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Gifts for 1 and 2 Year Olds
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items Here are some of my top picks for a tricky age group to buy for! Check out my gifts for toddlers list for more suggestions! This can be a hard age to buy for because they aren't “big” enough for a lot, but you don't want to buy too much that they'll ...
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The "BIG" gift
Bath Time Fun
Outside
Engaging Gifts
Needs
The "BIG" gift
I always look for getting one gift that looks “big” and exciting for Christmas morning. One that helps put the sparkle in their eye when they see their gifts. Here are my top recs for this age group!
My littles have this exact slide that I bought for my first born for his first Christmas. They both play with it every day at 3.5 and almost 2. I'm glad we have this one and not the slide only because I know it's sturdy and I don't have to worry abou...
Little Tikes School Bus Climber and Slide with Interactive Dashboard
The top advice I have when it comes to wagons, is you want to PUSH NOT PULL! It makes a world of difference!
Delta Children Hercules Stroller Wagon for 2 Kids Versatile Stroller Wagon with Canopy, Push/Pull Handles, Cup Holders and Storage Pockets Compact Fold is Great for Travel, Black
A great option from a trustworthy brand that allows you to PUSH NOT PULL! I love the larger wheel! Great from anything to the yard, park, or zoo!
Radio Flyer Convertible Stroller Wagon with Canopy
HOW CUTE!! Is this rocking plane! When looking at these, it is a must to make sure they have a BACK. Several don't and it makes it harder for children to safely use.
Qaba Kids Wooden Plush Ride-On Rocking Plane Chair Toy
The exact one my daughter still has in her room. It has an option for you to press and it will play a tune!
Qaba Kids Plush Toy Swan Style Rocker & Reviews | Wayfair
A great option for parks and walks. We love ours and use it almost daily! So much easier for me to push than pull the wagon.
Step2 Push Around Buggy Kids Ride On Car
I LOVE THESE and the fact that they are plush. Such a good transition toy for this age! I wish I had these when mine were this little!
Little Tikes Bee Pillow Racer Ride-On Toy
Currently on the list for my 2 and 3 year olds this year! Hoping this will allow my couch cushions to stay on the couch!
Betterhood Modular Kids Play Couch, 10PCS
TRUST ME!! If you are going to buy a toddler bike similar to this, I highly recommend THIS brand! I have bought others, thinking they would be no different, I was wrong. Other brands I have purchased are very wobbly and poorly functioning. They do no...
SEREED Baby Balance Bike for 1 Year Old
Trust me when I say, your couch cushions will thank you! Don't be like me and prolong this gift!!
Edbuosy 22Pcs Modular Kids Play Couch
Trampoline with Gymnastics/Basketball/Boxing Features!
Bumbletots 5ft Toddler Trampoline with Net
A great deal on this precious play house!
Little Tikes Cape Cottage House, Pink - Pretend Playhouse for Girls Boys Kids 2-8 Years Old
Bath Time Fun
When people ask for gift suggestions, I always tell them you can't go wrong with bath toys!
The CUTEST bath toy organizer!
Bath Toy Organizer- Cora
Bathtub TRAYS! My son is obsessed with brining his cars into the bathtub and loves driving them down the side of the tub. I don't love the mess. SOLUTION IS HERE!
Tub Topper® Bathtub Splash Guard Toy Tray
These are so fun for kids! Mine love to ask for “colors” and watch the water change!
Mr. Bubble Fizzy Tub Colors, Assorted Colors, Unscented, 150 Count
Bubble Bath!
Equate Kids Bubblegum Scented Bubble Bath, Child, 64 fl oz
We had this toy for the longest time. It was so fun for both of my kids. It plays music and dispenses the bubbles at a steady speed.
BINGLI Bath Toy Crab Bubble Bath Maker for the Bathtub Blows Bubbles and Plays 12 Children’s Songs Sing Along Bath Bubble Machine Baby Toddler Kids Bath Toys Makes Great Gifts for 3 Years Girl Boy
This is so cute and fun! I stay searching for things like this for the bathtub!
HACOCOLA Bubble Ice Cream Maker Bath Toy
I may be obsessed with these! We can never have too many cups in the bath and I love that they stack!
Toomies Bluey's Family Pourers - Including Chilli, Bandit, Bingo, and Bluey - Nesting and Stacking Cups for Bath Time - 4 Count - Ages 18 Months and up
Finally bath toys that are easy for kids to do themselves. I hate the wind up toys that are so hard for them to twist! Pull and go!
TOMY Toomies Swimming Bluey – Bluey Bath Toy with Seahorse – Water Toy for Tub or Pool that Swims on Back or Front – Suitable From 18 Months
Another pull and go so you know I love this! Target has this at the cheapest price that I've seen so far!
Bluey TOMY Toomies Pull and Go Canoe Bath Toy
I could not love this more!
Dinosaur Color Splash Water Park Bath Toy Set | MindWare
Outside
My kids would live outside if I would let them. Although it's Christmas, it's a great time to splurge on some big gifts they'll go A LOT of use out of!
If your baby is too little for a lot of toys right now but will be going full speed by summer, it's not a bad idea to use this time to plan ahead! My babies LOVE their water tables! I've seen a lot of people bring them indoors during the cold months ...
Kids Waterfall Island Water Activity Play Table Set with Accessories, Outdoor, for Boys and Girls Ages 2-5 Years
Bubble machines are SO fun for this age group!!
WisToyz Bubble Machine Octopus Bubble Blower 3000+ Bubbles per Minute, Automatic Bubble Machine for Kids Easy to Use Bubble Maker for Indoor Outdoor, Bubble Solution Included 3 AA Batteries Needed
The exact sandbox we have. I opted for one standing instead of on the group to hopefully eliminate some of the mess of my children sitting directly in the sand, and fear of critters!
Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table
Engaging Gifts
Gifts that will keep your babies/toddlers engaged!
Storage for stuffed animals, dolls, etc!
Mainstays Toy Storage Organizer White
Such a fun SCREEN FREE activity for your little! We have not tried them yet, but I just purchased for my daughter's birthday!
Toniebox Playtime Puppy Starter Set - Pink
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Educational toys that interact with each OTHER! If you turn one on, the others will join in the conversation and sing along with the songs! We have three and my kids love them!
Fisher-Price Linkimals Light-Up & Learn Owl Interactive Musical Learning Toy for Toddlers
Another linkimal toy! Light-up, press-and-go sea turtle rolls forward and talks to encourage baby to crawl and chase!
Fisher-Price Linkimals Sit-to-Crawl Turtle
Magnetic blocks! My kids love these!
Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers
We got these as a birthday gift last year and are about to buy more. These are SO easy to use. They glide on the paper so easily. They have a love for coloring and drawing recently and I think these have a large part to do with that.
Shuttle Art 24 Colors Non-Toxic Gel Crayons
Precious ice cream set!
Melissa & Doug Scoop and Stack Ice Cream Set
A great way to increase their love for drawing without the mess! This sensory board stimulates tiny fingertips with textures and colors, making it a great educational and learning toy for toddlers!
Crayola Toddler Touch Lights Musical Toy
Needs
I like to add “fun” versions of things my kids need anyways for a large part of their stockings!
Barbie Electric Toothbrush
Equate Kids Barbie Electric Toothbrush for Children, Pink
When I tell y'all that my kids will fist fight over this cup.. I am NOT kidding. They think this button top is the greatest thing ever. We only have 1, so you better believe we are going to have more under the tree this year! Easy to clean and so cut...
Snug Kids Insulated Water Bottle - Pineapples