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What my KIDS LOVE!
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items I'm a mom of 3 kiddos, and while they are close in age, they have different interests and likes. Whatever the likes- I try to find products, or activities that they can all enjoy. This list is a few items/toys that they enjoy individually and some th...
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Fun for Everyone!
Young Toddlers
Fun for Everyone!
Toys that little kids enjoy across the board. There's a lot of pretend play during the early childhood ages and these toys are a favorite for my kiddos.
This is such a wonderful item to have! They have several nostalgic stories available as well as more contemporary stories. We love to switch up our story time and this is the perfect way to do so. It feels like a “movie”, so it’s a win for me
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set
If you love Eric Carle books, these are a great find! 3 classic stories, now available.
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Eric Carle Set
Puppets are so much fun for little ones! My kids love when puppets “give” them compliments and “talk” to them when they're feeling bummed. Watching their imagination run free with puppets is such a sweet thing to see.
JOYIN 6Pcs Kids Animal Hand Puppet Set
One of the TOP items my girls play with. Primarily because they are pizza lovers, but sets like these allow for much imaginative play.
Melissa & Doug Top & Bake Wooden Pizza Playset
Toys that help with motor skills…? YES, PLEASE! My girls loved this set so much when they were toddlers, and now my littlest is loving this set! Perfect gift idea!
Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Cone Playset
Easily a playtime favorite! My daughters always pretend to cook or bake something for me. These are a perfect addition to their kitchen playset as well as learning about food groups.
Melissa & Doug Food Groups - 21 Wooden Pieces & 4 Crates
Learning about farm animals? This is such a fun and cute toddler play set. It's mainly played with my almost 2-year-old now, but here and there, I catch my older girls playing with this set.
Fisher-Price Little People Caring for Animals Farm Playset Electronic Toddler Learning Toy
This book is technically helpful for learning, but my kiddos love to use it for play. They spend a lot of time playing with this book. It also has a Spanish speaking mode.
LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book, Purple
If you have animal lovers on your hands, this item is a great play item.
VTech Care for Me Learning Carrier Toy, Orange
My girls are always inviting me for tea and lemonade, and this set is our go to!
VTech 80-158500 Learn & Discover Party Set
We love this wooden smoothie play set!! Imagination unleashed! Were always playing “Smoothie Shop”. It’s a favorite during our pretend play when homeschooling. Gigglescape has so many toys, it’s hard not wanting it all!
Smoothie Maker Play Set - Gigglescape™: Creative Toy Kitchen, Play Food, 28 Pieces, Ages 3+, Fine Motor Skills
Young Toddlers
While my youngest makes his way to play with his older sisters, there are a few things that are better suited for him alone. Below are a few beloved items we use frequently for both play and to learn.
Ok, this toy has been around since I was a little…and that's been quite some time). I love this toy for my 23-month-old, it's such an underrated toy. It is so useful when playing with a small toddler. From learning animals, their sounds, and much mor...
Fisher-Price Little People World of Animals See ‘n Say Toddler Musical Learning Toy
Fought over toy! Yes, this item is for smaller/younger toddlers…however, when our baby boy got this as a gift it was the most raved-about toy (for the day, anyway). The dino makes requests and helps with color p, shape and number recognition.
VTech Chomp & Count Dino with Accessories, Baby and Toddler Toys