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Toddler Toys I Don't Regret Buying

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Choosing toys for my toddler can feel overwhelming! Here are the toys that I have on my wishlist and that are tried and true toys my toddler loves!
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Bath Toys

I keep it simple with bath time! Just a few toys that are mold free and easy to store away when the bath is over!

 
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So good for sorting and bathtime!
Stacking Cups Toy
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Really fun for racing, pouring, and stacking.
Mushie Bath Boat Toys
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So cute!
Munchkin Float & Play Bubbles Bath Toy, 4 Ct
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My daughter loves this friendly octopus and putting the rings on it!
Nuby Floating Octopus Bath Toy with 3 Rings
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Getting Wiggles Out

When it's too cold or too hot for getting outside, these are our lifesavers!

 
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When it's cold outside, this helps get wiggles out!
Pikler Triangle & Indoor Climbing
 
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My toddler isn't allowed to jump on our beds/couches because bonks are inevitable. This is a great way for her to jump around safely!
Trampoline
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A water table that converts into a child's table?? And it's cute!
Smol Tide
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A splurge, but my daughter LOVES this.
Smol Mini
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A classic toy that my toddler is obsessed with!
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
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Art

It's so important for kids to be able to express themselves through art!

 
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Soooo many colors to choose from! I love that it comes in a container already!
Crayola 240 Bulk Crayon Set, 2 of Each Color
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I hate chalk dust on my hands. This is a great solution!
Chalk-O-Rama Dustless Chalk Crayons
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The GOAT of easels. Affordable and so kid-friendly.
MÅLA Easel, softwood - IKEA
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Mess free and so good for fine motor skills!
Melissa & Doug Water Wow! 3-pk Activity Pads
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Tools make play dough more fun and keep the activity going so much longer!
KOOKAROO Playdough Tools for Kids Ages 2-4
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Everyone loves play dough!
Play-Doh Bulk Spring Colors 12-Pack, 4-Ounce
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Keep their clothes clean with this cute smock.
Tiny Twinkle Mess Proof Full Sleeve Baby Bib
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If they're going to paint, it better be EASY to clean up.
Crayola Washable Finger Paint Station for Kids
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The cutest coloring book ever! We love reading Peter Rabbit together and this is so fun!
The Beatrix Potter Coloring Book (Peter Rabbit)
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Imaginative Play

Did you know children don't develop an imagination until 18 months old? I love to see my toddler's imagination grow with these toys!

 
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My toddler loves forts and this is a fun way for her to set up her own space!
Kids Teepee Tent with Lights & Campfire Toy
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Easily my toddler's favorite toy! She spends hours playing in her kitchen. This one is so cute I don't mind keeping it out!
Little Chef Paris Modern Play Kitchen
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Our favorite building blocks! They are soft so they don't hurt if you step on them.
Infantino Go gaga! Super Soft 1st Building Blocks
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My toddler loves helping me clean!
Teamson Kids Cleaning Set, Stone, 6 pcs.
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The magnetic binky is so fun for my toddler to play with!
Manhattan Toy Wee Baby Stella Peach 12" Doll
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My toddler is obsessed with Minnie Mouse. This one is a perfect cuddle companion.
Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Minnie Mouse 18'' Plush
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I have spent 40 hours putting together a dang dollhouse. I wish I had just bought this adorable one!
Toy Cottage Dollhouse - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
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Every kid loves to play restaurant, and they'll need this. This toy will grow with your toddler and help with counting!
Toy Cash Register Set - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
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How cute are these? They remind me of the toys I used to play with at my grandma's house growing up!
Toy Pal People Figurine Set - 6pc - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
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My toddler loves getting ready with me! this way, we don't make a huge mess.
Star Beauty Bag
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We try to limit screentime, so lots of music and stories!
Yoto Mini
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This one really helped her learn animal sounds!
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Barn
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Fine Motor Skill Development

For toddlers, play time is work! It's their job to explore, learn, and play. These toys help develop their fine motor skills and entertain them for a long time!

 
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My toddler loves to cut these. I do usually have to stick them back together though!
Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set - Wooden Play
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So good for fine motor skills!
Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads - 30 Beads
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We LOVE this one! I keep this one in her nursery as a decoration and toy.
Wooden Name Puzzle - Nursery Decor - Girl First Birthday - Kids Wooden Toys - Newborn Gift - Personalized Toy - Pastel Room Decor - Stim Toy
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My toddler spends hours with this toy!
Montessori Toddler Play Kit: 3-in-1 Learning Toys
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This sorting toy has been a really fun one for our little baby. She spends so much time playing with the shapes and I love that it comes in its own container!
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks
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This is good for sorting, counting, learning colors, coordination, and pattern play!
Wooden Pegboard Montessori Toys for Toddlers
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Music

Music is such a powerful tool for learning! 

 
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This is such a cute toy and is so fun! We keep this one in the nursery so it doubles as decor!
DJECO Animambo 18 Key Electronic Piano, Tan
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I never thought I'd see a beautiful xylophone.
Neutral Colors Toddler Xylophone - Montessori Toy
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I know what you're thinking, this is going to be loud. You're right, but songs are so good for learning! Help them shake the bells to the beat of the songs you sing to start out. It is actually so cute to see them explore sound!
Chriffer Kids Musical Instruments Set (11pcs)
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