It's so easy to get caught up in the trends and as such end up wasting a lot of money on things your kids don't really need or like. I've found every single item on this list has been worth every penny!
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Toys / Games / Activities
Sleep
Mealtimes / Kitchen
Car
Learning
Outdoor
Toys / Games / Activities
We've done a few of these books now and I found this one the best because you also had to know the PP universe to complete some of the pages. Anyone can color or shape match, but being familiar with the story added another layer of learning to the bo...
Paw Patrol Book Sticker Book Treasury|Hardcover
A large-print coloring book that is ACTUALLY large-print!
Simple & Big Coloring Book for Toddler
Unlimited hours of entertainment with these things, even mom and dad get into them 😅
18 Pack Multi-Color Pop Tubes Sensory Fidget
We've tried a few other brands of water pens and keep coming back to M&D, they're the best by far
Melissa & Doug Water Wow! 4 Color Pens Set
Paw Patrol look & find activity book
Nickelodeon Paw Patrol: First Look and Find, (Board Book)
We've played with a few different types of magnetic tiles at different friends' houses and Picasso are the GOAT quality and variety
PicassoTiles Classic Starter Set Magnetic Tile Building Toy (100 Pieces)
We love these blocks for creativity and imagination, hand/eye coordination, balance, etc.
100-Piece Wood Blocks Set
Little is deep in her dolly era and she has a few, but she definitely gravitates more towards this one.
Baby Doll - Blue Dress & Pajama Set | lullababydolls.com
A classic game that's great for hand/eye coordination
Pressman Let's Go Fishin' Deluxe Game
Great for hand-eye coordination and creativity
Primary Lacing Beads
Little calls this “sewing” lol and will spend hours doing every single card
Alphabet Lacing Cards
Playing legit games with your child is a whole other level of fun; we looooove all of these games
LotFancy Kids Card Games, 6 Decks, Include Go Fish, Old Maid, Crazy 8's , Memory Match, Slap Jack
Sleep
An absolute GOAT to block out other noise so your child can have a peaceful, uninterrupted sleep.
Dreamegg Classic D1 Baby Sound Machine
This completely resolved little's early morning wakings in just a few days!
Groclock Sleep Trainer Clock
Mealtimes / Kitchen
Keep your little helper safe with this learning tower!
Little loves helping me “drive” with this toy. We keep it a car-only toy
VTech Race & Learn Driver
As a young toddler she was OBSESSED with anything with buttons and we found one of these at the thrift store and made it a car toy. Fast forward a few years when we went to start learning letters, turns out she already knew them all from this toy!
LeapFrog 2-in-1 LeapTop Touch
Learning
It seems like every book / activity writes letters differently, and I have found these to be the most “normal” if that makes sense, and easier for my little to recognize as a result.
Wooden Letter Alphabet Magnets
Such a fun way to help with upper/lowercase letter recognition!
Learning Resources Mini Abc Pops, Vocabulary Words, Alphabet, Ages 3+
NGL I swapped the dolls inside for other figurines we had lol I switch them up every month or so and she's still obsessed with this thing
Wooden Doorbell House
Outdoor
We've spent hourssssss with this thing, a must for summer!
Step2 Signature Rain Showers Splash Tub: Sensory Development Sand & Water Table
A right of passage for all kids lol but seriously, unlimited hours of entertainment with this thing - driving, fill with “gas”, car wash, shopping, etc.
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
Gets the wiggles out! We've also brought it inside for the winter months and love it just the same
Little Tikes 25'' Round Easy Store 3' Folding Trampoline - Blue/Black/Red
Can't beat a toy that grows with kids, and this is one of the best! Worth every penny
Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Stroll 'N Trike - Pink: Steel Frame, Adjustable Seat, EVA Tires
Dress-Up
I think we played doctor for a month straight after getting this lol
Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set
Play Kitchen
We love these toys and all the different “attachments”
