the bank vault and Peter Parker's secret lab. Hook Spider-Man up to the web zipline and watch as he swings into action to stop villains from using the exploding door to steal money bags from the bank.
For ages 4 +
$99.99
Thomas & Friends Super Station
A fun multi-system track set with 3 levels of play. Children play with engines from Thomas & Friends™ Adventures, TrackMaster™, MINIS and Wooden Railway. It includes Thomas, Percy, James and Harold and holds over 100 engines with 35 feet of track!
For ages 3+
$99.99
GEO Salt Water / Solar Powered Robot
A STEM educational DIY robot kit that teaches young kids about the value of alternative energy sources and
the science behind them. Kids can learn how to use alternative green energy sources to power up Geo and see the robot zip away from their fingertips. Educational fun facts are also included in the instruction manual.
For ages 8+
$19.99
Teacher's Pet
An innovative classroom product that makes a great gift for your favorite teacher. Made from a proprietary microfiber blend, Teacher's Pet is a fun and useful whiteboard eraser designed by
a teacher.
For Ages: for teachers & Kids ages 5-12
$16.99
http://teacherspet4u.com/i-want-one/
Bath Bombs
With these bath bombs you can transform your bath with fizzy bubbles, fun color, and a fantastic fragrance. Learn the science behind creating the perfect fizz and make up to 12 colorful bath bombs in 5 different shapes.
For Ages 6+
$21.99
Yoee Baby
An adorable toy that helps babies develop all five senses while playfully connecting with parents and other caregivers. Featuring a teether, rattle, plush toy and signature synthetic feather tail.
For ages birth-24 months
$24.99
To see more award winning products, go to http://www.nappaawards.com.
