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Looking for gifts for kids who are the ultimate PAW Patrol fans? With apologies to Chase, Good Housekeeping is on the case!
Whether you're looking for gifts for 1-year-old and 2-year-old toddlers just getting into the world of PAW Patrol, or gifts for 3-year-old, 4-year-old and 5-year old PAW Patrol fans who have seen many forms of the pups over time, there's something for everyone on your list. These are the best PAW Patrol toys and gifts to buy in 2023. Many of them have been tested by the Parenting and Pets Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute; a couple even earned current or past Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards. This means they were checked by Lab experts to make sure they're safe and durable, and then "field" tested by real kids to make sure they're actually fun to play with. Editors added their own favorites and best-sellers to the list to make sure there's something for every kind of PAW Patrol fan, from kids who wished they had wings like Skye to those who are dying to get behind the wheel of the PAW Patroller to kids who wanted to watch this year's PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie on repeat. After all, they're all good pups!
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If they want their rooms to feel just like the lookout, you can decorate their beds top-to-bottom with Pottery Barn Kids' PAW Patrol designs. The collection works for fans of all ages, since it has soft goods for toddler beds (including a sheet set with pillowcases and a quilt) and big kids (including a sheet set with pillowcases for twin, full or queen beds and a quilt with shams). There's even a crib sheet for the little pups out there. And, of course, it wouldn't be complete without a set of matching pajamas, too.
This is the "big" one: This mega HQ folds out until it's more than two feet long! It comes with a Chase figure and rescue vehicle that can be launched down the ramps to go save the day. (The other mighty figures and vehicles are sold separately.) There's also a control room and meteor with lights and sounds, water cannons that shoot projectiles and cargo space on the sides where pups can be stored. Good Housekeeping Institute testers loved taking advantage of all of the different features. (If it seems too much, the Pup Squad Patroller is a much smaller Mighty Movie tie-in that only costs $20.) Ages 3+
This dashboard, recipient of a previous Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award, is for any kid who wishes they could get into the driver's seat in one of the PAW Patrol vehicles. Kids can sit behind the wheel and turn the ignition key, steer, use the gear shift, signal turns and even honk the horn, all with lights and sounds. What's more, it comes with "mission" cards that they can put in the windshield that helps guide their imaginary play. Parent testers were impressed with how sturdy and engaging this was, and how it worked in three languages (English, French or Spanish). Ages 3+
Since PAW Patrol is a preschool series, so many PAW Patrol toys are rated for kids ages 3 and up. But you don't have to pity the poor toddler PAW Patrol fan — these adorable plushes are good for kids starting at age 1. The pups are all decked out in their "mighty" outfits from the movie, so they're pretty flashy, too. You can get six-inch versions of the seven main pups, but there are also larger, nine-inch versions of Chase and Skye. Ages 1+
This set is perfect for imaginative play and comes full of pieces designed to let kids transform into Skye: It has a backpack with fold-out wings and a double-sided mask, plus fun accessories like wrist cuffs, a mission tracker and pup power crystal cards, among others. Good Housekeeping Institute testers loved wearing the items and becoming their favorite character. "She loved putting on the mask and backpack while pretending to fly around like Skye," one parent said. "She also enjoyed decorating the cuffs with the stickers." Ages 3+
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The best thing about this set of family holiday pajamas is that the PAW Patrol designs coordinate, but they're not exactly the same, in case you're tired of the matchy-matchy look. The pajamas come in sizes for baby through adult, too, so everyone can get in on the act. And if you're looking for more puptastic fashions, PatPat has a vast PAW Patrol collection, which includes hoodies, swimwear, dresses — basically anything you can imagine. Size newborn to adult XXL
Pop the hood on and they'll look just like their favorite member of the PAW Patrol. You can get this in four character designs — Marshall, Chase, Rubble or Skye — and reviewers recommend ordering them a size up for a good fit. Sizes 2T – 8
With this backpack, they can be Ryder, leading the team of pups on their various missions. It comes loaded with lots of items ready to spark their imaginations, including binoculars, a magnifying glass, a compass, pretend pup treats and a pup pad with different cards that kids can use to get rolling on different missions. Heck, even if they've never seen the show, this would be a good adventuring backpack. Ages 3+
If the PAW Patrol fan in your life likes jigsaw puzzles, this set comes with five puzzles that'll give their brains a workout. The puzzles are different in size, shape and design, which will keep them from getting too easy, and they're all made of sturdy wooden pieces. It also comes in a wooden storage box. Ages 4+
They'll feel just like Ryder when they hear the sounds and reactions of this interactive, six-inch Chase figure. The pup comes loaded with more than 60 sounds and phrases that kids can activate when they press his badge or pup pack. There's also a Skye Mission Pup if they want to expand the team. Ages 3+
The pups have their pup packs, and kids have this PAW Patrol backpack. It comes in two sizes, and it can be personalized with a name in your choice of fonts so they know it's uniquely theirs. And if you want to go for a full set, you can also get a matching water bottle or lunch box, which can also be personalized.
