I know how hard it is to find things that keep your toddler entertained. This is a list of the ones that I find she keeps going back to and give me the longest stretches of independent play.
Sections
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Pretend Play
Musical Toys
Mess Free
Learning
Building
Outdoor Toys
Pretend Play
Not only is this an adorable toy, but it also encourages cleaning up. My daughter loves helping me clean the house and always grabs her toys to help!
Dust! Sweep! Mop! Cleaning Play Set
Most adorable cookie set. My daughter loves to use these in her play kitchen and pretend like she's baking cookies. Makes for the perfect gift!
Slice & Bake Cookie Set - Wooden Play Food
My daughter carries her baby doll everywhere ! The perfect first doll for your little one.
Mine to Love - Jenna 12" Baby Doll
My daughter loves this pizza set and plays with it all the time . It’s perfect for pretend play!
Wooden Pizza Party Play Set
My daughter loves “working” with me in my office using this adorable wooden work and play desktop. Makes it easy for me to get things done and she feels like she is a part of it !
Wooden Work & Play Desktop Activity Board
This is the cutest toy ever and my toddler is totally obsessed. I wish they had toys like this when I was growing up because even I have fun playing with it!
Sort, Stock, Select Wooden Vending Machine Play Set
My daughter loves playing with her grocery store. The perfect toy for pretend play and really grows with them! Makes the perfect gift.
Fresh Mart Grocery Store
My daughter loves playing dress up and this is the perfect way to keep it all organized !
Meland Princess Dress Up Clothes with Shoes & Skirts for Toddler Girls 3-6 Years
This one is so cute and my daughter loves pretending to make coffee.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Coffee Café Toy
Musical Toys
I love a toy that can grow with my daughter and she has been obsessed with this one since she was a baby! It's such a fun toy and still one she goes to all the time.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Mix & Learn DJ Table, Musical Learning Toy for Baby & Toddler
This toy has the CATCHIEST songs and is so fun for littles ! My daughter still loves listening to the songs and using the piano.
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
The Linkimals are so fun and unique ! Collect them all and watch them teach about letters, numbers, and colors through song.
Fisher-Price Linkimals 123 Activity Llama
Linkimals are so fun and unqiue ! Collect them all to sync them together for a fun, musical experience.
Fisher-Price Linkimals Counting Koala Toy
These are so fun and my daughter loves playing with them and having dance parties.
Baby Musical Instruments - Montessori Wooden Set
Mess Free
My daughter is obsessed with this and so am I because who doesn’t love mess-free fun ?!
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush
These Sticker Wow books are my secret weapon for traveling or long car rides. My daugther is obsessed with them and they're great for fine motor skills.
Sticker WOW!™ Dinosaur Bundle: Activity Pad & Sticker Stamper + Mini Activity Pad and 200 Refill Stickers
Learning
My toddler absolutely loves this . Perfect for learning new words and keeps her entertained !
Airbition Talking Flash Cards for Toddlers
Adorable letter fishing game! My daughter loves fishing and telling me what letters she caught.
Coogam Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game Toy
A favorite of my daughter's! Three levels of learning so that it can grow with your little one.
Fisher-Price Little People Big Yellow School Bus
Building
Manga tiles are one of the few toys my daughter always goes back to ! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something to keep your little one occupied with creative play .
Magnetic Tiles STEM Blocks Toy 40PCS for Kids
Outdoor Toys
This toddler basketball hoop is perfect because you can adjust the size and use it for indoor or outdoor play !
SUPER JOY Toddler Pink Adjustable Basketball Hoop
This bumper car is a HIT with my daughter and all of the kids in the neighborhood. It's easy for them to control independently but also comes with a remote control so you can manage it as well.
Best Choice 6V Kids Ride On Bumper Car Pink
The perfect first bike for toddlers ! Small enough to transport so you can bring it with you on the go.