NAPPA Awards 2018: Best children’s gifts for the holidays

We have had a fun year at NAPPA Awards – unboxing, testing and playing with lots of children’s gifts, toys and other family products. And now we’re bringing you the best of the best. We have something for everyone on your list – toys focused on creative play and robots that teach about circuits, creative games for family fun night and the newest surprise collectibles. At NAPPA Awards we know the best memories are made through play and family time spent together. That’s why we have been celebrating the best family products for the past 28 years.

— Elena Epstein, NAPPA Awards Director

For the entire gift guide, visit https://www.nappaawards.com/.

Avengers Hero Inventor Kit
$149.99 • ages 8+ • shop.littlebits.com
With their favorite Marvel Avengers, kids become their own Super Heroes by building and customizing high-tech hero gear and unique identity.

Beasts of Balance
$99 • ages 8+ • beastsofbalance.com
Thought of as Jenga for the 21st century, players work together to stack Beasts onto the augmented reality playbase, which connects to an app.

Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber
$29.99 • ages 4+ • playmatestoys.com
Create custom mini figures by mixing and matching alien body parts inside the Omnitrix-inspired chamber.

Cahoots
$14.99 • ages 8+ • gamewright.com
A cooperative hint and sync card game.

Cat Crimes
$12.99 • ages 8+ • thinkfun.com
A deductive reasoning game with a lovable cast of characters – who may be up to no good.

Chime & Chew Textured Ball
$7.99 • ages birth+ • sassybaby.com
Bright colors, bold patterns, easy-to-grasp bumps and gentle rattle sounds.

Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set
$24.99 • ages 7+ • shop.crayola.com
Equipped with STEAM-infused, playful experiments exploring color and packed with 50 colorful science activities.

PJ Masks Super Moon Adventure HQ Rocket
$39.99 • ages 3+ • justplayproducts.com
Release the Rocket’s ramp and watch Gekko launch out on his space rover.

Really Rad Robots MiBro
$39.99 • ages 5+ • moosetoys.com
Take control of this robo buddy through his Really Rad Remote and play, prank, spy and command.

Royal Kingdom Adventure Castle
$49.99 • ages 3 to 6 • lakeshorelearning.com
Fantasy and adventure abound in this mighty fortress – just beware of the dragon!

Selma’s Dolls – Annie, Lola, Ameena
$39.99 • ages 2+ • selmasdolls.com
A collection of soft ragdolls that celebrate diversity. Each doll is packaged with the same storybook, Selma’s First Day of School.

Songs for Sisters and Brothers
$10.99 • all ages • babyintune.com
A wonderful album about the beautiful and complex relationship between siblings.

Squishmallows
$24.99 • all ages • squishmallows.com
All new, jumbo size squishy buddies – great pillows, travel companions and best buds to relieve stress and anxiety. (Price varies depending on size. Listed is price for 16-inch toy.)