These are the 10 best toy gifts of 2023, according to Walmart

November is here, putting us in the thick of gift shopping season. To help you find the best gifts for kids this year, Walmart has compiled its 2023 Top Toy List, featuring affordable toys for kids of all ages. Regardless of what your child likes, you’re sure to find their next toy obsession on this list. Keep reading to find the top ten toys you can gift this holiday season, according to Walmart.

1. LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet

For the one who loves building toys

Lego has been making fun and interactive building sets for years, and its Icons Wildflower Bouquet is perfect for budding florists and flower lovers. We tested it earlier this year and loved it, finding it fun for both adults and kids to build, and a great way to bond with your little one. It features eight species of wildflowers on adjustable stems.

2. Barbie Dreamhouse

For the Barbie fanatic

Thanks to the release of the “Barbie” movie this summer, the iconic doll has been everywhere this year, and now, you can gift an updated version of Barbie's Dreamhouse, suitable for children 3 and up. It’s sure to keep any child entertained with its 75+ pieces and three-story floor plan. It features ten indoor and outdoor living spaces, a three-story slide, and pet-friendly additions like a pet pool and miniature pet slide. The kitchen and bathroom have integrated lights and sounds and each room has vibrant furniture pieces for Barbie and friends to use.

3. Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Kit

For the future dentist

Melissa & Doug makes tons of fun and educational toys for kids that are great for playing outdoors, a day at the beach, or dining out. The brand’s Super Smile Dentist Kit, suitable for children ages 3 to 6, is another one to add to their toy box. This 25-piece set comes with an oversized set of pretend teeth for kids to practice their dental skills. They’re able to perform cleanings, treat cavities, and fit retainers and braces. The set features cavity stickers, examination tools, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a dental rinse bottle and cup, and more.

4. Nerf Elite 2.0 Double Punch Dart Blaster

For the kid who loves to battle

The Nerf Elite 2.0 Double Punch Dart Blaster, made for kids 8 and up, is a more complex version of the Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6, which we dubbed the best Nerf gun on the market. The Double Punch Dart Blaster has a motorized blaster with double barrels and double clips, along with 20 dart clips that allow 20 darts to release in a row. This Nerf gun comes with 50 darts for nonstop fun.

5. Furby Coral Interactive Plush Toy

For the kid who collects stuffed animals

Furby plush toys first gained popularity in the ‘90s, and today they're still a classic, adorable gift. The Furby Coral Interactive Plush Toy, made for children 6 and up, has five voice-activated modes with over 600 phrases, jokes, songs, and more for hours of entertainment. The Furby can also respond to touch like hugs, pats on the head, shaking, and feeding. Kids can dress up their Furby and themselves in beads and other accessories, and you can buy two to have both Furby toys interact with each other.

6. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Mix & Learn DJ Table

For the future musician

Got a little music-maker on your hands? Inspire them with the Laugh & Learn Mix & Learn DJ Table, designed for babies and toddlers to use their motor skills with a three-mode piano, multicolor lights, and 12 engaging activities. The table has over 100 songs, sounds, and learning phrases, plus three Smart Stages with learning levels to teach them colors, shapes, the alphabet, numbers, and more as they grow. 

7. Razor Black Label E90 Electric Scooter

For the kid who’s always on the go

Razor scooters were all the craze in the early aughts, and lately they’ve been making a resurgence. With electric scooters taking over, Razor has evolved with the times with products like the Razor Black Label E90 Electric Scooter, made for kids 8 and up. It can reach speeds up to 10 mph and has a thumb-activated throttle, rear-fender brake, and an all-steel frame. It has a rechargeable battery that allows for up to 40 minutes of continuous run time, so they'll have plenty of outdoor time for zoomies.

8. Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage Playset

For the car and truck enthusiast

Track-play adventures just got even more fun with the Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage Playset, which is suitable for kids 5 and up. It comes with two Hot Wheels cars, along with a four-level garage that can store over 50 toy cars. Kids can experience side-by-side racing, loop stunts, and a battle with a car-eating dragon.

9. Barbie Roller Doll

For the doll collector

Straight out of Barbie land, the Barbie Roller Doll sports the colorful skating outfit worn by Margot Robbie in the “Barbie” film—it features a neon retro-inspired leotard and matching visor with pink biker shorts, and bright yellow roller skates. It'll be an instant hit with any fan of the Greta Gerwig film.

10. Monopoly Chance Board Game

For the competitive kid

You can never start their board game collection too early, especially with a classic like Monopoly. The Monopoly Chance Board Game is a fast-paced, high-stakes version of the iconic board game. Instead of the usual token pieces moving across the board, players receive a token deck with Cash cards, Bankrupt cards, and strategic cards that’ll have everyone on edge. The game is perfect for those snow days or rainy days spent indoors with the family.