77 jili casino Drones are taking flight in Manitoba’s construction industry as a pair of organizations are teaming up to train up to 60 Manitobans over the next three years in cutting-edge drone technology, combined with Unreal Engine, to revolutionize how construction projects are planned and executed. The Manitoba Construction Sector Council is teaming up with New Media Manitoba for the groundbreaking initiative, which will see $219,000 from the province go to addressing the growing demand for innovation in construction, and help companies stay competitive. “It’s so exciting to see construction companies excited about the technology a lot of them are starting to deploy it so yah we see a lot of great possibilities for future-facing high-skilled technology jobs in construction,” said Louie Ghiz, the executive director of New Media Manitoba. Unreal Engine, a software designed to create 3D games, animations, and virtual worlds has been paired with drone technology, to offer real-time visualization of construction sites. It means construction teams can digitally recreate worksites, test plans, and identify potential challenges before breaking ground, which is exactly what Bird Construction Ltd. has been doing for the last four years nationally and the last two years in Winnipeg. “I think it’s becoming more of a staple in the larger construction company because of the time saving and because of the quality reviews we are able to complete with this type of technology it saves us money at the end,” said Roxanne Gross, the senior digital construction coordinator at Bird Construction Ltd. Sean Usher, the director of design technology and innovation at Republic Architecture Inc. adds, “Now we send myself or an individual with a scanner and a drone, they spend a day on-site flying the drone running the scanner, then we take that digitized version of that built asset back to the office.” And it isn’t just the construction industry capitalizing off the new technology, there are also talks that these same tools could be used for simulated surgeries in the OR and also on First Nations. “When you look at ancestorial grave sights, you look at landfill management, identification of fires, they see that need and they are already in discussion with the Sector Council about delivery,” said Carol Paul, the executive director of the Manitoba Construction Sector Council.Steelers to be tested next three weeksAlabama flips RB Jace Clarizio from Michigan State

CONNECTICUT (WABC) -- This time of the year can be dangerous on the roads. Accidents are bound to happen with people visiting from out of town who don't always know the lay of the land. In Connecticut, there's a safety system in place to prevent drivers from making a deadly mistake. The red wrong-way signs on highway entrance ramps have gotten a technology upgrade with flashing lights that alert the driver, allowing them to turn around before getting on the wrong way. The Connecticut Department of Transportation calls it a self-correction. "The technology works, this technology saves lives and it's why we're committed to putting this on as many ramps as we possibly can here in Connecticut," said Josh Morgan, with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The state has been on a mission to reduce the number of wrong-way collisions, which are usually head-on and often result in fatalities. Drivers admit it's a concern. "We see all the signs on 95, 299 crashes, some of them have been terrible. How can you not?" Stamford resident Joyce Fubini said. "Both ongoing and oncoming are on the same ramp. There's one, it makes me nervous," resident Mary Thies said. This year 13 people have been killed in wrong-way crashes, which is down from 23 deaths in 2022. That's when the State Legislature allocated $40 million to upgrade its warning system. Sensors trigger flashing lights which notify an operations center and mounted cameras record the activity. Because nearly every wrong-way accident involved an impaired driver, specific locations have been targeted. "We charted out a map, if the ramp is within a certain distance of a bar, restaurant, hotel, someplace that's going to be service alcohol, that was a sign of pretty high score," Morgan said. Connecticut officials are warning motorists since Thanksgiving weekend is busy and deadly. "These are probably the most dangerous four days of the year on our Connecticut highways and usually 10-20 serious injuries, fatalities many of them alcohol-related," Governor Ned Lamont said. 135 of these sensors have been installed throughout the state this year. 100 more are planned for next year. * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.

