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“Top 20 Toys for Toddler Boys: Gift Guide for Ages 1–3”

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Looking for the perfect toys for your toddler boy? From fun and educational to active and imaginative, I’ve rounded up the top 20 toys that little boys will love. Whether it’s for birthdays, holidays, or just everyday play, these toys encourage learn...
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Imaginative Play

 
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My son got this as a gift this year. I love to watch him use his imagination and play .This interactive toy allows children to role-play as a veterinarian, helping pets feel better while learning empathy, responsibility, and fine motor skills. Perfec...
Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set
 
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My son got this for Christmas. He loves setting up each piece and making his own little town. Great for imaginary play.
Wooden Town Play Set
 
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These are a staple in our playroom. Not only do we use these to build, but we also use them to learn colors, numbers, and letters.
PicassoTiles: Vibrant Magnetic Tiles & Building Toys for Creative Kids ...
 
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My son got this when he was one and still plays with it two years later. The animals are great for shape recognition and building fine motor skills. I highly recommend this one.
Take-Along Sorting Barn
 
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This keeps my toddler busy ‘helping’ with projects just like Dad’s toolbox but way more fun.
VTech Drill & Learn Toolbox Pro
 
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I can’t recommend this enough! This gets played with a least once a week if not more. It comes with so many animals and maps for each one. Keeps my boys entertained for a while.
National Parks Picture Matching Magnetic Game
 
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My son got this for Christmas last year. He still plays with it all the time! Love that it teaches animal sounds and entertains for hours.
Little People Fisher Farm
 
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These little safari animals are perfect for imaginative play! Kids can create their own wild adventures while learning about jungle animals in a fun, hands-on way.
Zoo Troop Collectible Safari Animal Set – 14-Piece Wildlife Figures for Kids Ages ...
 
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The perfect gift for your animal loving boy!
Fisher-Price Little People Choo-Choo Zoo Train with Music and Sounds for ...

Learning and Growing

 
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Such a fun way to learn colors, animals, and counting!
Peekaboo Learning Farm
 
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This one is great for number recognition and fine motor skills.
Catch & Count Magnetic Fishing Rod Set
 
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Another one of my son’s favorites. These chunky puzzles are perfect for little one’s hands. We used these to teach vocabulary.
Puzzles for Kids
 
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Tonies are such a lifesaver for screen-free fun! Kids can listen to stories, songs, and educational content just by popping a character on top. Perfect for quiet time, car rides, or bedtime routines.
Tonies
 
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This is a good one to keep them busy while you get what you need done.
UFO Silicone Pulling Toy

Active

 
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This Baby Einstein Octopus is such a fun toy for active play! It grows with little ones from tummy time to walking to chasing keeping them entertained while building motor skills.
Baby Einstein Go Opus Go 4-in-1 Crawl and Chase Baby Learning Toy
 
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Lightweight and easy to steer—great for teaching balance before upgrading to pedals.
Cricket Baby Walker Balance Bike (12-24 mos)
 
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Great for building coordination, balance, and confidence indoors or outside.
Pebblestones®

On the Go

 
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These are perfect to take on a roadtrip, church, or restaurant to keep them busy.
Water WOW! Animals - ON the GO Travel Activity
 
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This kept my toddler entertained while I actually drank my coffee hot!
Montessori Busy Toys
 
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My kiddo loves taking this everywhere. Keeps them entertained without screens.
Play to Go Ice Cream Play Set