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Toddler Toys I Don't Regret Buying
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items Choosing toys for my toddler can feel overwhelming! Here are the toys that I have on my wishlist and that are tried and true toys my toddler loves!
Sections
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Bath Toys
Getting Wiggles Out
Art
Imaginative Play
Fine Motor Skill Development
Music
Bath Toys
I keep it simple with bath time! Just a few toys that are mold free and easy to store away when the bath is over!
So good for sorting and bathtime!
Stacking Cups Toy
Really fun for racing, pouring, and stacking.
Mushie Bath Boat Toys
So cute!
Munchkin® Float & Play Bubbles™ Baby and Toddler Bath Toy, 4 Count
My daughter loves this friendly octopus and putting the rings on it!
Nuby Floating Purple Octopus with 3 Hoopla Rings Interactive Bath Toy
Getting Wiggles Out
When it's too cold or too hot for getting outside, these are our lifesavers!
When it's cold outside, this helps get wiggles out!
Pikler Triangle & Indoor Climbing
My toddler isn't allowed to jump on our beds/couches because bonks are inevitable. This is a great way for her to jump around safely!
Trampoline
A water table that converts into a child's table?? And it's cute!
Smol Tide
A splurge, but my daughter LOVES this.
Smol Mini
A classic toy that my toddler is obsessed with!
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
Art
It's so important for kids to be able to express themselves through art!
Soooo many colors to choose from! I love that it comes in a container already!
Crayola 240 , Bulk Crayon Set, Cute School Supplies, Gift for Kids, 2 of Each Color [Amazon Exclusive]
I hate chalk dust on my hands. This is a great solution!
Chalk-O-Rama Dustless Chalk Crayons
The GOAT of easels. Affordable and so kid-friendly.
MÅLA Easel, softwood - IKEA
Mess free and so good for fine motor skills!
Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pads, 3-pk, Colors and Shapes, Fairy Tales, Animals - Travel Toys, Stocking Stuffers, Mess Free Coloring For Kids Ages 3+
Tools make play dough more fun and keep the activity going so much longer!
KOOKAROO Playdough Tools for Kids Ages 2-4 | 8 Wooden Playdough Toys | Play Dough Sets for Kids | Playdough Accessories for Toddler | Sensory Toys | Kinetic Sand Tools | Sensory Bin Tools
Everyone loves play dough!
Play-Doh Bulk Spring Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans
Keep their clothes clean with this cute smock.
Tiny Twinkle Mess Proof Baby Bib, Cute Full Sleeve Bib Outfit, Waterproof Bibs for Toddlers, Machine Washable, Tug Proof
If they're going to paint, it better be EASY to clean up.
Crayola Washable Finger Paint Station, Less Mess Finger Paints for Toddlers, Kids Gift
The cutest coloring book ever! We love reading Peter Rabbit together and this is so fun!
The Beatrix Potter Coloring Book (Peter Rabbit)
Imaginative Play
Did you know children don't develop an imagination until 18 months old? I love to see my toddler's imagination grow with these toys!
My toddler loves forts and this is a fun way for her to set up her own space!
Kids-Teepee-Tent with Lights & Campfire Toy & Carry Case, Natural Cotton Canvas Toddler Tent - Washable Foldable Teepee Tent for Kids Indoor Tent, Outdoor Play Tent for Girls & Boys
Easily my toddler's favorite toy! She spends hours playing in her kitchen. This one is so cute I don't mind keeping it out!
Little Chef Paris Modern Play Kitchen
Our favorite building blocks! They are soft so they don't hurt if you step on them.
Infantino Go gaga! Super Soft 1st Building Blocks
A fun accessory to her kitchen!
Melissa & Doug Food Groups
My toddler loves helping me clean!
Teamson Kids Little Helper Cleaning Set, Stone, 6 pcs.
The magnetic binky is so fun for my toddler to play with!
Manhattan Toy Wee Baby Stella Peach 12" Soft Baby Doll
she loves running her baby doll up and down our halls.
babi by Battat Folding Doll Stroller for 14" Baby Dolls
My toddler is obsessed with Minnie Mouse. This one is a perfect cuddle companion.
Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Minnie Mouse 18'' Plush
I have spent 40 hours putting together a dang dollhouse. I wish I had just bought this adorable one!
Toy Cottage Dollhouse - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Every kid loves to play restaurant, and they'll need this. This toy will grow with your toddler and help with counting!
Toy Cash Register Set - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
How cute are these? They remind me of the toys I used to play with at my grandma's house growing up!
Toy Pal People Figurine Set - 6pc - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
My toddler loves getting ready with me! this way, we don't make a huge mess.
Star Beauty Bag
We try to limit screentime, so lots of music and stories!
Yoto Mini
Textures are so fun to explore as a toddler! I love that it's self-contained and colorful!
Ice Cream Shop Sensory Bin - Creativity for Kids
This one really helped her learn animal sounds!
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Barn With 7 Animal Play Figures - Farm Animals Portable Toys For Kids And Toddlers Ages 3+
Fine Motor Skill Development
For toddlers, play time is work! It's their job to explore, learn, and play. These toys help develop their fine motor skills and entertain them for a long time!
My toddler loves to cut these. I do usually have to stick them back together though!
Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set - Wooden Play Food Kitchen Accessory, Multi - Pretend Play Accessories, Wooden Cutting Fruit Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
Honestly, this is fun for me too, haha!
B. toys - Wooden Tool Box - Fix 'n' Play Kit
So good for fine motor skills!
Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads - Educational Toy With 30 Wooden Beads and 2 Laces - Beads For Toddlers, Fine Motor Skills Lacing Toys For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+, 8inx8inx2in, Multi
We LOVE this one! I keep this one in her nursery as a decoration and toy.
Wooden Name Puzzle - Nursery Decor - Girl First Birthday - Kids Wooden Toys - Newborn Gift - Personalized Toy - Pastel Room Decor - Stim Toy
My toddler spends hours with this toy!
Montessori Toddler Play Kit Montessori Box Toys for 1 Year Old 2 Years Baby Learning Toys Gift Carrot Harvest Game, Matchstick Color Drop Game and Coin Box (3 in 1)
This sorting toy has been a really fun one for our little baby. She spends so much time playing with the shapes and I love that it comes in its own container!
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks
This is good for sorting, counting, learning colors, coordination, and pattern play!
Wooden Pegboard for Toddlers, Montessori Education Toys Sorter& Stacking Toys for Boys Girls, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Hand-Eye Coordination Wooden Stick Toys for 3+
Music
Music is such a powerful tool for learning!
This is such a cute toy and is so fun! We keep this one in the nursery so it doubles as decor!
DJECO Animambo 18 Key Electronic Piano Musical Instrument, Tan
I never thought I'd see a beautiful xylophone.
Xylophone - Neutral Colors Toddler Toys - Aesthetic & Functional Kids Musical Instrument - Montessori Toys –Modern Boho Xylophone for Kids- Wood Xylophone Toy-Gender Neutral Baby Gift
I know what you're thinking, this is going to be loud. You're right, but songs are so good for learning! Help them shake the bells to the beat of the songs you sing to start out. It is actually so cute to see them explore sound!
Chriffer Kids Musical Instruments Toys, Percussion Instruments Set with Storage Bag, Preschool Educational Music Toys for Boys Girls, Natural Eco-Friendly Wooden Music Set (11pcs)