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11 Toys Kids Actually Play With Long After the Holidays (According to Parents)

Every year, my inbox floods with the latest “must-have” toys that brands promise will be instant hits. Some are cool (and frankly some are not). But here’s what I really want to know: What are kids still playing with six months later? So instead of guessing, I went straight to the source. I asked my readers what their kids got last year that’s still in heavy rotation today. The results? These aren’t the flashiest toys or the ones with the most Instagram-worthy unboxing moments. They’re the toys that keep kids engaged, spark creativity, and prove their worth day after day. Here’s what parents said their kids can’t stop playing with,

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