36 Trending Holiday Toys That Every Kid Wants This Year, Per Experts

Bring the fun of the arcade home with this miniature claw machine. Just be sure to grab some small toys to fill it with.

Following the predicted trend of toys that are emotionally stimulating, this sensory play "calming" pup will be a hit amongst kids of all ages. Pawz will provide anxiety relief for children through lighted prompts and breathing exercises and also doubles as a nightlight.

Though there are plenty of teddy bears that you can put under the tree for your kid (or, if they're lucky, a teddy bear dog breed), Klein notes that those that support emotional and social support are what's hot right now.

"Now, more than ever, we could all use a collective deep breath and strategies to reduce stress. A trend that I see emerging rapidly is toys as tools to support the social and emotional health of children and families," she says. "A toy in this space that I have recently discovered are Hugimals. These are weighted stuffed animals that 'hug you back' to lower stress, boost calm, and help with sleep."

Pokémon is still very popular among kids, so it's a solid bet that they'll love this Pokémon GO Elite Trainer Box. The collector's box set comes with 10 Pokémon GO booster packs, one foil promo card, 65 card sleeves, 45 Energy cards, a player's guide to the Pokémon GO expansion, and more. It also won Game of the Year at the 2022 Toy of the Year Awards.

Teach your child about saving while making it fun with this high-tech mini ATM. It will make them feel so adult, just like mom or dad. Kids love to be treated like they're older and more responsible.

It may be the 21st century and kids everywhere have cell phones and iPads with TikTok, but you really can't go wrong with a classic like a rock painting kit. There's something so fun about such a simple activity.

You may have grown up with the classic red trike, but this toy is a little more cool. It's also battery-powered for hours of fun. "It goes at a good speed — not too fast, but enough to make the kid's experience enjoyable," one happy customer wrote.

This kit comes with everything you need to make an epic unicorn-themed terrarium. Kids can paint the mini figurines and grow wheatgrass to make a habitat. The fun lasts much longer than just Christmas day with this gift.

Let your kids capture their own memories with this miniature selfie camera. It comes with a 32 gigabyte memory card for them to take photos and videos that you can save and cherish forever.

Paw Patrol fans will have so much fun building their favorite character with this DIY robot kit. After the toy is constructed, simply clap to bring it to life. The puppy bots can jump and make noises.

This massive inflatable dinosaur will be all your kid talks about before and after receiving the gift. Measuring 6 feet long, the remote-controlled reptile inflates and comes to life in less than 20 seconds.

But don't think this is the only toy based on the blockbuster hit that kids are loving. According to Hollingsworth, they're all fair game. "Jurassic World dinosaurs bring wonder and thrills home in a variety of categories, from action figures to construction sets to even big ticket ride-ons," she says.

If your child loves anything STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) related, this real microscope is the gift for them. Equipped with up to 200x magnification, your child will be able to prepare their own samples with the eight double-sided reusable slides that come with it.

STEAM gifts are always a good idea as they enhance your child's learning capabilities. This play medical kit from VTech is a great one to add to your list of toys to pick up. With this toy, your child will explore medical instruments, symptoms, the human body, and more using their healthcare tablet. It even comes equipped with a doctor costume and everything they need to properly tend to each "patient."

Have a child that loves the 5 Surprise novelty toy food brands? This mini food court playset makes a great gift for them. It includes 32 pieces to build and even has an exclusive mini food brand that they're sure to love.

Although the Squishmallow toys have been around for a while, they really blew up this year on TikTok. These plushy stuffies are suitable for young children or even teens and adults. Who wouldn't love something this cute and cuddly?

Spikeball is a great gift for families with a few kids, since you need at least four to play. But it also doesn't require a lot of room the way something like backyard volleyball or soccer would. And it will keep everyone entertained and active for hours.

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This mini bumper car seats one small child, and they'll have so much fun zooming around the house in it.

Over the last year, kids probably learned a lot about essential workers, so they'll have even more fun playing make believe with this set of community helpers. There's a teacher, doctor, vet, fireman, and mailman included.

Kids aged three and up will enjoy this foam pogo stick. It's easy to work and can provide hours of fun. Plus, it's a great way to keep kids active so they get their energy out before bedtime.

This is the gift that keeps on giving. At first, it's an adorable unicorn stuffed animal. But she also comes with a surprise amount of babies — anywhere from three to five extra unicorns.

Toddlers will get a lot of mental stimulation from this activity cube. It encourages using fine motor skills to turn wheels play with beads listen to sounds, and more.

Much like Hollingsworth's recommendation from the hit Jurassic World film released earlier this year, toys that are inspired by the DC Comics film Black Adam will be popular, too. And this 12-inch action figure should be the first thing you reach for.

According to Klein, a heightened amount of interest in gifts that reflect the past are on trend for this holiday season and this DIY kit is exactly what they'll be asking for.

"I think that families are looking for toys that offer engaging experiences for their children. I have seen things like potion kits, jewelry making sets, and cooking subscriptions increase in popularity this season and there are now more options than ever."

Does your little one have an obsession with Gabby's Dollhouse? Well here's your chance to make their holiday wishlist come true, as the show has developed plenty of toys inspired from the show that are sitting atop the "best toys" list.

"Our preschool series Gabby’s Dollhouse from DreamWorks Animation is among the most wanted, with Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse flying off the shelves," Hollingsworth reveals. "The dollhouse playset brings the show’s magic to life and preschoolers are loving the adorable Gabby cat characters and Gabby doll, too."

Your child will have so much fun playing pretend while riding this horse. It's like a traditional rocking horse but so much cooler, because it has interactive sounds that change depending on how quickly the child rocks.

As Klein noted, simple, old school toys are back on trend this year — and that includes those iconic wooden building blocks you probably had during your own youth.

For years, L.O.L. Surprise! toys have been trending, and this holiday season it's no different. So, if you're looking for the perfect gift to give them from the brand that they're sure to brag about, this mega runway playset — that comes with 80 surprises — will be it.

If your kid loves to spend time in the kitchen or enjoys watching Disney Junior's Alice's Wonderland Bakery, this is the perfect gift for them. It includes a 10-inch poseable Alice doll, a magical oven toy, stackable cake layers, spice jars, and a spatula, so they can try their hand at this year's holiday dessert on their own.

If your child loved the new Disney film Raya and the Last Dragon, you can give them this fun movie-inspired prop. The sword comes with motion-activated sounds and lights to really bring playtime to life.

This 48-piece memory game is perfect for teaching your child how to match pictures — and the illustrated art is fantastic.

Blue's Clues is a timeless show. It doesn't matter whether the host is Steve or Joe or Josh, kids will always love this series. You can get your little one this Blue's Clues themed instrument set so they can play their own "Mail Time" jingles.

For young fans of the new Space Jam movie, this LeBron James action figure is a must-have. It's a foot tall and makes sounds and repeats lines from the movie. It also comes with some of the high-tech accessories seen in the film.

Barbie's "Inspiring Women" line of dolls includes so many historical figures that young kids can learn about and look up to. Since space has been such a hot topic this year, thanks to all the recent rocket launches, the Sally Ride astronaut doll is a great choice this Christmas. But there are so many others to choose from as well — from Maya Angelou to Eleanor Roosevelt, and more.

Now that Polly Pocket has a series on Netflix, these retro toys are even cooler. This pineapple one doubles as a purse, and it can be opened to reveal a whole tropical paradise.

You may have had these growing up, too, because they've never gone out of style. Sure, many toys have been replaced with plastic versions, but the old-timey wooden train track set is alive and well. Kids will have a blast making new patterns for their toys to travel. This set comes with two bonus train cars.