Editor’s Picks: Spring 2022

We were big fans of the original Yoto player, an audio and music player where even young kids can insert story- and song-filled cards to hear everything from an audiobook of Ramona and Beezus to fun songs from Caspar Babypants to five-minute Disney bedtime stories, but the mini version may be even better. We love how its small size makes it perfect for long car trips or bringing to quiet time in the little one's room. It's so portable, that it can even be tossed in your purse to make sue you always have on-the-go screen-free entertainment for the kids.

Not only is this multifunctional play table super cute, it's also an organization lover's dream come true. The table comes with four stackable double-sided playboards that live in the table and can be swapped out based on what the kids want to play. The eight tabletop options include the basic wooden top and puzzle base, a black/whiteboard, a Lego/Duplo base, and a city/nature landscape base that little ones can use in countless ways for imaginative play. But, wait … there's more. A canvas bag (sold separately) hangs from the center of the table so that when kids are done playing, they can just sweep in the Legos/blocks/figurines, and voila, clean tabletop! It can also be adjusted to four different heights as they grow.

The adorable pink Kirby is back for a new generation in this fun-filled Nintendo Switch game where kids (and adults) will "explore a mysterious world with abandoned structures, remnants of a past civilization."

There's a lot of book subscription boxes out there to help foster a love of reading, but we particularly love these Owl Crate Jr. boxes designed for kids ages 8-12 where kids will receive a newly published hardcover book, often featuring diverse characters and stories, along with four to six themed items (some usable — like an actual umbrella — and some for activities). Past themes have included Code Breakers, Rebels & Rulebreakers, and Bump in the Night.

If you have a science lover in the house, they're going to love this new National Geographic Kids title filled with 300 science-themed jokes. From chemistry to dinosaurs to space and more, they'll be learning STEM facts while cracking you up.

The weather warming up means spending more and more time in the backyard and what better way to kick off the season than with a fun new outdoor game the whole family will love — yes, even the toddler. Imagine a four-sided cornhole with different sized holes and multiple ways to play. We love that it's super packable (it folds up flat and comes with its own carrying case) for easy backyard storage or to tote to the park or beach.

If you're looking for a creative idea for a gift for a birthday or Mother's Day, look no further than this super fun wine collection. You'll receive eight single-glass bottles of wines from various regions of France, along with a wine "passport" that comes with tasting notes and varietal information.

The new line of PIP baby monitors are not only super high-quality, they're super chic. The night-vision HD camera can be controlled either from the included monitor or from your smartphone to pan, zoom, tilt, or even talk to your baby. It also comes pre-loaded with lullabies, soothing sounds, and stories.

If you have a kid with an entrepreneurial spirit, the super cool InnovateHer collection is made for them! Designed to help a kid get their first business off the ground, each box comes with all of the materials they'll need to create, package, and sell items they've made themselves.

Luggage for kids just got a major upgrade with these beautiful State Bags travel sets. We love the thoughtfully designed carry-on Logan roller bags that not only have spacious and awesomely organized interiors, the front pocket even has slots of pens and pencils, and side straps for water bottles or precious stuffed animals. There's also a built-in mesh pocket for dirty clothes! Kids will love the fun print options and it's large enough to grow with them (and let parents maximize the carry-on luggage space.)

Let's be real: Getting kids to floss can be a pain. Luckily, these new chocolate milk-flavored flossers may be the game-changer we all need. We may just order a pack for ourselves, too!

This adorable plush owl is more than it seems — it's both a nightlight and a white sound machine, among other things. Parents can choose between nighttime soother or music modes for the bedtime routine, and the owl's animated eyes will start getting droopy while calming music or sounds play, until it eventually — and hopefully your baby — falls asleep. Its belly lights up with a soft glow and its portable enough to take anywhere you need it.