The Best Hatchimals You Can Buy

Hatchimals are the latest toy craze, and it’s no surprise kids love them so much. Each Hatchimal comes with an egg for a child to “hatch” into a cute furry friend with whom to play. Some even light up, dance, and play music. Here are three fun Hatchimals we recommend.

What Should You Consider in a Hatchimal?

There are two different subsets of Hatchimals: larger ones that bear a closer resemblance to stuffed animals and smaller ones that are more like playable figurines. Most Hatchimals play music, light up, dance, or even talk, so consider which combination of these features you are looking for in a Hatchimal. Also, consider if you want to know what type of animal will hatch from the egg or if you want it to be a surprise.

Premium Choice: Hatchimals Cheetree Hatching Egg with Interactive Pet Baby

 

This is perfect for children who love to be surprised. With two different potential Hatchimals—a boy and a girl—you’ll have to check the secret message to find out which one you got. Both animals have fluffy, colorful fur your child will love. Your child can burp, brush, feed, tickle, and snuggle your Hatchimal to see its responses. You can even teach it to play peek-a-boo, and you’ll unlock more surprise interactive features the more you play with it.

Best Collectible Set: Hatchimals CollEGGtibles 12 Pack

This set of 12 Hatchimals comes with two pre-hatched critters and ten eggs, so you can pick out two Hatchimals you know your child will love in addition to a fun surprise. They’re easy for your child to hatch; all they have to do is rub the purple heart until it turns pink, then gently press down to open. The glittery egg carton and its molded nests are yours to keep for easy storage and transportation.

Best for Bathtime: Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Mermal Magic

Sure to please any ocean-loving child or anyone looking for a new bathtime toy, these little Hatchimals are half-animal and half-mermaid and come in seashell-shaped eggs. Four eggs have a surprise friend inside, with one pre-hatched. Each Mermal Magic Hatchimal changes colors when dipped in warm water, a feature unique to this specific set.