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Boys and girls of all ages love to indulge in a bit of make-believe – and a good pretend-play toy will give them the keys to a activity-packed world of imaginative play. You could plump for the ...

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Parents also appreciate that this play mat can be used at home. Price: $40.98 or less This two-in-one toy is a truck and a watering can. Kids can fill up the truck's tank with water, then use the ...

If you want to foster your child’s independent learning and play, Montessori-inspired toys can help them confidently engage with the world on their own. Sami Krasny, a play-based education ...

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Learn more› by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Many 2-year-olds are learning to manipulate objects in more-precise ways, so look for toys and gifts that challenge their fine motor skills.

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