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Things that keep my toddler entertained for more than 5 seconds

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Let's face it: being a toddler mom isn't for the weak! Here are some things from Amazon that actually keep my 20-month-old daughter entertained and facilitate learning!
 
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My daughter is OBSESSED with these little finger puppets, and they helped her learn her animals!
Montessori Farm Train Toy with 9 Animals & Farmer
 
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My girl loves to draw (scribble) and this is the perfect size for her. Plus it's mess free!
Kikidex Magnetic Drawing Board for Toddlers
 
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Helped my daughter learn a handful of her first words!
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book, Green
 
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Another great tool for learning those first words
Airbition Talking Flash Cards for Toddlers
 
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Who plays with these more: my toddler or her dad?
Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks for Kids 3-12
 
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Amazing for long car rides!
Exorany Montessori Busy Board Toy for Toddlers
 
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We bought this for our daughter for her first birthday and she's still obsessed with it 9 months later. Not to  mention she has great fine motor skills!
Learning Resources Spike Fine Motor Hedgehog
 
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Amazing for teaching foods and colors, and facilitating pretend play!
JOYIN Toddler Play Food Set, Cutting Toy
 
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Another one that keeps her entertained in the car
Iabedi Montessori Busy Board Toy for 1-3 Years
 
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Did I mention she's obsessed with the animal finger puppets? (Also great for learning colors and numbers)
Learning Toys 20Pcs Farm Animals Montessori
 
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She LOVES drawing on her easel
Mojitodon Kids Adjustable Double Sided Easel
 
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Amazing for facilitating pretend play
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie DreamHouse Toy
 
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The amount of joy I get from watching her pretend to take care of her baby is unmatched
Baby Doll Stroller Set with 12.5" Doll & Accessories
 
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My daughter loves these magnets for her whiteboard, and they’ll be great for teaching her how to spell!
Magnetic Letters
 
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These are super fun and help her explore creativity
Magnetic Animals
 
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I thrifted my daughter a play kitchen and got this to go with it. It comes with SO much stuff and she has so much fun pretend cooking!
Zero Zoo 105Pcs Kids Kitchen Toy Set
 
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My daughter loves taking these on and off her easel and learning about animals!
JoyCat Magnetic Alphabet Letters for Kids
 
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These are super cute and helpful for crawling/walking
iPlay iLearn Press to Go Baby Animal Cars
 
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A classic, and was super helpful when my daughter was first learning how to walk
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker Blue
 
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We love PlayDoh!
Play-Doh 9-Piece Starter Set with Tote & 4 Cans
 
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This was another first birthday present that she is still obsessed with
Toddler Wooden Musical Instruments Set - Montessori Percussion Toys with Xylophone & Tambourine
 
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This one is pricey but my daughter is currently in the phase where she climbs on everything so this is great
BlueWood Pikler Triangle 7in1 Foldable Climber
 
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Love these for bath time
BUNMO Bath Toys Suction 10 Pack - Toddler