Best Toys for Girls for 2017

STEM toys aren’t just for boys! With the emergence of female-focused STEM toys, your little lady can explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math, while building fun and imaginative creations. Check out our roundup of the best toys for girls for 2017 below (we’re confident that boys will love these toys too).

Etch a Sketch Freestyle

This timeless toy has been reimagined to spark creativity in a new generation of children. Endless etching possibilities are waiting to be discovered, including double-sided stampers to add hearts, circles, stars and clouds, and a stylus to doodle rainbow colours by hand. Best for ages three and up.

Creativity for Kids Terrarium

This creative terrarium encourages your child’s artistic abilities by turning this mason-style jar into her own natural habitat, with real wheat and chia seeds, bunny and toadstool figurines, and garden-inspired stickers. For ages six and up.

Teddy Ruxpin

Welcome back another loveable toy from your childhood! The new, 14-inch Teddy Ruxpin, is just as smart and cuddly as the original and enjoys telling stories and singing songs. With a free, accompanying App and touch sensors that allow children to control the stories and songs, Teddy Ruxpin is a great companion for creative minds, ages two and up.

Playmonster My Fairy Garden

Encourage her green thumb with this garden of her dreams. My Fairy Garden Magical Cottage comes complete with everything your child needs to create and care for her own garden, including soil, quick-germinating seeds and a variety of fairies and woodland friends. Your child can have fun while watching her garden grow. This finalist of the 2017 Toy of the Year Awards is best for kids ages four and up.

3Doodler Architecture

This incredible doodler pen allows kids to create their own unique 3D structures, using eco-plastic that is fully biodegradable, BPA free and entirely kid-friendly! Your child can follow the activity guide to build famous architectural monuments from around the world, or create her own unique designs. The doodler inspires creativity, design, planning, building and spatial awareness – best for ages eight and up.

Thames & Kosmos Perfume Science

What child doesn’t love mixing potions? This complete perfumer’s laboratory includes all the ingredients necessary to create fine fragrances, including eight perfume oils, finishing solution and decorative flacons. With dozens of different experiments to try, your little scientist will love learning about the chemistry of scents and history of perfumes. Best for ages 10 and older.

Goldie Blox and the Spinning Machine

This award-winning toy and accompanying book series introduce Goldie, a bright little girl who loves engineering and problem solving, and her dog Nacho. With 16 design ideas and unlimited building possibilities, help Goldie build a belt drive machine to help her friends spin! Ages four and up.

Lite Brite

Another classic favourite! This updated version includes a magic light screen, 156 pegs in a variety of shapes and a storage tray. The screen also has four different light modes and a function to create brighter results. For children three and older.

Playdoh Touch Shape to Life Studio

Take Playdoh to the next level with this studio that brings creations to life in a virtual world. Complete with digital characters and action stampers, four tools, 15 cutters and seven cans of Play-Doh. Best for children ages three and up.

Hape Art Easel

Encourage her artistic abilities with this double-sided wooden easel. She can paint, write, colour with crayons or draw with chalk at a height that is perfect for her and will grow as she does. A magnetic white board adds to the fun! Best for ages three and up.

Learning Resources Stem Engineering & Design Playground

This fun and colourful toy lets your child design and construct her own playground, including a twisty slide, swing set, seesaw and more! Challenge cards and a guide sheet are included to learn about real-life engineering and create even more fun and unique structures. Best for kids aged five to nine.

Playmobil Grand Princess Castle

This fun-filled toy encourages your little one to build a magic castle and create an imaginative world for the princess who lives within. The spacious castle includes an elegant staircase, tower rooms, a horse drawn carriage, gates and inner courtyard. Recommended for children ages five and older.