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items We have all of these toys. These are the toys that my children come back to. Many started with my first child and are continuing to live well through play with my second. Check these out if you're tired of buying stuff they don't ever look at again a...
My family has owned this for 4 years. It is the most played with toy. My 3 year old and first grader can play it together. 🙌🙌
Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
We’ve owned this game for 6 years. This is played with by our neighbor friends, my kids, everyone loves it. It helps teach toddlers words and how to take turns. It gives older kids the ability to lead and teach younger kids themselves. It travels wel...
Roll and Play
This is so fun for kids to pretend and look authentic at the same time.
SpyX Night Mission Goggles w/ LED & Scope
Go to gift for any bluey lover. Bringing keepy uppy to this small format just wows kids!
Bluey Keepy Uppy Motorized Toddler Game
This is such a sweet piece. Soft. And makes your little one feel like mama.
Baby GUND My First Purse 5-Piece Plush Set
This is a classic. We have had ours outside for 4 years and it’s held up well and played with by everyone.
Big Dig Toy Excavator Ride w/ 360° Rotation
Purchased this for my daughter when she was 1. That was a tiny bit early but not too early in my opinion. She’s 3 now and it still has gotten repeat play and continues to do so. I love the little people sets because you can keep building on to your ...
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie DreamHouse Toy
This is such a great gift! It’s something a child can pick up and play anywhere. And with the time change, and early darkness, outside play doesn’t have to stop because you can see the ball. My son has it and we’ve bought it for others.
GlowCity Light Up LED Football, Glow in The Dark, Batteries Included, Official ...
Kids love bubbles more than you think! But it’s frustrating when the machine gets clogged, stuck, etc. so then you have a sad kid and a mess.
This machine has been the best quality and hello white option for a nice aesthetic. Good buy!
Bubble Machine Automatic Blower 18000+ Bubbles
These really can cut food, and they really don’t cut skin. Please note these are made for 4-10 year olds. But I have given these to my own children at 2 🙈🙈🙈 By 2 they’re already eager to help and these truly are safe. Always follow manufacturers r...
Tovla Jr. Kid Safe Knife Set | 3-Piece Toddler Knives
This is the cutest toy ever. I feel like an optometry set for kids is super rare, so this is unique and exciting. It’s great for pretend play and also incorporates a kid’s love of dress up when trying on the different glasses. It all stores in its ow...
Melissa & Doug Blues Clues Glasses Play Set
I heard about the tonie box for so long before we actually got my daughter one last year for her 2nd birthday. Wish I had bought one sooner for my son! I feel like she loves the autonomy of picking a character and what she wants to listen to when. An...
Toniebox 2 Audio Player Starter Set w/ Puppy
We got this for my son’s first Christmas in 2019. We still have it. It’s still in perfect condition. This toy is one my kids have loved and loved. When my daughter was able to start playing with it, my son loved helping her chase the balls. It’s biza...
Playskool Busy Ball Popper Interactive Toy with Music and Sound Effects for Toddlers
These actually don’t spill! They do need water to wet them, but the only possible mess is water. We have them and I’ve gifted them, too.
Crayola Spill Proof Paint Set 8ct for Toddlers
I purchased this for my nephews last Christmas (4 and 18 months at the time). They had the best time with it, and my SIL even approved. It folds up and doesn’t take much room. But it’s such good open play. I liked the colors on this were very gender...
Play Tunnel - Gigglescape™: Kids Tent, Toddler Tunnel, Fiberglass Frame, Ages 3+
My daughter got this for Christmas last year and she gasped. It looks so real but it’s not. She felt so grown playing with this.
Pretend Makeup Kit for Toddlers Girls 3-6
My son got this years ago for his birthday. It rolls up and stores nicely. When rolled up cars are stored inside. When rolled out multiple kids can play together and race on all the lanes. We have taken this on vacation because it was easy to pack an...
Hot Wheels Roll Out Raceway, Track Set