The 44 Best Toys for 4-Year-Olds of 2023

Bluey 13" Talking Bluey Plush

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Beloved Bluey is ready to play with your 4-year-old in this plush version! This talking Bluey plush is interactive, and your child can sing and dance along to the sounds and songs of the show. Reviewers note that their children are obsessed with this toy—one notes "

Price at time of publish: $20

_{Dimensions: 12.99 x 5.12 x 13.98 inches | Weight: 10.6 ounces | Intended Use: Indoor | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

FAO Schwarz Luxury Jet-Setter Pretend Play Luggage Set

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Your toddler might not be old enough to start jet-setting around the world, but with this adorable set from FAO Schwartz, at least they can pretend. We can't stop smiling at its sweet design and thoughtful accessories, including a faux phone, passport, camera, and neck pillow.

Price at time of publish: $60

_{Dimensions: ‎5.5 x 10 x 17 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

SmarterKids Mighty Musical Playmat

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Dance, dance! Your toddler will be able to dance to their own tune or to the pre-loaded melodies on this musical playmat. As they dance around, each key plays its own tune, and your child can learn to sing along. This is a great way to get your kids active and moving while striking a chord.

Price at time of publish: $40

_{Dimensions: ‎6' | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 - 7 Years}

B. toys by Battat B. Pet Vet

5

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The Pet Vet Kit encourages imaginative play while introducing core concepts like animal care and responsibility. The brightly-colored set includes a clinic, two plush pet patients, and plastic medical instruments like a stethoscope, syringe, and thermometer. 

The clinic, which has a fold-out exam table and four consultation rooms, acts as a storage container for the included accessories and has a built-in handle for portability. Our tester loved features like the keys that secure the doors and help promote the development of hand-eye coordination. 

Through play, kids will become familiar with the various tools a vet uses on pets by performing check-ups on the cat and dog toys that come with the set. While the exam rooms are small, kids can use the medical instruments on any animal in their toy menagerie.

Price at time of publish: $27

_{Dimensions: 12.5 x 4 x 11.5 inches | Material: Plastic, plush | Recommended Age: 2 years and up}

Disney Encanto The Ultimate Sticker Book

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Affordable and sure to be loved is this ultimate Encanto sticker book. If your toddler couldn't get enough of the Encanto characters this year, they will jump for joy receiving this gift. The book tells the story of Encanto with the addition of over 100 stickers. Amazon reviews laud the book for its great quality, clear color, and amount of stickers included.

Price at time of publish: $7

_{Dimensions: 8.56 x 0.1 x 11 inches | Material: Paper | Recommended Age: 3-6 years}

KiwiCo Marble Run + Art Easel

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Any budding mini-engineer will have a blast with this easel that includes two ways to play. One side is a chalkboard, and the other is a DIY marble run gameboard, which your imaginative 4-year-old can customize with 35 track pieces and spinners to transport the marble to the bottom successfully.

Price at time of publish: $130

_{Dimensions: ‎21 x 25 x 38 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter

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If your toddler doesn't already have a scooter, now is the time to get them one. It's the perfect gift to help them work on balance and gross motor skills. Your 4-year-old can cruise around the neighborhood in style with one of these top-rated scooters. The design makes balancing easy, making this a great option for outdoor play in the driveway or at the park.

Price at time of publish: $110

_{Dimensions: ‎‎‎21.65 x 5.59 x 10.43 inches | Material: Aluminum | Recommended Age: Toddler}

Fat Brain Toys Squigz Starter Set - 24 pc.

4.8

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Perfect for your 4-year-old's budding creative mind are Squigz, the sticky-suctioning-squiggly builders. Kids can sort and stack the Squigz in endless combinations for endless hours of fun. This starter pack comes with 24 pieces, which is a great start to a growing collection.

According to Colleen Mason, a K0/K1 Inclusion Teacher with a Masters's in Early Childhood Education, "STEM toys help children develop in so many different ways—logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and perseverance. They’re a worthwhile investment and the basics—Legos, blocks, magnetic tiles—will last well beyond the 4-year-old age."

