Top Gifts For Toddlers

Thrill Little Ones With These Interactive Selections

If your inbox has begun filling up with sales and offers, then you already know: it’s that time of year again. Time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones. And no age group loves receiving gifts more than the 12 to 36-month-old crowd. Delighting these small kids, who show all their emotions readily, comes with its own reward. If you want to thrill the toddler in your life this holiday season, look for any of these tried and true favorites.

Boon Bath Pipes: These brightly colored pipes attach to the bath or shower walls and make bath time even more fun. Kids can enjoy pouring water into the tubes and watching it run out. Arrange the pipes together in different configurations to see which one thrills your toddler most.

Wooden Cube Puzzle: This puzzle includes six different images for kids to assemble. It also doubles as a set of sturdy wooden blocks. Kids can practice their matching skills, as well as following simple instructions when they need a hint. Best of all, this puzzle will keep them entertained each time they get ready to assemble.

Turtle Night Light: Light up their dreams with this sweet spin on a night light. This cuddly buddy can spend the night every night. Three different soft colors project onto the ceiling or any other surface to soothe young kids. You can get the same projection in other animal forms, too.

Sand and Water Playset: Let kids explore their senses with this play set that offers two options for hands-on fun. Fill the channels with water and let kids propel the plastic boats around the course with the attached paddles. Load the interior container with sand, then use the included crane to lift cargo and drive the truck through for loads. Either way, kids will love interacting with this affordable set. And it brings water play anywhere you have space to set up.

Rolling Suitcase: Get kids holiday ready with their own luggage. These lightweight rolling suitcases also offer backpack straps, giving young kids lots of options to carry their own snacks, toys, and entertainment. The soft plush exterior appeals to kids, and they offer several designs sure to delight toddlers.

Felt Food Sandwich Set: Let them help out in the play kitchen with this felt food set. It includes everything kids need to make the best sandwiches and subs. From multiple types of bread to meats and veggies, kids can layer on the fun. It even offers spreads like jelly, mustard, and mayo for the sandwich of their dreams. The felt fabric sticks together, and the soft pieces mean you never have to worry about noise or the pieces getting tossed around.

Baby Stella Doll: This soft plush doll makes a great addition to any family. Kids will love dressing and undressing this sweet baby. Toddlers, especially big siblings, will enjoy the magnetic accessories that allow them to feed a bottle or give a pacifier to their doll. Little hands can easily take off and put on the doll clothes. And with no buttons or other hard attachments, parents can rest assured young kids stay safe.

Pop Up Ball Pit: Let the good times roll with this pop up pit. Just add a bunch of balls for extra fun. This ball pit measures more than three feet across, but packs down flat for easy storage when not in use. Opt for the attached basket for even more sports fun. Perfect for parties or any occasion where your kid wants to work out their inexhaustible energy, this gift will continue giving year round, all without ever leaving the house.

Kid O Go Car: This car makes playtime fun. Made for little hands, the bright colors and sturdy wheels keep kids busy. The built in handle lets little ones control the movement. The durable materials mean it will last for plenty of drives and can handle lots of action.

Janod Story Boxes: These wooden toys let kids’ imaginations run wild. Use the pieces to set the scene, or simply open the box and watch kids spin their own stories. Each piece offers plenty of detail. And with multiple themed sets, you can find one your child will love. The sets also work well together and with other toys.

Light Up Stuffed Animal: Snuggle up with this soft stuffed animal that illuminates. The soft glow works perfectly as a night light kids can cuddle. The timer makes sure the lights don’t stay on all night. A simple foot squeeze turns on the light, which offers full or half bright settings, as well as a strobe effect. 

Pop Up Tunnel: Give kids their own space to explore with this pop up tunnel. But beware. You might find your child (or pet) hiding inside at any time. The large opening makes it easy for kids to crawl through. And you can use the simple ties to set the tunnel up straight or curved. Once play time ends, it packs down flat for easy storage.

Constructive Eating: Let kids shovel their own food thanks to this plate and utensils. It makes it simple and fun for little hands to grasp and maneuver utensils. The ramp in the middle helps guide food into place, while the pusher corrals any loose bits. All the pieces clean easily in the dishwasher between mealtimes.