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Toddlers are SO much fun to gift! They’re enthusiastic, they love the wrapping paper as much as the gift itself, and they’re still cute as can be! I am alllll about giving gifts for toddlers for Christmas that:
- allow free play
- encourage imagination
- develop gross motor + fine motor skills
- will LAST for years
As a note – these gifts work well for toddlers (roughly 18 months-3 years, by my imprecise definition!) – but also for preschoolers and, honestly, my older kids (ages 8 and 6) still play with some of these things!
The goal is quality over quantity, longevity, and, of course, fun and safety!
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Gifts for Toddlers for Christmas
1 // Bounce House
This thing is worth its weight in gold, especially this year. We have ours in the basement and its fantastic for a rainy day + when it’s gross outside. My kids (3-8) all play on this!
2 // Double Doll Stroller
The only thing better than a doll stroller is a double doll stroller! We’ve had this one for years and it’s in great shape.
3 // Felt Christmas Tree
SUCH a great alternative to your toddler picking real ornaments off the tree ;).
6 // Play Cleaning Set
The quintessential toddler toy – just getting them primed for real chores someday ;). This is something all my kids will occasionally circle back to.
8 // On-The-Go Busy Board
LOVE these for the car + as a random quiet toy – great for fine motor too!
10 // Pikler Triangle
This came HIGHLY recommended on Instagram! An investment but amazing for gross motor- it’s a Montessori toy and the one I have linked folds for easy storage, too!
11 // Kiwi Crate
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12 // Eventide Pennant
THEEEE cutest decor for a nursery or a ‘big kid’ room!
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13 // Green Toys Dump Truck
Every kid needs a little dump truck! Super oversized yet lightweight and easy for a toddler to manipulate.
15 // Fire Truck Popup Playhouse
This is so fun for the kid who always wants YOU to build a fort + the price is great!
17 // Bilibo
My kids got these last year and while they don’t use them daily, I definitely think they were a good buy! Good for balance and imagination.
18 // Tot Tube Playset and Ball Tunnel Ramp Race Track
This was also an Instagram reco and it looks awesome – I’m grabbing for Coop, who is 6, although I think the appeal spans many ages here.
19 // 55″ Netted Trampoline
We’ve had one of these for YEARS – a great alternative to the bounce house above if you don’t have a ton of space! The price on this is insanely low as well.
21 // Moonlite Stories
This is actually a super cool gift I just discovered! This would be mindblowing for a little!
22 // Helmet
Whether they’re scootering or biking or even riding on an adult bike (or behind one), a helmet is a must!
23 // Stepping Stones
These are GREAT for gross motor and could be used inside or outside.
*Exact set can be found HERE
25 // Remote Control Toy Electric Ride on Bumper Car
This is a super cool ‘big gift’ that comes in lots of colors with a perfect 5 star rating.
26 // Quiet Book
This is a must for us – I got it before a road trip and the moments of silence are #worthit. Machine washable, too.
27 // Play Food
We got this set last Christmas and it’s excellent – love that there’s a ‘learning colors’/organization aspect in addition to imagination.
28 // Sensory Kits
These were an Instagram recommendation and her Playdough kits are darling and have different themes.
29 // Personalized Plate
I have these for each of my kids and they’ve held up well so far with regular washing in the dishwasher. TONS of personalization options!
30 // Sago Mini Pillow Playset
I bought this for Emmy and I think it’ll be a big hit! They have several different themed play sets.
31 // Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Scoop Set
Melissa & Doug can do no wrong! This ice cream scoop set is so cute and encourages imaginative play.
32 // Rocking Balance Board
I ordered this for my littles – great for balance and imagination – “whatever you imagine it to be – a swing, a bridge, a shop, a cabin, a stepping stone, a racetrack, a lounge chair, fitness equipment, a puppet, a small football goal, a teeter popper…” – ok sold!
33 // Warmies
I’m generally anti-stuffed animal but bought one of these for each of my kids last year and they’re so loved – microwavable to act as a heating ‘pad’ + they can go in the freezer as a little ‘cold pack’ too. So many cute animal options too!
34 // 20 Pack of Hair Bows
This set of bows is SO good – looks so high end but the price is ridiculously low and the colors are great.
36 // Slippers
These are SO stinkin cute – I have them for Emmy and they come in pink, purple, grey + ivory.
37 // Bubble Machine
SO WORTH IT to have a bubble machine that you can plug in vs running on batteries.
38 // Play Table
This is SO cute, a great size for toddler, love the reversible lego top, and storage underneath. Great price too!
39 // Basket of Babies
I bought this set for Emmy but would be great for toddlers, too – love that the babies are diverse, too.
40 // Goldfish Swim School Lessons
Swimming lessons are a great gift + life skill. We love Goldfish – they’re a franchise and might be in your area, too!
43 // Highlights Hello (0-2) Magazine Subscription
A Highlights subscription is a fun non-toy gift idea for toddlers.
45 // The Picture Book Club
This book subscription offers different themes, like ‘twins’, ‘around the world’, ‘Black lives’, and ‘women who changed the world’.
46 // Toy Kitchen
We’ve had this kitchen for a few years and the quality is great, it’s not obnoxiously ugly, and kids of all ages love it.
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
3 // Water Wow Coloring Books
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these – even my big kids love these. The included refillable water pen ‘colors’ the pages and then they dry and repeat!
5 // Silicone Divided Plates
I love giving practical gifts and these sets of 3 silicone divided plates are great – SO MANY color combos + options too!
7 // Jelly Clips
So many options on these bubble jelly hair clips and they’re from a mom-owned small shop.
8 // Lovevery Subscription
This subscription is genius – they send a curated box of STEM toys selected by experts. The toys they send are made from sustainable wood + organic cotton + baby-safe plastics.
9 // Color Wonder
Another toddler-friendly art option – these marker draws ‘clear’ on anything but the special paper. So your couches are safe.
10 // Small Clip Bows
This set of clip barrettes is so cute + great quality at a low price – perfect for pigtails!
11 // Electric Toothbrush
These came in the kids stockings last year and they LOVE them – rechargeable and electric toothbrushes do a better job cleaning teeth, too. Built in timer too!
15 // Baby ID Luggage Tag
Great to have to attach to a runner + for actual luggage – definitely a gift that can grow with your kids!
16 // Dr. Brown’s Sippy Cup
These are SO GOOD and DO NOT LEAK. Amazing reviews and we personally own them too and I can attest that they are legit!
17 // Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Great for an older toddler – having a water bottle is essential to not having to get 2557735 cups of water for a toddler every day + no spills. Tons of color options, too!
18 // Sunglasses
Nothing cuter than a toddler in some sunnies – these are flexible aka can’t be broken + come in tons of colors for boys and girls!
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Brenda says
Love your ideas! Thank you
Amanda says
Love! Any updates to these lists for this year? My son will be 2 in December š