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With billions of kids and more than 200 countries to visit, Santa Claus could use some backup this year.

Lend a hand to an overtaxed old man and take over some of his toy gifting duties. You might not have support from a team of industrious elves, but you can count on wisdom from our sagacious savings specialists.

We’ve called upon our friends at Toys R Us, Kmart, and Amazon for suggestions on the year’s best gifts for youngsters. Shop like a professional Santa with guidance from our list of the 10 top toys of 2016.

1. Little Live Pets Snuggles My Dream Puppy

If the family dog has run off with your slippers one too many times, consider replacing him with this animatronic pooch. The interactive toy snuggles, sniffs, sleeps, and snores so realistically, you could mistake him for a real puppy. Your youngsters can feed the little guy with the included bottle, and tickle his ultra-soft tummy to make him coo.

Ages: 4+

Price: $49.88 from Walmart. (expired)

2. Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar

While other kids are throwing sand at each other and poking slugs with sticks, your tyke can be developing coding skills with this innovative toy. The Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar is both fun and educational, featuring different segments that your child can assemble and reassemble into endless patterns or “codes”. With every new combination, the whimsical toy slithers in a different direction while blinking its eyes, whistling cool tunes, and flashing colorful lights.

Ages: 3 – 6

Price: $49.99 from Kohl’s. (expired)

3. Hasbro Pie Face Game

Tired of losing to your kids at Hungry Hungry Hippos? Try your luck with the Hasbro Pie Face Game during your next family game night. To play, take turns cranking the handle and earn points for every uneventful turn. One unlucky soul will be splattered in the face with a "pie"—which, according to your preferences, could be a wet sponge or a dollop of whipped cream.

Ages: 5+

Price: $12.99 from Toys R Us. (expired)

4. Razor Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Scooter

This self-balancing scooter relies on advanced EverBalance technology (aka the magic of Christmas) to sail its user down the street with reindeer-like grace. The safe, unswerving, and silent hoverboard cruises at a speed of 8+ mph for up to 60 minutes of continuous riding.

Ages: 8+

Price: $349.99 from Amazon. (expired)

5. SelfieMic Music Set

As its name suggests, the SelfieMic is essentially a selfie stick with a built-in microphone. Your young star-to-be can strap a smartphone onto the adjustable contraption and sing along to beloved pop songs using the free StarMaker app. The future singing sensation can even create music videos with special sound and visual effects. And when no one’s looking, you can borrow it to belt out your favorite tunes, such as Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby”.

Ages: 8+

Price: $19.99 from Kmart. (expired)

6. NERF N-Strike Elite TerraScout RC Drone Blaster

After freeing this mini tank from its giftwrapped box, your kid can steer the drone across all terrains, shooting foam darts and recording video. As the drone explores the battlefield, your youngster can watch a live video feed and view out-of-sight targets on the remote control’s LCD screen. The foam darts may be soft, but it’s recommended not to aim the blaster at someone’s face or your grandmother’s urn.

Ages: 8+

Price: $259.99 from Amazon. (expired)

7. Hatchimals Draggles or Pengualas Egg

Within this colorfully speckled egg lives a magical, penguin-like critter. It’s your child’s duty to help the adorable beast hatch through care and play. Once the Hatchimal has emerged from its egg, your youngster will be able to raise it from baby to toddler to adulthood. As it ages, your kid can teach the creature to speak, dance, play games, and pay federal taxes.

Ages: 5+

Price: $49.99 from Toys R Us. (expired)

8. Disney Princess Carriage

A benevolent fairy bestowed this elegant carriage with 24-volt battery so it can cart your little sovereign around for up to 45 minutes at a time. The pretty little coach includes a heart-shaped steering wheel, a detachable tiara, and a seat for a friend to ride shotgun.

Ages: 3+

Price: $398 from Walmart. (expired)

9. Little People Sit ’n Stand Skyway

Your toddler will fritter away hours whizzing Wheelies down the looping roads and spiraling ramps of the Sit ’n Stand Skyway. With help from the old folks, the young user can transform the horizontal town into a towering skyway. The skyway stands over 34 inches tall, which is roughly the height of your average two-year-old or Christmas elf.

Ages: 18 months – 5 years

Price: $39.99 from Kmart. (expired)

10. Num Noms Lip Gloss Truck Craft Kit

With this neat craft kit, your child can whip up glittery, glamorous, personalized lip gloss. The little inventor can blend scrumptious flavors and shiny sprinkles with a cherry spoon, then dispense the mixture through the soft-serve ice cream machine into a sundae dish. The glittery gloss will look good enough to eat (but don’t), and can be smoothed onto lips to make them soft and shiny.

Ages: 3+

Price: $32.99 from Target. (expired)