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PRETEND · AGES 2–5

Chunky toy vehicles

A few sturdy vehicles can carry a whole afternoon of stories.

Planning budget: around $20

What to look for

Check rolling surfaces, wheel attachments, and age labeling.

Some wheels are loud on hard floors.

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Category buying advice · not a hands-on product test. The exact item’s age rating and warnings take precedence over this guide.

Pretend

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$30

A few pretend ingredients can turn the kitchen table into a bustling café.

Pretend

AGES 2–6 PLAN ~$25

A familiar story becomes a tiny theater with a new character on each hand.

Pretend

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$45

For little fixers who love a project of their own.