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Mom Approved Gifts for Toddler Boys
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items Welcome to our ultimate holiday shopping guide for toddler boys! When searching for the best Christmas gifts for toddlers, you want toys that are safe, developmental, engaging - and will actually get played with. As a pediatric nurse and mom homescho...
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Outdoor Adventures
Fan Favorites
Building & Problem Solving
Sensory Play
Pretend Play
Active Play
Outdoor Adventures
Backyard fun made simple - durable outdoor toys for movement, exploration, and sensory play. Great for gross motor development and keeping toddlers outdoors all year
Such a cute “be like daddy” moment with this very detailed barbecue set!
Smoby: Garden Kitchen - Toy Grill w/ 43 Food & Cooking Accessories,Kids 3+
Just a classic tried and true T-ball moment!
Little Tikes Toy Sports T-Ball Set - Red
Every little toddler needs a basketball and a net. Such a classic addition.
Little Tikes TotSports Basketball Set - Non Adjustable Post
Love this balance bike for littles and very aesthetic too.
Retrospec Bicycles Cricket Mini 6" Kids' Balance Bike - Eggshell: Adjustable Handlebar & Seat, Steel Frame, 12-24 Months
Great gift for those energetic littles. They bounce on this for hours and you get a tired toddler.
Little Tikes 3’ Trampoline – Amazon Exclusive
Fan Favorites
Timeless toys every toddler loves - the type of gifts that get played with all year. Reliable, parent-approved toys that stay exciting long after the holidays.
Klip Klop Castle vibes for a fraction of the price.
Kid Connection Animal Zoo Play Set, 22 Pieces
What toddler boy wouldn't want a pet dinosaur.
Jurassic World Primal Hatch T-Rex, Interactive Dinosaur Toy for Kids Ages 5 and up
The new and improved little people farm set that gets played with for hours.
Little People Farm Doll Playset
We finally joined the bandwagon and I love the improvements made on this version. Plus the teal is so cute.
Toniebox 2 Tropical Teal
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Such a cute low stimulating screentime toy. Something the whole family can snuggle up with right before bed time.
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Dr. Seuss Starter Pack Storytime Audio Books: Educational Reading Kits for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Building & Problem Solving
Blocks, magnets, & stackers that spark creativity and teach early STEM skills. Encourages focus, hand-eye coordination, imaginative play, and early engineering skills.
Love this take on a building toy.
Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks, Soft Foam Blocks to Develop Early STEM Learning Skills, Ultimate Bath Toy for Toddlers & Kids - Roadster Set
The builds on this are limitless.
Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks XL Builder Set – 100-Piece STEM Toy Set for Kids Ages 3+
If you are going to do blocks, do this! They dont hurt when you step on them.
Jelly Blox Vrroom! Truck Kit | 35 Blocks to Squeeze, Stretch, Squish | Toddler & Preschool Building Blocks | Ages 2+
Such a good introduction to fun magnet play.
Mix & Match Mini Magnetic Wild Animals
I am obsessed with these smartmax toys.
SmartMax My First Animal Train STEM Set
This is perfect for any toy rotation. The kids love to make the animals extra long.
SmartMax My First Safari Animals STEM Set
Sensory Play
Safe, mess-friendly sensory play that keeps little hands busy and little minds exploring. These picks support sensory development, hand-eye coordination, and calm, focused play for busy toddler.
Sensory table of my dreams. I was sold on this one the moment I saw it folds.
7 Days of Play Sensory Activity Table
Aesthetically cute sensory play funnels. Plus great for storage.
Inspire My Play Coral Silicone Collapsible Funnels
Aesthetically cute sensory play cups. Plus great for storage.
Inspire My Play - 3 Nesting Bowls & Sieve
Aesthetically cute sensory play scoops. Plus great for storage.
Inspire My Play - 3 Silicone Nesting Scoops
PLUFFLE. Perfect for DIY sensory bins.
Educational Insights Pluffle® Mini 8-Pack Sensory Foam Set
Liquid Floor Tiles great for littles sensory play.
Art3d Liquid Fusion Play Centers, 9 Tiles
Super cute interactive light box that keeps them entertained.
Battat Tracing Light Box for Kids - Sensory
Great sensory bin alternative if you dont have the space for a sensory table.
Inspire My Play Sensory Bin w/ Lid & Inserts
Pretend Play
Because toddlers learn best by pretending - cooking, building, driving, and imagining their little world. Great for speech development, creativity, and independent play time.
Do me a favor … and just buy it. Endless ways to use this couch and the kids love it.
The Nugget® - Atlantis
Such a cute play couch accessory to grow with your child's imagination!
Couch Swag Play Panel Kids Foam Sofa Car Wash
Love this tool bench playset. This will grow with your toddler.
Freniland™ - Wooden Kids' Tool Bench Playset
Every little boys career dress up dream.
LOYO Kids Role Play Dress Up 4 Sets Costume
Dentist anyone? Super cute detailed dentistry play kit.
Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Play Set
Active Play
Burn toddler energy the fun way - indoor and outdoor toys that help build balance, strength, and confidence. Perfect for high-energy little boys who always need something to climb, push, ride, or jump on.
Such a staple piece in our toy room that keeps my little enteratined and laughing.
Edushape Toddler Stack and Ball Drop Transparent Ball Tower
Pricey but WORTH IT! They have so many extra attachments to make the ultimate ball-palooza.
Air Toobz - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 7
These fat brain toys are so entertaining. My little laughs so hard with this one.
SpillAgain - Best Active Play for Babies
Its something about flying balls that keeps my little laughing and entertained. He loves this one.
Battat Pop-a-Doodle-Doo Chicken Ball Popper with Music Lights, Learning Toy for Baby and Toddler
This gets so much play and it gets their creative juices flowing.
FlexTrack Blue Track for Toy Cars Flexible Race Track for Kids with Suction Cups
Such a cute interactive game. Its so much fun watching them try to find bluey throughout the house.
Bluey Hide & Seek Talking Figure Game: Creative Thinking for 2+ Players, Action Board Game
Pricey but endless play options.
Nuby StepPebbles Balance Board - Montessori Sensory Play
Great for that high energy toddler.
Simplay3 Two Sided Rock Wobble Disk & Dome
Keeps the littles active and wasting energy.
Fisher-Price Wood Montessori Rockin' Board