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Toddler gift ideas

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Sometimes I just need a jumping off point to figure out what to get for my kids. It could be for Christmas or birthdays. Happy shopping!
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Something They Want

Pretty self explanatory, but these are things my kids at least have wanted.

 
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Good for small toddlers that might break chalk of a smaller size. Now they can participate with bigger sibling!
Urban Infant Non-Toxic Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk
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For those kids who get messy with everything… this helps contain the mess a bit.
luckyrain Non-toxic Dustless Colored Chalk 12PCS
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We have used these bubbles for a long time. You can also make your own and use the container for storage of your own bubble solution.
Gazillion Bubbles 1L Solution & 7-in-1 Wand
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This could fit under want or mind. Simple coloring pages for toddlers just learning how to identify things.
Toddler's Head Start Coloring Book Ages 1-3
 
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Another option for coloring book. Simple pictures that help identify items.
Toddler Coloring Book Under 3: Big Pages

Something They Need

These are things that might be needed either by the toddler or by you for your toddler… if that makes sense.

 
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This has a few different colors and a good variety of sizes. Should be great for the winter months.
TUONROAD Toddler Winter Fleece Puffer Coat
 
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These should be great for winter time for toddlers. Nice and warm but not too heavy. Plus they have a zipper on the side. much easier to get the feet in the shoe in my opinion.
BMCiTYBM Toddler Waterproof Winter Boots
 
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These are good for the little toddlers. Easy to put on and pretty good tread still for those first learning to walk.
MORENDL Toddler Snow Boots Baby Winter Shoes
 
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Technically not a need, but for me to keep my sanity as my two year old has a massive excess of energy.
VEVOR 3FT Foldable Toddler Trampoline
 
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If we are talking toddlers, you would need to help your kiddos with it. The items are pretty safe, but it might be frustrating for younger toddlers.
Makedo Explore Cardboard Construction Kit (50 pcs)

Something to Wear

These are things for kids to wear. Guess that was a no brainer.

 
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These looked so cute when I found them. I can't wait for my daughter to try them on!
Princess Dress Up Clothes for Toddler Girls
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I love that this one has the ability to be used with bluetooth or with an aux like cord. Cord means no need to charge, but bluetooth means you don't have to worry about a headphone jack. We all know how difficult that can be.
Belkin SoundForm Mini Kids Bluetooth Headphones
 
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This would be great for kids who don't like full headphones and can adjust to the head better. I'm not a fan of the ear looking things there in the front as my younger daughter, who I would use it for, would yank them right off because it's a great h...
Baby Bluetooth Headphones Adjustable Headband

Something for Their Mind

I think this is one of the most important things to think about. How can you improve your child's mind?

 
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I was looking at these for my younger daughter. It seems to be a great way to help them learn to recognize colors. She doesn't say much yet, so she couldn't say the colors.
Montessori Wooden Color Sorting Toys for Toddlers
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This should probably be in a section for building kids more fine motor skills as the little bubbles are shockingly hard to push for littles. These ones are also good for helping with math, but obviously, not needed for toddlers to know math.
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers Set
 
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This is a fun game that is a blast for everyone in the family. It helps with motor skills and hand eye coordination.
Pop The Target! Handheld Speed Push Game
 
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Great for retention of the kids attention. ;P No joke, my older daughter has learned so much about building things and how shapes fit together. It has been awesome to watch!
PicassoTiles 100pcs Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks
 
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Great for helping learn pen control. Older toddlers like my older daughter could benefit from some writing technique. The biggest draw for me is that it is reusable as the ink disappears as it dries.
Magic Ink Reusable Handwriting Workbooks (6)

Something to Read

Books are such a great way to connect with children and they help increase vocabulary and attention spans.

 
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This was my favorite book when I was little. The different size pages make it interesting to flip the pages for a small child.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)
 
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Touch and feel books are great to help the young ones interact with what they are being read. They also help to keep their attention when they are really little and can be great for sensory input.
See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book
 
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My older daughter loved this book when she was potty training. She would be allowed to have it while she was sitting so that she could have enough time to go and it was a big hit. She was rough with it though, so some of the flaps and the binding are...
P is for Potty! (Sesame Street) (Lift-the-Flap)