Need gift ideas for a toddler? These are the best toys for 1, 2 and 3 year olds, from first-birthday favorites to learning toys, ride-ons and bath toys that build motor and language skills. Always check the age label and follow safety guidance for sm...
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Best Toys for 1 Year Olds
Best Toys for 2 Year Olds
Best Toys for 3 Year Olds
Best Toys for 1 Year Olds
Best Toys for 1 Year Olds: standout picks here include VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker, Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy and Mega Bloks First Builders. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
Sings songs and teaches first words, colors and body parts. A first-birthday favorite.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy
A push walker with a removable activity panel. Helps early walkers get steady on their feet.
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Simple, cheap and endlessly played with. Great for stacking, nesting and bath time.
The First Years Stack Up Cups
Big blocks sized for little hands. Good for early building and color matching.
Mega Bloks First Builders
A soft, cuddly learning pal that sings and says your child's name. Great for bedtime too.
LeapFrog My Pal Scout
A small musical toy that is easy to toss in a diaper bag for car rides and waiting rooms.
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes
Best Toys for 2 Year Olds
Best Toys for 2 Year Olds: standout picks here include Radio Flyer Ride-On, Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Set and Magnetic Tiles Set. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
A wooden classic that builds shape recognition and problem-solving.
Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube
A sturdy ride-on that toddlers can push with their feet. Great for burning energy indoors.
Radio Flyer Ride-On
Open-ended building toy that grows with the child. Supervise younger toddlers.
Magnetic Tiles Set
Markers that only color on the special paper, so walls and couches stay clean.
Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Set
Chunky animals and a barn that make pretend play and animal sounds fun.
Fisher-Price Little People Farm
Best Toys for 3 Year Olds
Best Toys for 3 Year Olds: standout picks here include Strider Balance Bike, Hape Pound & Tap Bench and Kids Audio Player. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
A hands-on game for colors, counting and fine motor skills.
Learning Resources Matching Toy
Pretend cooking builds language and social skills. Check the dimensions before ordering.
Toddler Play Kitchen
Teaches balance first, so many kids skip training wheels later. Always use a helmet.
Strider Balance Bike
A wooden xylophone and ball-pounding toy in one. Great for cause and effect.
Hape Pound & Tap Bench
Screen-free stories and songs kids can control themselves. Great for quiet time and car rides.
Kids Audio Player
Squishing, rolling and cutting dough builds hand strength for writing later.
