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We tested a record 150 toys and games — from more than 20 vendors — with 28 kids and 17 parents/grandparents. Here are our top picks!
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Name: Hunter
Age: 2 1/2
City: Edina
Parents: Rachael and Derek Sadowsky
Siblings: Sister, Hudson, 4

Personality: Mellow and a jokester

 

Favorite Toys: Anything Elmo!

 

Favorite book: Elmo & Friends by Dicicco Studios

 

Favorite Activities: Hunter loves hiding in closets and then scaring people.

 

Favorite Foods: Raspberries and cheese pizza

 

Photos by Tracy Walsh Photography / tracywalshphoto.com

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Where: Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
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