'Kidulting' is also huge and a lot of what will be on shelves this year are meant for parents and kids to enjoy together (or for parents to enjoy by themselves after the kids have gone to bed). What's big for this year? Similar to last year, there are educational toys and STEM sets that give kids hand-on experience with topics that fascinate kids, from astronomy to magic. Super Mario Fliprus Snow Adventure Set, $52 at Amazon.
Our Top Picks for the Best New Toys of 2023: These are the toys our staff says are the best new toys of the year. They get called into our Labs for testing with adults and kids - both of whom weigh in on the year-end Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards - the offerings have been impressive. It's a lucky time to be a kid: Just when we think the toys couldn't get any more sophisticated, innovative, imaginative and all-around fun, more and more gifts for kids come out that set the bar ever higher.Ĭheck Out Our Ultimate List of the Best Gift Ideas for 2023Įvery year, experts from the Good Housekeeping Institute get a sneak at the slate of toys and games headed to shelves.
