The toys on this list are some of our favorites because they encourage creativity and exploration or because they were designed well in terms of how kids usually approach play and learning. These are all toys I’ve had in my house or have given to rel...
These flowers are great for any age, boys and girls alike. Kids can get creative by making a ton of variations and there are enough pieces for 2-3 kids to place (somewhat) peacefully for a solid chunk of time. If you step on the pieces, they break pr...
YEEBAY Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls Age 3, 4, 5 ...
These are the BEST sticker books. Believe me. We’ve had so many. I love that the stickers for each scene are located alongside the intended scene. No flipping back and forth or ripping out pages. The spiral binding is really user-friendly for little ...
Fun Sticker Book for Toddlers 2-4 Years - 500+ Stickers & 12 Reusable Themes
Got this for my 2 year-old niece and she loves it! The older siblings have fun helping too. Perfect for car rides. Great way to keep them busy without screens.
Winblo Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toy
Gave this to my niece as a fancy tea set. This one will require some supervision because the dishes are porcelain, but it’s really giving REAL tea party. I gifted this with real peppermint tea and shortbread cookies so mom wouldn’t have to go get sup...
FAO Schwarz Hand-Glazed Ceramic Tea Party Set - 9pc
BEST LEGO SET! This comes with tons of colors and shapes. The only thing missing is large base boards, but I picked up a few of those at the dollar store to go along with this. The bin has plenty of extra room, so if your kids also get character Lego...
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit 10698
One of my favorite places to buy gifts for kids in Santa Barbara. They have an incredible selection of children’s books displayed in a functional way along with employees who really know their stuff. They have books, toys, and craft/ art type sets th...