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A Sydney business is looking to clean up Pacific beaches with a unique recycling process, turning plastic litter into power poles and Frisbees. While labour-intensive sorting and cleaning makes most recycling processes financially unviable, a new pilot, developed by Brookvale firm Talon, shreds and melts down mixed plastics, meaning any collected materials can be used. Sam Melrose and university intern Lily Bilston showing how a toy truck containing a cocktail of different plastics can be shredded and reused. Credit: Louie Douvis Geoff Germon, an adjunct professor of design at Canberra University and Talon’s chief executive, said the system was an opportunity to remove and reuse vast quantities of plastic littering Pacific beaches. Talon opened a micro-processing plant in Fiji last month. Known as the LPM Project , and supported by the University of Southern Queensland and the British government, its process breaks down mixed plastics into shreds just a few centimetres in size. Those shreds are “consolidated” using heat and pressure into a large mass or matrix that can be pressed into a shape. Early trials on plastics collected from Fiji have included power poles, dog bowls and Frisbees. Sydney plastics recycling firm Talon has opened a micro-processing plant near Suva in Fiji. Credit: The matrix is covered with a laminated fabric layer made of cotton and recycled plastic bags to make it stronger and more marketable. “Conventionally, you would have to sort waste into polyethylenes and polypropylenes, which are the common packaging plastics,” Germon said. “Then you might have some car parts, which are ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and some polycarbonates and some PT (Polyethylene terephthalate), which is all the clear plastic bags and bottles.” Stages of the process from shredded plastic (left), composite matrix bowl (multicoloured, top), laminated fabric and finished bowl (right). Credit: Louie Douvis Germon said those processes meant that at present only about 13 per cent of materials were recycled. “Everything else goes to landfill,” he said. “We collected 220 kilos from a one-kilometre beach; it took about 40 kids an hour to do it, but then it would be a full day of sorting it with people who know what they are doing. It’s not viable.” Lead project manager Sam Melrose said their process could manage the several different types of plastic in, for example, a discarded swimming pool filter. “It all goes in the shredder, and we use the material that comes out. Even if the item has a paper label on it, it doesn’t affect us.” Canberra University industrial design students were presented with the raw recycled material. Lily Bilston, now an intern at Talon, devised a fence post system, while others designed vertical gardens to be used alongside motorways and a module for artificial reefs. Fiji’s Centre of Appropriate Technology and Development is training workers for the project. The centre’s director, Aporosa Silatolu, said the technology would “make a significant difference to the wellbeing of Fijians, particularly those in rural communities”. A recycled pole manufacted from plastic waste on Fiji. Germon said Talon wanted to make big, heavy and thick products to use up large amounts of plastic, with street poles the current focus. “We are making things that replace steel or concrete,” he said. “The mission is about trying to suck the plastic out of the community. We have got the tech solution and enough marketing to show it has potential, we don’t necessarily have the skill set to take it to a global level.” The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here .No. 3 Iowa State faces Iowa in a men’s college basketball game on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. How to watch: Fans can watch the game with a FREE TRIAL of DirecTV Stream and FuboTV . Here’s what you need to know: What: College basketball Who : Iowa State vs. Iowa When: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 Where : Carver-Hawkeye Arena Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: FS1 Live stream: DirecTV Stream and FuboTV AP Story: Tennessee is the new No. 1 in men’s college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25 . The Vols received 58 first-place votes from a 62-person media panel Monday to reach No. 1 for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Tennessee climbed two spots from last week after Kansas lost twice and Auburn fell to No. 4 Duke. The Tigers remained No. 2 and received three first-place votes. No. 3 Iowa State had one first-place vote and climbed three places from last week for its highest ranking since 1956-57. Kentucky rounded out the top five. In all, 14 ranked teams lost last week, including six teams in the top 10; Kansas and then-No. 11 Wisconsin lost twice. Only two teams — Auburn and No. 12 Oregon — remained in the same poll spots they were a week ago, and the volatility saw five teams jump into the rankings. Tennessee (8-0) is off to its best start since opening the 2000-01 season 9-0 and is No. 1 in the NET rankings. The Vols also are second in the KenPom ratings, ranking second in defensive efficiency and ninth in offensive efficiency despite losing four starters from last year’s SEC championship team. Tennessee beat Syracuse 96-70 in its only game last week. Kansas had been No. 1 since the preseason poll before losing to 76-63 to Creighton and 76-67 to rival