Finding the perfect gift for your precious toddler is never easy. Toddlers between the ages of 1 and 3 have a wide range of abilities and interests, but one thing is for sure – they all love to have fun. To save you time (and money), we’ve compiled the best gifts for toddlers of all ages, based on feedback from other parents of toddlers who know the most. Happy shopping!
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The perfect gift for a one year old
One-year-olds can be tricky. They’re not babies anymore, but they’re not walking or talking toddlers either. With that in mind, we’ve selected products that are developmentally appropriate, practical, and safe for their eyes (parents, you’re welcome).
Melissa & Doug Wooden Portable Barn Toy
With this cute farm-themed toy, kids can begin to develop their grasping and sorting skills as they are encouraged to identify the animals and return them to their holes to get them home. When play is over, all 10 pieces fit into the barn for easy clean up.
price: $17.60 on Amazon (original price $32.90)
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Hape Tap and Pound Bench with Slide-out Xylophone
This wooden 2 in 1 toy/musical instrument develops gross and fine motor skills, helps children learn concepts like colors and cause and effect, and looks adorable hanging in your living room.
price: $29 on Amazon (original price $32.99)
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The World of Eric Carle: First Library Board Book Set
When in doubt, books are the perfect gift. This board book set contains 12 books featuring colorful art from “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” author Eric Carle. The books are perfectly sized for little hands and have titles like “At the Bottom of the Sea” and “On the Farm.” Each teaches concepts such as numbers, colors, animals, etc.
price: $11.08 on Amazon (original price $16.99)
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The perfect gift for a 2 year old
Two-year-olds are ready to play — and play hard. Many kids are quite mobile these days (they can walk!), and their little brains are ready to soak up the world around them like sponges.
LEGO DUPLO Mickey & Minnie Mouse Birthday Train
Your toddlers are finally ready to enter the world of LEGO, or more specifically, DUPLO. Designed for little hands to easily grasp and build, this fun set features two popular characters that will help them learn valuable STEM skills, develop hand-eye coordination, and even introduce number concepts.
price: $23.99 on Amazon (original price $29.99)
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Boden Snug Long John Pajamas
These high-quality 100% cotton pajamas come in super cute colors and prints to suit any toddler’s interests and style, and are perfect as hand-me-downs as they can be worn for generations – our personal favorite is the dinosaur print.
price: $39 at Boden
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Delta Children My Size Double-Sided Storage Easel
This clever double-sided easel is perfect for a 3-year-old to spend all day drawing and creating whatever their little heart desires. One side is a magnetic dry erase board and the other is a chalkboard. There’s a roll of paper on top that you can pull down to draw on, and there are two large storage baskets underneath to store markers, chalk, crayons and more.
price: $48.49 on Amazon (original price $59.99)
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The perfect gift for a 3 year old
Three-year-olds are independent, curious, and affectionate. Some go to preschool, some stay at home, but they all want to do things on their own! They’re very active and curious about everything, so they may be the most fun age to shop for.
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter
Three-year-olds are notoriously active, so help your toddler let off some steam with this perfectly sized scooter. Three wheels make it easy for them to learn to balance and tilt side to side to “steer” the scooter. And with seven fun colors to choose from, they’ll actually feel like they’re bigger.
price: $89.99 at Amazon
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Magna-Tile Classic 32-piece set
Parents say Magna-Tiles are the gift that keeps on giving: offering endless play opportunities, the magnetic tiles allow kids to flex their building skills and creativity to create anything they can imagine.
price: $49.99 at Amazon
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Toddler Girls Bear Sherpa Zip Up Hoodie
This cute and super cuddly sweater will keep kids warm all fall and winter long, and the fun bear hood is perfect for imaginative play and more.
price: $27.97 at The Children’s Place (original price $39.95)
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This article, “The Ultimate Toddler Gift Guide,” first appeared on RetailMeNot’s The Real Deal.
Source: The Real Deal by RetailMeNot – www.retailmenot.com
