Buying for toddlers can be costly so most of these items are hitting multiple developmental needs as well as being affordable! *Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to shop through them. It never ...
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bath time essentials
pretend play favorites
feeding & independence helpers
books
learning & development Essentials
crafts & creativity
bath time essentials
These were my kids ALL TIME Favorite bath time essentials.
Playtime is learning time for toddlers! Make bathtime FUN!
33 PCS Bath Toys Set with Shower & Ducks
Encourages hand-eye coordination, cause and effect, and more.
Fill N' Splash Submarine Bath Toy for Toddlers
pretend play favorites
Pretend play is one of the best ways to teach simple conversation techniques and social emotional skills.
Dress up & Career pretend play.
Toddler Dress Up 4-in-1 Career Costumes
Teaches food groups, sorting, and pretend cooking. Durable wood pieces that survive teething toddlers and dramatic “grocery store” play.
Wooden Play Food Set with Storage Case
feeding & independence helpers
Foster a sense of independence with a I CAN DO IT attitude!
Durable & easy to clean, everything you need for transitioning.
Infantino My 1st Tumbler Silicone Sippy Cup
books
Great learning tool for beginning readers ~ it repeats the same phrase and gives kids the ability to use the photos to guess what might be next.
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr. - By Bill Martin ( Board Book )
Great for teaching ABC's and fun to read!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault (Board Book)
Classic, but a must-have.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
The Little Blue Truck books are great for Holiday Gifts.
Little Blue Truck's Valentine - by Alice Schertle (Hardcover)
I only recommend books that we have read and continue to read!
Little Blue Truck's Springtime (Board Book) (Jill McElmurry)
My 3 year old asks for this book loooong after Halloween.
Little Blue Truck's Halloween - by Alice Schertle (Board Book)
learning & development Essentials
Development‑boosting favorites that toddlers love and parents rely on.
Train set to introduce numbers, colors, and improve fine motor skills!
LEGO DUPLO Number Train Toy for Early Development
My toddler couldn't get enough of this one! (Teach Object Permanence - 6-10 months)
Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Xylophone
Puzzles are great for fine motor development. This one helps form their sense of identity too!
Personalized Name Puzzle
Holy-grail of open-ended toddler play. Perfect for quiet time, or independent play.
110pc Magnet Building
Big pieces, bright colors ~ Great for hand‑eye coordination and imaginative play.
MEGA BLOKS
If you don't want your toddler scaling the walls….
Indoor Montessori Climbing Set
crafts & creativity
Craft time doesn’t have to be chaotic or expensive — a few simple, well‑chosen items can spark hours of imagination. These picks are perfect for building fine‑motor skills, encouraging early creativity, and giving toddlers a safe way to explore color...
Get your kids creativity going with this water gel Squishy kit.
Dan&Darci Aqua Fairy Water Gel Kit - DIY Squishy Maker