Price at time of publish: $27

_{Dimensions: ‎21 x 25 x 38 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

B. Toys Pop Snap Bead Jewelry Set for Kids (150 pcs)

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A great toy for any play date, road trip, or party, this jewelry-making set from B. Toys is here to add a little glam to your toddler. With 150 pieces that easily pop and snap together, the color combinations and possibilities are endless. It includes 7 base bracelets and 5 rings to mix and match the fun.

Price at time of publish: $8

_{Dimensions: ‎4 x 4 x 4 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 4 years and up}

KiwiCo Armadillo Bowling Set

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What could be more fun than a desert-themed bowling set complete with a rolling armadillo "ball?" The setup of this game from KiwiCo is simple: roll up your armadillo pal and knock over the cactus pins to score points. Reviewers love the thoughtful design of this game, noting that the "pins" are a great weight for knocking over and that the learning aspect while you play is great.

Price at time of publish: $50

_{Dimensions: ‎17.7 x 11.02 x 4.33 inches | Material: Plush | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Playz Kids Tent Crawl Tunnel and Ball Pit with Basketball Hoop Playhouse

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Until this one, we'd never seen a playhouse complete with two tunnels, a tent, and a ball pit equipped with a basketball hoop. This playhouse really has it all for hours of fun play. The pieces are also interchangeable to fit your space and your kids' imagination.

Price at time of publish: $50

_{Dimensions: ‎‎20 x 20 x 2 inches | Material: Fabric | Recommended Age: Toddler}

Cenove Flower Garden Building Toy

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Any budding young gardener needs this fun flower play set. Your child can learn the parts of a flower in a colorful, engaging way by placing each of the plastic pieces in its appropriate spot, creating a lush, complete garden.

Price at time of publish: $50

_{Dimensions: ‎8.27 x 5.51 x 3.35 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Mega Pack

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With over 3,000 5-star ratings on Amazon, there's a reason that this Crayola set is so beloved by toddlers. Color, play, and wash it all away on these adorable, customizable pets. Reviewers noted that their toddlers played with these for hours and absolutely loved the characters—and the fun adjoining bathtub.

Price at time of publish: $44

_{Dimensions: ‎12 x 4.75 x 8 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Bluey Scavenger Hunt Game

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Even though it's almost time for bed, Bluey is ready for a scavenger hunt adventure—and you are invited to play along. The Bluey Scavenger Hunt game follows Bluey and her friends as they find and collect tokens. This is a perfect introductory board game for your four-year-old with familiar faces they will love.

Price at time of publish: $15

_{Dimensions: 20 x 0.04 x 15.25 inches | Material: Multiple | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

LeapFrog Number Lovin' Oven

5

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The Leapfrog Number Lovin' Oven is a classic toy—there's a reason why it boasts tons of 5-star reviews on Amazon. This toy provides excellent preschool preparation toy for your little one. As they play, they are learning numbers, counting, serving, and sharing, and with all these new skills, you can be sure they'll approach preschool with ease.

The oven is loaded with over 30 songs and phrases, so your child will be absorbing new vocabulary all while having fun with pretend pizza, pie, and cupcakes. Reviewers on Amazon did note that some of the lyrics can be a bit funny, like encouraging your child to crack an egg over their pizza, but noted that both they and their child laughed about it.

Price at time of publish: $25

_{Dimensions: ‎5.31 x 14.88 x 9 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 2 - 5 years}

Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope

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Get ready to be up close and personal with our ecosystem—this microscope is perfect for science lovers who want to glance into outer space or have an encounter with nature. The Talking Kids Microscope features up-close, quality images of nature, and the guiding voice is none other than Bindi Irwin, who is sure to be a fantastic mentor as your child expands their knowledge of animals and plants.

