If your kid is hounding you for a dog, cat or fish, considering getting them a robot instead. WowWee’s cuddly cub is all of the pet, with none of the mess. Each Alive product is as soft as a stuffed animal. However, when you go in for a snuggle, you won’t have to worry about getting your face clawed. These huggable buddies thrive on the attention, which can trigger both facial and vocal expressions. It even purrs when in Sleep mode. The Alive line features a lion, panda, polar bear and white tiger. Instead of kibble or baby mice, each one of these runs on four AA batteries.

Price: $59

More info: www.wowwee.com