Hurry! These 19 Customer-Loved Toys for All Ages Will Still Arrive Before Christmas (2024)

With so much happening this time of year, some tasks may slip through the cracks. There's a good chance you're still working on finalizing your shopping list, and we know how stressful it can be to try to find the perfect gift for the kids and toddlers in your life.

If you've felt stuck, but pressured to make a quick decision to ensure your presents will arrive by Christmas, let us assist you. We did the digging and found 19 of the hottest toys from 2023 for children 6 months and up that will ship to your doorstep quickly, from classic favorites like an upgraded Barbie Dreamhouse to card games the whole family can enjoy. Best of all, they'll arrive before Christmas, so you'll still have time to wrap them.

The Top 10 Toy Gift Picks That Will Arrive Before Christmas

• Play-Doh Bright Delights 12-Pack, $7, target.com
• Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad, $25 (orig. $27), amazon.com
• Barbie Dreamhouse, $129 (orig. $179), walmart.com
• Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House Set, $48 (orig. $60), amazon.com
• Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker Set, $14 (orig. $25), amazon.com
• Uncommon Goods Mushroom Cottage Air Fort, $60, uncommongoods.com
• Pressman Let's Go Fishin' Game, $8 (orig. $15), amazon.com
• Chuckle & Roar ABC's & 123's Wood Puzzle Set, $11, target.com
• Little Live Pets Sunny the Bright Light Green Chameleon, $15, walmart.com
• Playskool Sit ‘n Spin Activity Toy, $40 (orig. $50), amazon.com

Galison Tree Decorating Puzzle Ornament

Kids can develop essential skills through puzzles, and this beautifully festive option doubles as an ornament you can hang on the tree until they're ready to open. With 130 pieces, it's small enough not to pose too much of a challenge but still get them thinking creatively. Plus, it will give them something to do on Christmas Eve or morning.

Stapelstein Board

This multifunctional board brings the benefits of physical activity indoors during the cold season so you can keep the kids moving and entertained. They can use the device to bounce, jump, stack, spin, and balance, making playtime feel more engaging for children ages 1 and up, and they come in an array of vivid colors. Just make sure you place your order by Friday, December 15.

Elmer's Celebration Slime Kit

With this kit, children have everything they need to create their own assortment of colorful slime. As they pour and mix mediums, it feels like a clever science experiment, and at the end, they'll even have something to play with. According to the brand, this stuff is easy to wash out of fabrics and carpets, but just in case, we have our own slime-cleaning guide you can follow, too.

Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad

Encourage the little Picasso inside with this easy-to-use lighted tracing pad to help little ones ages 6 and older create their own works of art with inspiration from their favorite images. The set also includes 12 colored pencils, 10 tracing sheets, 10 blank sheets, one graphite pencil, and the sleek tracing pad to get them started.

National Geographic Earth Science Activity Kit

It's easy to inspire a kiddo's curiosity with this science activity pack that will allow them to grow a crystal, ignite a volcano, and more. It also comes with a storage case, so cleanup is a breeze, and you can keep everything neatly together. This delightful set is best for kids 8 years of age and up.

Uncommon Goods Kids Indoor/Outdoor Pickleball Set

That's right, the trendy sport is now open to children ages 6 or more thanks to this indoor/outdoor set that gives them the opportunity to set up their own net for a game. It's a great option if you need to find a gift for more than one child in the same household. They'll get a net, two pickleballs, and two paddles.

Uncommon Goods Mushroom Cottage Air Fort

Another excellent choice for a family with more than one child is something they can all use together, like this fairytale-inspired inflatable cottage. Give kids 3 years and older their very own fort, so they don't have to dismantle the living room or bedroom anymore in order to build one for themselves. With one box fan, they'll have their mushroom cottage up and running in 30 seconds.

VTech Turn and Learn Driver

Knobs, music, bright colors, gears to shift—what's not to love for babies between 6 and 36 about this timeless toy that puts them in the driver's seat for a change. This toy provides an opportunity for them to learn while they play with interactive buttons tied to driving mode, music mode, and animal mode, all designed to keep their attention.

Gund Pusheen Rainbow Round Plush

When in doubt, you can't go wrong with an ultra-plush stuffed animal. This 11-inch round fluffy toy is soft and cuddly enough for bedtime and cozy enough for children ages 8 and up to take on long car rides. There's no wrong way for them to play with this versatile toy, and its friendly face will bring a smile to any child's face.

Barbie Dreamhouse

Barbie's Dreamhouse has topped wishlists for decades, and this year is no different—especially with the movie's release earlier this year. The playhouse features a three-story, 360-degree open design to unlock their imagination. The bundle also comes with over 75 accessories to customize the home and innovative details like a working elevator.

Uno Card Game

Uno is a classic card game that can be played virtually anywhere and anytime while being fun for the whole family. It was created for kiddos 7 years old and older and can accommodate up to 10 players. For $5, it makes an excellent gift for plenty of people on your list, as well as a thoughtful stocking stuffer, and will make snow days much more enjoyable.

Play-Doh Bright Delights 12-Pack

Play-Doh is another wonderful gift idea to consider for preschool-aged children. They can sculpt all kinds of creations with 10 gorgeous cheery shades and two glittery hues, making arts and crafts time even more exciting. They can leave their design out to harden or take it all apart and repurpose it into their next masterpiece.

PicassoTiles 60-Piece Set

Picasso Tiles are beautiful enough to appeal to adults and children (as young as 3 years old) alike. From the bold and transparent geometric shapes to the strong magnets, the possibilities are endless and your kids won't get bored with them any time soon. Think of them as a modern take on Legos.

Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker Set

Art supplies never go out of style, and neither does anything from Mr. Sketch. The iconic scented markers put a refreshing spin on coloring time and are suggested for kids 3 years and older. With scents like cherry, grape, fruit punch, and watermelon and unique chiseled marker tips, these inks are impossible to resist.

Playskool Sit ‘n Spin Activity Toy

Keeping toddlers active is imperative, and that's ideally what this nostalgic spinning toy by Playskool is. All they need to do is sit, spin, and unleash their energy while it helps them develop motor skills, and before they know it, they'll be tuckered out for nap time.

Pressman Let's Go Fishin' Game

If you need a multiplayer game that can also serve as a single-player game while keeping things exciting, try the Pressman Let's Go Fishin' Game. The activity set helps children 4 years old and up improve their dexterity with four poles and 21 fish. It will provide them with an action-packed scenario they'll never want to stop playing.

Chuckle & Roar ABC's & 123's Wood Puzzle Set

Toddlers 3 years and up can get started on learning their ABCs and numbers with this interactive puzzle game. Use the board to help them understand how letters and numbers are arranged or to help them spell things out. Moreover, it boasts gorgeous illustrations that provide them with hints.

Play22 Keyboard Playmat

For your budding music lovers, this interactive mat will do the trick. They can choose between four modes such as record, play, playback, and demo, as well as musical instruments like the piano, guitar, violin, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, banjo, and xylophone. The durable mat can be used indoors during the cooler months, and outdoors once spring and summer come around.

Little Live Pets Sunny the Bright Light Green Chameleon

Teaching children about responsibility has just gotten a little easier with pet-like toys they need to care for. Created for young kids 5 and up, this animated, squishy chameleon communicates with lights and sounds. It changes color based on its mood, plays music, emits over 30 sounds and emotions, and responds back.