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Baby and Toddler Approved Toys
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items Favorite toys that actually kept my son occupied so I could have a few minutes to myself. My son is still a Velcro child at almost 3 so if I can find something that he will play with independently it will make the list!
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My son loved these in OT. Helpful for bimanual hand skills. Keeps him entertained for at least 20-30 minutes. He’ll start of making regular animals then starts to get silly with different variations.
Magnetic Animals
My son’s speech therapist used this a lot to help learn animals, animal sounds, in/out and shape sorting! He squealed with joy every time she brought this one out!
Take-Along Sorting Barn
This was the first little people set I got my son since he loves animals. He mostly loves throwing the animals down the chute haha! Great at keeping him entertained. Sometimes other characters like Sesame Street or paw patrol also join in the fun!
Fisher-Price Little People Caring For Animals Farm
My son loves to play in water. This helps keep it contained and save on our water usage! He’ll play with it until the water is COLD!!
Running Water Play Sink, Pretend Kitchen Sink, and Dishwashing Playset
Great for free play. Used multiple times in ocean themed sensory bins. Comes in a handy carrying case.
Sea Animal Figure - 30pc - Gigglescape™
My little helper loves to help clean. This set is such great quality. He’s pretty rough on it at times and it’s held up great.
Melissa & Doug Dust! Sweep! Mop! 6pc Wooden Pretend Play Preschool Cleaning Set
Baby
This was the only way my son would lay in his crib without screaming. Sometimes he’d fall asleep for a nap and sometimes just long enough to let me have a few minutes to myself while he was safely in his crib.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine - Blue
My son wasn’t much for NOT sitting in my lap. This would keep him entertained at the table so I could eat!
VTech Turn and Learn Driver
Everyone’s favorite purple monkey song! It truly is kind of catchy. Looks like they improved the aesthetics from a few years ago.
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
Great activity center that turns into a real table as baby grows into a toddler.
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3- Stage Activity Center