But advances in technology means that there are more interactive pets than ever to choose from.
Our selection is suitable for a variety of ages ranges, with prices from 9.99 to 66.99. Who will you bake - Cinnamon Pooch, Fondant Feline or Strawberry Swirl the rabbit?
Read ourCookeez Makery reviewto find out more.
Check outFurbletsfor a more budget-friendly option.
A bestselling interactive pet, Bitzee is a digital pet that reacts to swipes, tilts and touch.
Then their imaginations can run wild as they discover paw prints, and enjoy the magical surprise puppy reveal.
Squeeze the puppy’s ear to hear it bark, and feed it bones to satisfy its appetite.
But what goes in, must come out.
And we all know kids lovegross-sounding stuff!
Better still, she’s expecting baby bunnies!
And kids will love to repeat the surprise baby reveal again and again.
With more than 50 light and sound effects, this is the perfect interactive pet for reptile fans.
With200+ sounds and reactions.
it’s possible for you to use the app to teach it tricks and it can learn your name.
Brave dino wranglers will love this walking, roaring, head-rearing T-Rex.
It’s also battle ready, with real firing weapons and body armour.
Pop it in water to watch it glow.
you’re able to evenbuy it its own aquarium!
They can grip on to your finger, be shaken and flipped upside down to illicit more fun reactions.
Why are interactive pets good for children?
For more interactive toys, check out ourTonies guideor our pick of thebest mix and make toys.
It’s safe to say our 11-year-old tester (and a total baller) was absolutely thrilled.
Find out how this new Magic Mixies toy faired when tested by our parent tester Punteha and her eight-year-old daughter