Missouri . The losses dropped the Jayhawks to No. 10. Auburn was poised to move into the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2021-22 but lost 84-78 at Duke before beating Richmond. Iowa State had its highest preseason ranking at No. 5 after reaching the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 a year ago. The Cyclones lost by two to Auburn in the Maui Invitational but have reeled off four straight wins since. Iowa State blew out Jackson State 100-58 in its only game last week before facing rival Iowa this week. Huskies rebound Two-time reigning national champion UConn nearly dropped out of the poll last week following a 0-for-3 run in Maui. The Huskies bounced back nicely last week, picking up impressive wins over Baylor and Texas to move up seven spots in this week’s poll to No. 18. “Maybe the people with the shovels and the dirt, maybe they were too quick to grab the shovel and throw the dirt on us,” UConn coach Dan Hurley said. Rising and falling Oklahoma had the biggest jump within this week’s poll, climbing eight spots to No. 13 after beating Georgia Tech and Alcorn State . Duke and No. 17 Texas A&M each moved up five spots. Kansas had the biggest drop, followed by No. 20 Wisconsin, which fell nine spots. No. 22 Cincinnati dropped eight places. In and out Multiple teams moved in and out of this week’s poll. No. 14 Michigan is ranked for the first time in nearly three years after tight wins over Wisconsin and Iowa . The Wolverines have won seven straight under first-year coach Dusty May. No. 16 Clemson is ranked for the first time this season following wins over Kentucky and Miami . No. 21 Michigan State also is ranked for the first time after wins over Nebraska and Minnesota . No. 24 UCLA is ranked for the first time since the preseason poll following wins over Washington and Oregon. No. 25 Mississippi State is back in the poll after blowing out Pittsburgh 90-57 and beating Prairie View A&M . Baylor, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Illinois and North Carolina all dropped out of the rankings. Conference watch The SEC led all conferences with nine ranked teams, followed by the Big Ten with six and the Big 12 with four. The Atlantic Coast Conference and Big East each had two ranked teams, while the West Coast and Mountain West conferences each had one. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.

1. An educational talking microscope (featuring the voice of Bindi Irwin!) that comes with a bunch of cool slides to gaze at and help kids learn about different creatures. This *may* come with a ton of follow up questions for parents, but at least you'll all be learning together. Promising review: "Wanted to get a nice educational gift for a kid and got this. Accidentally ordered two and gifted both. Both kids loved it. It narrates the slides so kids actually learn something while seeing it under the microscope." — Amy Get it from Amazon for $28.07 . 2. A set of sensory tubes that make a popping sound when pulled and a crunching sound when they're pushed back together — it'll delight kids of all ages and annoy most adults (haha). Pick your battles — would you rather whining kids or entertained ones who aren't pestering you so you can unload the dishwasher real quick? I'd choose the latter. My kids have these sensory tubes and I often find myself absentmindedly playing with them. They're very satisfying to push and pull, despite the somewhat annoying sound they make. Both my toddler and my baby love them! My daughter chews on them (that's fine, right?) and my son loves wiggling them around like worms. They're a simple toy that gets the job done. Promising review: "My toddler daughter is gonna love these tubes, but grandpa is gonna be annoyed by the noise. Haha. Good quality toy." — Sheena Get a set of eight from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three sizes). 3. A Quick Push Game Console designed to help kids improve their reflexes, memory, and concentration skills — despite its teeny handheld size, there are four different ways to play with this lil' device! Promising review: " I have three boys and bought them this for Christmas! WOW they loved it and still a year later are playing it anywhere we go! Great for car rides, family get togethers, solo play and more! Would 100% recommend! Has many levels for many hours of entertainment and the quality is there!" — Tasha Hibdon (The Farmhouse Sparrow) Get it from Amazon for $9.45+ (available in six styles). 4. A yodeling pickle I can't even type about without giggling — I mean, it's a pickle that shouts "yodel-ey-eee-hooo!" It needs zero explanation as to why it's a perfect stocking stuffer — it just is. 10/10, no critiques. Promising reviews: "He's no average yodeler, he's 'the' yodeler, the teacher of all yodelers. He's the yodel master. And, he is my best friend. I'm beyond fortunate to have met him. I now share my home with him. You can only hope that your yodeling pickle is half as good as mine. And if not, I'm not sharing — he's mine, all mine. Hear that? So, how did my yodeling pickle and I meet? My sister gave him to me for my 23rd birthday. I was so excited, I started crying, but the streams flowing down my cheeks were tears of joy. You know what my pickle did for me next? You'll never believe it. He serenaded me with a yodel birthday song — Yodel-Aey-Eee-Ooooooo. The way those five syllables rolled off his tiny pickle tongue was pure bliss to my ears. It was divine. The voice of my yodeling pickle is sweet as honey. " — B & J "Bought it as a stocking stuffer for my teen. Got a lot of laughs." — Angela Get it from Amazon for $13.34 . 