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20 Walmart Toys Under $30 Your Kids Will Be Obsessed With
You can stock up the playroom and not break the bank.
1. A stuffed cat for all the millions of times your child has begged you for an actual kitten. You can “feed” the animal and it will also make purring sounds while you pet it.
2. A friendship bracelet kit that will even tempt you to join in on the fun and update your jewelry collection (or at least want to wear your child’s creation).
3. A mini Squishmallows plushie for your kid to take anywhere. Since these creatures come in a mystery bag, it’s like a box of chocolates — you never know what you’re gonna get.
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Promising review: “I bought this as part of a birthday gift for a little girl. She loved that it was a mystery bag and opened it right away. The Squishmallows were a good size and very cute. I would purchase it again.” —Jess
Price: $5.97
4. A Minecraft Lego set to build a swamp with figurines similar to the video game. One can hope that this set will keep them entertained long enough to forget about getting screen time.
5. A doll that drinks “juice” (aka water) and actually wets its diaper. (Because who doesn’t want more diapers to change?)
6. A kinetic sand set with a surprise creature inside to encourage fine motor skills and creativity. A word of advice to parents — you should definitely participate with the kids or you’ll be wondering why there’s sand in the couch cushions.
7. A classic fishing game for a fun way to develop hand-eye coordination or at least keep your toddler occupied for a little while before something else catches their attention.
8. A set of 20 Hot Wheels that your kids will enjoy racing across every surface of the house. Who knows, this could be the inspiration behind a NASCAR career!
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Promising review: “My nephew loved this as a gift; he already has so many Hot Wheels cars and got super excited when he opened this up. Since you get 20 cars in this pack, you get a nice variety of designs and models. Would definitely recommend it for collectors or kids/adults who like Hot Wheels.” —Angel
Price: $21.37 (originally $24.99)
9. A posable Disney Asha doll so your child can relive all their favorite musical moments from Wish. (Noise-cancelling headphones sold separately.) 😅
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Promising review: “My daughter loved getting this doll for her birthday. She’s obsessed with the movie. A lot of detail in the braids. Great quality, in my opinion.” —Amandarque
Price: $12.99
10. An L.O.L. Surprise! doll case with collectible figurines and accessories that change colors in warm water. Be sure to set up a water station, preferably somewhere away from rugs and furniture.
11. A toy laptop that teaches your child ABCs and numbers while you finish up work on your computer. Maybe your toddler will also learn how to type without Mavis Beacon teaching them.
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12. A symbol-matching game that will keep the kids (and adults, if I’m being honest) on their toes. The card deck includes five game variations, so you can have fresh gameplay every time.
13. A talking Bluey plushie so your kid can hear their most beloved catchphrases from the show any time they want. After all, who doesn’t want a reminder of how to play KeepyUppy?
14. A good ol’ fashioned Mr. Potato Head so your child can create all the silly faces you remember from your childhood. Just don’t be surprised if you have to explain the importance of *not* having a mustache as an eye.
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Promising review: “Mr. Potato Head is a classic toy that never stops entertaining children. The kids love this toy. It is easy for their little hands to manipulate and change the parts. Lots of fun and laughter as they make silly faces and interchange the legs and arms or have a nose for an arm.” —Jeanne
Price: $6.88 (originally $7.99)
15. An Uno “Show ‘em No Mercy” edition if they can handle the heat because this remix of the classic card game is even more competitive! There are new action cards — like Skip Everyone, Wild Draw 6, and Wild Draw 10 — so they will (hopefully) be occupied just long enough for you to drink your coffee while it’s still hot.
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Promising review: “We play Uno a lot with our grandson, and he was shopping around and asked us if we wanted to try this. At first, I liked the original Uno. Now we play this one all the time! There are others he wants to try, too. I like the fact Uno is coming out with variations of the game!” —mary
Price: $9.12
16. A baby coffee mug that is a nod to the popular cup of social media fame. The songs and lights may even make it better than the real thing.
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Promising review: “I purchased this for my 7-month-old granddaughter for her Easter basket. She loves the music and rocks back and forth when it plays. She claps her hands during some of the songs. She loves to look at the colors when they light up and change. She has enjoyed this singing coffee mug. Most definitely worth the price I paid. It’s a steal at under $10.” —NurseKiki
Price: $9.21
17. A Lego set with 484 colorful pieces so littles can build limitless creations. It has a reusable storage container, instructions for some models, and is compatible with all Lego systems.
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Promising review: “I purchased this creative brick box for my daughter to add to her growing collection of Legos, and she loved it!! The Legos come in a stackable storage container that is perfect for keeping her Legos organized and has creative building ideas. Overall, a great buy!!” —JENNIFER
Price: $18.99
18. A mess-free Crayola Touch Lights doodle board to entertain kids on the go with its six songs and 12 light colors. Bonus points: This awesome sensory toy can also double as a night-light!
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Promising review: “Got this for my almost-2-year-old to keep her occupied in the car, she loves it for the music, sometimes just sits there with it going to listen to the music. It’s nice at night because the colors are bright and make the drawing stand out more. Definitely recommend this.” —Shannan
Price: $19.68 (originally $25.83)
19. A Five Crowns card game that’s so fun, you’ll actually look forward to playing it with the kids. It’s a combination of luck *and* skill, which prevents parents from dominating the game.
20. A game of Jenga that your kids will enjoy because it’s a classic for a reason. I mean, what kid doesn’t enjoy seeing a mess of blocks fall all over their parents?
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