20 Walmart Toys That May Actually Help Kids Cut Down On Screen Time

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20 Walmart Toys That May Actually Help Kids Cut Down On Screen TimeLock that screen and get playing.

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A Kinetic Sand set for those moments when you’re stuck inside with bad weather but you and your kiddos would much rather be at the beach.

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Promising review: “Item arrived on time and in perfect condition. It comes with several durable tools. There’s a piece of cardboard on the inside of the package. We used it as a mat for the sand. Super easy clean up and absolutely NOOOO mess. This is a great alternative to slime…and it doesn’t dry out.” —CamoFreaks

Price: $19.99

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This simple magnetic maze game that’s not only super entertaining, but it can also help with fine motor development.

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Promising review: I had to take a road trip with my four kids ages 8–3 months by myself; it was 13.5 hours without stopping. Needless to say, it took us 18 hours. This was a hit. I got it for my 3-year-old, but my older two loved it as well! — CB007

Price: $9.97

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A three-piece gardening set so the kiddos can do more than just jump in the piles of leaves… they can actually help rake them, too! Check that off your to-do list!

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Promising review: “This set is the real deal. It’s basically a mini version of what an adult uses. The sticks are real wood and thick. I bought this set for my nephew, who is strong and husky. These may be a little on the heavy side for a smaller child. I am very happy with the purchase. These are good quality.” —SunnyCa805

Price: $16.99

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A wooden Melissa & Doug magnetic daily calendar that is super fun to play with but, as a bonus, might help you convince the kids that they do, indeed, need a jacket and no, it’s not shorts weather.

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Promising review: “I love this Melissa & Doug calendar. I’m using it for homeschool and speech. It’s great. My daughter is learning all the months, days, seasons, temperatures, activities, feelings, and holidays. This is great for speech because there’s so much language to learn from it.” —zippy

Price: $16.99

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A Radio Flyer 3-in-1 Tailgater Wagon, because you’ve got places to go and things to see. Put the kids in the wagon and things will really get rolling.

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Promising review: “Bought this wagon for my 2-year-old granddaughter and her best friend when we take them to the park and such…I love it! Has shade, turns into a bench, is very lightweight, fits nicely in the trunk, two cup holders, and my favorite part is it has a folding shelf that you can use to put your cooler or whatnot on and secure it!!!! Can’t go wrong with this wagon.” —VeryFrequentShopper

Price: $159

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An indoor doorway gym set for kids, perfect for those days when you would go to the playground, but for some reason, you just can’t (reasons including everything from bad weather to you not feeling like it).

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Promising review: “Adjustable lengths. Strong enough for an adult and fun for toddlers. Just read the instructions on how it fits in the door jam, not the whole door frame. There’s videos showing set up and installation too.” —Fi

Price: $139+ (available in four colors)

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A rainbow loom bracelet-making kit, which will lead to hours of fun with a serious side of nostalgia for you. This could keep a ’90s kid occupied for HOURS.

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Promising review: “Great for the price! Easy instructions. Comes with the mount to hold the rubber bands. My 7-year-old’s new obsession!! Can bring this anywhere and everywhere. Love it has the carrying case. And when the rubber bands run out you can refill the case.” —Walmart Customer

Price: $9.97

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A play kitchen so cute you might even get design envy — but those feelings will be washed out by relief when your kids independently play with this MVP.

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Promising review: “This set is super cute and perfect for those littles who have a big imagination. The quality is great. It does have a lot of pieces to put together, but was pretty easy. Highly recommend. Colors are exact to pictured.” — Sammie

Price: $199

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A dinosaur egg excavation kit with 12 eggs that will inspire your budding paleontologist — and make their boredom go extinct.

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Promising review: “Fun! My grandkids had an interesting time opening these dinosaur eggs. They must be cracked open outside. It can get rather sandy when digging the dinosaur out of the egg. It was well worth the time spent after opening. The dinosaur was a wonderful reward for the future archeologists!” —Laurel

Price: $26.99 

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A set of four Bluey Heeler family figurines that are perfectly sized for little hands with big imaginations. And go on, admit it: Mum and Dad have inspired you to play more, too!

