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Tiny Humans, Big Opinions
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items All things toddler: the fun stuff, the practical stuff, and the things that keep us both from losing our minds.
*PS: you don't need much. Fewer toys actually lead to bigger imaginations. You can also do a toy rotation every few weeks. 2-4 cycles so they never get bored of any toys.
*PS: you don't need much. Fewer toys actually lead to bigger imaginations. You can also do a toy rotation every few weeks. 2-4 cycles so they never get bored of any toys.
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The Toy Chest
The Diaper Bag Dump
The Toy Chest
Fewer toys, bigger imaginations… these are the ones that ACTUALLY get played with.
Honestly any toy chest from Little Tikes - we ended up finding one from our childhood on facebook marketplace (back when things were made better). It's the bench style. We love it, and so does she, because we can throw all the toys in to clean up qui...
Little Tikes Play 'N store Toy Chest
This is THE first thing she truly played with. It is also the gift that I get for any of our friend's kiddos 1st bday. She's played with it well over and year and it still is a "come with us" toy!
Pop It & Learn - Chuckle & Roar
Her favorite "book" that actually helps her learn & our favorite "book" that can have zero volume. Basic, necessary, intro words but also fun for them.
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book
Learning not just the animal names, but also their sounds. Can't say enough good things, and she also is now addicted to animal sounds!
LeapFrog 100 Animals Book
SOOOO versatile! How are they used in our house? Rolling in the living room, throwing outside, playing in the tubby, tossing in the water table to make splash, and probably a dozen more ways I am forgetting!
BALLS
THIS. We have 3 copies - one in each car and one for bedtime. This even makes it as one of her top fav "toys".
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
We have read this no less than 500 times since she's been born, and she isn't even 2 yet. We know the words by heart and her fav part is the "run run run" page and she says "ahhhhhh". Fun bedtime book, highly recommend.
Llama Llama Red Pajama - by Anna Dewdney (Board Book)
We got our daughter this at 10mo old, and she didn't quite understand the concept but still enjoyed listening to different things. Now? She has a little carrying case and dozens of tonies. I love that you can play with the figurines AND listen to the...
Tonies Box
Any version of a play kitchen, that fits your preferences for size, is going to be a hit! We got ours just after her first bday, and now that she's almost 2 - she's using it even more!
Play Kitchens
Any and all things Little People! She loves the cars, people & animals the most!
Little People
Little people figurines that match their favorite princesses, characters, or even them! There are dozens and dozens of options, and we have found ones that look like mom, dad, little lady & her fav animals!
Little People Figures
Used daily, multiple times a day. We LOVE the front facing shelf for our toddler's books - it allows us to keep them somewhat organized and it allows her to see which books she has! She will run to her room and sit in front of the shelves to pick her...
Kids Bookshelf - Front-Facing
The most used outdoor item we have! Highly recommend getting a pump that takes the water from the main part, up to the top, to create a waterfall that they don't have to do themselves.
Water Table
The Diaper Bag Dump
Everything I actually carry… because toddlers don’t care about minimalism.
The diaper bag that does it all (mostly). I love the size, the changing pad that is easy wipe to clean, the top easy access pocket, the material that's water (and milk) resistient, and the double side bottle holders. Truly an all-in-one bag for us!
Lululemon New Parent Backpack (Diaper Bag)
We were only huggies users, until our girly developed severe hives (lasted nearly 4 months). Turns out they changed their formula. We now swear by Millie Moon. They are so beyond soft, super absorbant, and hold up to our toddlers crazy antics.
Millie Moon Diapers - DAY
Apparently you can get costco wipes, without costco! We do have a membership, so that's where we go... but these are the ONLY wipes that we have used since day 1 and we swear by them. Durable, always wet, and doesn't hurt the wallet as much as some o...
Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes
We were blessed with a solid sleeper. These easily keep up with her 8-9 hour sleep nights, and have done good with her random 14 hour stretches! They hold a TON and don't leave her and her bedding soaked.
Millie Moon Diapers - Overnight
THE cup that doesn't leave our bag. It does NOT leak (UNLESSSSS you put ice in it, something about the ice melting and changing the pressure, causes it to leak? so no ice!).
It also is a weighted straw, so they can drink it at any angle. The best!
Munchkin Any Angle - Water Bottle
Our little girly LOVES to "participate in dips" when were out (salsa, queso, guac, hummus, etc.) and sometimes the chips don't always go down easy. These are a fav for her on the go - both plain and in any dips mom & dad use. We always have at le...
Veggie Straws Sea Salt
I'm not joking when I say we have "emergency bubbles" in our cars, the diaper bag, the garage, the golf cart, literally everywhere. If we ever need to do/go somewhere and it's more 'adult' and not entertaining for kids, this is our saving grace. HIGH...
Bubbles - for Emergencies
When they NEED to go, but just can't. These work, and they work FAST.
All I'm saying is, be prepared to get that diaper back on ASAP. And when you think it's done, wait a smidge longer. There's always more.
Pedia-Lax Laxative - Liquid Glycerin Suppositories
Teething meds that work quick AND our toddler likes? Sign us up. We've used these for every single tooth, and they work amazing. Twist off the top, squeeze in the liquid, bam. Relief!
THIS IS NOT MEDICAL OR WHATEVER ADVICE: We personally let our daug...
Boiron Camilia - Teething Drops
We always make sure to have a back up when we're running low. You never know when you're going to need it!
We have also used a light layer on a leg rash and it truly helped!
Parent's Choice - Diaper Rash Ointment