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Toys Toddler and Preschool Boys Ages 2, 3, 4 & 5 Actually Play With - Gift Ideas
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items As a mom of 2yo and 5yo boys, I have seen first-hand what they actually play with. The boys have been blessed with many toys - some are expensive and they hardly play with them! Here's a list of their favorites, ranging from cheap to expensive, that ...
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It's crazy how fast toys pile up! Here's some toys worth keeping or putting on gift lists because toddler and preschool boys may like them - our boys like them!
Construction vehicles are always a hit. Our toddler and preschooler really enjoy playing with these because they can make up what they are building as they are playing.
DRIVEN by Battat Small Toy Construction Micro Fleet - 3pk
Magna Tile sets come in several sizes. This one has been the boy's favorite with the cranes. Magna Tiles are fantastic because the boys can build roads, houses, vehicles and so much more. It's so enjoyable seeing them use their imagination.
MAGNA-TILES Builder XL Trucks
These robotic fish are awesome in the bathtub! Our toddler and preschooler enjoy playing with these during their bath. It's so fun to see fish swimming in the water with them.
Robo Fish Robotic Swimming Pets Fish Tank Playset by ZURU
There are a lot of Hot Wheels sets out there, but this one has been our favorite. It allows us to make tracks down the stairs so the cars go super fast!
Hot Wheels Track Builder Straight Track Set, 37 Component Parts & 1:64 Scale Toy Car
The boys received this as a gift and they love it as much as I do! There's cards that they can play music or audiobooks from. I can control maximum sound levels based on time of day, what they have access to listen to, and there is even educational i...
Yoto Player (3rd Generation) Audio Player
Our 2yo and 5yo love to help around the house and this "cleaning station" is something the bring with them all around the house to follow me when I'm cleaning. It's really a win-win item as they have fun, learn how to clean and actually contribute to...
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! Dust, Sweep & Mop 6pc Set
Our 2yo and 5yo enjoy to pretend to fix everything from my arm to furniture around the house. They love to dress up and repair things.
BLACK+DECKER Junior Carpenter Dress Up Set - 12pc
I'm so grateful 2yo and 5yo have firefighter costumes to put out all the random pretend fires that happen at our home. Without their help, who knows what condition our home would be in. 🤭
Melissa & Doug Fire Chief Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (6pc)
Our toddler and preschooler play with this shopping cart inside and outside. They love filling it with their favorite things and pushing it around. There's even been times when they walk with it to the park.
Step2 Little Helper's Shopping Cart 5pc - Blue
Outdoor for Summer
Summer outdoor activities and toys for toddler and preschool boys are so much fun! Our family thrives in the summer. We are outside A LOT and are the house on the block all the neighborhood kids come to and join in the excitement. Here's a list of wh...
This is so worth it! Our 2yo and 5yo boys love their electric ride on tractor. They have spent hours riding it. The battery lasts a while, but we did purchase a backup one so they can have two to burn through in a day. I like that they learn driving ...
Peg Perego 12V John Deere Ground Force Tractor with Trailer Powered Ride-On - Green
This is a fantastic summer and outdoor toy lawn mower for toddlers and preschoolers! Our boys enjoy helping mow the lawn. It even has a pretend gas can. The ones with bubbles get gross/clogged up and require bubble mixture- this one does not. In the ...
Little Tikes Gas 'n Go Mower
Kids love to stomp and our boys love this stomp rocket launcher! They stomp or jump on it and the rockets fly. What toddler or preschool boy doesn't like stomping and flying? You just have to be careful, we've had rockets get stuck on our roof. Lucki...
Stomp Rocket LED Power Rockets
Our boys love playing with balls! Throwing, kicking, and bouncing the balls. They have fun playing catch and different sports with them. These playground balls are so versatile for several sports, games and activities. It's nice that it comes with th...
New Bounce Premium Playground 8.5'' Balls (Set of 4) Plus 2 Pins & Pump for Kids
These are a MUST for our family every summer! They make filling up water balloons a breeze! We have these on hand for 3 or 4 hot summer days and all the neighborhood kids join in on the fun.
Bunch O Balloons Tropical Party Rapid-Filling Self-Sealing Water Balloons by ZURU - 8pk
If our 2yo or 5yo see us doing something in the yard, they want in! A kids' wheelbarrow may only hold a small piece of wood, but it brings our boys so much joy to help with different projects around the yard.
MindWare Oh So Fun! Wheelbarrow Garden Tool for Kids Ages 3 and Up
A giant dinosaur sprinkler is not only fun to run through but helps water the grass! Our toddler, preschooler, and all the neighborhood kids loved to run through ours the past two summers.
PoolCandy Gigantic T-Rex Sprinkler
The sleds are key for slip and slides! Our toddler and preschooler have so much fun in the summer with this.
WOW Mega Slide 25' x 6' Backyard Water Slide