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Mud kitchens are a great way to promote healthy outdoor play time. Paired with sandboxes, sensory bins, and planting stations, mud kitchens can make for hours of educational play time that helps your toddler learn new skills and hone others. Here is a list of my favorite items in our mud kitchen.

Looking for a magical mix of stories, songs, and characters your toddler will actually sit still for? These are our go-to Tonies — perfect for quiet time, independent play, or winding down before bed. Each one has been toddler-tested and mama-approved in our house. If you're building your Toniebox library, start here!

Tired of stepping on toys? These organizers are lifesavers for keeping your play space tidy without killing the vibe. From clear bins to cube shelves and rotating organizers, these picks help make toy clean-up fast and even toddler-friendly. Practical, parent-approved, and perfect for curating calm out of chaos.

Timeless, sturdy, and full of charm — wooden toys are always a win. This list includes our favorite wooden picks that are safe for babies, engaging for toddlers, and built to last through the chaos. Think stackers, pull toys, shape sorters, and playsets that encourage open-ended fun while looking gorgeous on your shelves.

These Little People sets are toddler gold — perfect for open-ended play, storytelling, and building social skills. Whether it’s a farm, school, or superhero hideout, these chunky, durable toys keep little hands busy and imaginations wild. My 2-year-old’s favorites are on repeat in our playroom! Great for ages 1–5.

Our favorite outdoor toys that turn boring afternoons into backyard adventures ☀️ These picks are toddler-tested and perfect for keeping little ones active, entertained, and screen-free all summer long. Great for solo play, sibling fun, or making park days extra special!

These open-ended toys have been total lifesavers in our house! They encourage creativity, independent play, and grow with your toddler — no batteries, just imagination. From wooden blocks to play sets and stacking toys, these picks are screen-free fun your little one will use again and again. Perfect for Montessori-style play, gift ideas, or toy rotation.

Magnetic toys are a huge hit in our home! Whether it’s building colorful towers with tiles or creating shapes and animals, these toys spark hours of creative play. They're great for developing fine motor skills, spatial thinking, and open-ended fun. These are our top toddler-safe magnetic picks that are durable, educational, and totally addictive (for kids and parents!).

Stacking toys are more than just fun — they help toddlers build coordination, concentration, and problem-solving skills through play. This list features our favorite stacking sets that are toddler-safe, visually engaging, and perfect for open-ended fun. From wooden rainbows to silicone cups, these picks are great for playrooms, bath time, and on-the-go entertainment.

Color sorting is one of my daughter's favorite activities. Here are some products she loves.

Eating out with toddlers doesn't have to be stressful! These are our favorite quiet, compact, and screen-free toys to pack in a restaurant bag. They're perfect for keeping little hands busy while you wait for food — no batteries, no noise, just peaceful play. From reusable sticker books to magnetic puzzles and mini drawing boards, these picks are tried-and-true toddler table heroes.

Tummy time can be a challenge. These products have been gamechanging for me, hope they help you too.