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As a mom with a degree in early childhood education, these are my top picks that my 1.5 year old also approves of! Links are affiliate đź©·
 
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Awesome for pretend play, I love using it like a puppet and my toddler “feeds” the pelican! One of her faves since she was 6 months old!
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Hungry Pelican Soft Baby Educational Toy: Fine Motor Skills, Clip-On, Multiple Activities
 
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One of my toddler’s favorites! She loves playing with it and adding other toys to the box. Definitely recommend
What’s Inside? Soft Feely Box
 
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So much fun and they can be used again and again, I love these for restaurants, shopping, in the car, or anywhere else. No mess and last forever since they’re reuseable!
Melissa & Doug Water Reveal - Fairy Tale
 
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Another option! Love these while I’m out and about running errands with my little one, no mess and just needs a little water in the pen to work!
Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pad - Animals - FSC Certified
 
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A favorite in our household! Not super big and my daughter loves it, keeps her occupied for longer periods of time and she loves all the buttons to push and songs
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car, Electronic Learning Toy Activity Center for Baby, Pink
 
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Love this one! Super versatile, we use it to look at shapes and colors, love using clear colored gems on top too, we also use it with a clear sensory bin on top with water or sand and the light underneath peeks through making it a super fun and engag...
Battat Shine Bright Plastic Lightbox 60 Shapes 3 Transparency Sheets, Toddler and Preschool Toys
 
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Love this for an interactive read aloud, pairs nicely with the very hungry caterpillar book and engaging for play!
Creativity for Kids The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Bin - Sensory Toys and Toddler Activities