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The Best Baby and Toddler Gifts 2024

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Holiday season is quickly approaching! If you're anything like me, you have SEVERAL children to buy for this year (not only my own two, but eight nieces and nephews!). It can be SO overwhelming trying to find great products out there, but luckily for...
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Ages 0-1

Baby's first holiday season?! What do you get these little babes in this season of their life? No worries, I've got you covered. These are some amazing toys that the kiddos in my life loved during that stage! I hope you find just what you're looking ... 

 
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You can never go wrong with this brand! This adorable ocean roller toy is so fun, and the little rolling animals each have a different texture which adds a great sensory experience. Perfect for those learning cause and effect!
Melissa & Doug Rollables Ocean Slide Toy
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I cannot express how much we LOVE Linkimals! Not only do they all have fun songs and learning activities, they LINK together and all sing at the same time. It is SO much fun! Get yourself more than one, the fun is about to begin!
Fisher-Price Linkimals Cool Beats Penguin
 
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If you don't have one of these yet, NOW is the time. The sweetest songs and sensory play, every kid LOVES this!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick & Play Gym
 
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What a great tool for fine motor skills! Tons of sensory input with this simple toy.
Fat Brain Toys InnyBin Shape Learning Toy
 
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If you have a wee little one, high contrast sensory toys are essential for development. This three piece set has everything you need for the tiniest of babes.
3 Piece High Contrast Baby Toys for Newborn

Ages 1-2

Young toddlers can be so hard to shop for. They're definitely out of the baby stage, but you have to be careful not to grab something that's too challenging for them! It's all about balance, and these gifts are perfect for that "in-between" age group...
 
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A perfect way to introduce drawing and writing to your little one. This is perfect and they can sit right at it to play. So much fun!
Smasiagon Magnetic Drawing Board - Pink
 
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These years are all about learning! These farm figurines are a perfect way to help your littles learn colors, numbers, animal name and sounds, and basic prepositions (on, in, off, etc.). This is still a hit with my 4.5 year old!
20Pcs Farm Animals Learning Toys for Toddlers
 
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A MUST HAVE for any 1-2 year old. I get these as gifts for all the babies turning 1. It's the perfect size for this age and it helps with those gross motor skills!
Baby Balance Bike for 1 Year Olds 12-24m
 
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Who doesn't love Melissa & Doug?! This super cute barn toy is easy to take with you and has so many opportunities for open ended play.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Take-Along Barn Toy
 
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I mean how cute are these! Ages 1-2 is really when my daughter fell in love with baby dolls and this is the perfect place to start. I love these adorable plush babies!
Snuggle Stuffs 8" Plush Diversity Dolls
 
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Your little one will be talking like crazy after using this talking flash card toy! My kids both love it and it has such a great variety of words to learn.
Kids Talking Flash Cards 224 Sight Words

Ages 2-3

 
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There are a ton of doll houses out there but this one is my favorite. It’s just interactive enough without being annoying (lol) and it’s great for toddler hands!
Little People Surprise & Sounds Home
 
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My FAVORITE toy I've ever bought. It's double sided and there are endless ways to play. Get this for your favorite car lover!
Simplay3 Portable Kids Race Track Toy
 
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Around age 2 is when my son really started getting into car tracks and this is the perfect place to start. Super easy to set up and doesn't need taken apart for storage. We love this!
Wheels Racing Loops Tower Race Track
 
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This is an awesome take-along toy that is easy to travel with! Great for any train lover!
Melissa & Doug 17-Piece Wooden Railroad
 
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With a son who's obsessed with cars, it's inevitable that my daughter loves them too! This Minnie Mouse remote control car is so cute and easy to use!
Disney Junior Minnie Mouse Roadster RC Car

Ages 3-4

Get ready for imagination! This is such a fun age that can lend itself so so much imaginary and educational play! Check out some of these great finds for your older toddlers.
 
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Ages 3-4 is the perfect time to practice letter recognition! This acorn activity helps with letter and sound recognition and provides fine motor skill practice!
Alphabet Acorns Activity Set
 
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Magnatiles is an obvious favorite for kids any age. The possibilities are endless!
MAGNA-TILES 32-Piece Magnetic Set
 
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My daughter loves getting ready with me so why not get her her own set?! This one is so cute and has everything she needs to be just like mommy!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Salon Set
 
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Imaginary play is so much fun! This is the perfect store toy with a beeping scanner, calculator, coffee station and more! And it's SO cute!
Cash Register Playset for Kids - 48PCS

Ages 4-5

 
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My kid loves helicopters, and dinosaurs. What better gift than a flying dinosaur drone! This one is easy to fly and so much fun!
Pterosaur Dinosaur Toys Drone for Kids
 
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So. Much. Fun. The possibilities are literally endless with this marble run. It promotes problem solving, creativity, and engineering fun!
Marble Run for Kids
 
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If your little one is exploring remote control toys, this one is so much fun! Once they have the controls figured out, they'll play with this thing hours on end. My 4 year old LOVES excavators so this is a huge hit!
Remote Control Excavator Toy
 
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4-5 is the perfect age to start exploring fashion and beauty. This jewelry making kit was a hit for my niece! She made so much fun jewelry for everyone in the family (even uncles and grandpa!)
GILI Pop Beads - Jewelry Making Kit
 
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Calico critters are so stinking cute! And how much fun is this amusement park house?!
Calico Critters Baby Amusement Park Set