Hottest Toys of 2022

Act fast, because some of these toys are bound to sell out, according to Emma Stessman and Shannon Garlin with TODAY. It feels like the holiday season is already here, so it’s no wonder parents and kids alike are thinking of toys. The exciting news is that The Toy Insider’s Hot 20 List is here, with details about all the buzzworthy, innovative, and fun toys on this year’s list. Most of these toys can be found at Amazon, Walmart, or Target.

We’ve included just a few highlights from the Hot 20 List. Check out the link for the entire list.

For 0–2-year-olds

• Fisher-Price Interactive Baby and Toddler Learning Toy

Babies and toddlers can dance, move and bounce along with music, sounds, and colorful lights.

For 3–4-year-olds

• CoComelon Boo Boo JJ

Toys featuring favorite characters from TV shows and social media platforms continue to trend this season. Cocomelon is a clear favorite and extremely popular. So if you see a Cocomelon toy in stock, add it to your cart ASAP. With this toy, JJ’s head, elbow, knee, or foot light up when he’s hurt, and your little one can bandage his boo-boos to make him feel better.

• LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning Caddy

Kids always mimic their parents, and kids will love feeling like they’re pitching in on house cleaning days with this set. Fun roleplay experience.

• Disney Encanto EZ Link Karaoke Machine

If your kids are still singing about Bruno from the Disney movie “Encanto,” they’ll be obsessed with this pick. Built with Bluetooth technology, you can connect it to any streaming service and pull up the perfect karaoke playlist that kids can sing along to.

For 5–6-year-olds

• Addison Rae Deluxe Music Fashion Doll

Comes dressed in glamorous clothes and accessories and plays music.

• Legends of Akedo Powerstorm Triple Strike Tag Team Arena

Challenge friends to epic battles. Use the battle controller to perform expert fighting moves. The playset comes with two exclusive warriors, but there are 42 of them to collect.

• LOL.Surprise! OMG Fashion Show Doll

Calling all young fashionistas! Get this doll ready for the runway. She needs a hair makeover! Little stylists can use the included tools to create runway-ready twists, crimps, curls, waves, straight hair and more.

• Squishmallows Carlee the Camel 16-inch Plush

Carlee the Camel is the newest addition to the Squishmallows squad. Perfect size for snuggling. Take a look at the entire range of characters in the buddy squad.

For 8-year-olds and up

• Lego Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course

Young gamers can bring their Super Mario adventures to life with this Lego set.

• Nintendo Switch Sports

They’ll swing, kick, spike, and bowl their way to a win with this Nintendo Switch game. Features games like soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis, and more.

• Bandai Vital Hero Digimon

An epic battle game that’s a part activity tracker, this band is great for kids who are always on the move. Step counter and heart rate vital function. Kids can perform various activities like sprinting, shadowboxing, and walking to earn trophies.

Be sure to check the full article to see the best toys under $20 and the hottest toys as seen on the TODAY Show. From a Play-Doh ice cream cart to an inflatable skee ball, there’s something for kids of all ages and toys the whole family can enjoy. 

Toy shoppers will surely find the perfect toy for their special kiddo! Maybe even add an IDEAL home as a hot gift for the whole family!