What are the cool toys for kids right now?

[RoxMonster]

I don’t normally post on this board as I’m not a mom. But would love the advice of parents! The family we’re buying presents for this Christmas has a 9-year-old girl and on her list, one of the items is just “toys.” Not having kids, I have no clue what’s “in” right now for that age of child and thought I’d ask here instead of just wandering the toy aisles aimlessly lol.

Any tips on what would be cool toys for a 9-year-old?

[longtimenopost]

On the list for my 9 year old girl are Squishmallows, slime, and various Sanrio (Hello Kitty and friends) items.

[tiki]

Seconding Squishmallows. Also DD got this resin jewelry making kit from my MIL recently. It says it's for ages 8+ and it's honestly pretty cool: www.amazon.com/Shimmer-Sparkle-Creations-Studio-Playset/dp/B08MWG5M3W/ref=asc_df_B08MWG5M3W/?

[nicolewi]

My 9-almost-10 year old said she "doesn't know what cool toys are this year" and "I haven't made my Christmas list yet." Ooookay.

But I know that she and all her friends want a mini karaoke machine something like this after they saw one at school. There are a lot of options; I don't necessarily recommend this exact one:
www.amazon.com/BARYINBIRD-Portable-Wireless-Microphones-Childrens/dp/B0DCNNH9VC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=T1DB2HF3S8FA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZnMRRmb5IsnbchHH-qRIpH1k27d5ORyQ1kIjdAiXOv61nv6FZCFmC48dun1TCT_euOlPbwda9BHfF7KaHut0F3x_hgH-BxdMWgronJsZ2jToI7Ok_hXu4BoXLv4ikDS_XnlR4wIs1J3E1Ryh7DpOy1QYFkjcHaj-o9DgFYYmIBnUz3d6-4HGwuTeSVQBpQxiRFsqDjoW94n_lTbifSXLs-fKyQLeQNJXv8nK7fc_kwirG0hBlyj0RcxUMfgoiBpftwdhQYn9WfXg7MaikBAq6FFCOpszu32Tvx4476eONOs.t2UVigar3IYIbpT-TCvfmjTxsfhtJnRPG7d5gP7bS2o&dib_tag=se&keywords=mini%2Bkaraoke%2Bmachine%2Bwith%2B2%2Bwireless%2Bmicrophones&qid=1731466880&sprefix=mini%2Bkaraoke%2B%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

I would say Squishmallows, Legos, slime, Taylor Swift stuff. Cool markers; Papermate markers seem to be liked. Girls that age tend to also like cute journals. Fidgets. I would stay away from craft kits--they seem to accumulate and not get used much. Mini Brands and the "make it mini" stuff. Last year my kid still really liked Barbie but that's hard to get without more info. Sushi Go is a cute little card game. My kid is weirdly obsessed with a little Pac Man retro arcade game, too.

[nicolewi]

Sorry for the horrible link, but we got this slime kit last year and the girls really liked it. It's not like a long-term thing; the slime you make will dry up in not too long, but it's a lot of fun to make it.
www.amazon.com/Original-Stationery-Fluffy-Everything-Slimes/dp/B084DPVZSW/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3M1KNW6J54WV2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4cgpcI7xfmu7J3EPriGDImr38sBD3thxxQGnhCm9hIflEaFh8_PHNjkvU8Cvg14i1OwpzqDxwtFfN71-5pv0_rsVeiJcFIc_ewdPsC53EUw-ar2KL4AQIGQ_f-NAkffIAQoj3_zkLyEzrhbKRejrEPVqIGoMUaT3q3JuZR0bFNllwV5_qKjuI-EWyLPQVGri833elh-mbBH3OxxdOi2XFY17pNRxkBscOyxvayw6eJlXQWSlqYrgEzWfSM1ehBErZz2zPBSao6you18SYZmEMA3PB4I8E2Y19BDxiuhJDvE.tT8T2KJoIWRjY9hG9txeTCJK5BYj2PkX52aT0LcM9ek&dib_tag=se&keywords=slime%2Bkit&qid=1731470647&sprefix=slime%2Bki%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&smid=A3E5ZZ3DL804PS&th=1

