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Gift Ideas for 1 year and Under
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items I love toys that stimulate brain development. Nothing is better to me than a toy that is STEM approved or serves a dual purpose for our kiddos. I also adore toys that keep their attention with minimal stimulation in the ways of lights and music… it’s...
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Meal Time
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For floor play and starting to move about
This little penguin loves to blow kisses! I love the dual purpose of a stuffy and a learning tool to teach children this interaction among loved ones
GUND Baby Animated Kissy Penguin Plush 12"
I LOVE that this teaches 4 things with 45 plus songs; animals, numbers, color, and fine motor skills. One of my favorites as it doesn’t just go off without the child interacting with it! Also teaching cause and effect.
VTech Learn and Spin Aquarium
Engage your children in their own imagination with this story telling box! What better way to get creative juices flowing. Imagination is so important to neurological development.
Toniebox Disney Starter Set with Woody & Friends
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Rattle, squeak, and crinkle! This one does it all without having the repetitive soundtrack! I also love that it has a mirror for them to practice expressions in and interact with themselves
JoyCat Baby Beehive Toy with 5 Sensory Bees
Teach animas and fine motor skills all at once!
Learning Resources Build & Spin Farm Friends
I love a good cause and effect toy! Teach even the concept of air pressure as they get older introducing them to some basic physics!
Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toy w/ 5 Balls
Music is a gift to growing minds. I love vintage inspired toys from a calmer simpler time
Fisher Price Classics Record Player Toy
Walk and pop has always been a classic! While this won’t provide any stability when learning to walk it encourages balance for those who have already mastered the tottle without batteries while still giving them stimulation
Fisher-Price Blue Corn Popper Push-Along Toy
Have a little piece of Toy Story in your bike with the retro chatter phone! This drag along is so fun for interactive play without all the flashy lights and sounds
Fisher Price Classics Retro Chatter Phone
Like stacking cups but reversed and a wonderful way to learn your fruits!
Learning Resources Big Feelings Nesting Fruit Friends
Sir Isaac Newton would be so proud to know you’re teaching your children the laws of psychics without making it overly complicated for young minds
Kidoozie Ball Drop Toddler Learning Tower
These sensory cubes are great for teaching the sensation of cold to your little ones!
Learning Resources Cool Down Cubes Sensory Set
We love a toy that is built for fine motor skill development
Move2Play Feed The Fish | Toddler Toy 1-2+
A teether and fidget spinner all in one! Keeping your little one’s attention while providing comfort
Nuby Silicone Avocado Teether w/ Wood Seed
A sensory toy and teether in one perfect for your growing little one
Nuby Teethe N' Pop Sensory Turtle Teether
It’s never too young to teach them how to throw a ball! This way just hurts you and your lamps a little less
Baby GUND My First Sports Bag Plush Playset
Weeble wobble into fun with this cute little penguin you’re little one will love interacting with
Hape Penguin Musical Wobbler Toy, 5'' Multicolor
The cutest stacking cups
Very Hungry Caterpillar Bath Time Stacking Cups
Every baby needs their own set of keys to jingle and chew!
Nuby Ice Gel Silicone Teether Keys - Blue
Babies LOVE mirrors and contrast toys it’s one of the first things they learn to interact with and is so important to their development
Soft Tummy Time Book w/ Baby Safe Mirror
I love that this one can be used with or without batteries! Teaching animals and fine motor skills silently or with a little more stimulation if you choose
Interactive Pop-up Animal Toy with Music & Light
Work on their grip strength while gentle a little something out of it! I love the rain rattle for keeping attention while also encouraging them to continue to interact with the toy
Bright Starts Oball Rollin' Rainstick Rattle Toy
Perfect for teething, stacking, and matching! These little blocks are more than meets the eye with the perfect muted color palette
Mini Tudou Baby Blocks Soft Building Toy 12PCS
Rain rattles are such a wonderful way to get your babies attention without overstimulating them
PLAY Rainmaker 7" Wooden Rainbow Rain Stick
Teaching textures, colors, and spacial awareness with one little taco!
Melissa & Doug Soft Taco Fill & Spill Toy
You’re going to need somewhere to store all these wonderful toys!
Melissa & Doug White Wooden Toy Chest
Tub Time
The bath is always more fun with toys!
I LOVE a good bath toy! These brightly colored rattling turtles are sure to keep your little one’s attention while teaching them dexterity and oral development as they will surly try to eat them
Munchkin Rattle Squirts Bath Toy 2 Pack
Why not read in the tub too!
Nuby Bath Fun Time Book w/ Water-Proof Pages & Squeaker
Bath books are a great way to learn and can be used in the tub or the pool!
Bluey Beach Bath Time Book w/ Suction Cups
Children love to read! Why not give them a book they can slobber all over without damaging it!
Disney Baby Mickey Mouse Tub Time! Bath Book
Bath rattles are fun for everyone! Teaching fine motor skills and cause and effect
Munchkin Float & Play Bubbles Bath Toy 4ct
You’re not supposed to play with your food but you are supposed to play in the tub!
Sassy Whirling Waterfall Suction Toy - 12+ Mo
Every baby needs a good set of bath cups!
Munchkin Connect-A-Cup Bath Toy - Stacking & Straining
Meal Time
We don’t play with our food but it’s imperative for mental development
Hydration is an essential part of being human! I love when I can give my littles their own tumbler without worrying about microplastics
Munchkin Cool Cat Stainless Steel Sippy Cup
Durable enough for your on the move toddler without all the microplastics
Munchkin Snack+ Stainless Steel Snack Cup 9oz
Who said mealtime couldn’t be fun! I love these multi colored silicone crab plates for a fun way for children to interact with mealtime
Silicone Suction Plate for Toddlers - Divided, BPA Free