5. A screaming goat figurine that'll elicit endless laughter each time they click it and it shouts "AHHHHH!" It also comes with a teeny tiny book any goat-lover will appreciate. Promising review: "This little piece of screaming plastic has created an excellent outlet for resolving frustrations in our home. Every time a conflict or struggle arises we push the little goat, get a gratifying screech, chuckle, and move on throughout our day. No regrets on purchasing this. When you get one, get four or five because you're going to want to share with family and friends." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $8.18 . 6. Flickin' Chicken — a game that will have your family cackling from the first time you play. Players are encouraged to make up their own rules so you'll have a different experience every time. Boredom? I don't know her. Promising review: "So yes, the chickens bounce everywhere. But that's what makes it fun! Get creative and put a hula hoop around the target to create levels of points awarded. It really is impossible to get the chicken on that small red target so make a wider range. These are fun on the lawn or in the pool. They float and you can try to toss them into donut-shaped pool floaties. These chickens are all-around fun to play with and you can make a game out of them so many ways. The kids played with the chickens for hours and adults have fun with them too." — E. Barnes Get it from Amazon for $15.99 . 7. Daisy the Yoga Goat , who you've likely heard your kiddo rambling on and on about — and for good reason. She does silly yoga stretches and poses and lets out *~a lil' gas~* as needed. We can all appreciate a little potty humor once in a while, right? Promising review: "Super cute!! My daughter loves it when you feed it and it makes the slurping noise! She was practicing her yoga moves with the goat and following what he did!" — mbear1 Get it from Macy's for $39.99 . 8. A Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll that boasts 4 songs and 16 phrases — all of which have been embedded into parents' brains already. If you *don't* know all the words to "Icky Sticky Sticky Sticky Bubble Gum" you're about to. 😉 You can read my entire review on the doll riiiiiight here . My kids (aged 2 and 6 months) are equally obsessed with our savior, Ms. Rachel. I've been using the fantastic Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll to help get us through the crankiest times of the day (one click of it changes my daughter's entire persona, it's wild). It's been crafted by Gund, so you know it's a quality plush item. My son immediately wanted this doll to sleep in his crib — we just turned the sound off for the evening and told him Ms. Rachel needed some rest (haha). He is also loving the Ms. Rachel Melissa & Doug Letter, Number, and Game Wooden Learning Blocks and my daughter loves grabbing at this Herbie Sensory Take-Along Toy while in her car seat. Promising review: I love the size, color, and design of this doll. Not only is it easy to use, but the quality of the material is impressive. The detail they've put into this toy is just astonishing. My two-year-old is absolutely obsessed with it. The interactive features are a huge hit. It's such a cute doll that fits perfectly in the little ones' hands. This has quickly become a favorite in our home!" — williamsclan Get it from Amazon for $29.97 . Check out all of the Ms. Rachel products while you're at it! 9. A Dyson Ball toy vacuum with the ability to actually suck up the crackers your kiddo crushed into your carpet — it's about time they started helping around the house. 😉 Promising review: "Our son is absolutely obsessed with our Dyson (the real one). Which is why we purchased this toy Dyson vacuum for his birthday. He's 2-years-old and he is really enjoying having his on 'working' vacuum cleaner!!! He seriously plays with it for hours during the day. Turning it on and off and pushing it through the house just like we use our real vacuum. I would buy this again! It was his favorite gift!." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.99 + (available in three colors). 