[noodleoo]

I got my 6 and 9 year old girls Bitzees for Xmas last year and they have been a hit. They played with them a ton and are still playing with them occasionally. They only had the original last year but they have a few new options now.

www.amazon.com/Interactive-Digital-Animals-Virtual-Electronic/dp/B0BRQXKSCW

[imimahoney]

My 9 year old girl wants:

1. Peachybbies slime (online brand, awesome quality)
peachybbies.com/

2. Moriah Elizabeth merch and toys - she is a crafty youtuber and some of her stuff sells at target.

3. Hello Kitty dolls

4. Any and all art supplies

5. Lego - she wants the creator ones (watering can, roller skate)

6. Magic Mixies Pixlings - every freaking year we buy a new one of these toys. This year she wants the dragon

[RoxMonster]

This is perfect! Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve not heard of many of these things so would not have ever known to seek them out without your help.

[simpsongal]

8 yr old DD is obsessed w/key chains - they're all the rage in her class.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCG7N1HZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8SBJP9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Also got my 10 yr old DS and DD neon signs for their rooms:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBQN8LW5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
www.amazon.com/dp/B07QY4HS27?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I heard about a lasso toy that's supposed to be fun too:
Loop lasso: www.amazon.com/ZipString-Experience-Tank-Featured-Illuminating-Propeller/dp/B0BS73XFT2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=21KKJG0M5PNI5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aO59TJXcXah77qqMI1i53xwfs4u_XOPuWAZupc2oWAWROLsKos5A0QNbT5QrCln02gtD5pwlCkHwozwi2vDGMMZ8DlfgTEXnNjW3w_015_u0BHGal8geIS-1yE9Ejp0oz2ZCMkrIK2hOcTanIsqDrZKekiKjP8piSqvyAc5RHBn6Se3xzUTcsrDCcJTmJ2B-xepBXkmQp377dRFSfoZXt025LHz8K8m6xJKyp6QepQpBa7SaqdSvQGwW1VyNmLuNBoe20ep5waHhJMuFoQsZkW3DX-P1ttRUytIVmXDEAfU.-m1i3zPtDO103sHKRVFghYQIAEG7q_9dL38ao9pNscw&dib_tag=se&keywords=loop%2Blasso&qid=1731517681&sprefix=loop%2Blasso%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

[niq]

O is 7 and picked out a dozen different playsets from the Amazon and Fred Meyer catalogs.

Squishmallows are pretty popular too.

She likes arts and crafts, but right now comic writing and illustrating has replaced most other artwork.

[sparty04]

I'd probably do legos and a clay bead set (like the Taylor swift ones, mostly because I'm obsessed myself). My DD who is 5 got a bitzee for her bday but hasn't used it much, I think she's too young for it, so that might be a good option too

[CloudBee]

What's the clime where they live? If they get snow, I would gift a sled or blow up snow tube.

If they live in a warmer climate, I would consider a big kid scooter or Aerobie flying ring and real binoculars.

If she's crafty, a clay bead kit.

IQ type puzzle games are also popular. There's also mini robotic building kits for $50 or less, and Rubik's cube building sets.

[RoxMonster]

Nov 14, 2024 10:54:38 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

What's the clime where they live? If they get snow, I would gift a sled or blow up snow tube.

If they live in a warmer climate, I would consider a big kid scooter or Aerobie flying ring and real binoculars.

If she's crafty, a clay bead kit.

IQ type puzzle games are also popular. There's also mini robotic building kits for $50 or less, and Rubik's cube building sets.

We live in IL and are supposed to have a snowy winter this year, so I could get snow toys. I don't know anything about her personality and don't have a way to find out since we are going through an organization that keeps it anonymous and just gives us the wish lists as written.

Thanks for the ideas!