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Promising review: “My 2-year-old is always asking for his Bluey figurines. We bring them to play outside with the water table, to the hospital for his visit, in the bathtub, and to the dinner table. They are durable and adorable.” —Michelle

Price: $14.88

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A bag of 25 balloons (for a grownup to blow up!), because after playing with Bluey figurines, your littles will be asking you to also play keepy uppy.

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Promising review: “If you have a toddler who loves Bluey, you know about this game. Lots of fun for a low price. Vibrant colors and they don’t pop easily.” —Perla

Price: $1

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A complete 140-piece set of Crayola markers, crayons, and colored pencils that will hold the attention of mini Monets and petite Picassos for a very long time.

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Promising review: “This Art Case is jam-packed with Crayola markers, crayons, colored pencils, and paper. The case itself is sturdy, keeping the art supplies neat and contained. My grandchildren love this set and have enjoyed hours of craft fun with its contents. This is a great gift for kids, and the price is right!” —marmey

Price: $22.97

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A cute 17-piece tea set from Green Toys to get a play party started, and you can possibly enjoy a real cup of tea. This eco-friendly set is also food-safe and can go in the dishwasher, so the imaginative play can include real treats!

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Promising review: “I was looking for the right tea-set for my 5-year-old daughter. She had a ceramic one which was great but very delicate and had already broken, chipped off in many places. This one is perfect; it’s a good size, has lovely colors, and my daughter loves to pretend play and makes tea for all of us :). We are an environmentally friendly family, so we love that its green and made with recycled material. Also love the fact that its dishwasher safe!” —Walmart Customer 

Price: $29.48

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A 37-piece set of Magna-Tiles, which will be a staple in your house for years to come. Pro tip: Rather than buying different types of building sets, keep adding new Magna-Tiles to your collection. My kids have had them for five years, and we’re still going strong and adding more!

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Promising review: “We purchased the Magna-Tiles for our 4-year-old grandson’s birthday because our other grandchildren with the age range of 8-16 play with a set we keep at our house. After giving the gift to the 4-year-old, he was playing and building with them the next day.” —Steve

Price: $55.99

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A play couch that can be anything they need it to be: a pirate ship, a fort, a reading nook, and also extra bedding for kiddos during sleepovers!

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Promising review: “Holds up amazing and washes extremely well. All the stains wash right out! My kids have had it since Christmas, and it still looks brand new! Couldn’t recommend more.” —Amanda

Price: $158 (available in five colors)

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A beautifully designed 24-piece puzzle featuring wildlife in the forest that will help calm things down when your kids are acting like, well, wild animals.

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I truly believe these are some of the best kids’ puzzles out there. From the really nice aesthetic to the well-fitting pieces, this brand has been a staple in my home for years.

Price: $18

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An LCD doodle tablet to inspire some serious creativity — and help you save paper. I can’t be the only one constantly picking up paper scraps, right?

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Promising review: “These are perfect for on-the-go with your children! Great for long car rides to keep those children busy.” —Sidney

Price: $4.97

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A set of hand puppets so the show can go on, and on, and on. Next thing you know, they’ve forgotten all about their tablet, and they’re making scenery out of a cardboard box.

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Promising review: “I mean…Wow. Just wow. Our kids (four and two) LOVE the puppets show. Built well all the way around!!!” —Thomas

Price: $31.99

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A set of binoculars made for kids to encourage them to start exploring the amazing world around them, whether that’s inside or outside of your house.

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Promising review: “Omg, my great-granddaughter likes to play pirate, but she doesn’t know how to close one eye to look through a telescope, so the binoculars are perfect. She loves to look at the moon and when airplanes fly by she gets so excited looking at them now. Loves to see the stars at night. This is a great idea for little ones that love adventures.” —Jennifer

Price: $12.71

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This two-piece balance board system that can help restore balance to your day if your kid needs something to concentrate on. It’s not just a one-trick toy — it has so many uses!

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Promising review: “best thing for my 4-year-old son and 11-month-old daughter!!!” —Dinara

Price: $59.82

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