The 30 Best Toys and Gifts for 4-Year-Olds in 2023, According to Experts

If the 4-year-old in your life has a sibling or just a lot of friends, consider this classic game — with a twist. LURLIN's version of whack-a-mole will help develop fine motor skills and improve concentration. There's even a single player mode for when the little one is alone.

Sneak some education into their playtime with Andy the coding robot! He may look advanced, but Andy is designed to help preschoolers start to understand codes.

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Indulge the 4-year-old's creativity with this digital camera, which takes both photo and video. It comes equipped with an LCD screen and takes HD-quality shots. The photographer can also choose from 28 different kinds of scenes to enhance their pictures. Note that a grown-up will have to help toddlers upload the photos onto a computer.

A tried-and-true classic, the kaleidoscope makes for one of the best stocking stuffers. This one features the solar system on the inside, as well as on its outside container. The 4-year-old can look through the eyepiece and experience some colorful magic, stimulating their sense of sight.

This classic yellow box of LEGOs comes with 484 pieces. Players can create everything from cars to homes, from farms to flowers. Sparking the child's imagination, the sky's the limit.

The best scooter for little kids around, the Micro Kickboard is a must for every 4-year-old. This version also comes equipped with light-up handlebars and wheels for safety and pizzazz. Without requiring them to turn, the rider on the Micro Kickboard simply needs to lean to steer while also working on balance and coordination. You can also adjust the height of the handle bars to accommodate the child. Choose from purple, aqua, and navy blue color options.

Little boys and girls love to play pretend, and they can do just that with their own puppy to feed, brush, and play with. Click N' Play also makes a kitty version of this cute toy. Either way, you'll be saving money on kibble.

Yes, Baby Alive dolls are still a thing! Get them the gift of a doll that drinks water and pees, because this truly never gets old. This doll is "back to school"-themed, but Baby Alive has all kinds of dolls for every kid.

Although 4-year-olds know dinosaurs no longer roam the earth, this award-winning dino research station can transport them back in time. This set comes with dinosaur figurines, the researcher figurine, and plenty of other accessories.

Introduce the 4-year-old in your life to the concept of bingo. This matching game can be played on trips so kids can match landmarks, food, vehicles, and animals during their travels. The box comes with a handle for easy transport.

At age four, kids start to really develop their sense of self. These Unstoppable Me Affirmation Cards can help them reach for the stars. Aiming to encourage self-love, these cards will be a nice reminder for them to take pride in themselves.

Easy to DIY and mold, this Clixo set comes with 39 flexible pieces of shapes and spinners for the 4-year-old to build fun creations. All they need is a little imagination. They can make flowers, creatures, wearable accessories, and more — the possibilities are endless.

We are absolutely obsessed with this sweet set. In it, you'll get the softest rainbow plush with a happy face, and a lovely collection of 52 kindness cards that inspire kids to spread kindness in various ways. Making for a perfect gift, the cards and stuffed toy come perfectly packaged in a wood crate with a ribbon.

It's never too early to start working on hand-eye coordination! (That's not entirely true, but you know what we mean.) This isn't the tee ball toy you grew up with, either. Bennol's tee ball set comes with an "auto-launcher" that tosses the ball in the air so kids can get a fresh hit in every time.

Kids don't typically learn to tie shoelaces until age six, which means these elastic lifesavers are technically a gift for their long-suffering parents, as well. U-Lace's patented design turns all their sneakers into slip-ons! They come in tons of colors and patterns.

At four, kids are just starting to identify a range of emotions they're feeling on a daily basis. That process is exactly what parents Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade wanted to focus on in their follow-up to Shady Baby, a book they wrote based on their experience with their own daughter.

The Aya & Pete book series has seen the main characters go to Paris, Mexico, London, New York, and now, your 4-year-old's living room table. Including three individual puzzles, this sweet set will take kids around the world (or at least to three new locations) in 108 pieces.

Boy or girl, this wooden play kitchen is the perfect addition to any playroom. We love the sink, shelf, and oven, which can act as storage when the kitchen is not in use. Pots and cooking utensils are also included.

Inspired by the Cotton Candy Tree in the popular Netflix show, the Gabby-obsessed 4-year-old can play with this Gabby's Dollhouse set at home. The garden treehouse comes with furniture, figurines, and accessories for fun, imaginative play. It also features lights (batteries included) and a spinning thumbwheel that reveals a secret room.

Simply add water to the Hot Wheels Color Reveal container, and watch two matchbox-sized cars or trucks be revealed. Try cold and warm water for two different designs! The activity is almost like a fun science experiment. Then, long after the cars are revealed, they can continue to play with them as they do, and add them to their growing Hot Wheels collection.