It is the New Year and with the New Year comes new fun! The man, the myth, the legend…that’s right I am referring to good ole Saint Nick left an abundance of gifts this year right under the tree where he said they would be. Hampton and I are determined to kick the new year off strong with our playtime “A-Game!” This includes but is not limited to indoor nerf gun wars, outdoor electric scooter races, family table top game marathons and more!
I rounded up a list of our favorite items along with the pros and cons of each fun, new toy. Shop the toys below for upcoming birthday party gifts, playdate fun with friends, vpk graduation gifts and more!
Segway Ninebot Electric Kick Scooter for Kids
Pros: Lightweight, foldable, high performance hand break system and perfect for little ones with the max speed at 8.7mph.
Cons: It does take a moment to learn the various modes on the side of the scooter through the buttons but once you get it down pat, it’s smooth sailing.
I personally googled a YouTube video for assistance and I will link that video HERE for your convenience too!
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Hasbro Connect Four Blast
Pros: It’s a rapid fire face-off where the goal of the game is to get four discs in a row. High intensity fun that everyone from kids to adults will enjoy. The game includes two Nerf guns and eight nerf foam darts.
Cons: It only comes with eight Nerf darts and let’s be honest, no one loves a mid-game time to reload lag.
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Prank The Plumber Game
Pros: There is no doubt this game is geared towards the preschool audience and in the exceeds the bathroom banter fun for little ones. This game can be played with or without water for extra realistic bathroom humor fun.
Cons: If slap stick bathroom humor is not your cup of tea, this is not the game for you.
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4-Star Kids Digital Camera and Video Recorder
Pros: Dual lens 1080P 2.4 Inch HD, fun photo stickers, easy to learn and kid friendly modes. This camera is such a huge hit with Hampton. The camera includes a bundle usb charger (NO BATTERIES REQUIRED), micro SD card, waterproof bag, and lanyard.
Cons: The camera does not require batteries which makes the camera itself a lot more light weight but it does result in a bit of a shorter battery life. That being, said it is very easy to recharge!
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Zingo
Pros: Perfect for ages 4 and up! This play and learn memory matching game helps little ones develop memory skills and vocabulary. It is a fast paced game and each round only takes a few minutes which is perfect for short attention spans.
Cons: It may take a few rounds for little ones to get the hang of, but once they do.. it is game on! Hampton loves playing this fast paced game!
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Remote Control Waterproof Stunt Car
Pros: This remote control stunt car is durable and perfect for racing in the dirt, grass, puddles and pavement. Hampton loves that this stunt car can flip endlessly, sustain all terrain conditions and the remote is super easy to use.
Cons: Easy to charge but short battery life. That also goes for most remote control cars these days so not a huge overall con.
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14-Inch Kids Bicycle WITH Training Wheels
Pros: This was Hampton’s first bicycle as a three year old. Ham easily learned how to navigate the steering while using the training wheels. I took the training wheels off the bicycle around four years old and with some practice, Ham was easily able to learn to ride a bicycle without training wheels.
This bicycle includes a bell, kickstand, training wheels, water bottle, hand breaks and age appropriate sized wheels. The seat is also very easy to adjust up and down.
Cons: I honestly do not have any cons about this bicycle. I really enjoyed teaching Hampton how to ride a bicycle with training wheels and without training wheels using this bicycle.
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Kids Safety Helmets- Size Small
Pros: This helmet is perfect for kids ages 2-5ish and features an adjustable knob in the back to create the perfect and safe fit.
Cons: Sizing is everything when it comes to children’s safety helmets so I definitely recommend ordering one in each size and returning the one that does not fit the best.
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18- Inch Kids Bicycle, NO Training Wheels
Pros: The bike so nice we bought it twice! That’s right, Hampton is now five years old so it was time to level up the bicycle game with bigger tires. The training wheels are dropped from this version altogether but the bicycle still offers the same great quality as the smaller bicycle and again features a bell, hand breaks, great quality tires, kickstand and water bottle with holder. That is also one of Hampton’s favorite features on the bicycle.
Cons: Again, I have little negative feedback about this bicycle. It’s honestly a great bicycle for little ones learning to master the roads.
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Kids Safety Helmets- Size Medium
Pros: This bicycle helmet is perfect for ages 5-8ish. Featuring adjustable cushioned straps and an adjustable knob on the back of the helmet, this is perfect for little ones riding a bicycle.
Cons: Sizing is everything when it comes to children’s safety helmets so I definitely recommend ordering one in each size and returning the one that does not fit the best.
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Foam Ball Fire Blaster – Pack
Pros: This foam ball two pack set puts a fun twist on the typical Nerf foam dart blaster war. It is easy to use and holds multiple foam balls for longer time without reloading.
Cons: Like every foam dart blaster or foam ball dart gun, the pausing mid-war to reload is lame but also likely unavoidable.
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Dinosaur Egg Science Kit
Pros: This kit offers two science experiments in one box. Hampton loved the opportunity to create his own dinosaur eggs using the easy to stir mixture and mold. Allow the mold to sit and cast for about one night and in the morning, the egg is ready for digging! Hampton could not believe he created the dinosaur egg and was then able to carve away and literally destroy the egg looking for the fossil.
Cons: Patience. This activity is all about patience which is not always easy with little ones. However patience does pay off in the end for this fun science kit.
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Digital Coin Bank Counter
Pros: LCD screen allows you to see the exact number of coins inside the bank. Little ones find this to be fun and it is also a great way to promote coin counting, number recognition and saving money at a young age!
Cons: The concept of a digital piggy bank may take a while for little one to understand but on the flip side, it is never too early to begin learning about counting coins.
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Bentgo Kids Leakproof Lunchbox
Pros: Leakproof, durable and the inside compartments are both dishwasher safe and microwave safe when removed. This lunchbox is also perfect for picky eaters who may not love all their food smushed together for lunch time. Perfect for preschool lunch and grade school lunches!
Cons: The outer shell does need to be hand washed.
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Aqua Maze Marble Run
Pros: Spinners, spouts, and a waterproof mat! This marble run is the perfect summertime birthday gift. Hampton loves finding new configurations for this marble run and the spinners are by far his favorite feature. This marble run can also be used with OR without water. It is a win-win!
Cons: While it may not be the most sturdy marble run, it is easy to reconnect and continue the fun.
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Karaoke Microphone
Pros: Wireless and bluetooth, this microphone is perfect for solo karaoke and parties. The microphone holds a solid 10 hour charge and offers a variety of settings including 3D surround sound, deep bass, echo volume and more!
Cons: The microphone is a realistic true to size microphone which may make it a little difficult for kiddos under five to hold with one hand.
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My Gears Transport Set by Edxeducation
Pros: This set comes with building blocks, gears, wheels and more! Hampton loves using his imagination to snap, click, and fasten the little building blocks to create unique vehicles. The set includes a step by step guide that uses pictures along with captions to help create a variety of vehicles.
Cons: The step by step guide is extremely helpful and informative however it does include A LOT of steps so parent participation is highly recommended if the user is dead set on creating the vehicle on the packaging.
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Monkey Tape Roll Dispenser
Pros: Hampton loves scotch tape. I randomly find things taped around the house which is exactly why I decided to look up fun tape dispensers on Amazon. Behold, I found this cute monkey sitting on a banana tape dispenser. The monkey bangs the symbols as you dispense the scotch tape.
Cons: The dispenser does not come with scotch tape. Shop scotch tape and the dispenser separately below.
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