Price at time of publish: $55

_{Dimensions: ‎10.1 x 8.1 x 5.6 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 4 - 8 years}

SmarterKids Inspiring Growth Social Emotional Art Kit

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Art is a powerful mode of self-expression, and a great way to begin encouraging this at an early age is this art kit. Included are two vases to paint in any shade of the rainbow. Color is a great mode of expression for little ones, and they'll begin tapping into their creative sides with this painting set, which includes materials for 3 projects.

Price at time of publish: $30

_{Paint: 2 oz each | Material: Ceramic | Recommended Age: 3 - 6 years}

Panda Brothers Wooden Geoboard

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Sturdy and durable, your four-year-old will find hours of fun with this wooden pegboard learning game. Your child can create endless shapes and patterns with the colored rubber bands, following the instructional photos given or creating something all their own.

Price at time of publish: $22

_{Dimensions: ‎7.87 x 7.87 x 0.79 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

SmarterKids Creative Creatures Dough Builders

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If your child is already a fan of Play-Doh, then they're sure to love this toy, which adds an additional layer of creativity and imagination to the activity. The set comes complete with hundreds of accessories to create fun little creatures out of the modeling dough—your little one will be scared of monsters no more.

Price at time of publish: $30

_{Dimensions: N/A‎ | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 - 6 Years}

Lakeshore Learning Materials Lakeshore Ultimate Fort Builder

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If you haven't seen your toddler in a while, chances are they're hiding out in their new fort. With strong, snap-together building materials, this is a dynamic toy that teaches children motor and problem-solving skills and allows their imagination to run wild. Users noted that although it is pictured, this doesn't come with a blanket to cover the top, so you likely will have to provide one for your little one as they build.

Price at time of publish: $97

_{Dimensions: 10.63 x 5.51 x 18.11 inches‎ | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 4-11 years}

Little Passports Early Explorers 3-Pack

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This immersive learning experience is perfect for the well-traveled toddler. There are three different kits included in this set: Worldwide, Oceans, and Food. Each comes with its own supplemental materials to take your child on an adventure through different places and cultures alongside penpals Max and Mia. And if your child enjoys this kit, Little Passports has tons more on offer, including subscription boxes that have additional adventures delivered monthly.

Price at time of publish: $85

_{Dimensions: N/A | Material: Multiple | Recommended Age: 3-5 years}

Wonderbly Where Are You? Book

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In this search-and-find story, Waldo is taking a backseat, and the main character is...you! This customizable book from Wonderbly is one of our favorite picks for your four-year-old child. This book provides hours of fun playing along with the "I-Spy"-like games, and there are 750 customizable characters to choose from—so you are sure to find one that looks like your child.

Price at time of publish: $40

_{Dimensions: 9 x 12 inches‎ | Material: High-quality paper | Recommended Age: 4-10 years}

BravoKids LCD Writing Tablet

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Four-year-olds can foster their creativity and release their inner artist with this mess-free tablet that can be used anywhere. Little hands can practice numbers, letters, colors, and more with the stylus or draw and color as they please without wasting paper or making a mess with paints or crayons. Bring the tablet on the go during long road trips or running errands to keep toddlers entertained and engaged for hours.

Price at time of publish: $20

_{Dimensions: 11.22 x 7.68 x 0.75 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Just Play Blue's Clues & You! Check-Up Time Blue

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Blue needs a checkup, and your 4-year-old can come to the rescue with this interactive plush of the iconic character. Toddlers can listen to Blue's heartbeat, take her temperature, give her medicine, and talk to her to make her feel better. The doctors in training can learn more about taking care of animals during hours and hours of engaging and educational play.

Price at time of publish: $38

_{Dimensions: ‎13.75 x 6.5 x 12 inches | Material: Plastic, Plush | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Crayola Table Top Easel Art Case for Kids

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Whether the little one in your life has a knack for creativity or just wants to experiment with art, Crayola's Table Top Easel Art Case is a great option. The set is fully equipped with all of the essentials that'll make it easy for kids to create a masterpiece.

