As a mom of 6, 3 boys and 3 girls, I’ve had my fair share of items in the house from each stage of childhood- baby to toddler to big kid to pre-teen, and I really appreciate the items that actually get USED, are high-quality, and many that are actually nice to look at in the playroom (but I do have 3 boys, so we’re also swimming in legos). These are some of my favorite things for kids:
Top Favorite
The Nugget Couch
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- We LOVE our Nugget Couch! In fact, we own TWO and I highly recommend getting 2 sets if you have the space
- So many colors to choose from (we have the neutral Dunebuggy color in a double-brushed micro suede)
- GREENGUARD Gold certified
- The BEST indoor "toy" for all ages- our crawling babies have loved it, our 11 year old will build a fort or "hang out space" for playing video games, and every age in between!
- Promotes building and creativity- can configure into endless possibilities.
- Award winner
- Machine washable cover, easy to clean, durable
Ocean Blue Playhouse
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- The prettiest white and blue playhouse!
- Perfect for encouraging imagination and role playing in the backyard
- Comes in the prettiest shades of light blue, pink, light green, and soft yellow
- Free of all harmful materials/chemicals
- All the wood utilized in their products is sourced from domestically managed forest resources, and crafted using white pine
- *This brand Gives Back! (partner with organizations who support families with children with pediatric cancer)
Two Story Playhouse
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- The prettiest 2 story playhouse and playground set!
- We have a different brand from years ago, but I WISH they made them this pretty back in the day
- Our kids get SO much use out of a backyard swing set that it is easily one of our favorite kid products
- *This brand Gives Back! (partner with organizations who support families with children with pediatric cancer)
Sleep-N-Pack Sleepbag
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- The coziest big kid sleeping bag that conveniently folds into a backpack!
- Made from the safest materials
- Convenient zipper for storing sleepover/sleepunder essentials
- Comes in smaller sized for little ones
- Comes in multiple colors
- Our big kids love theirs!
- *This brand Gives Back! (supports global reforestation- with every order, a tree is planted)
Scoop-And-Serve Ice Cream Counter
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- One of our most used toys! Kids can scoop out each ice cream scoop, place in a cone or cup, add a topping and serve at their very own ice cream counter!
- Supports imaginative play
- *This brand Gives Back! (From supporting displaced children from Ukraine, to supporting those with breast cancer, to donating thousands of toys, to cleaning up the coastline, Melissa and Doug does amazing work in giving back!)
Corolle Doll
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- Our girls have loved their Corolle dolls!
- The perfect size for little ones
- Corolle dolls have a very subtle, sweet scent
- Adorable!
Hape City Fire Station
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- Such a fun and interactive fire station that comes with a fire truck and helicopter too! My boys all loved this set.
- Hape wooden toys meet and exceed the strictest international standards for safety
- Made from sustainable wood
Green Toys Cupcake Set
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- Always a favorite toy!
- This adorable cupcake set is made from BPA-free, recycled plastic
- Dishwasher safe
- Made in the USA
Green Toys Flower Garden
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- The sweetest flower garden building set! Our girls have all loved this set.
- Made in the USA from BPA-free, recycled plastic
Green Toys Recycling Truck
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- A favorite truck toy that is ultra durable for both indoors and out!
- Made in the USA from BPA-free, recycled plastic
- *This brand Gives Back!
Arctic Life Search and Find Puzzle
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- We LOVE these Mudpuppy search and find puzzles! Great quality and beautiful pictures
- Award Winner
- Printed with nontoxic, soy-based inks
- Made from recycled paper
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet
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- Our kids have all loved their Amazon fire tablets, and I like how I can control everything from an app on my phone! (You can even turn their device off right away if you're in a rush and need to get out the door!)
- Safety features on what they can watch
- Great parental control options
- Great for travel
- Great for taking pictures/video too for little hands