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Finding the perfect gift for the toddler in your life is no easy feat. Between the ages of 1 and 3, they vary widely in abilities and interests, but one thing’s for sure: they all like to have fun. To help save you time (and money), we’ve rounded up the best gifts for toddlers at every age based on feedback from those who would know best: other toddler parents. Happy shopping!
Best Gifts for One-Year-Old
One-year-olds are at a tricky age — they’re no longer infants, but they’re not quite full-blown toddlers who are walking and talking. With that in mind, we selected products that were developmentally appropriate, practical and not offensive on the eyes (you’re welcome parents.)
Melissa & Doug Wooden Take-Along Barn Toy
Image: AmazonThey can start developing their grasping and sorting skills with this sweet farm-themed toy that encourages little ones to start identifying animals and putting them back in the holes to their home. And when they’re done playing, clean-up is a breeze since all 10 pieces fit back in the barn.
Price: $17.60 (orig. $32.90) at Amazon
Hape Tap and Pound Bench with Slide-Out Xylophone
Image: AmazonThis wooden 2-in-1 toy/instrument helps them build gross and fine motor skills, learn about concepts like colors and cause-and-effect, and even looks cute hanging around the living room.
Price: $29 (orig. $32.99) at Amazon
World of Eric Carle: My First Library Board Book Set
Image: AmazonWhen in doubt, books are always a winning gift idea. This board book set comes with 12 books featuring the colorful art of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” author Eric Carle. The books are sized perfectly for little hands and titles like “Under the Sea” and “On the Farm” each teach concepts about things like numbers, colors, animals and more.
Price: $11.08 (orig. $16.99) at Amazon
Best Gifts for Two-Year-Old
Two-year-olds are ready to play — and play hard. Many have recently become far more mobile (hello, walking!) and their little brains are like sponges ready to take in the world around them.
LEGO Duplo Mickey & Minnie Mouse Birthday Train
Image: AmazonThese toddlers are finally ready to enter the world of Legos, or more specifically, Duplos. They’re designed for little toddler hands to be able to easily grasp and build with and this festive set features two popular recognizable characters. In addition to learning some valuable STEM skills and building hand-eye coordination, they’ll also be introduced to the concept of numbers.
Price: $23.99 (orig. $29.99) at Amazon
Boden Snug Long-John Pajamas
Image: BodenThese high-quality 100% cotton pajamas come in the sweetest colors and prints to suit any toddler interest and style and will last through multiple kids to come, making them an ideal hand-me-down as well. Our personal favorite is the dino print.
Price: $39 at Boden
Delta Children MySize Double-Sided Storage Easel
Image: AmazonThis clever two-sided easel is the perfect place for three-year-olds to spend the day drawing and creating whatever it it their little heart desires. One side is a magnetic whiteboard while the other side is a chalkboard. There’s even a roll of paper on top they can pull down and draw on, while two generously sized storage baskets sit below to hold markers, chalk, crayons and more.
Price: $48.49 (orig. $59.99) at Amazon
Best Gifts for Three-Year-Old
Three-year-olds are independent, curious, and loving. Some of them are in preschool, others are at home, and all of them want to “do it myself!” This just may be the most fun age to shop for since they’re so active and interested in, well, everything.
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter
Image: AmazonThree-year-olds are notoriously on the move, so help them get some of that wild toddler energy out with this scooter sized just for them. The three wheels make it easy for them to learn how to balance, and they can lean to each side to “steer” the scooter. It comes in seven different fun colors so they can really feel as big as they pretend to be.
Price: $89.99 at Amazon
Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece Set
Image: AmazonAccording to been there done that parents, Magna-Tiles are always the gift that keeps on giving. Offering opportunities for endless open-ended play, these magnetic tiles let them flex their building and creative skills to come up with anything they can imagine.
Price: $49.99 at Amazon
Toddler Girls Bear Sherpa Zip-Up Hoodie
Image: Children’s PlaceThis sweet and oh-so-cuddly sweater will keep them warm all fall and winter long, and they’ll love th fun bear hood for all their imaginative play — and more.
Price: $27.97 (orig. $39.95) at Children’s Place
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