This article has been updated to reflect the latest price information.
The best toys for six-year-olds have to do a lot.
From slime to Barbie dolls andmix and make toysthere are plenty of fun options at this age.
Weve also considered a range of price points to suit any budget or occasion.
Best toys for six year old boys and girls
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Bestseller
The recent blockbuster movie has reignited Barbiemania for adults and introduced younger children to the iconic toy.
It’ll build on their social skills and get their imaginations running wild.
What is Malibu Barbie without her Malibu house?
For some travel-themed play, look no further than Barbie’s camper.
The stories they can tell with this playset are literally limitless!
Not sure which player is right for you?
Read ourToniebox reviewto see how it faired in our tests.
The Toniebox is a great shout if you’re looking to buy an audio player for a six-year-old.
The idea is to shoot the balls into the Jurassic creature’s tongue.
But just watch this scaly creature might spit them back out.
With 211 pieces, it’ll help improve their problem solving skills.
Know a budding paleontologist?
Then this dinosaur egg kit is sure to be a hit.
Little ones will love digging through the dinosaur egg to find the dino hidden within.
Each dinosaur also comes with an information card filled with fun facts.
A digital pet that interacts to swipes, tilts and touch makes Bitzee a great gift.
This toy ticks loads of boxes.
Originally released in the late 1990s, Furby’s are still popular today.
It also responds to hugs, pats on the head and feeding its pizza charm.
And as we stated in ourCookeez Makery review, repeat play is really easy and enjoyable.
Add the ingredients and follow the experiment’s steps to create a shark beast to save the world.
BESTSELLER
This magical little toy is a bestseller - and for good reason.
And which doll they’ll create is a surprise to boot.
LEGO
You absolutely can’t go wrong buying LEGO as a gift for a six-year-old.
Another three-in-one set, this Space Shuttle is selling like hot-cakes.
The 144 pieces can make a space shuttle, spaceship or an astronaut with posable arms and legs.
Plus it’s less than 10 - bargain!
Help a six-year-old learn addition, subtraction, and multiplication without realising it by disguising it in game form.
Tested by teachers, this is one of Orchard Toys' best-selling toys for six-year-olds.
No wonder - kids will love it.
With 20 different experiments on offers, this is a great toy for a budding scientist.
More than just adorable animal characters, the toys on offer include playsets, accessories and more.
Kickstart a Hot Wheels collection, or add it an existing one with this assortment of 10 cars.
They use their creativity and problem-solving skills as they go.
Squishmallows
Squishmallows were thebiggest selling toy of 2023- super squidgeable and uber soft.
No wonder six-year-olds love them!
They are infinitely collectible too - and there are loads of adorable characters to choose from.
Cute and oh-so-squishy, you absolutely cannot go wrong with gifting a six-year-old a Squishmallow.
Large enough to cuddle too.
For a fuzzy twist on the Squishmallow, enter the Fuzz-A-Mallow.
Each has a unique name and story for kids to discover too.
Get six-year-olds in on the Monopoly fun with this Junior version of the classic family board game.
They might prefer the Squishmallow instead - soft and tactile without the gloopy hands.
The set also includes five packs of slime mix and eight dinosaur figures.
Create a range of super-tastic treats with this new So Slime Sensations set.
There are seven fun experiments in total, with accessories to help personalise their creations.
If you know a little dog lover, then they’ll adore this grooming parlour themed Polly Pocket set.
There are three 49-piece puzzles in the box to help build on their problem-solving skills.
A must-buy for any explorers in the making.
Kids will love it!
These can make great fidget toys and be useful to encourage mindfulness and keep anxiety at bay.
Meet Thrash, part shark, part warrior hero send to protect the world from gooey ocean villains.
Thrash is filled with gel-beads which makes him squishy, while Hammerhook’s gel filling makes him super stretchy.
Do six year olds still play with toys?
Its crucial to promoting cognitive growth by encouraging problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Allowing children to engage in imaginative play and explore different scenarios, enhances their creativity and emotional intelligence.
Art supplies such as paints, markers, and craft kits provide opportunities for creative expression and imagination.
How many toys should a six year old have?
The study tasked toddlers to engage with four toys, followed by 16 toys.
What is the 20 toy rule?
This should hopefully benefit their creativity levels and kick start their imagination at the same time.
It’s safe to say our 11-year-old tester (and a total baller) was absolutely thrilled.
