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The Toys My 1 Year Old Actually Plays With

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If you’re tired of spending money on toys that get ignored in favor of a cardboard box, you’re not alone. These are the toys my toddler reaches for again and again, which is about the highest endorsement a toddler can give. They’ve survived the ultim...
 
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Now that my daughter is walking, this gives her a little extra confidence while she’s still figuring things out. She loves pushing it around the house and all the buttons and lights keep her very entertained!
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker Pink
 
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My daughter lovessss books. I find her just flipping through pages sometimes. But if a book makes noise, has flaps, textures, or buttons, she’s even more interested.
Noisy Animals: 6 Sounds & On/Off Switch
 
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One of her most-played-with toys. We spend a lot of time stacking them up just so she can immediately knock them down. Honestly, she’s living her best life.
MEGA BLOKS First Builders 150-Piece Set
 
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I originally thought she’d be too young for this, but she absolutely loves the figurines. She carries them around, swaps them out herself, and gets excited when the music starts playing. One of the most pleasant surprises in our toy collection and I ...
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set - Pink
 
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Simple toys really are the best toys sometimes. She loves watching the pieces spin and figuring out how to stack them herself. It’s one of those toys that somehow never gets old.
JUXUE Baby Spinning Stacking Toys 1-3 Yrs
 
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These are currently in heavy rotation. Between the spinning, popping, and sticking them to just about every surface in our house, they keep her surprisingly entertained. They’re also one of my favorite diaper bag toys because they’re lightweight, eas...
ALASOU 3PCS Pop Suction Cup Spinner Toys
 
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The longest-running favorite in our house. She’s loved this since she was about three months old and somehow still lights up when it turns on. I honestly didn’t know a toy could have this much staying power. I love that it’s allowing her to be indepe...
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
 
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Because toddlers always want whatever you’re holding. This gives her a remote that’s actually hers and saves mine from being chewed on or hidden somewhere mysterious. I can’t tell you how many times she’s almost subscribed to another tv provider. We’...
Baby TV Remote Toy with Lights & Sounds, 3 Languages
 
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This thing repeats what she says, dances around, and generally causes a lot of giggles. Equal parts entertaining and slightly unhinged, which is exactly why she loves it.
hahaland Musical Bouncing Crab Plush Toy
 
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Hands down one of the best outdoor toys we’ve purchased. It keeps her busy, encourages independent play, and gives me a chance to sit outside with my coffee for more than thirty seconds.
Toddler Sand Water Table Toy w/ Pump & Accessories
 
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My daughter loves playing with this! It’s teaching her about shapes and how to put things away and take them out!
LeapFrog Shapes & Sharing Picnic Basket Pink
 
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This is the best teether for car rides. There’s a lot of moving parts with sounds and it’s fun for her to play with for an extended period of time which is a mom win.
Baby Montessori Silicone Teething Toy 0-12M
 
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This one is similar to the crab, but it stays in one place and lights up. So fun for her to hear herself back!
Emoin Talking Dancing Cactus Toy for Kids