Yes, chasing PAW Patrol screentime with even more screentime might feel like putting a hat on a hat, but the PAW Patrol Academy app is really all about promoting kindergarten readiness. Kids can do different activities with the different pups, and each one focuses on a different skill, focusing on numbers, letters, counting, shapes and pre-writing. There's also painting with Zuma for creativity and a dance party with Skye to get them up and moving. The animation also looks as good as the show and not like other, quickly animated apps. Subscriptions start at $8/month or $50/year. Ages 2+
The reason parents love Crayola's Color Wonder products? The markers only work on Color Wonder pages — not hands, not clothes, not walls. And to kids, the way the color appears is like magic! This set comes with 18 sheets of PAW Patrol coloring activities and five markers, making it perfect for traveling or keeping kids occupied at restaurants or in waiting rooms. Ages 3+
It's the classic board game with a PAW Patrol twist, and it'll get them working on their logic skills. The game comes with 48 character cards, and kids will have to ask yes-or-no questions to determine who their opponent has selected. Ages 6+
Instead of collecting them one-at-a-time, kids can get six Mighty Pups at once with this gift set. Each figure comes dressed in its superhero uniform, and kids can put them together and make up their own adventures. Ages 3+
It's played just like regular UNO, but there are three levels of instructions that kids can use depending on their age and skill. That means players as young as 3 can get in on the UNO fun. And, with the cool Mighty Pups graphics, why wouldn't they? As they play, they'll get to practice matching colors and numbers. Ages 3+
Fans with a Yoto player don't have to collect PAW Patrol stories individually. This set comes with six audiobook cards — one for each of the original pups — and each one has two stories and a "pup quiz" at the end. Kids can easily insert the cards themselves whenever they want to go on an adventure. And if they need a Yoto player (or an excuse to get one), they can get the PAW Patrol Bundle, which comes with the pup pack plus a third-generation Yoto that also works as a white noise machine, thermometer, alarm clock and okay-to-wake light. Ages 3+
Lots of focus this year has been on the Mighty Pups and their super-powered adventures. But if their hearts still long for the seafaring adventures, they'll love taking the pups for a spin on this Whale Patroller from earlier this year. It comes with a Chase figure and his shark-inspired watercraft, which can be launched from the Patroller. And while Chase is the only included figure, you can get Aqua Pups versions of Skye, Rocky, Marshall, Rubble and Zuma, too. Each one has its own ocean-themed vehicle and friend. Ages 3+
It's hard to believe that PAW Patrol has been around for 10 years — they all still look like puppies! But the anniversary is great for new fans of PAW Patrol just starting a toy collection, since this anniversary gift set lets them get 10 pup figures in one fell swoop. Ten pups for ten years sounds like a good deal! Ages 3+
Puma lets kids deck themselves out head-to-toe in PAW Patrol gear with the PUMA x PAW PATROL collection, which includes sneakers, hoodies, sweatpants and tees with cool, color-block look. Prices range from $15 for a Skye and Liberty graphic tee to $85 for the splashy PUMA x PAW PATROL RS-X Team Little Kids' Sneakers. Most of the clothes fit toddlers, but the sneakers also come in little kids' sizes.
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.
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