If you’ve been a parent of a young child in the last five years, you’re keenly aware of these soft and unbelievably fluffy toys. I, personally, have been searching everywhere for a large dragon Squishmallow. Thankfully, the minds behind viral stuffies have come up with something just as fun that combines the thrill of unboxing videos with the satisfaction that you came pretty close to getting your kids exactly what they want.

Each Squishmallow Mystery Pack has three 8-inch characters chosen randomly, which is the perfect way for kids to build their collection or tide them over until you find the style they really want.

Watching Bluey gives kids the tools they need to spark their imaginations instead of losing their creativity to a screen. Now they can take it to the next level with this playset that lets them recreate their favorite episodes of the hit Disney Junior show. While the mystery of the Heeler’s endless hallways remains unsolved, your kids can teach Nana how to floss (the dance, not her teeth), show Bob Bilby a good time, or recreate the opening theme with the moving dancefloor.

Your kids may not want a break from watching JJ and his family sing nursery rhymes, but you probably do, which is why this doll is flying off shelves. Your kids can play doctor with the precocious little toddler by taking care of his bruises and boo-boos with Band-Aids and patches. Since this is a talking toy, it may not give you the peace and quiet you desperately crave, but at least you can reclaim your television for a few moments.

I often have trouble pulling my sons away from our family’s Nintendo Switch. It’s a good thing LEGO Super Mario Adventure sets added a whole new dimension to the video game series with the ability for youngsters to set up their own levels and collect coins with a figure that reacts to movement. Now it’s Peach’s turn to get in on the action with this 354-piece set that includes a Start Pipe, Goal Pole, a swing set, a Lava Bubble-launching challenge, a Flying Question Mark Block, and Lemmy and Yellow Toad figures.

Time to take your kids’ Pop-It obsession to the next level. All players have to do is press the lighted bubbles before time runs out. Simple, right? One problem: Each of the 20 levels is tougher than the last. And should your child become bored with solo play, there are two other modes, including a multiplayer game, that you can try.

It might not get your kids to help you with the household chores, but this electronic interactive toy does make pretend cleaning around the house fun and educational. The Toy Association’s 2022 Preschool Toy of the Year finalist uses sound effects to make kids think they’re really mopping and sweeping the floor. It also teaches them about shapes, colors, and numbers; and if they need a break, the talking mop bucket encourages them to take a breather and boogie down to some sweet grooves.

If your child wants to become the next Steven Spielberg but you’re afraid to plop down the money for a camera, this kid-friendly (and affordable) piece of technology is the perfect place to start. Included is an HD camera with time-lapse and a built-in microphone to bring their ideas to life. And if they want to leap into bigger budget films but have an indie budget, users can insert 20 animated backgrounds. The camera is rechargeable, and videos can be easily uploaded to any computer for editing.

Among the numerous preschool-age STEM-themed toys available, this microscope stands out for its durability and ease of use. It comes with 20 prepared slides featuring over 60 images of plants, wildlife, and even outer space, accompanied by the voice of television personality Bindi Irwin, the daughter of The Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. Also included are fun experiments prepared by educators for when your youngster gets tired of looking at the same slides over and over again.

I know what you’re thinking: I’m going to be the one who has to put this together for my kid. I can say from experience that with a lot of help, my 6-year-old had this 203-piece STEM toy together in an afternoon. (The age guidelines are there for a reason, I suppose.) But he hasn’t put it down since. Pneumatic and hydraulic principles are used to make a working robotic hand that grabs and holds almost anything. And despite the fact it only has four fingers, there’s still a good chance my son will use this piece of technology to flip the bird once he figures out what that means.

If your kid has always wanted to ride a scooter to school, this is the perfect model for them to do it. If the pictures on Amazon are to be believed, this zippy little ride can fold up into their backpack or locker, preventing it from theft from the bike rack. Thankfully, it’s also durable enough to handle any bumps along your child’s route, allowing them to glide along as easily as they would with a bigger scooter.