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SAHM Survival Guide: Toys That Keep Them Occupied Alone
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items This is a compilation of toys I love as a stay at home mom for my 2 & 3yr old. & that we actually use!
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Imaginative Play
Art & crafts
Educational Toys
Disney-related toys
Outdoor
Imaginative Play
Helping your child’s imagination sore!
My girls love this! It’s great because they can use it for multiple years! I even enjoy playing with it😆
FAO Schwarz Beauty Boutique Pretend Makeup Shop Register - 19pc
The only way I can brush my own hair or get dressed in peace without a tiny shadow trying to climb me. They get to "style" your hair with their own wooden tools, and everything packs away perfectly into the little travel case when they're done playin...
Salon Play Set - Gigglescape™: Pretend Salon Accessories, Creative Thinking, Play Hair Styling, Ages 3+
For the toddler who insists on pushing the real cart at Target. This mini version lets them mimic your weekly runs right in the living room and keeps them busy for hours loading up their "groceries". 🛒
Target Toy Shopping Cart
Hands down the best $25 I’ve spent at Target. It keeps them completely immersed in taking your "order" over and over again while you sit on the couch.
Ice Cream Shop Playset - Gigglescape™: Creative Toy Kitchen, Play Food, Ages 3+, Fine Motor Skills, 29 Pieces
If your toddler tries to treat every stuffed animal in the house like a real patient, this set is a lifesaver. Everything packs away perfectly into the clinic box. 🐶
Vet Play Set - 22pc - Gigglescape™: Pretend Medical Accessories, Educational Creativity, Problem Solving, Fine Motor Skills
ultimate rainy day lifesaver. You hide the puppy in a simple spot, and the dog calls out "Woof, woof! Come find me!" so they can play hide and seek completely on their own while you drink your hot coffee. 🐾
Chuckle & Roar Hide & Seek Puppy Interactive Plush Toy with Sounds - Kids Electronic Game Ages 3+
At 2 and 3, they will love just clicking the magnetic pieces together flat on the floor, and it keeps them focused without leaving a million tiny pieces for you to step on. 🔺
MAGNA-TILES Clear Colors 37pc Set: Magnetic Building Toys for Math, Shapes, Creative Thinking & Engineering Skills
Art & crafts
My go-to items that keep my girls busy for longer than 30 seconds!
Bought this 2yrs ago & we use it almost weekly!
Dot Markers Art Activity Kit – Chuckle & Roar
My girls love these cloud clay kits.
Easy clean up too!
Creativity for Kids® Unicorn Sensory Pack
Bring home all the fun of the beach with Kinetic Sand Beach Sand.
With this sensory sand, kids can mold and build sandcastles, dig trenches, and let their imagination run wild, creating anything they want over and over again, all without the use of...
Kinetic Sand Beach Sand 3lb
Serve up your own scented Kinetic Sand treats with the Ice Cream Treats Playset.
With three colors of scented Kinetic Sand, six different tools and molds, and six fun topping accessories, create ice cream sundaes, waffles, ice cream cookie sandwich...
Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Treats
Mold sand creations that sparkle and shine with the Kinetic Sand Shimmer 2lb Crystal Pink Bag.
With even more glitter packed into this 2lb bag of all-natural Kinetic Sand than ever before, you can squish it, mix it, cut it or mold it – the creative...
Kinetic Sand Crystal Pink Shimmer Sand 2lb
Help ignite the creative spark in your child with this 30-Piece Dinosaur Animal Figure Set from Gigglescape.
This set includes dinosaur figures, plants and rocks to help them create prehistoric scenes. Suitable for ages three and up, these figures ...
Dinosaur Animal Figure - 30pc - Gigglescape™: PVC Material, Includes Animal Figures Set
The absolute holy grail for quiet independent play. No marker caps to find, zero ink on your walls, and it clears with a single button press—perfect for doctor waiting rooms or car rides. 🎨
Cra-Z-Art® Travel MagnaDoodle - Michaels
A massive 2’ x 5.5’ water mat you can roll out on the floor or hang straight from a door frame. It comes with 22 water brushes, sponges, and stampers. Once it dries, the doodles fade away completely so they can create over and over again without a si...
Giant Aqua Draw Door & Floor Doodle Mat with 22 Mess-Free Tools – Chuckle & Roar
Sensory doodle pad for young toddlers. They use their little fingers or the included stylus to draw directly onto the sealed gel surface, which lights up with vibrant colors and plays music. You never have to worry about a capped marker drying out or...
Joyfy Dot Art Paper Craft Kit - Over 1400 Pcs No Mess DIY Sticker Art for Kids, Toddler Arts & Crafts Supplies, Birthday Gifts (Unicorns & Princess)
Perfect for the car seat or doctor waiting rooms. This hard-backed notebook includes special washable markers that easily wipe completely clean with the included cloth, meaning zero paper trash cluttering your diaper bag. 🐾
Crayola Magic Light Up Bluey Stamper Art Set, Toddler Mess Free Coloring and Stamping Kit, Holiday Gift for Kids, Bluey Toys, Ages 3+
Educational Toys
These toys are designed to build foundational skills such as vocabulary, phonics, and reading readiness through interactive, hands-on experiences!
• Cards-reading
• 224 Sight Words
• 3 Music Mode Songs
• Rechargeable
Kid's Learning Kit - Blue
Disney-related toys
For you’re Disney obsessed child!
My girls each have one! They love carrying around the satchel.
Disney Princess Rapunzel Bow & Arrow
My girls are obsessed with this
Disney Princess Style Collection Makeup Tote
Dressing up in the Disney Princess Belle dress is like stepping into a delightful dream come true.
The beautiful princess gown features story-inspired details of soft and shimmering foil roses, mirrors, and character friend Chip, along with stunning...
Disney Princess Belle Core Dress
Outdoor
Toys we love to use outside!
(Can also be used inside as well)
Great for indoor or outdoor play!
Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride On Toy
My girls love this swing!!
We bought one for last summer & it was a hit.
Hi-Na Adjustable Toddler Tree Swing Seat