10. A Skip Hop Baby Activity Center that'll grow with your baby, making it worth the money *and* the space it takes up in your home. It features a rotating seat (with a cover that is, thankfully, machine washable) an array of toys around the edge and can be transformed into a play table. This is one of the few things my 6-month-old actually enjoys hanging out in these days (she's very difficult to please). She's teeny tiny but we plop a pillow underneath her feet so she's able to spin on her own. She LOVES the pop-up owl toy, and I typically plop other little toys around it (which she promptly throws across the room). It keeps her occupied for a bit so my husband and I can try to wrangle our toddler / eat a meal as fast as possible. That being said, my son also loved using this as a tot and enjoyed it as a play table when he outgrew it! Promising review: "It was a great purchase because I could tell he was getting bored in the bouncer, but I also wanted him to be more physically and mentally stimulated. All I can say is that he thoroughly enjoys it. It was easy to assemble, and it’s sturdy." — Will Get it from Amazon for $106.98 . 11. A Little People Toddler Play set Disney Princess featuring lights, sounds, two characters and a whooooole lot of magic to keep your kiddo entertained. My son has a ton of Little People figures, so we were thrilled to get this castle as a gift. There's zero discrimination — everyone from the Disney Princesses to construction workers and tractor drivers get to hang in Noah's castle 😉. There is literally zero set up (a parent's dream!) so your kiddo can start playing immediately. Noah loves putting different characters at the top of the castle and pushing them in the tiny swing. The Princess details throughout the toy are *so* fun and adorable. We love this toy, simple as that. Get it from Amazon for $34.97 . 12. Or an interactive Barbie DreamHouse bundle complete with seven Little People figures, a car, and an impressive 45 songs, sounds, and phrases! It'll set your tyke up for lots of fun *and* hopefully give you a short time frame of peace (aside from the sounds, of course). Promising review: "Our toddler absolutely LOVES this toy! The songs are cute, the accessories and set up are so fun too! Little People toys are wonderful and this is a great addition to your Little People collection!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $66.37 . 13. A Gund animated elephant stuffie that does so much more than just receive hugs (although it does that, too). This doll flaps its ears, sings, and plays peek-a-boo — it's enough to make any kid happy. We originally got this toy for my son and have now passed it along to my daughter. They both still get a real kick out of it — I've found them both giggling while the adorable elephant plays peek-a-boo. So cute! Promising review: " Best toy ever. We gave this to my 9-month-old granddaughter, and it quickly became her best friend. She was and still is enthralled by the moving ears and is learning to clap to the musical tune. She even giggles every time the elephant does. The toy is very soft and is a good size. Quality and fun!" — Sari Get it from Amazon for $35.86 (also available in five other styles). 14. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek — which is pretty much exactly what you'd think it is. It's a rainbow, light-up poop-shaped toy your littles can take turns hiding throughout the house. It'll shout out clues and play a song when it's finally found! Promising review: " This game is HILARIOUS. My kids love playing with it and taking turns hiding it (8, 6, and 3 years). They all think poop is funny and run around yelling 'Silly Poopy, where are you?' It keeps them busy for at least half an hour at a time and they leave me alone. Also? It's pretty durable. I found it outside in my garden in the 20-degree winter weather. I guess my 8-year-old left it out there for a few days. It also gets thrown down the stairs and Silly Poopy just keeps on giggling and having fun." — Adele Get it from Amazon for $9.88 . 15. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book that'll interact with your eager-to-learn little one and teach them all kinds of useful words in both English and Spanish! Promising review: " My 1-year-old loves to touch the different animals and hear the book say their name and animal sound. He’s got a good vocabulary, but we’re working with him to encourage more and more words. His doctor recommended teaching him animals and the sound they make, so this is great to add to what we’re already doing. Great toy that is fun and also teaches. They learn through repetition — and this was just what I was looking for! I also love that this toy will grow with him. He using the name/sound mode right now, but is also has a mode that gives facts for when he’s older and also has Spanish! 10/10 recommend." — Jessica Grace Get it from Amazon for $12.97 and check out the animal version here . 16. Talking Bluey plush dolls — if you can't decide which Heeler to invest in, save yourself the trouble and buy them all. You won't regret it. Promising review: "I bought this for my grandson because he loves Bluey . The minute the Bluey song played he just lit up and smiled. It was well worth the purchase to see the smile on his face." — Lille Bowler Get it from Amazon for $14.89+ (available in Bingo, Bluey, Chilli, Bandit, or Chattermax). 