Our kid reviewers tested the top toys of 2022. These are their favorites.

Kids love to take pictures. Just ask parents, caregivers, or anyone who’s ever had to pry a newly-smudged and crudded-up iPhone out of their preschooler’s hands. The Seckton digital camera is designed specifically for children, and it has a price point fitting for the audience who might not be the most gentle handlers.

The camera features an 8MP resolution, simple buttons, and tons of fun in-camera stickers, filters, and frames. It has a decent battery life and is simple enough for young kids to use without constantly asking for help.

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The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Microscope is a toy first and a fully-functioning microscope second. It has a 2.4-inch screen, and comes with a reusable slide, reusable tray, and "smart slides" that allow kids to inspect several different microscopic samples (minerals, plant material, human cells, etc.) and watch videos related to them. To be clear, the slides don’t contain actual samples — instead, they’re more like memory cards. Placing a smart slide on the microscope allows you to access that themed content.

This is a great toy for parents and kids. Our 7-year-old tester said, "I liked that you can see things up close and inside." As a Minecraft fan, he also loved that there was a smart slide with gold on it. The only downsides are that there's no built-in storage for the slides and there are limited slides, so kids only have certain content they can watch and play with.

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A legit sewing machine might be too advanced for a kid starting out, but the Stitch 'N Style Fashion Studio is super beginner-friendly. It's pre-threaded and has a sensor that tells it to sew when fabric is near the needle. It also comes with fabric that has patterns and cut lines printed on it for five different sewing projects, and directions for each pattern are easy to follow.

You're also able to use your own fabric, so the toy sewing machine has a longer lifespan that just the included projects.

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You really can't go wrong with a Lego set. There's a reason the building bricks have been such a popular toy for decades. The Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions set is unique because you complete missions online as you build and once one mission is complete, you move on to the next and build some more until the set is complete. This online feature makes the experience of building even more exciting than just following paper instructions.

Our 10-year-old reviewer said, “I like the Lego set because it uses an app and not instructions and it lets you build your own stuff for each mission. There’s nothing I don’t like about it.” This Lego set is for people ages 6 and up, so it's a universally good toy for almost anyone.

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A golf ball might not sound like a fun toy, but this isn't your average golf ball. It's a robot kids can control from a phone or tablet. They can set up courses with household items or just steer it around using the onscreen toggle. The golf ball also acts as a controller for in-app games where you hold the ball and move it around to complete the challenges on the screen.

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Not to be all "kids these days," but kids these days are digital natives in a way that it's actually a disservice to not introduce them to emerging technologies. And as such, coding is not some far-off profession for them, it's a skill built into their toys.

The Osmo Coding Starter Kit is cool because, yes it is digital, but it also has physical game pieces your kid can play with as they code in the online games. You take each of the pieces and build your code on a flat surface in front of your tablet, lending to a more tangible and interactive experience.

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You may have seen this toy on TikTok — the appeal is the magical mist that appears before revealing a stuffed animal inside the crystal ball after you wave your wand and cast some spells to summon the plush toy. Even cooler, you can keep recreating this effect with your own toys (as long as they fit inside).

The fun doesn't stop there. You can ask the Mixie plush yes or no questions and it will tell you your "fortune." The crystal ball can even act as a night light. It's a great toy for a wide range of children (or adults).

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The VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam is ideal for those kids who aspire to have their own YouTube channel and already know how to operate a ring light. It's easy to use and comes with a tripod and green screen (with 22 built-in backgrounds), setting kids up with tools they need to start vlogging.

The camera helps kids be creative and learn how to shoot and edit their own videos. It's not the most high-quality camera, but it's a nice starter option.

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Out of the box, Smart Teddy does just look like a regular stuffed animal and has the softness of one, too. Unlike typical stuffed animals, this bear is connected to an app giving it access to a growing library of songs, stories, games, and more that kids can access via the app or pressing any of Teddy's four paws. And this isn't just early development content — there's engaging material for kids who already know their ABCs and how to count.

Our 5-year-old tester took the smart teddy bear to his kindergarten class and had kids asking if they could hear one more story from Teddy before they left school for the day.

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