No mess, no stress — just fun! These digital pets and furry friends are what kids can take care of, encourage, and nurture. Kids can take responsibility for their new friends while providing companionship.
Check out some of our favorite pet-inspired toys below, and for more toys you and your kids will love, see our full Holiday Gift Guide!
BITZEE
Kids can take care of and play with their Bitzee through a screen-free display and the pet will react to touch and movement, creating a two-way interaction. Each Bitzee has three evolutionary stages with the final stage unlocking a Super Bitzee and a special game.
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FURBY
Kids can speak to Furby to activate more than 600 responses in Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let's Chill, and Lightshow modes. Furby comes with clip-on beads and fashion accessories that kids can also wear.
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JURASSIC PARK REAL FX BABY T. REX
Jurassic Park fans can bring this T. rex to life in multiple ways. The movie-scale baby dinosaur features an internal special FX pistol-grip controller mechanism concealed by an authentic Ranger's faux leather handling glove.
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LITTLE LIVE PETS MY PUPPY’S HOME
Kids and parents can build this dog house together, which comes with a plastic hammer and screws. Once complete, they can open the door to find an interactive plush puppy that makes more than 25 sounds.
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MINTID DOG-E
Each Dog-E has a combination of lights, sounds, and personality traits that makes it unique. Kids can train Dog-E to do tricks, track its needs, and unlock more interactive play with the app.
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MY FUZZY FRIENDS: MAGIC WHISPERS KITTY
Kids can place this interactive kitty's light-up heart on their forehead and she will whisper to them. Using special sound-conducting technology, no one else can hear her give advice, say how she feels, or tell cat jokes.
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POKÉMON DREAMS PLUSH
This Pokémon plush collection is inspired by the new app Pokémon Sleep. Trainers can enjoy a restful night's sleep with their favorite pocket monster, while discovering Pokémon with rare sleep styles in-game.
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POKÉMON TRAIN & PLAY DELUXE PIKACHU
Featuring more than 50 unique reactions, this 4.5-inch Pikachu comes with two interactive berries that trigger reactions when kids hold it to Pikachu’s nose. The figure features light-up cheeks; makes sounds; and has movement in its arms, ears, and tail.
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PYXEL A CODER’S BEST FRIEND
Kids can use a tablet to code Pyxel to perform tricks, make sounds, and more. Pyxel and its companion app will help kids learn the basics of two coding languages: Blockly and Python.
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TAMAGOTCHI UNI
This Tamagotchi comes on a wearable wristband so kids can nurture their pet on the go. They can explore the Tamaverse to meet other characters and connect multiple devices to play with friends, exchange items, and more.
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For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
