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Baby and toddler toys that aren't a waste of money

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As a first time mum, I have definitely purchased a lot of things for my son that ended up being a waste of money 💰 Whether it was because it wasn't good quality, my son didn't like it, or it just wasn't as fun and educational for him as I thought. B...
 
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My car obsessed toddler absolutely loves this! Other Hot Wheels products are just too complicated and advanced for him, but this one you easily put together in about 3 minutes and then it's done! He can play on his own which is amazing for some free ...
Hot Wheels Little People Racing Loops Tower
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This isn't the exact rocker that I have as it seems it's not available anymore. But this is the same concept. I love that this rocker has a chair like seating area, meaning that babies can use it. My son got his rocker when he was 4 months old and he...
Babylo Rocking Animal With Sound - Elephant
 
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This teether was a life saver! We bought two, and always had one in the fridge so we could rotate them as necessary. Filled with water they cool down baby's gums and help ease teething pain. Lots of cold teethers you can buy aren't very clear on what...
Baby Einstein Teether-Pillar Assorted | Interactive Toys
 
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Super fun piano for making music! Magic touch keys that are just flat on wood, so nothing to get broken. A button that also plays different music that my sons loves pressing. It also comes with some cards to play songs for when they are a bit older a...
Baby Einstein Hape Magic Touch Piano | Musical & Sound
 
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Any type of wooden building blocks are amazing for helping develop fine motor skills! I got my son some when he was about 18 months old and he can now build towers on his own without knocking them down. Great for creativity, and won't break!
Toy Wooden Blocks
 
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Cars are an endless winner! Esepcially if you also have a boy! We did absolutely nothing to persuade him into liking cars, but ever since he was a baby he has loved them, real ones or toy ones, he loves them all. He gets excited every time he sees an...
Hot Wheels Cars
 
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Despite the fact that I am forever picking up balls from around the house, a foam ball pit was the best investment. They can start using them when they are still really young, and continue to love them for years to come. I do recommend a foam ball pi...
Ball Pits
 
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A foldable slide is an amazing addition to your kids toys. No more heading to the park every single day to use the slide! Can be used indoors or outdoors which is fantastic. We had the slide for months before we got a ball pit, and now the slide goes...
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