toddler and baby favorites: more sustainable/healthy options and aesthetically pleasing/less-annoying toys, toys to help avoid screentime, gear for active families, minimalist options
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2 years old and up
Under 2 years old
Great for both baby and toddler season
2 years old and up
daughter loves this and no frustrating batteries/sounds/plastic
Primary Lacing Beads
a lovable heirloom that's beautiful plus fun to play with
Name Stool
Amazing UPF 50 two piece and one-piece swim options that save so much time fighting toddlers about putting on sunscreen, plus they are so cute
Toddler Girl Long Sleeve Sunsuit One-Piece Romper Swimsuit ...
An awesome and creative screen-free toy received for a third birthday and it is very loved!
KiwiCo Light Play Lab
loved toy at play group
Fat Brain Toys MiniSpinny
our trained and experienced baby class teacher highly recommended asking for a child-size table for a first or second birthday gift for longevity and usefulness and I totally agree! It gets used every day
Kid's Playroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs
for days when kiddo needs extra support but also great for a lil treat
Pedialyte® Freezer Pops Variety Pack
beloved 3rd birthday present with kid-friendly settings and easy recharging and synching
Unicorn Camera for Kids: Instant & Digital Options
Instant favorite 3rd birthday present from Grandma
Melissa and Doug Best Friends Magnetic Dress-Up Play Set
So cute: wooden, rainbow and classic! A lovely gift from Santa
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stacking Train, 32 Inch ...
a favorite toy at playgroup that is even fun for me as an adult :)
Flower Garden Building Blocks Set | General Jim's Toys & ...
great quality first underwear in organic cotton that our toddler got excited to wear! Cutest patterns are magical planets and unicorns and hearts/puppies but there are more great options
So cute and also doubles as a sweet Halloween costume
Melissa and Doug Chef Costume Role Play Set
Play felt flowers in custom colors
Felt Flowers | Marigolds | MakerPlace by Michaels
A favorite at two of our friends' houses! Cute for group play
Wooden Cool Scoops Ice Creamery
pet sounds in a puzzle
Pets Sound Puzzle - 8 Pieces
The best for preschool and snacks on the go. Dishwasher-safe
LunchBots Protein Packer Stainless Steel Bento Box
Under 2 years old
Absolute MVP portable and versatile baby and early toddler chair (before they are big enough for boosters). Secure, clean and so helpful especially for traveling! Loved and used it so much.
Inglesina Fast Table Chair | Legendary Award-winning high chair for children
Essential carrier for the newborn phase and first year! My husband carried bebe in this constantly
Baby Carriers that simplify your life | BabyBjörn
Great baby toy--we love keeping it in the car for entertainment
Puffin Toy | Soft Baby Toys & Cuddly Stuffed Animals
One of our favorite baby toys, now part of the toddler pretend kitchen
Melissa and Doug Soft Taco Fill & Spill
Some people loved this to take in the car but it was awesome to use with the play gym
Lovevery Sensory Strands
Great for both baby and toddler season
Love the scents, reliability and lower plastic/refill options. Used starting from the young baby season and still using it at age 3!
Honest Shampoo/Body Wash, Carton Refill, Lavender
A best friend with three kids highly recommended this and can confirm, it's great for playing, extra seating, jumping and not driving our neighbors nuts, padding things we don't want kids to bump into and wonderful for making inside play fun (when it...
Roo & You Playcouch (Greenguard gold certified with CertiPur US foam, unlike Nugget)
Best silicone cup for transitioning baby from bottle to cup, can easily take the top off also
Olababy Training Cup with Straw for Baby-Led Drinking (5oz)
One of our favorite nontoxic and available at stores baby and early toddler sunscreens
Sun Bum - Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Roll-On Sunscreen
Super useful older baby and toddler sun hat that actually stays on
SwimZip: Sun Hats & Accessories
Convertible car seat that allows kiddo to be rear-facing for a long time, usable from 5-65 pounds! No flame retardants and great quality. Amazing for newborn use continued for all the toddler years!
Nuna RAVA Next - Caviar | Babylist Shop
Awesome carrier that is adjustable for parents of different heights, comfortable enough that our baby slept in it around age 1 and versatile so that toddler can climb in on their own using the useful stand. Love the sun shade option that also kept ou...
Deuter kid carrier for hiking with baby and toddler
Once your kiddo is 8 months old, we have used the Guava Roam for everything. Walking, running, hiking, carting gear around. It folds down small enough for our Chevy Bolt and is durable and amazing for active daily life with a toddler! We use it const...
Guava Family Roam Jogging Stroller
durable and cute silicone bib that catches and save so much food and prevents so many stains on clothes
Bella Tunno Wonder Bib
durable and cute silicone bib great for everyday or special occasions. Super fun for pics! We always get compliments when eating out
Bella Tunno Wonder Bib
Nontoxic, two-stage mattress great for baby and toddler season. Naturally waterproof and amazing for peace of mind. Greenguard certified
