furReal Snackin’ Sam the Bronto Interactive Animatronic Plush Toy, Ages 4 and up

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That said, the Little Live Pets Snuggles does seem to provide more nuanced and diverse interactions: In addition to responding to sound and feedings, it will react to kisses and tickles.

She has over 20 years of experience, which has included contributions to Health Magazine and Well Rounded (acquired by Motherly). My children, 2 and 5 years old, were instantly drawn to the furReal pet—it’s often the first toy they reach for in the morning.The best way to care for it is to prevent any stain from settling, which means brushing or wiping off any dirt as soon as possible. With sensors on her head and mouth, she responds to being petted, waved at, and fed (chomps on her treats -- or acts like she wants to spit them out! My oldest son particularly loves hearing the pet slurp when he feeds it the bottle, and he belly-laughs every time it fusses about the broccoli. The furReal Munchin’ Rex, which my son dubbed T-Rex, does provide laughter, and it also offers an opportunity to teach the art of problem-solving and empathetic care. The Munchin' Rex (Blue Version) pet's a handful, all right - unpredictable, huggable, and oh-so-loveable!

All in all, the Dream Puppy offers a more realistic experience, which can be a plus for kids who love dogs. This funny blue dino loves treat time - in fact, she hops and begs with excitement when it's time to eat! The furReal Munchin’ Rex comes with a bottle, a broccoli treat, and a caveman cookie—each of which can activate the dinosaur’s sensors.

Both of my children, 2 and 5 years old, were instantly drawn to the furReal pet’s bright and vibrant colors—so much so that it’s often the first toy they reach for in the morning. This is a nice touch in theory, as it helps conserve battery life; however, for the sake of toddler play, I find it to be a flaw, especially since it can be tricky for tiny toddler hands to turn the dinosaur back on. This seems pretty straightforward, but my son had to practice; and before he figured out where and how strongly to press, he came to me every few minutes to turn the pet back on. He even made a game out of trying to guess whether the dinosaur is cranky or happy—so we all appreciate the fun and interactive unpredictability that it offers. And though he loves seeing the dinosaur hopping and moving his head up and down when we wave at it, he originally was disappointed to find out that it didn’t walk, though.