Playing with electronic toys doesn’t have to be a passive activity. In fact, robots, electric instruments and remote-controlled toys often promote interactive learning. They may even strengthen creativity and problem-solving skills, especially if you play with your child. In this roundup of 15 electronic toys for kids—including the season’s hottest games, action figures and activities—you’ll find hand-picked items that are high quality, affordable and fun. Just be sure to stock up on batteries!
For the STEM and robotics fan
Really Rad Robots YakBot
Suitable for ages 4 and up
Get ready! This chatty robot can answer questions and record voices—then warp them with four cool effects. Your little one will be delighted by the ingenious pranks they’ll be able to pull around the house.
For the STEM and robotics fan
Learning Resources Botley 2.0 the Coding Robot Activity Set
Suitable for ages 5 and up
This award-winning robot helps kids learn to code without screens. Young coders can use the 77-piece coding set to create sequences up to 150 steps to make Botley move, flash his lights and even transform into a train or police car. Next up: Taking over the world!
For the STEM and robotics fan
Snap Circuits Snaptricity Electronics Exploration Kit
Suitable for ages 8 and up
They’ll learn how electricity and magnetism work and be able to set up their own circuits with over 75 projects in this super fun STEM kit.
For the mini musician
Vtech Rock & Bop Music Player
Suitable for ages 1 to 5
Kids can rock out while they learn with this cool musical gadget, which comes with 10 games that introduce letters, numbers, animals, instruments, time and more. Shopping for a young child? You might also like these 50 gifts for babies and toddlers.
For the mini musician
Kidzlane Jumbo 6-Foot Musical Keyboard Playmat for Kids
Suitable for ages 3 and up
With six feet of touch-sensitive keys and a selection of eight different instrumental sounds to choose from, kids can stretch their musical tastes—and their bodies—while they play.
For the mini musician
4-String Practice Electric Guitar
Suitable for ages 3 and up
Until they’re ready for the real thing, kids can practice their hand-eye coordination and work on motor control with this toy guitar. It makes fun sounds and has flashing lights for full-on rock concert vibes. Little dudes aged two to 14 will also love our 60 cool gift ideas for boys.
For the animal lover
LeapFrog 100 Animals Book Bilingual Edition
Suitable for ages 18 months and up
The touch-sensitive pages in this interactive book allow little ones to explore 100 different animals, from sloths to squirrels, and hear their names in both English and French.
For the animal lover
Pets Alive My Magical Unicorn
Suitable for ages 3 and up
If your little one loves unicorns (and yes, we know they all do!), they’ll be smitten with this cute toy. It features 20 different interactions (including blowing kisses), plus it plays music and sound effects. Its horn lights up, too.
For the animal lover
furReal Mama Josie the Kangaroo
Suitable for ages 4 and up
This furry mama can dance, hop, make feeding sounds and give loving kisses to her baby ‘roos—and your little one. Big bonus: Kids get to unbox all three of Mama Josie’s babies for a joey gender reveal! (Check out more of Walmart’s top toys for 2020.)
For the movie geek
Disney’s Frozen 2 Elsa and Swim-and-Walk Nokk
Suitable for ages 3 and up
If Frozen fever hasn’t started to thaw at your house yet, your kids will enjoy some action-packed play with Elsa and the mythical water spirit, Nokk. Elsa can ride on the Nokk’s back while its battery-powered legs walk and or swim in the bathtub. Just make sure the battery door is fully attached before submerging Nokk in water.
For the movie geek
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg Electronic Plush
Suitable for ages 5 and up
Porgs, known for roosting in the cliffs of Luke Skywalker’s secluded island, make cuddly, entertaining friends. This adorable creature waves, flap its arms, moves around and makes porg sound effects, like tweeting and chirping.
For the movie geek
Metals Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger Radio Control Vehicle
Suitable for ages 9 and up
If they’re ready to drive like Dom, this remote-controlled car will spark quite the joy ride. Need even more options? We’ve selected our 50 favourite toys of 2020.
For the budding artist
VTech Kidizoom Twist Camera
Suitable for ages 3 to 8
If your little one is always borrowing your phone to snap pictures, they’ll love having their very own digital camera. This kid-friendly version comes with built-in games, animated photo effects and even a selfie mode.
For the budding artist
Vtech Digiart Creative Easel
Suitable for ages 3 to 12
Your artsy little one will be able to sketch their ideas on this easel that transforms from light-up dry-erase board to chalkboard to drawing table. It can help your child learn to draw over 150 letters, numbers, shapes and objects by following the lights using the magic pen. Plus, it plays music.
For the budding artist
Crayola Sprinkle Art Shaker
Suitable for ages 5 and up
Kids can create their own line art and cover it with sprinkles—without any mess leftover. After they add the included glue, they can place their art inside the shaker with their selected sprinkles and watch their cool designs take shape.
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