The best gifts for kids are engaging, stimulating, age-appropriate, and most importantly, fun. Our gift list includes beloved characters, board games, classic favorites, and learning and STEM toys.

Below, the 15 best play and floor mats out there for both babies and toddlers, any of which ... with an overhead structure that holds hanging toys, we included two for their versatility.

It wasn’t until I had a kid that I truly understood the appeal of the play kitchen ... and toys that encourage cooking — these types of open-ended toys, I’m told, help build up kids ...