The case includes an assortment of paints and painting tools, as well as paper and a storage case. There's also a built-in double-sided easel, so it's easy to use if your little one wants to paint with a sibling or friend as well.

Price at time of publish: $25

_{Dimensions: 2.04 x 15.56 inches | Material: Plastic, Paint, Art Supplies | Recommended Age: 4 years and up}

Yookidoo Submarine Spray Station

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This submarine spray station will have them begging to stay in for some serious splashing fun. The battery-operated toy (four AA batteries are required but not included) attaches to the tub. Water comes in through the submarine and is circulated up through the diver shower head, which can then be sprayed into two funnels that produce fun, mesmerizing effects with spinning wheels, fountains, and googly eyes.

Price at time of publish: $35

_{Dimensions: 9.45 x 2.56 x 12.99 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 2 years and up}

Peaceable Kingdom Alphabet Bingo!

4.2

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This is Bingo, but with a twist. Instead of a caller shouting out numbers, players reach into a bag and pull out a letter. If the letters are on their card, they mark them. Once someone gets four in a row, they should “Bingo!” and win.

Each space on the cards has a picture of something that starts with the letter. For example “F” has a flower and “O” has an owl, so not only is the game great for teaching letter recognition, but it helps with letter sounds as well.

Price at time of publish: $17

_{Dimensions: 8 x 7 x 1.7 inches | Material: Plastic, Cardboard, Fabric | Recommended Age: 4 years and up}

Melissa & Doug My Magnetic Daily Calendar

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If you are looking for one of the best functional toys for a 4-year-old, look no further than this magnetic calendar. Here your child will learn more about the days of the week, seasons, months, holidays, temperature, and more. Besides being a fun way to teach your child, it also helps set up a daily routine for them, so they know what to expect every day.

Price at time of publish: $28

_{Dimensions: 15.75 x 1 x 12 inches | Material: Plastic, Magnets | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Educational Insights Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Pick-It-Up Truck

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This innovative set comes with an operational drill. Of course, it's low speed and plastic, so while your child should always be supervised using it, it's intended for children. It also features a truck, wheels, bolts, and two toy figures. Kids can even use the drill to operate the truck's arm.

Price at time of publish: $37

_{Dimensions: 7.5 x 12.4 x 5.9 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

HABA Little Friends Vacation Camper Play Set

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Even if you can't physically take your little one camping, this play set will kinda make it feel like the real thing. The set includes a vehicle, camper, two chairs, and a toy figure. The camper door opens and closes and the awning is even detachable.

Price at time of publish: $50

_{Dimensions: 16.14 x 6.69 x 8.07 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

VTech LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart

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Kids can play ice cream scooper as they serve up delicious treats for their friends, family, and stuffed animals. It comes with four flavors of ice cream, three toppings, three flavors of syrup, and six order cards. There’s even a bell to let people know they’re coming or that their order is up. The cart also plays music and features more than 200 fun phrases.

Price at time of publish: $50

_{Dimensions: 7.87 x 20.58 x 23.77 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 2 years and up}

Magna-Tiles 32-Piece Clear Colors Set

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These transparent, multi-color magnetic building tiles are something your children will likely play with well into the tween years, with the structures getting increasingly complicated. The 32-piece set comes with a mix of two sizes of squares and three types of triangles, but you'll likely want to spring for an additional set to cut down on sibling squabbles and increase the design possibilities. 

Price at time of publish: $50

_{Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 8.5 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

USA Toyz Glow Race Tracks

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The only thing cooler than a race track is a race track that also glows in the dark. This one comes with 360 pieces in a rainbow of colors, two light-up LED cars, two balls (they can get pushed by the cars during races), and fun touches like a suspension bridge, gas station, and road signs.

Price at time of publish: $33

_{Dimensions: ‎16.8 x 11 x 3.8 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Think Fun Zingo! Family Board Game

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Zingo features a "Zinger" box that kids can take turns pushing, and when they do, two tiles pop out. The tiles all have familiar words like "shoe" or "clock," with corresponding pictures for the kids who can't read yet.

