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Toys my Toddlers are Loving

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Kids change so quickly! My two toddler boys have some activities and toys that they always come back to, and they’ve got some new favorites they’re just getting into. If you have a young toddler (1-2 years old) and are looking for some new go-tos, he...
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Building & Creating

These toys are super versatile, as they can be used for lots of different creative games! Open-ended building blocks always lead to tons of long lasting fun in our house.

 
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These are a new favorite, as my 2 year old is just learning to build, but they both love crashing my creations! Fun for adults too 😉
Magna Tiles
 
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Versatile wooden blocks always end up becoming something fun, especially a parking garage, construction site, or other accessories for our many cars and trucks!
Wooden Blocks | Classic, Durable Heirloom Toys - HABA USA
 
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My boys love building train tracks - and so does my husband! ;)
Thomas Train Track
 
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Duplos can become ANYTHING! Most commonly a parking garage for hot wheels cars at our house
DUPLO® Building Bricks & Sets

Sports & Outdoors

My boys are driveway dwellers and these are some of our favorite outdoor, ride-on, and sporty toys!

 
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Might look like it’s for college kids, but it’s of the most used toys in our home every day! We hung ours low enough for both toddlers to reach and they’re constantly playing ball! 🏀
Over The Door Basketball Hoop
 
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Newly learned to ride this one! Perfect for a garage or basement in winter weather and tons of driveway or park fun in the summer.
Radio Flyer: Scooters
 
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My 1 year old loves the 4 wheel baby bike, and my 2 year old zooms on his 2 wheel balance bike! Perfect for different abilities and we even use in the basement during cold weather.
Balance Bikes
 
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A classic ride on car for toddlers. Well loved and used every day in our house! Often converted into a golf cart, a zamboni, a bulldozer, etc…
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Ride-On Toy
 
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My kids like to pretend their tractors are snow blowers in the winter - so it's basically a 2-for-1 deal!
Lydaz Bubble Lawn Mower for Toddlers 1-3

Imaginative Play

If your kids are excited about creating and imagining, check out some of our top recommendations for open-ended toys that allow them to use their bodies and their brains!

 
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While my toddlers are only just starting to play creatively, the play couch has already offered them tons of opportunity for building forts, jumping off things, and whacking each other with the pieces!
The Original Nugget Play Couch In Koala
 
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Our trampoline gets tons of use and always becomes something else like a fort or a hideout! Use it in the basement or garage in winter for year-round fun.
Toddler & Kids' Trampolines With Safe Enclosures | Little Tikes
 
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I put our play kitchen inside my kitchen, which keeps the kids busy “cooking” while I'm working in the kitchen! Along with our play food and utensils, this gets every day use by my toddlers.
Pretend Play Kitchens and Play Centers | Melissa & Doug
 
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A small wooden table offers a great place for working on crafts or Playdough, or eating snacks! Great for kids learning independence in serving themselves and getting in and out of the table. Pairs really nicely with our play kitchen for playing rest...
Children's Wooden Table And Chairs