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Baby and toddler toy and activity Ideas
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items These are the things we have loved and cherished with our kids. They have been great and well-loved. Most we still have and use regularly.
I love playing music and dancing with my kids. They love to switch between different instruments and take turns dancing and singing. This kit comes with different instruments from the usual kits, which I love.
The Music Set | Instrumental Toys for Kids
Absolutely love magnetic tiles! We spend countless hours building different things or experimenting with colors. The possibilities are endless and I love seeing my kids unlock their creativity.
Magna-Tiles products at Target
I highly recommend checking out a Billy Beez near you. We go a few times a year and the kids always have a blast. It's reasonably priced and there are a lot of activities for the kids.
Billy Beez Crossgates Mall
We love to go to Bowman's Orchard in the spring and summer for berry picking. They have a wide variety of fruits, ie strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, apples, etc. They are also reasonably priced compared to other farms. They have a pl...
Bowman Orchards
Love these simple wooden puzzles. They are durable and help with shape recognition and hand-eye coordination.
Toddler Wooden Puzzles | Educational Wooden Toys for Kids
Stacking rings are classic and go-to for a reason. So many different varieties of these now. Pick the one that suits your tastes best.
Ring Stack Toy
An oldies but a goodie. These are great for creativity. They can build so many different things, and there are so many different sets available. Let them explore and be creative with these. They are also very durable.
Lincoln Logs
We love Sand Flats Orchard in the fall. We go every year to go apple picking and get our Halloween pumpkins. They also have corn maze and tractor rides and great apple cider donuts and cider.
Sand Flats Orchard & Greenhouse
LEGO building blocks are always great. There is the Duplo line for little ones and you can get more advanced sets as they get older. These are great for unlocking your kids' imagination and creativity.
All LEGO Sets | Official LEGO® Shop US
Recently, got this snip snip kit and it is great! They have different themes and come with everything you need to complete the activities. The scissors only cut paper and you have peace of mind that your kids are safe while learning these fine motor ...
Snip Snip! | Art & Craft Activity Kit (ages 3-7)
I wasn't sure about this cat at first but we love it. It keeps the kids engaged and up and moving. There is a sing with me and dance with me mode that we use the most. I know it says 12 to 18 months but we still use ours and my kids are 2 and 4 years...
Baby Toys 12-18 Months Dancing Cat with Music
We love a good 3 in 1 push car. They grow with you kid. You start pushing them and when they are big enough you can remove the handle and foot rest. My 4-year-old still uses his and races with his 2-year-old sister. It's great that they can be used i...
Push Car
Busy boards are great for helping your little one develop fine motor skills. Simple things like turning on and off a light switch or pulling velcro. It keeps them entertained and learning. There are so many different options. Just choose one that fit...
Toddler Busy Board Toys | Educational & Sensory Play for Kids
This is definitely a more expensive item but it is a worthwhile investment if you have the space for it. We have had ours for 4 years and my kids still play with it. On days when we can't play outside or go to the park, they can still play, climb, an...
Wooden Indoor Playgrounds & Jungle Gyms for Kids | Avenlur Playsets
These are great for when your little one is starting to move around and explore but will also grow with them. My kids still use them almost every day and they are almost 5 and 2 years old. They loved them when learning to crawl. They build forts with...
Climb and Play Toys | Foam Climbing Blocks for Toddlers
BOOKS! They are a given but a great thing to have. My kids love storyline but they also just like to flip through the pages themselves. Having books around and letting them have free range of them is great. It gets them curious and it's a great way t...
Best Kids Books | Popular Children's Books