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Toys that you won't want to throw away and ARE worth buying for your littles!
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items Ive learned through out the years that more is more and not always better! Your child will function better with less and will actually use the toys you get when they're learning something. You'll save money and they'll get the benefits. its a win win...
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Hugalump weighted stress relief toy!
younger children
Any age!
This will probably always be my number one toy recommendation! My kid has loved this since age two and is still constantly pulling this out to play with it and he is currently five. This is spendy but the options for this are endless and they come in...
MAGNA-TILES Clear Colors 74pc Set
Fun for the whole family while getting everyone moving and not having to worry about your home being a wreck afterwards as this is extremely light foam with a fan moving it and easily bounces off anything it comes in contact with!
Ninja Blast Hover Soccer Ball - Indoor Toy
Now, im NOT all about having five million plushies lying around but having one or a couple"friends" does build security in a young child that may help them feel safe and secure.
FAO Schwarz 15" Adopt A Wild Pal Endangered Black Panther Plush
Whether an igloo or a castle, this is a fun indoor or outdoor activity! You can make a fort and throw sheets on it to make it either a camping tent or make movie night extra special! Any kid would enjoy this!
Fort Building Kit for Kids, 140 Pcs STEM Set
This car drives on the wall! Grab a couple and have a race that no one has ever seen before!
Air Hogs Zero Gravity Sprint RC Wall Racer
Beautiful train set that can make a very special gift for anyone! You can even add water and this train will produce steam for a areal engine effect! can even use this as decor and wrap around the christmas tree to really spice up the holidays!
Hot Bee Christmas Tree Train Set with Sound
A bed, a couch, a castle, a tent. If they can imagine it, they can make it with this modular set! So awesome if you're between stages of when your kid is transferring from a crib but doesn't want to quite have their own bed yet, you can set this up r...
Yourigami Kids Play Couch, Blue Lagoon
Children love to copy but most importantly help you or imitate you, so why not have them help you for real! This is an actual functioning cleaning set that works so when they think they are playing, they actually are helping and its special to have y...
BAYMI Kids Vacuum 9Pcs Cleaning Set 3+
I loved reading to my child but if i was having one of those days of pure exhaustion, this saved the day. You record your voice, so its special cause “youre still reading” and record your voice with each page. So when you're having one of those days,...
All the Ways I Love You Recordable Storybook
puzzle globes are a perfect gateway to learning and having fun without dishing out the big bucks on one or the other. There are also different globes, such as the whole world, but the specific one i listed, is of the solar system.
Learning Resources Solar System Puzzle Globe
As much as i dont want to recommend this just because i dont ever love buying these. My child LOVES playdough and as long as you have boundaries and teach them to close the lids and cleanup. This will last you years, and the amount of sets they have ...
Play-Doh Classic Canister Retro Set
Absolutely no clean up and can be reused and used for all ages.
Cra-Z-Art Classic Retro Magna Doodle, Plastic, Unisex Ages 3 and up
DISNEY lovers, all the classics in one box. If you want them to love stories, this is such a cool concept! If you dont have the time to read or frankly dont want to, this box reads the story that matches the figurine. You just pop the figure in and i...
Tonies Disney Pixar Toy Story Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set
Get them kids outside! Chalk is an amzing opportunity for outdoor fun and endless creativity!
Sidewalk Chalk Bucket 45 pc with 4 Holders - Sun Squad™
If you like dominos but not the setup just to have it fall halfway through, this toy offers so many benefits and opportunities for your littles! If they like learning how things work, this clear one i've chosen clearly shows the mechanics of all the ...
Upgraded Automatic Domino Train with 120 Dominos,Toys for Boys 4-6,Montessori STEM Toys,Christmas Birthday Easter Gifts for Age 4 5 6 7 8 Boys Girls Toddlers
Who doesnt love bubbles! Youll always see a smile when bubbles come out, and its one of those items that doesnt have an age limit.
Cocomelon Musical No Spill Bubble Machine
Make anywhere into a race course! For the race car lover! You can stick this track on windows or go over and under tables and couches! Also easy to transport!
Blu Track Classic 15 Ft Starter Set
Hugalump weighted stress relief toy!
These plushies deserve their own section! Cute like squishmallows but actually help your child if they are anxious! These serve much like a weighted blanket to relieve stress and anxiety and feels like a hug!
Hugalump???? This is a weighted beanie toy that acts like a weighted blanket marketed towards kids! This is supposed to alleviate stress and feel like a hug! I wouldnt be mad if i, a full blown adult received this as a gift, they have so many differe...
Hug-A-Lumps Crocodile Weighted Plush 3.3 Lbs
Weighted bunny for stress alleviation! Feels like a hug!
Hug-A-Lumps Bunny Weighted Plush 3.3 Lbs
Dino hugalump for stress alleviation! Comforting for both adults and children!
Hug-A-Lumps Dino Weighted Plush 3.3 Lbs
Hugalump duck! Stress relief toy acts like a weighted blanket!
Hug-A-Lumps Duck Weighted Plush 3.3 Lbs
Hugalump sloth weighted stress relief toy that feels like a hug!
Hug-A-Lumps Sloth Weighted Plush 3.3 Lbs
hugalump cat! Stress relief plush that feels like a hug!
Hug-A-Lumps Kitty Cleo Weighted Plush 3.3 lbs
Hugalump pug weighted stress relief toy that feels like a hug!
Hug-A-Lumps Plush Medium Pug(Olly) Series 1 Plush
hugalump weighted goose plushy that feels like a hug!
Hug-A-Lumps Goose Weighted Plush 3.3 Lbs
younger children
Bringing it back to the basics! I still remember looking forward to playing with these in grade school and using your imagination to build and create! This set comes with pretty cool templates if youre not quite great with the imagination!
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards - Classic Toy With 120 Solid Wood Shapes and 5 Double-Sided Panels
Really, anything leap frog, my kid has enjoyed and can make a guilt free toy if you like electronics but still want them to be learning something new everyday
LeapFrog Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube
Although, not a toy, I dont really believe in getting “toys” that dont serve a purpose and will inevitably end up as garbage. My kid LOVED this just for the plain fact of being and seeing everything I did. In my eyes, the amount of fun and learning h...
SKYSHALO Kids Toddler Step Stool, 3-Level Height Adjustable Toddler Standing Tower for Kids, 150LBS Loading Toddler Kitchen Stool Helper with Safety Rail, Bamboo Tower Learning Stool
Not only does this help my kid relax at the end of a long day of playing, but he loved looking up at the “sky” and seeing the planets and now he knows all of them in order
Galaxy Projector, Star Projector for Bedroom, Bluetooth Speaker Night Light for Kids Adults Home Ceiling Gaming Room Decor