14 engaging toys ideal for young children

This Christmas, give your child a gift that will keep them entertained for hours and beyond. This list has some of the hottest interactive toys of the season, including a talking donkey that does yoga, a science lab, and a realistic play kitchen. These toys will keep your kids away from screens and keep them immersed in imaginative play for hours.

14 interactive toys for kids that they will adore playing with.

The Hatch Draggle, a toy available at Walmart, offers an interactive hatching experience with mist, lights, and over 100 sounds and reactions. It is designed for children aged four to seven who enjoy interactive play. The toy includes one of two Draggle characters, each with unique features, sounds, and lights. To hatch the toy, you can tap, cuddle, rock, and lift it until it plays. You can purchase the Hatch Draggle on Amazon for $49.49.

Original price: $209.99

The Amazon ride-on truck is equipped with a parent remote control to prevent accidents and frustration among young drivers. It can accommodate children aged three and above and features true-to-life pedals and a steering wheel. Additionally, it comes with a safety harness and locking doors. The mini-truck has three speeds and a spring suspension. You can purchase the mini-SUV remote-controlled ride-on at Home Depot for $158.39.

This cuddly-looking bear on sale at Amazon is perfect for kids to design their bedtime stories. Poe the AI Story Bear is expected to be a hot pick for Christmas, as it can tell fantastic, full-length, one-of-a-kind tales of adventure and imagination with the help of AI. Every story is made up completely from scratch. You can also buy the bear at Kohl's.

This three-story LEGO playset, featuring five shops such as a noodle restaurant, an ice cream kiosk, an ATM, a waterfall, and a pond, is perfect for your children. It includes seven LEGO Friends characters and numerous accessories. The escalators can be turned to transport the characters between floors. You can purchase the set at Walmart for $158.95.

Original price: $25.95

The Goaldozer by Fisher-Price is a motorized net that can move in all directions for 360 degrees. It features four interactive modes with net lights and sounds, making it perfect for indoor playtime with preschoolers. You can purchase the Goaldozer playset for $22.58 on Amazon.

Original price: $79.99

In your beast lab, you can become a mad scientist and experiment to uncover either Havoc Hammerhead or Mayhem Megashark. The Creator Chamber in this set produces real Bio Mist, and the pressure builds for authentic effects. You can purchase the set for $59.50 at Walmart.

Original price: $59.14

The Weebles Smart House, with three floors of interactive fun for Weebles, Remi, and Luca, is a must-have for any young child. The house features a smart speaker that showcases over 30 sounds and songs, making it a great addition to any home. You can purchase the Weebles Smart House at Fat Brain Toys for $48.95.

The talking microscope from GeoSafari Jr. allows your child to explore the world of bugs and plants with ease. With its visual detail and informative features, it's perfect for kids aged four and above. The microscope is designed for small hands and comes with two soft, child-friendly eyepieces. You can purchase this microscope at Walmart.

The kitchen is designed for kids aged two to six years, and its unique design and fresh color scheme will make it a long-lasting play experience. The kitchen is available for purchase on Amazon.

Original price: $39.99

Daisy the yoga goat from furReal offers over 60 different reactions for imaginative goat yoga play and can be purchased at Walmart for $34.97. Children will love discovering yoga poses with this interactive toy.

Elmo is a cuddly and interactive plush that is perfect for kids aged 18 months and above. Squeeze his tummy to make him raise his arms and ask for a hug. When hugged, he responds with a song, phrase or kiss.

Original price: $24.97

Creating unique foil pictures of princesses, fairies, unicorns and more will inspire hours of creative fun in children, with the magical, mess-free activity of Foil Fun.

The science travel lab, inspired by "Ada Twist, Scientist," is perfect for budding scientists. It includes a lab case, goggles, one beaker, one flask, three test tubes, a removable ruler, a working scale, an eye dropper, a funnel, a double-sided measuring spoon, six experiment cards, and three sticker sheets. This kit is available at Walmart and can also be purchased on Amazon.

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Original price: $24.99

This water-marbling paint set on Amazon is perfect for kids to create stunning masterpieces that you'll be proud to display on your wall. Suitable for kids of all ages and adults, this marbling art kit is a must-have for any artist. Get it now for only $17.99 at Walmart, and include an apron to make the experience even more enjoyable.