Although interactive toys can be a pain sometimes (they’re so loud and no fun at all on mute), I guarantee your child puts up a fight when you try to take them away for the day. But if you can manage to find your own imaginary happy place and tune out the Elmos and Doc McStuffins, these toys will have your little tots busy for hours even days. And we love busy kids! But these toys have to be fun, sturdy, and easy to store.

Check out my picks for the best interactive toys your child will play with again and again, making them an awesome investment.