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Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For Toddlers!
You just got an invite to an adorable two-year-old child’s birthday party – and now you’re wondering what in the world to buy a toddler for their celebration. We’ve created the perfect gift-buying guide, broken down into price points for any budget. Almost all of these gifts are ones that we’ve used (or have on our birthday wishlist!), and can stand by as guaranteed hits for both toddlers and parents. Happy shopping!
Under $10
This cute book illustrates the ABCs using animal shapes made by thumbprints; not only is it a great way for kids to learn their ABCs, you can make a craft out of it and have the little one re-create the shapes with their own thumbprints! Find it here.
Book-O-Beards: A Wearable Book
Toddlers will find this book hilarious; with silly rhymes and beard masks, it’s a big hit with kids and parents. Make sure you have your phone or camera on hand so you can take pictures! Find it here.
Melissa & Doug Tabletop Easel Paper Roll
This tabletop easel is designed to go along with the Melissa & Doug Tabletop, but can easily be used for any hard surface! This is great to have on-hand for teaching toddlers how to have independent play with art supplies, and the roll is large enough to keep them busy for a while. Find it here.
Toddlers will love this little mini lantern; take it on a walk and pretend you’re on a safari, use it for a backyard ‘camping trip’, or have it on hand as a walk-to-the-bathroom night light! It’s water-resistant, comes with a clip, and puts off a good amount of light for how small it is. Find it here.
Melissa & Doug On The Go Water Wow!
These compact little activity pads are a great no-mess way to keep a toddler entertained. The water-filled pens ensure there’s no messy paint, and the pads can be used again after drying. These are perfect gifts for the family who likes to travel! Find them here.
$10-$20
This early-start matching game is a great way for toddler to learn while playing! The cards are bright, large, and will help in building vocabulary. There’s also a parents guide that includes tips on playing the game with the child, so the toddler can begin understanding game play at a younger age. Find it here!
This craft tub has everything you need for a full afternoon of activities! The bin includes Play-Doh, 150 craft pieces, and a book with ideas and crafts. The bin is big enough to hold everything, and has an easy-to-carry handle. Find it here.
$20 Or More
Yoovi Montessori Learn to Dress Boards Toys Quiet Book
This book is a great way to introduce dressing to a toddler; the interactive pages include snaps, buttons, zippers, and laces, and it’s great practice for a little one! Find it here.
Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends MINIS, 20-pack
This collection of 20 Thomas & Friends Mini Trains will keep any toddler busy; there are lots of fun patterns (like Zebra-print) and new designs. And, with so many in one pack, they’re a great sharing toy for a birthday party! Find them here.
DreambuilderToy 120 PCS Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Set
This 120-piece set is a STEM Educational construction kit, but is also SO much fun! This is another great set for having friends over, and is one that the adults will want to play with too. The set includes an instruction book for fun designs, but any toddler can spend hours with all of the shapes without the book being needed! Find it here.
$50 And Up
Pampers Easy Ups Thomas The Tank Engine Train Training Underwear
Toddlers will love these because they look like ‘big kid’ underwear; parents will love them because they act like a diaper! Pampers has tons of designs to choose from, and they’re all soft and absorbent. Find them here.
These ‘riverstones’ are great at developing balance and coordination – and are perfect for pretending like the floor is lava. They’re easy to stack, range in difficulty, and the rubber keeps them from slipping underneath wobbly feet. Find them here!
$75 And More
Little Tikes Big Waffle Block Set
Waffle blocks are great for indoor or outdoor building, and fit together well while being lightweight enough for a toddler to move. Break these out at the birthday party, and you’ll have a fun activity for everyone right away! Find them here.
Jump Power UFO Swing Set for 1 or 2 Children
You’ll wish that this swing was big enough for you to play in, too! This is great for indoor or outdoor use, and can be used as a hammock or swing. The swing comes with an adjustable chain so you can leave it as low to the ground as toddler feels comfortable, and the frame is made of galvanized steel for extra safety. Find it here!