Best Interactive Toys

Updated February 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
FurReal
Roarin’ Ivory, The Playful Tiger Interactive Plush Toy
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Bottom Line

If you're looking for a toy that's plushy, interactive, and appealing to all ages, Roarin' Ivory is a lovable choice made for kids age four and older.

Pros

So adorable, even adults love this interactive tiger that makes more than 100 sounds and movements. Roars, blinks, reacts to a toy, responds when hugged, and more. In addition to being interactive, Ivory is soft and cuddly.

Cons

Putting the batteries in place can be a little difficult. Somewhat pricey.

Gund Baby
Animated Flappy The Elephant Plush Toy
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Bottom Line

Babies are mesmerized by this interactive peek-a-boo toy, which holds up well to hugs.

Pros

A hit with babies and their parents. Peek-a-boo ears fascinate younger kids and hold up to light play. Singing sounds clear and realistic through the toy’s speaker.

Cons

Battery cover could use more velcro for a stronger close. Only sings one song – over and over. Smaller than some expect.

VTech
Touch and Learn Activity Desk Deluxe
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Fun and fascinating, with enough built-in activities to keep toddlers busy for hours.

Pros

Easy to assemble and turn on. Chair and table are sturdy and hold up to kids of different ages. Variety of interactive sheets available to change up the learning experience.

Cons

Table surface is very touch-sensitive and can go haywire if leaned or rested on. Table legs can be pulled off easily. Desk top does not lock in the “up” position and can fall back down.

Perplexus
Perplexus Original Interactive Maze Game
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Fun, challenging and engaging – analog interactivity can reel in kids of all ages, and this popular maze game fits the bill.

Pros

Tests dexterity, visual acuity and patience. Keeps kids interested and entertained for several minutes at a time. Not impossible to solve.

Cons

Not durable enough to stand up to younger kids’ play. Frustration factor can be high for kids under age 7.

Best Bang for the Buck
LeapFrog
Mr. Pencil's Scribble & Write
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Bottom Line

Toddlers can level up their basic reading skills with this fun and very affordable tracing tablet that’s loaded with extra features.

Pros

Pencil and tablet fit toddlers’ hands perfectly. Free draw and trace modes available. Teaches letters, numbers and shapes. Offers higher learning level with basic spelling exercises. Built tough enough to handle drops, spills and knocking around.

Cons

Tracing and drawing screen is low resolution, not backlit and small. Volume control is minimal, and music can only be turned on or off.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

9 Models Considered
1 Experts Interviewed
150 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

Thousands of interactive toys are on the market right now — no matter what type of toy you’re looking for, or what interests the kids in your life have, you’re sure to find an interactive toy to fit the bill. Many interactive toys focus on education, whether it’s teaching younger kids letters and colors or teaching older kids problem-solving skills. Some interactive toys are just meant to be fun, though, whether it’s imitating a favorite animal or character or making funny noises. Most involve some sort of sound, whether it’s just a quick sound effect or a full song. Many interactive toys have multiple interactive features — interactive activity tables are a great example of this as they typically have multiple games, songs, and sounds.

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Gund Baby

Animated Flappy The Elephant Plush Toy

Gund Baby

Animated Flappy The Elephant Plush Toy

Babies are mesmerized by this interactive peek-a-boo toy, which holds up well to hugs.
$29
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VTech

Touch and Learn Activity Desk Deluxe

VTech

Touch and Learn Activity Desk Deluxe

Fun and fascinating, with enough built-in activities to keep toddlers busy for hours.
$63
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Perplexus

Perplexus Original Interactive Maze Game

Perplexus

Perplexus Original Interactive Maze Game

Fun, challenging and engaging – analog interactivity can reel in kids of all ages, and this popular maze game fits the bill.
$15
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FurReal

Roarin’ Ivory, The Playful Tiger Interactive Plush Toy

FurReal

Roarin’ Ivory, The Playful Tiger Interactive Plush Toy

If you're looking for a toy that's plushy, interactive, and appealing to all ages, Roarin' Ivory is a lovable choice made for kids age four and older.

$89
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LeapFrog

Mr. Pencil's Scribble & Write

LeapFrog

Mr. Pencil's Scribble & Write

Toddlers can level up their basic reading skills with this fun and very affordable tracing tablet that’s loaded with extra features.
$18

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