This holiday season, Walmart has the perfect toy for every kid on your shopping list
With the countdown to Christmas officially on, it’s a foregone conclusion that no one is watching the clock more eagerly than the kids on your shopping list. And while holiday movie marathons and family get togethers are a major draw, ultimately, it’s the toys behind those mounds of wrapping paper that your son, niece, or younger cousin will remember for years to come.
If you’re up late Googling for the perfect gift idea, you’re in luck because Walmart is here to help you hack the holidays. From dolls to miniature race cars, the superstore has an extensive selection of toys that are sure to put a smile on the face of every kid you’re shopping for while helping you stay on time and on budget.
Below, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite options that’ll make for a festive Christmas morning.
1. Barbie Fashionistas Doll
This year, we watched Barbie Mania reach new heights thanks to the Margot Robbie-led film that put a renewed focus on the classic toy brand. You probably left your kids at home when it was time to head to the theaters, but now’s the time to spread that fandom by surprising your 3-year-old with a Barbie from the brand’s Fashionistas line.
Each Fashionistas doll comes with an assortment of accessories and outfits that’ll empower your kid to express their budding fashion sense, but what really makes the collection stand out is its intentional approach to inclusivity by offering Barbies with a variety of skin tones, hair textures, body types, and special needs.
2. LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Birdhouse
LEGOS are an ideal gift for kids who are just as creative as they are handy. You can inject some welcomed imagination into playtime with this Walmart-exclusive set that shifts between various animal-centric scenes in a matter of minutes.
One moment, the LEGOS can be fashioned into a birdhouse with a retractable roof, and in the next, your nephew can break it down to rebuild it as a beehive, complete with a four-pack of worker bees. Even better, this 3-in-1 birdhouse is featured on the LEGO companion app that’ll inspire a bit of independence by walking kids through the various steps of the building process.
3. PAW Patrol SKYE 6-Volt Motorcycle
This 6-volt ride on motorcycle is your child’s ticket to becoming an unofficial member of the Paw Patrol! The mini cycle’s eye-catching chassis was designed as an homage to Skye, the Paw Patrol’s first female member. And though it looks complex at first glance, its range of features — from built-in training wheels to forward and reverse buttons — make it shockingly straightforward for kids ages three and up to enjoy a ride that’s as fun as it is safe from the moment they hit the power button.
4. Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Playset
This is the gift for the future chef in the family. The multi-piece set from Melissa & Doug comes complete with all the tools your child needs to bring an imaginary bakery to life.
They’ll start by using the wooden knife to slice the cookies before arranging them on the cookie sheet when it’s time for “baking.” Once they’re ready, he’ll put the finishing touches on his pretend baked goods by decorating them with a variety of frosting, sprinkles, and more.
5. Squishmallow Take 4 Card Game
Is your younger cousin a Squishmallow fanatic? Most likely, which means she’s sure to light up when this gift comes out at the next game night. Designed with family fun in mind, this card game is easy for everyone in the house to pick up and tough to put down once the good times are underway.
Up to four players can compete in this action-packed race to grab cards placed at the center of the table. Each one features a different Squishmallow belonging to one of four sets, and the first person to assemble a complete squad will be crowned the winner.
6. Hot Wheels 8 Car Set
Your kid’s Christmas morning undoubtedly looks much different than your days of unwrapping gifts at that age. With that in mind, it’s all the more impressive that Hot Wheels still manages to stir up the same level of excitement in kids years later.
This timeless eight-piece set features a colorful assortment of cars and trucks (including one exclusive model included in each pack) that’ll lead to hours of imaginative racing fun that the whole family can take part in.
The toys above are just the tip of the iceberg. To shop even more amazing gift ideas be sure to head to Walmart’s toy shop as you work down your Christmas list this holiday season.
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