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Dinosaurs may have gone extinct 65 million years ago, but, for kids, dinosaur love is everlasting. And it's a good obsession for them to have, because dinosaurs can be used to help kids practice everything from science experiments to art projects. They can even help kids learn to code! So, the next time you're on tap to buy some gifts for kids, whether you're looking for gifts for toddlers or gifts for tweens, lean into the dino-mania and get them something from prehistory.

But what to choose? The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute spend the year evaluating toys, keeping track of new releases, calling in favorites to see they're safe and well-constructed, and, most importantly, testing toys with real kids ensure the fun factor. For this list of the best dinosaur toys to buy in 2022, we included some of our top-tested toys of the year as well as a few perennial favorites, editors' picks and popular bestsellers. You'll find art kits, STEM sets, educational toys, family games, building kits, surprise collectibles, Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award winners and everything else a budding paleontologist could possibly want.

Looking for more of the best gift ideas for kids this holiday season? Check out our guides to gifts for gamers, gifts for Pokémon fans, gifts for Encanto lovers, gifts for Star Wars obsessives and gifts for Marvel fans.