America’s next top toys for…

Founded in 2003, the Chicago Toy & Game Fair bills itself as the largest (and only) non-hobby public toy and game show in the U.S. The event features thousands of games and toys, many available for hands-on testing. But how can you know which are the best? Well, we’ve got that covered. Keep an eye out for these toys at the fair this weekend.

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…TODDLERS

Baby Abuelita (1 and up, $25)
Best feature A toss-up between the durable styling and the Spanish songs each character sings (lyrics accompany every doll).
Preferred environment Homes with kids who enjoy make-believe play and are interested in learning a new language (or who speak Spanish).

Our choice for runner-up
Glow-in-the-Dark Building Blocks (2 and up, $30, citiblocs.com)
The tried-and-true toy gets a new twist.