The picks below are presented by Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.
Discovery #MINDBLOWN Career Play Doctor Kit
This 32-piece deluxe playset features an anatomy model, blood-pressure monitor, clipboard, working kid’s stethoscope, eye chart and more. $32.50, ages 6+, discoverymindblown.com/products
Corner Crush
Drop your tokens into the rotating tower and play around the corners to score four in a row. Explore this fun game of memory and strategy with a twist. $19.99, ages 7+, biggcreative.com
Marshall’s Transforming City Fire Truck
Fresh from the new “PAW Patrol,” this set features the tallest ladder, rescue slide and net and a water cannon with projectiles. You’ll also find a Marshall pup figure. $54.99, ages 3+, spinmaster.com
CoComelon Bedtime JJ Doll
This musical friend comes with seven sounds and phrases. Just squeeze JJ’s tummy and listen as he says iconic phrases and plays a clip of the “Yes, Yes Bedtime” song! $19.99, ages 18 months+, jazwares.com/brands/cocomelon
Disney Ring It On
Race to find matches for your Disney characters. Make time to play this easy, fast-paced game for kids and families. $14.99, ages 6+, playmonster.com
Mickey and Friends Magical Treats
Order lunch from a magical food truck and help sort everything out by matching colors, food, characters or the number of stars on each card. $19.99, ages 8+, ravensburger.us
Adora Amazing Girls 18-inch Claire Doll
Your child can enjoy hours of imaginative play with this new friend who is confident, ambitious and entrepreneurial. Her new hobby is making and selling jewelry with her mom and best friend. $46.73, ages 6+, amazon.com
Ryan’s World: Chef Ryan’s Fridge Surprise
Find all 15 surprises inspired by Ryan’s favorite treats in this giant refrigerator, featuring lights, sounds and a working ice cube dispenser and dry-erase board. $49.99, ages 3+, justplayproducts.com/products/ryans-world-chef-ryans-fridge-surprise
Angel High
Trendy pint-size dolls feature stylish and swappable fashion accessories. Each doll includes 10 surprises. Why not collect all seven dolls? $9.99, ages 3+, zuru.com/brands/itty-bitty-prettys/angel-high
