Here are my top Christmas items I would purchase again for my 4yr old! I will also include some 3-6yr friendly options I will be buying as gifts!
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2 YEARS
3-4 YEARS
5-6 YEARS
2 YEARS
Perfect for little fingers and developing minds
What toddler doesn't love Duplo! Starting at age 2 my son has been obsessed ever since!
DUPLO® Building Bricks & Sets
We love our dream machine! It has integrated itself into our night time routine. My son loves the ability to pick his own stories. The projector also gives off 90's classroom TV vibes. IYKYK
Story Dream Machine | Imaginative Play Toy for Kids
Truly leakproof!!! The patterns are also adorable. We take ours EVERYWHERE!
Kids Hydrojug
All the vibrancy of paint without the mess! Almost an instant dry to touch feel.
Tempera Paint Sticks 30 Colors with Pad
We LOVE our Nugget! Its permanent livingroom furniture at this point! We've created tents, slides, "rooms" or keep it a standard floor couch!
Nugget
Lovevery is an amazing subscription that is truly worth every penny. Our 3yr old still takes out and plays with toys that came in the 6mo box! Great for each developmental stage from newborn to 5yrs
The Play Kits by Lovevery | Montessori Toy Subscription Ages 0-5
This one might be for the parents 😅 but really this is the one constant in our toy rotation. The smaller expansion sets are great for gifts!
MAGNA-TILES Clear Colors 74pc Set: Educational Magnetic Construction for Math, Shapes, Engineering & Creativity
Play kitchen is an absolute must have!! We love playing restaurant and chef. But our restaurant only has a 1 star rating 🤭
Pretend Play Kitchens and Play Centers
3-4 YEARS
Great alternative to screen time and tons of different cards to choose from! Also includes a free kids podcast, night light, sound machine and totally portable!
Yoto
Great cash register to include in your play kitchen, bakery or store front!
Cash Registers
Great way for littles to get familiar with uppercase and lower case letters. With cute pops!
Smart Snacks Alpha Pops - Letter Matching Fun
Short, simple easy to read to beginner readers or those taking interest with reading.
Set 1: Beginning Readers
Okay listen, we're teaching independence at an early age! This set is the perfect size for littles to handle and get the hang of helping around the house.
Melissa & Doug Dust Sweep Mop 6-Piece Set
Pair this together with a play cash register and you've got a pizza shop!
Wooden Pizza Party Play Set
Great time to stock up! If its one type of shoe my son will wear, it's Crocs!
Crocs Classics
Super versatile block set! Big enough for little fingers and lots of building options for growing imaginations
Wooden Block Set | 70-Piece Block Set for Toddlers & Kids
Another block set option for little fingers! We have this set out on toy rotation quite often. Its fun seeing what we can build!
Blocks and Stacking Toys
5-6 YEARS
We love Duplos, but soon we will be introduced to standard legos! Fun to put together or independently
F1® Williams Racing & Haas F1® Race Cars 60464 | City
Have to add this to our lego city!
Police Car 60312 | City | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US
Our favorite comfy athletic shoe. The straps make it extremely easy for toddlers, and shoe strings for capable kids.
New Balance 574 - Men's, Women's, Kids' Shoes
This marble run has saved us plenty of cold rainy days indoors!
Mindware Marble Run: 70-Piece Ball Run Building Set, Creative Thinking Toy
Perfect addition for car trips and bringing to sit down restaurants! I love that it comes with a tin, super easy to take along anywhere.
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Travel Set: Educational Magnetic Building Toys for Math and Creative Thinking, 26 Pieces
This is such a fun family purchase. My son even plays Mario Kart and honestly, hes kind of good?! Its a treat for him and fun for parents and adults!
Nintendo Switch 2 Console + Mario Kart World Bundle (Digital Download in Console)
This thing looks freaking awesome! Would be great idea for an advent calendar of sorts! One coin a day in December to get a little figure. Add your own twists depending on age.