These Are the 30 Hottest Toys and Gifts for 6-Year-Olds This Year (2024)

With the Barbie movie still on everyone's minds, the 6-year-old in your life is likely to go wild for a doll from the "reveal" series. The fun is in the unboxing. They'll get 10 items in each container, including a plush llama outfit, Barbie doll, clothes, accessories, sponge-comb, llama headband, and mini pet llama. Ages 3+

This rechargeable remote control truck is so powerful, it can practically scale walls. It also has LED headlights and 360-degree rotation. It can run on everything from sand and grass to flat floors, roads, and sidewalks. Ages 6-12

By now, you know how popular pop-it toys are. This game version takes the satisfying pop to a whole new level. In this sensory activity, kids can play four game modes: breakthrough mode, memory mode, scoring mode, and multiplayer mode. The cute and interactive game will keep them entertained, increase their memory skills, and up their hand-eye coordination and reflexes. Ages 3+

Now this is a life hack for parents! This watermelon and apple-scented green slime actually doubles as a body wash. Bring the ooey-gooey concoction into the bath with your kiddo and let them playing while getting clean. Ages 3+

Who doesn't like snuggling up after a bath or day at the pool in a fluffy animal towel? Choose from nine different characters, including a lion, penguin, duck, and more, for a cute and cuddly way to dry off. Ages 3-10

Measuring 12-inches in height, this eco-friendly baby doll with luxe hair will be a great addition to any 6-year-old's doll collection. She's wearing the cutest removable Ankara tutu dress that showcases African culture. Ages 3-10

This customizable mermaid terrarium allows your 6-year-old to build and decorate the perfect mermaid oasis. They can grow chia plants with seeds, potting mix, and a water dropper — all included. And decorate their mini garden with rhinestones, colorful sand, and mermaid stickers. Ages 6+

This gift will have parents and caregivers changing their stance on the whole "no ball in the house" rule thanks to its unique design. At under one ounce, the Ollyball is designed for indoor play but is durable enough for outside use and play in the pool (it's waterproof). Your little one can even pick up a marker and color the ball in. As Toy of The Year's 2019 winner, this gift is sure to be a home run. Ages 4+

This gift will help the amateur astronomer in your life take their love of flight to new heights, literally. This outdoor game promises hours of fun as users attempt to stomp on their rocket launcher hard enough to send it soaring (each rocket has the ability to reach 20 stories in height). Ages 6+

Kids this age still love any opportunity to play pretend, which is what makes the Qai Qai doll such a great option. Not only will boys and girls be able to nurture their doll, but they'll also get a chance to be creative — thanks to the cardboard "house" the baby comes in. The design is purposefully left blank, so kids can color it in however they choose. Ages 3-8

Kids this age are just starting to develop their reading skills which is why gifting a book from the Aya & Pete series can be as educational as it is enjoyable. These books are great for practicing readers or for snuggling up with their favorite adult for a bedtime story. Ages 3-6

Welcome to the Madrigal house... in LEGO form. The enchanted Encanto home comes to life in this easy-to-assemble set that's suited for kids ages 6 and up. It also comes with some of your favorite characters for imaginative play. Ages 6+

It looks like a safe, but this toy is actually a piggy bank with a lock. Perfect for kids learning to save and count money, this will hold their bills, coins, and other small valuable possessions. No age listed

PLUS PLUS puzzles are all the rage among the 6-year-old age group. They can follow instructions or be creative and make their own custom figure. The puzzle allows kids to exercise their cognitive and fine motor skills while connecting interlocking, plus-shaped blocks. Ages 6+

Age six is the best time to collect rocks and minerals — and learn about them in the process. This set comes with 15 stones and gems to ogle at and examine with the included magnifying glass. The collection also comes with a book, display case, and an ID sheet. Ages 4+

This hilarious yet educational game is exactly what it sounds like. Play bingo but instead of identifying numbers, match animals with their excrements. Ages 4+

Instead of a parent reading a bedtime story, this Toniebox will do it for them. Kids can simply tap the sides and press the ears to control. Buy different "Tonies" characters (that essentially act as cartridges) to change the available stories. Popular characters such as Disney princesses, Peppa Pig, and Sesame Street pals can be purchased separately. Ages 3+

Reinventing "screen time," this CreaTV box (made of wood) gives kids the opportunity to draw their own stories and display them like animated movies. Not great at drawing? Five pre-made story rolls come included for them to color. Ages 4-12