Let’s be real: screen time happens. Whether it’s to finish your coffee, survive witching hour, or give your toddler something engaging during a sick day — it’s part of modern parenthood. But not all shows are created equal. These are the toddler-appr...
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🎨 Calm, Cozy, and Wholesome
📼 Nostalgia Bombs (Still Toddler-Friendly!)
🎉 Funny, Fast-Paced, But Still Smart
🧠 Educational but Entertaining
Bonus Picks
🎨 Calm, Cozy, and Wholesome
For quiet mornings, post-nap snuggles, or screen time you don’t have to feel guilty about.
We LOVE Bluey! The episodes are wholesome, and for parents, they sometimes even bring a tear to our eyes!
Bluey (Disney+)
Gentle narration, nature themes, and sleepy vibes. Narrated by Chris O'Dowd = chef’s kiss.
Puffin Rock (Netflix)
Social-emotional skills, routines, and real-life feelings. Also: those catchy songs live rent-free in our heads.
Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood (Prime Video)
Soothing animation with stories about home, family, and feelings.
Llama Llama (Netflix)
Soft animation, sweet stories, and just the right touch of 90s magic.
Little Bear (Prime Video)
📼 Nostalgia Bombs (Still Toddler-Friendly!)
If you loved it as a kid, your toddler probably will too.
Timeless and clever. Real-world issues in a way kids understand — and memes moms will love.
Arthur (Prime Video)
Simple, kind, and lovable. Toddlers adore Clifford’s big energy (literally and figuratively).
Clifford the Big Red Dog (Prime Video)
MY ABSOLUTE FAVE! Loonette, Molly, and the ten-second tidy — enough said.
Big Comfy Couch (Prime Video)
🎉 Funny, Fast-Paced, But Still Smart
For higher-energy moments when you still want to avoid total chaos.
Cute, quick episodes with simple storylines and emotional learning.
Chip and Potato (Netflix)
Unexpectedly touching stories about friendship and curiosity. Plus, great animation.
Trash Truck (Netflix)
Stop-motion art meets beautiful storytelling. A hidden gem on Prime.
Tumble (Prime Video)
Oddly philosophical and calming. Parents often fall in love with this one, too.
Sarah and Duck (Youtube)
🧠 Educational but Entertaining
Shows with a purpose — and no shrieking involved.
Our little one has learned so much from Ms. Rachel, and us mirroring it! For language development and early speech — especially great for toddlers under 2.
Ms Rachel (Youtube & Netflix)
Engaging early numeracy and literacy disguised as silly fun.
Numberblocks (Netflix & Youtube)
Great for older toddlers and preschoolers. Each episode tackles a big question (“Why is the sky blue?”) with celeb voices and quirky animation.
Ask the StoryBots (Netflix)
Animal science, superhero suits, and action — all tied to facts about the animal kingdom.
Wild Kratts (Prime Video)
Bonus Picks
Just because... you’ll thank yourself for knowing about them.
For curious toddlers who ask “why?” 400 times a day.
Elinor Wonders Why (Prime Video)
Timeless. Familiar. Still teaching kindness, literacy, and inclusivity.
