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Get a Jump-Start on Your Holiday Shopping List with These Top Toys from Walmart

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‘Tis the season to start taking inventory of your kid’s toy collection and filling in the gaps. Yep, holiday gift-giving presents parents with a yearly challenge and that 200-item-long wish list your child just handed you (in October!) isn’t making the job any easier.

Fear not: We partnered with the ultimate toy retailer (hint: It’s Walmart) to bring you The Best Toys at Walmart for 2024—a list of the most sought-after gadgets, games and gear of the season, all arranged by age to make the decision even easier. So you can just pretend to mail said wish list off to Santa and consult these picks instead. Below, a peek at the top toys within each category.

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Best for 0-12 Months

1. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Coffee Mug

What We Like

  • Best for on-the-go entertainment
  • Helps strengthen fine motor skills
  • Encourages imaginative play well beyond 12 months

The Logistics

  • 1-day shipping
  • Free 90-day returns
  • Eligible for gift treatment

Walmart

This cup is filled to the brim with fun lights, music and learning for little pretenders. The 20+ songs will teach your babe the ABCs and 123s, while the handle and lid help strengthen fine motor skills. They can even pretend to be like you with their order—flip the lid to reveal mocha-colored rattle beads on one side and a cute matcha latte swirl on the other.

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Best for 12-24 Months

2. Battat Croco Pop Piano

What We Like

  • Best for creativity
  • Thoughtful introduction to music
  • Long-term use

The Logistics

  • 1-day shipping
  • Free 90-day returns
  • Eligible for gift treatment

Walmart

Baby’s first piano. Toddlers can compose, create and perform in their own concert with this crocodile piano that features lights, 12 nursery rhymes and eight baby crocs that pop up in the “organ pipes” as they play.

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Best for 2-4 Years

3. Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set

What We Like

  • Best storytime assistant
  • Toddler can control the projector
  • More options for stories available from Random House and The Berenstain Bears

The Logistics

  • 1-day shipping
  • Free 90-day returns
  • Eligible for gift treatment

Walmart

Storytime comes to life with this easy-to-use projector. Kids can watch and listen to three Little Golden Book stories as they shine bright on the wall: The Poky Little Puppy, Tawny Scrawny Lion and The Saggy Baggy Elephant. The Poky Little Puppy character is also included and creates more light effects in night-light mode. (Recommended projection distance is 2 to 6 feet.)

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Best for 5-7 Years

4. Hot Wheels City Ultra Shark Car Wash

What We Like

  • Features a water catcher for mess-free play
  • Hours of entertainment
  • Easy storage

The Logistics

  • 1-day shipping
  • Free 90-day returns
  • Eligible for gift treatment

Walmart

As featured in the Netflix series Let’s Race, the Hot Wheels City Car Wash has been taken over by a massive shark that’s looking to dive into color-shifting action. The playset features realistic car wash details like a foam roller and movable gates for inspired storytelling.

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Best for 8-11 Years

5. Monopoly Harry Potter Edition Board Game

What We Like

  • Great for the whole family
  • Immersive experience
  • Nostalgic for Harry Potter fans

The Logistics

  • 1-day shipping
  • Extended holiday returns
  • Eligible for gift treatment

Walmart

Monopoly with Harry Potter characters. Need we say more? Each player gets sorted into a house (we choose Gryffindor) and can then explore iconic locations in Hogwarts castle and Hogsmeade Village. The beautiful packaging and thoughtful details make for a spellbinding unboxing experience.

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Best for 12+ Years

6. Ozark Trail 24” Glide Mountain Bike

What We Like

  • Affordable price for high-performance bike
  • Lightweight
  • Best for beginners

The Logistics

  • Free shipping
  • Extended holiday returns
  • Ability to add a protection plan

Walmart

Not only is this bike lightweight and easy to maneuver on tough terrain, it features front and rear mechanical disc brakes ensuring you can stop on a dime. Perfect for all levels—whether you're hitting the trails for the first time or looking to expand to new paths.


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