Each child gets a bingo-like card with nine squares, and as the tiles show up, they can grab one if it matches a square on their board. As with bingo, the kid who fills their card first wins.

Price at time of publish: $22

_{Dimensions: ‎8.25 x 3.5 x 10.25 inches | Material: Plastic, Cardboard | Recommended Age: 4 years and up}

Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper

4.4

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A pogo stick for your 4-year-old doesn't have to sound scary or dangerous. The height adjusts to the child's size and features extremely durable foam and comfortable handles to grip. It can be used inside or outdoors and makes a fun squeak sound when kids jump.

Price at time of publish: $15

_{Dimensions: ‎10.35 x 5.63 x 5 inches | Material: Foam | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

INPODAK Hopper Ball Bouncy Ball

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This bouncing ball is a simple, classic toy that your toddler will love. It includes an easy-to-grip handle for hours of hopping around the house (or outside). Plus, it's easy to inflate and deflate to store.

Price at time of publish: $22

_{Dimensions: ‎8.31 x 6.73 x 4.88 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

BigShu Magnetic Blocks

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With 48 magnetic blocks, the possibilities are endless with this set. The pieces included are large, colorful, and allow your toddler to build unique 2D and 3D creations. Reviewers appreciate the larger pieces that avoid choking hazards and the curved pieces not seen in other sets.

Price at time of publish: $47

_{Dimensions: ‎9.33 x 6.26 x 2.36 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Play-Doh Peppa's Ice Cream Playset

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Who doesn't love Play-Doh? Peppa Pig is the star of this set, and watch as your 4-year-old helps her serve up unique ice cream combinations. Your child can make Play-Doh ice cream cones, ice pops, and teddy bear treats with the molds included—and we know your little piggies will adore this set.

Price at time of publish: $17

_{Dimensions: ‎3.19 x 10 x 8.5 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

TEMI Dinosaur Truck

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This toy comes with it all: a truck to transport all the little dinosaurs, a themed play mat, and even dinosaur eggs. The best part is this toy is recommended from ages 3 all the way to 12, so this gift is sure to last for years to come.

Price at time of publish: $40

_{Dimensions: ‎15 x 6 x 11 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

iHaHa 236 PCS Construction Toys Race Tracks

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An "Amazon's Choice" pick, we adore this comprehensive construction track set—and know your toddler will too. This set comes with 200 flexible pieces including tracks, race cars, construction vehicles, trees, and a bridge. There are a ton of was to DIY this set, making for endless hours of fun that can be redone again and again.

Price at time of publish: $46

_{Dimensions: ‎10 x 3 x 8 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Yuham Gifts Kids Cornhole Game

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From the beach to the backyard to the playroom, this cornhole game brings the fun just about anywhere. We love how the design is perfect for kids and comes complete with fun dinosaur characters. Plus, there are several learning benefits, from hand-eye coordination to number recognition.

Price at time of publish: $26

_{Dimensions: ‎‎3.86 x 3.86 x 0.62 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Peppa Pig All Around Peppa’s Town Playset

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Educational and playful, your little one can travel around town with Peppa Pig with this play set. As you drive along the track, the narrator reveals interactive stories to listen to and play out for hours of imaginative play. Kids can build the track and take it apart again and again for a completely unique experience each time. Add in other figures and locations for even more fun.

Price at time of publish: $67

_{Dimensions: ‎‎5.31 x 18.25 x 15 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}

Ozlife Adventure Kidz Outdoor Exploration Kit

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This kit includes everything your little one will need to explore the great outdoors. Whether you plan to go hiking or just roam the neighborhood, this kit includes binoculars, a magnifying glass, a compass, and a flashlight. Another great bonus? Everything fits conveniently in the accompanying drawstring backpack.

Price at time of publish: $30

_{Weight: ‎‎14 ounces | Material: Plastic | Recommended Age: 3 years and up}