What's Amazon Haul?! Any Good Play Finds...

Heyyyy, 

Looks to me like Amazon is trying to keep up with apps like Temu and Shein with their new feature, Amazon Haul, which includes only products $20 or under! 

I've scoured this new feature (only available on mobile, btw) and honestly, there is NOTHING for kids on there yet. I'm really not super impressed with the selection thus far, but have no fear - I still found a bunch of great stuff for you.

You know why? Because I know the truth, which is kids like things made for grown ups more than they like toys sometimes and many products can be repurposed for play! I’ve linked the best deals on sensory play, open-ended play, and process art products below.

Heads up - these links are affiliate links, which means I can earn on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks in advance!

As usual, children should always be supervised when playing with small pieces. Small parts are not suitable for children under 3 or any children who put non-food items in their mouths. 

Alright, here we go!! (If some of the links don't work, still try others. Many items seem to be selling out quickly. I will try to update as I can.)

1. First up, gem stickers. Kids cannot resist gems and working on pulling the stickers off the backing and sticking them to any sort of paper or process art is great for fine motor skills! https://amzn.to/4g2KMnR

2. Assorted buttons! Great for sorting, pretend play, and encouraging the pincer grasp. https://amzn.to/3WsprgH

3. Pom Poms, obviously! 🙌 https://amzn.to/3Cfw2nM

4. Metal strainer spoon - great for water play, sand play, and pretend play! https://amzn.to/4gZT7Kf

5. Measuring cups are always a hit in sensory bins! https://amzn.to/3PFx4N3

6. A hole punch with grips like this one is great for hand strength development. https://amzn.to/4hlaRzz

7. Ice cube trays are fun both for kids to use for sorting or pretend play AND for adults to use to freeze small toys or other items in for a new sensory experience for the kids to freeze the items from the ice! 
silicone option: https://amzn.to/42eDFpe
classic plastic option: https://amzn.to/42gixif

8. This type of tea infuser is fun for kids to use to fine motor skills because they need to squeeze it to open it. They can use it to pick up sensory bin materials or watch water flow through it. https://amzn.to/3PEVs1d

9. Adorable teeny tiny shovels (I mean, they’re actually spoons shaped like shovels which is sooo cute! But I like to use them for sensory bins.) https://amzn.to/40ecVSY

10. Plastic garden shovel, great for scooping sand or dirt! https://amzn.to/3C0Jo7y

11. Funnel set with removable strainer https://amzn.to/42krhE1

12. Acrylic tube for pouring water through, dropping pom poms through… or anything else your child can think of! https://amzn.to/42iJhin

13. Washi tape is great for open-ended process art and the fine motor skills of ripping or cutting the tape and pressing it onto wherever they want it to go: https://amzn.to/4jkjTyI

14. Snack containers with assorted-colored lids are fun for color sorting, pretend play, and the motor skill of twisting the lid on and off. https://amzn.to/40BrOjS

15. I love crinkle paper as an easy sensory filler. You can find some here: https://amzn.to/4hlbQ2J

16. There are lots of possibilities to add in a little academic learning with these letter and number molds. You can use them with play dough, freeze colored water in them, and more https://amzn.to/42eT2xZ

17. Did someone say dinosaur shaped cookie cutters?! Test these guys out with some play dough! https://amzn.to/4gYdI1B

16. Cupcake liners!
Colorful mini-sized: https://amzn.to/3PDjWYT
Star Shapes: https://amzn.to/4jep4jP

17. Kitchen tongs for strengthening hands through play! https://amzn.to/4jj5T8m

18. Super cute safety scissors with rounded tips https://amzn.to/4gXKDUd

19. Spray bottles are super fun AND build hand strength! https://amzn.to/4hmsLls

20. Vials with lids for potion play! https://amzn.to/3PGoihH

Okay that’s what I’ve got for now. I apologize in advance if some of these links don’t work by the time this gets to you because many of the items said they were selling fast or only had a few left. I will try to update as I can! Happy shopping!