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Toys for toddlers, boys and girls
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items As a mom of nearly 3 yo twins - a girl and a boy - I am looking out to find decent toys, both in material AND price; we're now in the 💜 (girl) and 💚 and 🧡 (boy) era
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Lego Duplo & Theme Holidays Toys
Tested by Darius & Lia
Lego Duplo & Theme Holidays Toys
The sets that actually get played with, not just unboxed and forgotten.
Duplo is hands down the best investment we've made in this house for keeping two toddlers creative, busy, and occasionally quiet. 😄
Both Darius and Lia love this set, it's got 💚 and some 💜, so they know how to split the bricks 🥰
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Plenty of pieces they can argue about and for you to stab your toes on 😂.
No, but, seriously, there are enough pieces for them to share, keep them busy (AAAAND quiet) and buy me a solid 30 minutes peace of mind. 😉
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As Easter is almost upon is, I bought this set for our twins and they love it, as those eggs are dinosaur eggs and, since they don't really like “normal” eggs, we can have those (but only mommy can cook them, accordingly wink-wink)
Egg Twister Toy Machine
Whether your little angel is a fan of Peppa or Bluey, they would enjoy using their imagination to build and let themselves be fascinated by the stories they come up with (God, I love their imagination and how brave they are! 🥰)
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Tested by Darius & Lia
Hours of creative, quiet play and I mean actual hours. Both twins can sit with this for longer than almost anything else we own. The clean-up is worth it, I promise.
Playdough / Kinetic Sand Set
The erasable sketchpad that's always within reach.
Darius draws what looks like cars, Lia draws draws what looks like hearts and butterflies - and they can wipe it clean and start over endlessly.
Darius draws what looks like cars, Lia draws draws what looks like hearts and butterflies - and they can wipe it clean and start over endlessly.
Magnetic Drawing Board
Builds problem-solving skills and fine motor development, but, mostly, Darius and Lia just love the satisfaction of finishing one.
Age-appropriate and beautifully made.
Age-appropriate and beautifully made.
Wooden Puzzle Set
Paint with water, watch it appear, watch it dry and disappear, repeat forever.
Zero mess, zero frustration, endless entertainment.
Zero mess, zero frustration, endless entertainment.
Water Drawing Mat
The secret weapon for car journeys, waiting rooms, or any time you need 20 minutes of calm - these are always in my bag.
Sticker Activity Books
Bath time went from a battle to something they both actually look forward to.
Stick to the tiles or on the kids, come in every shape, and survive the chaos.
Stick to the tiles or on the kids, come in every shape, and survive the chaos.
Foam Bath Toys for Toddlers
Instantly becomes a reading nook, a hideout, a rocket ship, a bakery - whatever the imagination decides that day.
One of the best play purchases we've made.
One of the best play purchases we've made.
Play Tent / Teepee
The outdoor toy that actually gets used every single day - builds coordination, burns energy, and gives them independence outside.
Worth every penny.
Worth every penny.
Tricycle / Balance Bike
Yes, it's noisy. But watching them make music together and discover rhythm is worth every minute of it.
Small tambourines, maracas, a xylophone - they love it.
Small tambourines, maracas, a xylophone - they love it.
Musical Instruments For Toddlers
A classic for a reason - always on the table, always in use.
The right colouring book for their age keeps them focused and creative for a good stretch.
The right colouring book for their age keeps them focused and creative for a good stretch.
Crayon And Coloring Book Set
One of the first educational toys that really held their attention, and still does.
Colours, shapes, numbers all in one sturdy, toddler-proof package.
Colours, shapes, numbers all in one sturdy, toddler-proof package.
Shape Sorter / Learning Cube
Fill it with rice, sand, water beads or kinetic sand and watch the magic happen.
Great for sensory development and genuinely meditative for toddlers.
Great for sensory development and genuinely meditative for toddlers.
Sensory Bin Kit
Makes books accessible and visible at their level and the twins actually choose books themselves now.
A beautiful, functional piece for their room.
A beautiful, functional piece for their room.
Kids' Bookshelf / Book Display Stand
We did this in their room and it's become part of the bedtime ritual - counting stars, making up constellations, winding down. Magical and costs almost nothing.
Glow In The Dark Stars and Planets (Ceiling/Walls Stickers)
Lia loves the fairy wings, Darius loves the dinosaur costume - and they swap them constantly.
Role play at this age is so important for language and imagination.
Role play at this age is so important for language and imagination.
Role Play / Dress Up Set
A proper easel for proper little artists.
Both sides - chalkboard and whiteboard - and it comes with everything they need. Keeps them creating and me relatively sane.
Both sides - chalkboard and whiteboard - and it comes with everything they need. Keeps them creating and me relatively sane.
Toddler Art Easel