17. A bubble machine that'll have your toddler scoffing at the old handheld bubble wands they're used to seeing — this one will take playtime to the next level without filling the house with extra noise. See this bubble machine in action on TikTok here . This bubble maker includes: bubble gun, two bottles of bubble solution, a rechargeable battery, a charger, and a plate to place the bubble solution. My sister got it for my son for his birthday and we've been using it through all the seasons — bubbles don't discriminate! We broke it out during a Labor Day BBQ with a bunch of toddlers present and they all were bursting with excitement! I mean, just look at the GIF above — the bubbles really come atcha!! Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter's birthday, and she has always loved bubbles! So when I found this bubble gun on TikTok, it was a no-brainer. The amount of bubbles that you get out of that is so fun and it lights up. It's easy to use and pretty inexpensive for what we wanted. Even the adults enjoyed it." — Tina Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in five colors). 18. A Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set , which is essentially a tiny stereo toddlers can control all on their own just by swapping out which character magnetically sits on top of it. Each individual figure tells different stories and sings different songs — it's a great way to keep kids entertained without a screen. This toy has bought me so much time. My son adores his — even though he's only 2.5 he has had no problem understanding how to turn the Toniebox on, change the volume, and place different characters on top to tell various stories. He's a big fan, as am I! It can also be used while it's charging, so there's no need to worry about your toddler having a meltdown if they want to play with it while the battery is drained (phew). This specific kit comes with the Toniebox as well as Tonies figures of Cinderella, Belle, Moana, Tangled, and Playtime Puppy There are so many different Tonies you can add to keep the fun going — check 'em out . Get it from Amazon for $154.99 (available in two colors). 19. A karaoke machine that'll transform any living room into a party from the moment you and your kiddo connect it to the app of your choosing. Ahem, that's just me clearing my throat to treat you all to my rendition of Aladdin 's "A Whole New World." Promising review: "I am absolutely so happy with this purchase as it was affordable and the size of the speaker is perfect and blends in nicely with my home. This was a birthday present for a child and they loved it so m uch. The functionalities are so easy to use and the speaker is surprisingly much higher quality than I thought. For the price and everything you get with it, this is the perfect present, especially for someone who likes karaoke but you don't have to deal with any of the clunky speakers and you're able to move it around wherever you want." — Syeda Karimushan Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three colors and in a two mic version). 20. A giant FAO Schwartz piano mat (yes, just like the one from Big ) adults and kids alike will love compose their own songs with. Dance partaaaaay! Promising review: "I gave this to my grandkids for Christmas and they were thrilled. They had so much fun making the notes with their feet and they loved hearing back what they 'composed.'" — MammaMe Get it from Target for $27.99 . 21. A marble run set that'll help kiddos work on their problem-solving skills while also having an a -maze -ing time crafting endless structures for their marbles to race through. Promising review: "So fun! Our 2-year-old loves it. He is too young to build his own run but I enjoyed building one and he loves to drop the marbles down and watch them go. I like that they are transparent so you can see the marbles easily. Great quality too. I think this will grow nicely with him as well considering that I even had fun with it as an adult." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three styles). 22. A handheld card reader for kiddos who are eager to learn new words — all you have to do is turn it on, slide a card in, and let the machine read it aloud. There are two words per card, so your little one will be chatting up a storm in no time! My son has this toy and has, honestly, learned SO much from it. Animal and vehicle sounds make noises after the word has been read out (his favorite is firetruck, of course). It's so simple that little ones will easily pick up on how to maneuver the machine on their own. It's a very basic toy, but my toddler loves it more than most of his others! Additionally, my best friend is a speech-language pathologist and uses it with her students. Promising reviews: "Wow! That's all I have to say! The technology behind this toy is fantastic! My daughter is learning by the day, and she loves this toy! It teaches her, keeps her entertained, and helps her pronounce words correctly. I recommend all parents to purchase this!!!" — Jon monterrosa Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in eight styles). 