The Best Under-$30 Toys on Amazon for Every Age

Sassy Stacks of Circles Stacking Ring ($9, originally $13)

Each of the nine rings in this set features a different texture and weight, which makes for an engaging experience for your little one. Over 50,000 people have reviewed this toy, and it has nearly exclusively five-star ratings, which is wildly impressive.

Guolely Busy Board Montessori Toy ($18, originally $30)

This busy board will keep them entertained for hours, as attested by countless reviewers. Inside, there are a total of 25 activities, including zippers, shoelaces, buttons, belt buckles, jigsaw puzzles, and so much more.

Nuby Floating Purple Octopus with 3 Hoopla Rings Interactive Bath Toy ($8, originally $9)

Make bath time infinitely more entertaining with this floating octopus that will actually help improve your toddler's hand-eye coordination. It comes with three rings in various shapes, textures, and colors that they can practice tossing onto one of the octopus's tentacles.

Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Set ($14, originally $20)

Perfect for preschoolers, this set allows little ones to familiarize themselves with a range of emotions. They can design their pineapple's face, reference the included social-emotional learning poster, and even practice faces in the pineapple mirror.

Infinno Tummy Time Mat Premium Baby Water Play Mat ($13, originally $16)

Using this mat is a breeze; just fill the inside with water and inflate the edges. Your baby will be delighted by the colorful sea animals.

LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book ($14, originally $20)

It's hard to believe this words book costs under $20. Every page introduces new words, and touching the page triggers engaging sound effects and fun facts.

Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set ($25, originally $32)

If your little one loves to role play, they'll get a kick out of this doctor's kit set. It has 25 accessories including a play stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, hearing tester, syringe, scissors, tweezers, rolling forehead thermometer, reflex hammer, otoscope, eye cover, tongue depressors, bottles, ID badge, activity cards, and more. The best part? All of the pieces can be kept in an included doctor's tote for easy clean up!

VTech KidiBeats Kids Drum Set ($13, originally $22)

It's never too early to start prepping them for the main stage. This drum set features three drum pads and a cymbal, each producing its own unique sound.

LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set ($22, originally $35)

This LEGO set will occupy young ones of all ages for hours on end. It comes with a whopping 484 pieces, with bricks in 35 different colors.

VTech Turn and Learn Driver ($11, originally $20)

Their driver's license might be a while away, but there's no harm in laying the foundation for the basics. This interactive toy features a toy steering wheel with three modes for them to switch between: driving, music, and animal mode. Each one treats them to different songs, melodies, sounds, and phrases.

KOKODI LCD Writing Tablet Doodle Board ($13, originally $18)

Prevent messes with this genius doodle board. It's great for bringing on long car rides or anywhere where they could use a fun distraction.

Auspicious beginning Stuffed Animal Shiba Inu Plush ($15, originally $20)

This adorable corgi is soft, squishy, and perfect for cuddling and squeezing to calm nerves. There are 17 different stuffed animals to choose from that range in size, animal type, and color, so you're bound to find one for every child's personality.

Karaoke Microphone ($20, originally $40)

A microphone is the perfect present for those who love to perform. We love that it can connect to your phone via Bluetooth and, thus, play music through the microphone to make singalongs a breeze.

Rubik's Cube ($9, originally $10)

Need a gift for a grade schooler? It's about time they get their hands on a Rubik's cube. Pictured here is an updated design, but you can also scoop up the OG, along with a cool crystal version.

Selieve Walie Talkies ($20, originally $36)

Walkie talkies are such a simple concept, yet kids always have a blast with them. This set is a smart option for siblings to communicate with. They even have a built-in flashlight, ideal for leveling up games of hide-and-seek.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Earth Science Kit ($23, originally $30)

With more than 15 science experiments included, budding scientists can do everything from build an erupting volcano to grow crystals. Directions are clear and easy to follow, so kids can build confidence in their growing skills.

LEGO Minecraft The Mushroom House Set ($20, originally $25)

If your kids are obsessed with Minecraft and Legos, this is the perfect gift. It's recommended for ages 8 and up and is guaranteed to keep them busy. The set includes characters Alex, Mooshroom, and a Spider Jockey, too!

Hasbro Gaming Monopoly ($24, originally $35)

This isn't your childhood Monopoly; this version includes Marvel heroes and villains as well as Infinity Gauntlet and Stark Industries cards that will either bring players good luck or misfortune. It's intended for ages 8 and older and can be played with up to six people.

Crayola Ultimate Light Board Drawing Tablet ($28)

Little ones need to be constantly entertained, and this light board is the perfect solution for on-the-go fun—even in the dark! Simply draw with the gel markers and then turn on the built-in LED lights to watch their creativity come to life. Best of all, the side marker storage means the gel markers won't get lost, but we can't promise they'll keep the tops on.

Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse: An Official D&D Cookbook ($26)

Does the teen in your life have a taste for the wild size? Dungeons and Dragon fans have large imaginations, but this cookbook allows their creative juices to flow in the kitchen, too. This New York Times bestselling cookbook includes seventy-six dishes spanning from beverages, appetizers, and savory dishes, to desserts. They'll crack it open time and time again.

Kinetic Sand Deluxe Beach Castle ($15)

Typically sand is reserved for the beach, but now kids ages five and up can enjoy sandplay year-round. This beach castle playset uses sand that magically sticks together, creating mess-free fun that's a fun alternative to slime, bubbles and clay.

Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker ($17)

Is the crafty tween in your life running out of ideas to entertain themselves? Opt for this DIY bracelet-making kit that includes over 170 pieces of hardware — think gold chains, emojis, and letter stickers — for hours of fun. Simply pop them in the maker and watch their creativity come alive.