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These toddler must-haves are game changers
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items Do you know that feeling when something you bought becomes an MVP? Every item on this list will most likely inspire that feeling. These are my most treasured finds for the toddler era.
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PLAY
KITCHEN
Bathroom
KIDS ROOM
PLAY
These are brilliant! They help with balance and coordination, and we play with them outside and inside!
Gonge Riverstones - Nordic - Best Active Play for Ages 2 to 5
Obsessed with MudPuppy toys and this is so easy to take with us.
Mudpuppy Woodland Ballet Magnetic Dress-up
This is another toy that is so easy to bring along to a restaurant or a longer car drive, and when I am trying to switch up tablet time with other activities.
Petit Collage Fox Friend Magic Drawing Board
Such a versatile and fun toy to help get the wiggles out.
Teeter Popper - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 6 - Fat Brain Toys
This slide is a classic for a reason, we got it when my daughter was 1 and a half and she is almost four and still plays with it outside, we have it going into our inflatable pool.
Little Tikes First Slip And Slide, Easy Set Up ...
This toy is ideal for keeping them busy! Its just enough of a challenge to intrigue them.
Wooden Pretend Play Food Sets Cutting Toys
Want some down time? Buy these.
Make a Face Sticker for Kids, 36 Sheets
I used to have to take out a plastic plate for paint, a bowl for water, and a cup to hold the brushes that I took out each time that we made art until I found this. It stores really easily as well. GET IT!!
Aubeco Silicone Craft Mat with Cleaning Cup, Pink
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I LOVE these scavenger hunt cards so much. I also found that they are great for play dates because they encourage kids to collaborate.
MOLLYBEE Kids Scavenger Hunt Cards, Ages 2-3
We bought this last summer and its a real ROI. Its one of the favorite toys when friends come over.
Frog Bubble Camera - Sun Squad™
If you have a busy tot, get this thing.
TINTECUSA Busy Board with LED Light, Wooden
KITCHEN
These are some of my favorite finds that have increased independence and organization in my three year old.
I am all about stainless steel and silicone for kids cups and dishes, these have worked well for us!
Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Cups, 10oz
I cant even with these. They make really great baby shower or first birthday gifts!
melii Silicone & Stainless Steel Caterpillar...
THIS THING!! Ok its so popular for a reason! You can easily customize it into a functioning sink!
DUKTIG Play kitchen - birch 28 3/8x15 3/4x42 7/8 "
Its easy to see why this is my daughters favorite plate.
Silicone Suction Plate for Toddlers...
Yes, these are the cutest sponges in the world but also they work better than any other sponge I have found!
Kikkerland Kitty Cat Scrub Reusable Sponges...
They want to do everything themselves and this cute banana cutter lets them have fun and build confidence!
Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer,193925
I use this constantly. Once you slice the strawberry vertically, you can place the slices horizontally and press down to get them into smaller pieces for the under three crowd.
MSC Joie Simply Slice Strawberry Slicer, Red
These silicone plates are so cute and most divided toddler plates have 3 sections so I love the option of just two.
Youth Sheep Suction Plate
Our go to water bottle for the car, the park, traveling, and my daughter even sleeps with it. It doesn't leak even without the plastic cover it comes with.
Klean Kanteen Kid Classic Narrow 12oz, Coral
These make perfect snack cups and then I can store whatever she doesn't eat for later.
Colleta Home Colorful Serving Bowls – 6 Pc
Bathroom
We love this hippo potty so much, its super comfortable for her and its really easy to slide the container out from the back to dump into the toliet.
Children's Cartoon Hippo Toilet Training Seat
These work great and are very cute as well.
GREENZLA Kids Bamboo Toothbrushes (6 Pack)
We bring froggy with us every time we travel. Great for hotel bathrooms or just staying at Grandmas.
Mommys Helper Toothbrush Holders, Froggie
I love whoever started this company. These band-aids are the best. I use the tins to make little first aid kits that I keep in my purse and the car.
Welly Flex Fabric Bandages - Floral Wonderland - 48ct
Having a fun variety of band aids has been really helpful in lifting the spirits when a boo boo occurs.
BioSwiss Care Bears Bandages, 24 Count
These are perfect if an ouch happens close to bed time, you can redirect their attention toward looking at the bandaid glow!
Welly Glow-in-The-Dark Bandage Refill - 120 Count
Toddlers have wild hair and this detangler spray makes brushing and taming their hair so much easier! The leave in conditioner is also great!
So Cozy Leave In Conditioner Spray (8 Fl Oz)
This soft hedgehog towel has inspired my daughter to wash her hands more often.
Sophie & Panda Fuzzy Ball Hand Towels (Set of 2)
KIDS ROOM
There are knock offs of this rug now that are a lot cheaper and they may be just as great, but this one is washable and trust me that's a feature you want! I wash this every week and have had it for four years. Its still looking GREAT!
Lorena Canals - Washable Area Rug for kids...
I love this thing. Fits a ton of toys, looks cute, and has a magnetic strip to keep it closed.
Large Rectangular Fabric Storage Bin - Pillowfort™
Not only adorable, but allows for kids to easily put in and take out their favorite books.
3 Sprouts Recycled Fabric Kids Book Rack
Everything from 3 Sprouts is so well made and just makes me happy.
3 Sprouts Recycled Fabric Folding Chest Organizer
We use this bin for her overflow books and its really sturdy and big.
3 Sprouts Cube Storage Box - Mouse
I kept hearing about these but didn't get what the hype was all about until my daughter fell in love with her cousin's Warmie, a goose named Tom. So we went out and got a Tom the Goose for her and it's her go-to friend for bed. Even if you don't warm...
Goose Warmies
This is one of those things I randomly bought for my kids room and had no idea how much it was going to be used. This is acrylic so your kid can take it off the stand and walk around with it, you can easily move it to their play table, she has even p...
G.Dori Irregular Vanity Mirror Frameless - Cloud
Target has THE BEST PERCALE COTTON KIDS SHEETS PERIOD. Seriosly impressed with the price and quality.
Dragon Cotton Kids' Sheet Set - Pillowfort™
This pillow has everything, its ergonomic, cute, has a cotton pillowcase, and it's really easy to travel with. Get it !!!!!
Cute Bunny Kids Pillow, 100% Cotton, Hypoallergenic