23. A Disney Junior play kitchen complete with lights and sounds that'll take any little pretend chef's playtime to the next level. Hope your hungry for some fake spaghetti and meatballs! Promising review: " I bought this for my son’s second birthday and he absolutely loves it, and so do my two older girls who are 7 and 5. It is super cute and all the food is amazing. They love everything. I even bought the extra items that you can buy separately and they are having a blast." — Heather B. Get it from Amazon for $99.99 . 24. A Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy that'll entertain your fussy babe with catchy melodies by the likes of Mozart, Vivaldi, and others as well as exciting and twinkling lights. My son received this as a gift around the holidays two years ago and it's, surprisingly, fantastic! It's really a simple toy but he enjoyed playing with it *all* the time. He loved the sounds and the lights while I personally like that it's not HUGE (so many musical toys are very bulky). It's been a great toy option for the car thanks to its size. Promising review: " The best baby distractor EVER! Every person with a child must have this toy! I had about five tucked in various places in case one got lost. My son loved them from basically birth and sometimes it would distract him for hours of not crying! (Heaven for a new mother.) Of course, in the beginning you have to keep pushing the button for them, but compared to swinging him in his car seat that was easy! Then we he got older he would spend entire car rides just playing with this one toy. I give it to everyone I know who has a baby." — NH-Mommy Get it from Amazon for $8.88 . 25. A DJ turntable for kids , in case you're hoping your mini-me will become the next Daft Punk. It'll certainly fill your home with all kinds of fun, music, and learning! Check it out on TikTok ! I got this for my son for Christmas last year and nearly a year later it's still a big hit — he loves interactive toys that make lots of noise (of course) and enjoys that this toy lets him put on a show for us. Promising review: "This activity little center for my grandsons and the music is too cute. There's a lot going on therefore they stay entertained for a while." — Yvette Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two packaging styles). 26. A toy crab that'll playfully chase your kiddo around the house while pumping out an upbeat tune (apologies, it definitely won't leave your brain). Prepare for lots and lots of giggles! My son has received this TWICE as a gift (lucky me, haha) and he loves chasing it around. It's designed to help encourage toddlers to crawl. It truly just runs around the room back and forth until my son inevitably picks it up like "I GOTCHA!" It's very cute, very noisy, but VERY fun. It comes with a USB plug so you can recharge it as needed. You can see it in action on TikTok ! Promising review: "This little toy is entertaining for the whole family. I did not expect it to move so fast. My daughter squeals and laughs every time I turn it on. I only wish there was a volume adjustment because it can seem a bit loud depending on your space at home." — Jacobe Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three styles). 27. A twist on a classic Eric Carle book featuring 30 buttons that play different animal sounds — kiddos will be clucking, mooing, and learning about their fave farm creatures while *also* reading a book. Win-win! My toddler loved on this book for many months before he attempted to rip out a page (don't worry, we taped it back together). The animal sounds are exciting and fun — he's liked it so much I've also given this book as gifts! Promising review: "I love the quality. The pictures are bold and colorful! It’s definitely not a book that a toddler should handle alone. It has delicate pages. The book has an interactive panel attached with lots of animals." — She Loves to Shop Get it from Amazon for $11.99 . 28. An adorable wooden piano that plays real music and includes six sets of beginner "sheet music" so your mini Beethoven can slowly but surely learn some tunes (or, you know, just bang away happily on the keys). Promising review: " My 1-year-old is obsessed! Love that it will grow with her... Right now she just loved the music and sounds, but later on, she can learn from the cards that come with it." — Heather Get it from Amazon for $28.14 . 29. An ice cream truck bouncer — it's as hilarious for you to watch your kiddo jump in as it is fun for them to play in. Transform your tyke into an entrepreneur and cheer them on as they "sell" ice cream all day long — someone's gotta pay for the mortgage, right? As a baby my son has loved this Fisher-Price ice cream jumper for as long as he was able to hold his head up. He was always an adventurous baby that's longed for mobility so this was one of his favorite toys. It was great for helping him burn up some energy (he had SO much of it, even at a very young age), entertained him for a bit, and provided me with a place to safely contained so I could go pee (seriously). Now that he's a toddler his baby sister is ready to take the wheel — and, of course, she loves it. The height is adjustable so as kids grow taller you're able to give them more jumping room. It has three different play settings with various sounds both my kids absolutely adore — and they've both loved holding onto the steering wheel and "driving" along to the tunes. Promising review: "It is perfect! Fairly easy to put together and great that it can be used for infants and toddlers. My granddaughter loves it!" — Nala Get it from Walmart for $119 . 