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Toddler Toys I Don't Regret Buying
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items When you're a toddler, playing is your job! But as a parent, there are a lot of toys that simply don't make the cut. Here are the toys that we own and love, that I think will be a hit for any toddler.
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Bath Toys
Getting Wiggles Out
Art
Imaginative Play
Fine Motor Skill Development
Music
Bath Toys
I keep it simple with bath time! Just a few toys that are mold free and easy to store away when the bath is over!
So good for sorting and bathtime!
Stacking Cups Toy
Really fun for racing, pouring, and stacking.
Mushie Bath Boat Toys
So cute!
Munchkin Float & Play Bubbles Bath Toy, 4 Ct
My daughter loves this friendly octopus and putting the rings on it!
Nuby Floating Octopus Bath Toy with 3 Rings
Make bath time more playful with the Hape Music Fountain Whale Bath Toy, featuring two modes that bring fun water-spraying action and musical entertainment to your little one’s bathing routine.
Hape Music Fountain Whale 2-Mode Bath Toy
Keep bath toys neatly organized with the Munchkin High ’n Dry Corner Bath Organizer, a practical space-saving solution that helps tidy up your tub area between baths.
Munchkin High'n Dry™ Corner Bath Organizer
Make bath time extra fun with the Skip Hop Tub to Table Bubble Foamer 3-piece set, designed to bring bubbly play and engaging entertainment to your little one’s daily routine.
Skip Hop Tub to Table Bubble Foamer Bath Toy 3-pc. Set
Bring playful farmyard fun to bath time with this Munchkin 8-pack of bath squirt toys, giving little ones colorful characters to splash, squeeze, and enjoy during every bath.
Munchkin 8-Pack Bath Squirt Toys
Make post-bath cleanup easier with the Munchkin Super Scoop Bath Toy Organizer, a handy solution for collecting bath toys and keeping your tub area tidy and organized.
Munchkin Super Scoop™ Bath Toy Organizer
Turn bath time into a playful game with the Nuby Octopus Hoopla Ring Toss Bath Toy, offering colorful rings and an adorable octopus design for fun-filled splashing and tossing.
Nuby Octopus Hoopla Ring Toss Bath Toy
Make every bath a little adventure with the Itzy Ritzy Splash & Learn 12-piece Sensory Bath Toy Set, offering a variety of playful textures and activities to keep little hands curious and engaged.
Itzy Ritzy Splash & Learn 12-pc. Sensory Bath Toy Set
Make bath time a hands-on adventure with the Nuby Wacky Waterworks Pipes Interactive Bath Toy Set, encouraging little ones to explore how water flows through fun, connecting pipes.
Nuby Wacky Waterworks Pipes Interactive Bath Toy Set
Getting Wiggles Out
When it's too cold or too hot for getting outside, these are our lifesavers!
My toddler isn't allowed to jump on our beds/couches because bonks are inevitable. This is a great way for her to jump around safely!
Trampoline
A water table that converts into a child's table?? And it's cute!
Smol Tide
Bring everyone together for a lively word challenge with FoxMind Slam Words, a fast-paced game that adds fun, quick thinking, and friendly competition to family game nights.
FoxMind Slam Words
Add laughter and suspense to family game night with the Goliath Greedy Granny Game, a playful challenge where everyone takes turns sneaking treats without waking Granny.
Goliath Greedy Granny Game
Bring a classic game on the go with Hasbro’s Don’t Break the Ice Clip-On Game, a compact option for adding playful suspense and family-friendly fun to trips and outings.
Don't Break the Ice Clip-On Game by Hasbro
Add a playful touch to a child’s toy collection with the Aurora Toys Mini Farm Animals Water Wiggler set, featuring five colorful farm-themed characters for imaginative fun.
Aurora Toys Mini Multicolor 5" Farm Animals Water Wiggler Engaging Toy
Encourage giggles, teamwork, and active play with the Peaceable Kingdom Feed the Woozle Game, a silly cooperative activity that brings kids together for a fun-filled game session.
Feed the Woozle Game by Peaceable Kingdom
Add an eye-catching sensory toy to playtime with the Aurora Toys Small Space Water Wiggler, featuring a black space-inspired design that offers an engaging fidget experience for curious hands.
Aurora Toys Small Black 5.25" Space Water Wiggler Engaging Toy
Make learning hands-on with the Learning Resources Wriggleworms Fine Motor Activity Set, a playful way for little ones to practice coordination and build fine motor skills through engaging activities.
