2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards

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Celestial Star Explorer by The Manhattan Toy Company

This robust activity toy supports motor development, cause-and-effect learning, and imaginative discovery. Its oversized design boasts four quadrants of multi-level play. Features include 8 wire bead runs, 11 gliders, springy crescent moon and rover solar panel, 2 wood clacking doors, 5 spinners, and 1 transparent sliding door.

MSRP: $210.00 | 12 months+ | www.manhattantoy.com | Share:

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CoComelon Ultimate Learning Adventure Bus by Just Play

The interactive CoComelon Ultimate Learning Bus lets toddlers engage in educational adventures with JJ through two modes of play. In Music mode, sing along to favorite nursery rhymes; in Learning Mode, explore numbers, colors, letters and phonics. Then use the handle on the roof to push the bus along.

MSRP: $61.99 | 18+ months | www.JustPlayProducts.com | Share:

Explore & More Grow Along 4-In-1 Activity Walker

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Explore & More Grow Along 4-In-1 Activity Walker by Skip Hop

40-plus features, songs, sounds, & lights. Our convertible activity walker helps little ones learn and grow with four engaging ways to play: seated play, cruising, shopping cart, stroller. Encourages balance, fine motor skills, & pretend play. It’s a grow-with-baby and delivers tons of learning and fun for years to come.

MSRP: $60.00 | 6 months - 4 years | www.skiphop.com | Share:

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100 Things That Go™ by LeapFrog

Six double-sided, touch-sensitive, interactive pages feature different modes of transportation as kids learn age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts in both English and Spanish. Learn about travel by road, by sea and everything in between! Use the carrying handle for on-the-go play.

MSRP: $19.99 | 18+ months | www.leapfrog.com | Share:

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Level Up Gaming Chair™ by VTech

Little gamers get their very own game station with this learning-packed gaming chair and Wi-Fi-free interactive tablet featuring a swivel seat, joystick and pretend headphones. Kids can explore letters, number, animals and music then remove the take-along tablet to use the tray for snacks, drawing or story time.

MSRP: $49.99 | 18 months - 4 years | www.vtechkids.com | Share:

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SmartMax My First Hide & Seek by Smart Toys and Games, Inc.

Toddlers can discover STEM, magnetism, colors and shapes with SmartMax My First Hide & Seek. Stack the magnetic pieces onto each other or play a game of hide & seek! Can you see where the faces are hiding? A fun set to practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

MSRP: $19.99 | 1-3 years | smartmaxusa.com | Share:

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The Play Kits by Lovevery

Lovevery’s Play Kits are an early learning system that supports families with stage-based play essentials for children and multi-channel content for parents. Delivered every 2-3 months from ages 0-48 months, each Kit is filled with expert-designed playthings so that a child’s brain has exactly what it needs for healthy development.

MSRP: $120.00 | 0-48 months | lovevery.com | Share:

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Wooden Shape Sorting Grocery Cart by Melissa & Doug

This cheery and sturdy wooden grocery cart encourages problem-solving and cause-and-effect exploration. Sort chunky wooden food shapes through holes in the sides of the cart and place them on two wooden puzzle boards for storing. Using the cart as a push toy helps build motor skills and inspires imaginative play.

MSRP: $74.99 | 1+ years | www.melissaanddoug.com | Share:

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