30. An interactive toy from Fisher Price that'll let you record your own fun sounds into it — it bops around and plays all kinds of sounds and phrases (75, to be exact!) to keep tykes groovin' and giggling. We have this toy and while, as a parent, it makes me want to rip my hair out, my son adores it. It bounces around like a kangaroo, plays a lot of songs he loves to bop to, and you can create your own remixes by recording things for the toy to say. If he didn't love it so much I would absolutely give it away to someone else to enjoy but, alas, I've chosen my child's happiness over mine. Promising review: "This toy is better than expected!! Absolutely adorable!! My 8-month-old absolutely adores it! It springs up and down while playing music. There is a button on there where you can record your child’s name and it’ll repeat it back while singing and dancing! Highly recommended!" — A Get it from Amazon for $30.49 . 31. The 60th-anniversary version of the Hess Truck you just know is going to be loud and proud after one look at it — it comes with a truck that makes four realistic sounds and features a *ton* of flashing lights, a Fire Chief car that also lights up (of course) and a rescue-style motorcycle with working head and taillights. My son is a huuuuuuge fan of trucks, cars, etc, so it was a no-brainer to snag him one of these classic Hess trucks again this year (he's received them as gifts the last two years(. This one makes a variety of loud noises (which is bound to excite him to no end) and as the added bonus of two separate vehicles to push around. It's a classic toy you really can't go wrong with adding to your collection. Promising review: "I purchased the 60th-anniversary fire truck as a second birthday gift for our grandchild since he loves anything having to do with trucks. He seemed to love everything about it, the sound effects and all the moving parts and extra vehicles. Days later it continues to be a big hit. I’m very happy with the purchase." — Elizabeth Dixon Get it from Hess for $45.99 . 32. A LeapFrog Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart that'll encourage your toddler to dive into some imaginative play *and* keep them occupied so you can sit down for a few minutes and catch your breath. My toddler absolutely loves this toy. It has so many sounds effects and a bunch of lights that seem to amaze him. It even throws in a few words in Italian for kiddos to learn! It likely doesn't hurt that he loves pizza more than anything else on this planet. Anyways, he also loves filling the pizza box with food and "delivering" it to anyone whose around and willing to play. It's a fantastic toy I think we'll all enjoy for a long time. Get it from Amazon for $38.99 . 33. A Yoto audio player kids will squeal with delight over — it'll allow them to pop in cards on their own and experience songs, stories, fun sounds, and special messages from their loved ones! It also has a built-in customizable clock and nightlight. It is recommended for kids ages 3–12+. The starter pack comes with the audio player (obviously) and seven exciting cards. However, you can continue to buy other fun cards like this Disney Classics set filled with stories from their favorite characters. Promising review: " I honestly can’t say when I’ve last been as impressed with a device as I am this one. My husband is an engineer and usually picky with his praise, but he can’t stop talking about how amazing our new Yoto is. Our almost 4-year-old is able to navigate through all of the different features with little help from us. She listens to either stories before bed, or the built in radio station. Then once she’s tired she flips it over and uses the night light. If she ever forgets we can just control things through the app without having to go into her room. I can see this aging really well as she grows, as many of the books are ones that I read well into my youth." — WS Get it from Amazon for $99.99 . 34. And, of course, a fold-out drum set that might just become the bane of *your* existence but will likely be the light of your kid's life. The good news is they have a volume button *and* the option to plug in headphones to keep the noise down. Promising review: "I bought this for my 4-year-old grandson, and he loves it. It uses headphones, and so he can bang away without the rest of us having to listen. It's easy to put away and doesn't take up much space. Highly recommend for kids." — Kathryn Townsend Get it from Amazon for $56.99 . Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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