Learning Resources Wriggleworms! Fine Motor Activity Set
Bring a quick burst of excitement to game night with the Briarpatch I Spy Find It Fast Dice Game, challenging players to spot objects quickly and enjoy a lively round of visual fun.
Briarpatch I SPY Find It Fast Dice Game
Spark creativity and introduce early STEM concepts with the Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Wacky Wigglers Motorized Building Set, where kids can build moving creations and explore how gears work together.
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Wacky Wigglers Motorized Building Set
Enjoy a timeless game night with the Journey of Something Luxury Yatzy Classic Dice Game Set, complete with dice, a score pad, and pencils for stylish, ready-to-play entertainment.
Journey of Something Luxury Yatzy Classic Dice Game Set & Score Pad-Dice-Pencils
Keep your furry friend entertained with the FouFIT Hide ’N Seek Disc Interactive Dog Toy, designed to encourage playful exploration and engaging activities for curious pups.
Foufit Hide 'n Seek Disc Interactive Dog Toy
Art
It's so important for kids to be able to express themselves through art!
I hate chalk dust on my hands. This is a great solution!
Chalk-O-Rama Dustless Chalk Crayons
The GOAT of easels. Affordable and so kid-friendly.
MÅLA Easel, softwood - IKEA
Everyone loves play dough!
Play-Doh Bulk Spring Colors 12-Pack, 4-Ounce
Keep their clothes clean with this cute smock.
Tiny Twinkle Mess Proof Full Sleeve Baby Bib
If they're going to paint, it better be EASY to clean up.
Crayola Washable Finger Paint Station for Kids
The cutest coloring book ever! We love reading Peter Rabbit together and this is so fun!
The Beatrix Potter Coloring Book (Peter Rabbit)
Imaginative Play
Did you know children don't develop an imagination until 18 months old? I love to see my toddler's imagination grow with these toys!
My toddler loves forts and this is a fun way for her to set up her own space!
Kids Teepee Tent with Lights & Campfire Toy
Easily my toddler's favorite toy! She spends hours playing in her kitchen. This one is so cute I don't mind keeping it out!
Little Chef Paris Modern Play Kitchen
Our favorite building blocks! They are soft so they don't hurt if you step on them.
Infantino Go gaga! Super Soft 1st Building Blocks
My toddler loves helping me clean!
Teamson Kids Cleaning Set, Stone, 6 pcs.
The magnetic binky is so fun for my toddler to play with!
Manhattan Toy Wee Baby Stella Peach 12" Doll
My toddler is obsessed with Minnie Mouse. This one is a perfect cuddle companion.
Disney Mickey & Minnie Mouse 18'' Plush
I have spent 40 hours putting together a dang dollhouse. I wish I had just bought this adorable one!
Toy Cottage Dollhouse - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Every kid loves to play restaurant, and they'll need this. This toy will grow with your toddler and help with counting!
Toy Cash Register Set - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
How cute are these? They remind me of the toys I used to play with at my grandma's house growing up!
Toy Pal People Figurine Set - 6pc - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
My toddler loves getting ready with me! this way, we don't make a huge mess.
Star Beauty Bag
We try to limit screentime, so lots of music and stories!
Yoto Mini
This one really helped her learn animal sounds!
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Barn
Fine Motor Skill Development
For toddlers, play time is work! It's their job to explore, learn, and play. These toys help develop their fine motor skills and entertain them for a long time!
My toddler loves to cut these. I do usually have to stick them back together though!
Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set - Wooden Play
So good for fine motor skills!
Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads - 30 Beads
We LOVE this one! I keep this one in her nursery as a decoration and toy.
Wooden Name Puzzle - Nursery Decor - Girl First Birthday - Kids Wooden Toys - Newborn Gift - Personalized Toy - Pastel Room Decor - Stim Toy
My toddler spends hours with this toy!
Montessori Toddler Play Kit: 3-in-1 Learning Toys
This sorting toy has been a really fun one for our little baby. She spends so much time playing with the shapes and I love that it comes in its own container!
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks
This is good for sorting, counting, learning colors, coordination, and pattern play!
Wooden Pegboard Montessori Toys for Toddlers
Music
Music is such a powerful tool for learning!
This is such a cute toy and is so fun! We keep this one in the nursery so it doubles as decor!
DJECO Animambo 18 Key Electronic Piano, Tan
Neutral Colors Toddler Xylophone - Montessori Toy
Neutral Colors Toddler Xylophone - Montessori Toy
I know what you're thinking, this is going to be loud. You're right, but songs are so good for learning! Help them shake the bells to the beat of the songs you sing to start out. It is actually so cute to see them explore sound!
Chriffer Kids Musical Instruments Set (11pcs)