We Found the Best Toys of 2022, So Your Christmas Shopping List Is Done

Sound the alarm: This year’s list of hottest toys just dropped! We know there is always pressure to find the perfect gift or toy for your favorite tyke, so we’ve done the work for you. We’ve found toys that we promise won’t end up in the donation box. We’ve also gathered some ideas that will help limit screen time—a win-win for parents and kids. Our list of long-lasting toys will entice your child to use their imagination and promote open-ended play, which is just what they need after binging their favorite Christmas movies.

In addition to toys, you’ll also find our picks for family Christmas games that you can add to your other Christmas traditions this year. (The old cliché that quality time is the best gift of all really rings true when you’ve got littles.)

Whether you have toddlers or tweens, there’s something for kids of all ages on this list. (If you’re looking for gifts for teenagers, check out our guides for teen boys and teen girls.) Not only will your kids love these gifts for individual play, but some of them will help foster some sibling harmony—the ultimate Christmas miracle! After your toy shopping is over, don’t forget to check out gift ideas for dads and teens!