Kids Toys

We tested modular play couches for forts, climbing, and lounging, comparing foam support, buildability, washable covers, and value.

We tested kids pianos for babies, toddlers, and older beginners. Our picks balance sound, key feel, durability, and a setup that fits your home.

We tested kids microscopes for preschoolers through tweens. Our picks cover screen-based handhelds, real optical kits, and budget gifts.

We tested seven kid-sized detectors to find the ones a child can actually swing, adjust and use alone, plus the pick for older kids and beach trips.

We tested kids’ karaoke machines with one or two mics, comparing sound, volume, battery life and how easily a 3- to 10-year-old can run one alone.

We tested kid-friendly hoverboards for stability, battery life, and fit. Here are the safest defaults for beginners and bigger kids.

We tested child-sized acoustics and an electric kit to find first guitars for small hands, with picks for preschoolers, older kids, and electric beginners.

We tested pedal, kid-powered, and electric go-karts for kids — here is what holds up on pavement and grass, and which rider each one suits.

We stacked, threw, and wiped down these foam block sets to find the best for toddlers, babies, and older builders — and the sizes to skip.

We tested six kids easels to find the ones that adjust as children grow, wipe clean, and survive real use, from toddler-proof plastic to solid pine.