If you are a parent wondering what the heck to get your kid or an aunt, uncle, or grandparent wondering -this post has some of our favorite and most wished for toys! If you’re shopping on a budget, check out the Toddler Guide for under $25! **This post may contain affiliate links. A small commission may be earned.**
Most of these toys we have or have had a very similar version that our toddlers have loved. I hope it helps you to find a great gift for the toddler in your life. *Check the ages recommended on each product but these have been perfect for ages 1-3 for us!
Stocking Stuffers
Micro Magnatiles – These tiny magnatiles make such a cute stocking stuffer and end up being perfect for on the go since they come in this little tin! If your kid already loves magnatiles, or you think they would, this would be such a fun grab.
Sticker Wow Pen – This pen is perfect for little ones working on hand eye coordination. You can buy refills for the pen here (might as well grab some at the same time as the book).
Toy Construction Vehicles – Always a win for us. If you want to be an extra cool parent, grab some kinetic sand that your little one can use these with. Put them all in a small storage box for the perfect sensory box on a rainy day.
Handheld Puzzle – These puzzle come in so many animals too and keep your little one easily occupied!
Sensory Color Sort – This one is probably best for a 3+, but my 16 month old loves the sensory part of it. I think this will be a toy my kids like to have around for many years!
Bath Color Tablets – Okay, this isn’t really a toy.. but my kids love a fun bath. We will do colored watered with these or make some colored bubble foam – here’s a quick how-to for bubble foam.
Light Up Bath Toys – We always use the no mold toys in the bath, but occasionally I like to grab some of these light up toys to switch it up!
Mini Busy Cube – This one is perfect for 12m+ and my 16 month old loves to play with all the different components (my 3 year old still enjoys it too!)
Suction Cup Fidget Spinners – These are great for your younger toddlers for sure. I love that they have the spinner, suction, and the pop-itz so theyre like 3 toys in 1.
Christmas Pop Its – These were a hit last year! An easy Christmas themed stocking stuffer that my toddlers always love.
Christmas Seek and Find – These are so cute and would be perfect in the car or in the diaper bag around the holiday season!
Christmas Mini Library – These cute board books are perfect for the holiday season. I actually got these to give to my toddler December 1st so we can look through them all Christmas season.
Deer Fat Push Game – Think of this like an electric Pop Its game! Great for older toddlers.
Gift Guide
Light Table – This one is so fun for 2+. You can work on shape recognition and matching, and eventually your kid can create their own images! You can also find this one with a bin that allows for water play over the lights.
Yoto Mini – This is great for travel or at home. It has a speaker or you can have your child use headphones. The cards have a great variety of options from music to educational to stories. They even have characters like Paw Patrol and Disney! Check out all our Yoto Favorites here.
Yoto Player – Read about my thoughts on our Yoto Player here. Mini vs Player is really just up to what would suit you as a family. We personally have both and I don’t think you can go wrong with either.
Screwdriver Toy – My 3 year old loves this toy! It makes for fun hand eye coordination. There are also these cool dinosaurs that have to be put together with the electric screwdriver.
Bluey Book – If you have a Bluey fan, these books are so great for on the go. We keep a few in the car for the kids to flip through when we’re on longer car rides or road trips!
Balance Beam – I love that you can create the “course” for this balance beam and then it can still store up really easily! It’s perfect to take out on a rainy day or to bring to the park or soccer fields when you need to keep your toddler occupied.
Dinosaur Magnatiles – If you have a magnatile lover, these sets are so fun to add into the mix. Especially when your kids imagination and pretend play start to take off, these little figurines help to make magnatile play that much more fun. If you don’t have a set of magnatiles yet, start with a a basic set and let your kid explore!
Foam Couch Fort – If your toddlers are like mine, pillow forts from the couch are always a big hit. So we decided to up the game and get these foam blocks instead. It has been a hit. They do take up a decent amount of room, but my toddler’s are always playing with them. (Nugget couches are popular for the same reason!)
Princess Castle Magnatiles – I love that these sets always come with the pieces to create the intended buildings/figures, but you can always just add them to your collection in general. Both my 16 month old and 3 year old love magnatiles. My 3 year old is just starting to build her own buildings (before she would do flat lays, but still loved them).
Wiggle Car – Perfect for indoor or outdoor play. My toddler has been wanting a wiggle car for ages. They’re so easy for kids to use.
I hope your find some great inspiration for your gift giving this season! If you want to check out more gift guides I have them for the whole family. xx Ciara