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The Best Baby & Toddler Toys!

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Favorite toys and books that my kids loved at this age, or would have loved.
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This Ms. Rachel doll is for 6 months to 3 years. So soft, and she talks and sings!
Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll
 
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My own babies had these (they are now 6.5 and almost 8 years old). You can freeze these when they're teething really bad and they make their gums feel a lot better. They can also chew on it without freezing.
Nuby Ice Gel Baby Teether Keys
 
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This is great for fine motor skills, learning how to stack in the right order, learning colors as they get a little older, so many things! My kids loved this when they were little.
Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack Sleeve Infant Stacking Toy
 
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This is such a cute shape sorter for 6m+. It's like a little pet carrier.
Fisher-Price Busy Blocks Pet Carrier
 
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This book is a black and white and contrasting colors, fold out book for tummy time. It also has numbers and objects. My kids both loved these when they were newborns, and learned to count with them as they got older!
123 Counting Activities: Brand Partner Product Details | PaperPie
 
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My kids loved this and the others as babies. Cloth pages they could chew on, a rattle on the handle, and also chew on that. Machine washable, but air dry.
Hello Baby Rainbow Colors

Age 1+

 
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My kids played with these for literally years. They stack inside each other, put them upside down and the can be stacked like a tower, on the bottom they each have holes and numbers, so can also be used in bath tub or water table, etc.
Stack & Count Stacking Cups- 8 Count
 
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My kids loved these pull back vehicles when they were little. They loved racing them and seeing which one would go the farthest. Also great for fine motor skills!
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Pull-Back Town Vehicles
 
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This was such a fun toy for my kids. They loved all of the different knobs to open the top. They thought it was so great when an animal popped up. Great way to work on fine motor skills too!
Playskool Poppin’ Pals Pop-up Toy for Babies
 
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My kids got these when they were 2 and 2.5. It's 5 years later and they are still playing with them! They love them! Definitely worth it!
Foam Construction Blocks, 6-Piece Set
 
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This dump truck actually dumps. And it holds a good amount in the back as well. My son has loved this through the years.
Green Toys Dump Truck in Yellow and Red
 
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My kids thought this was absolutely the best thing! So many things to keep little hands, eyes, and minds busy for hours!
B. toys Wooden Activity Cube - Zany Zoo: Educational Play with Animals, Spinners, Bead Rollercoaster, Functional Doors
 
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My kids loved playing with their water table until they got too tall. So much fun!
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
 
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This is a classic! My kids loved playing with these for years!
Mega Bloks First Builders 80-Piece Set

Age 2+

 
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These 8 construction trucks are made of wood and for 2+, plus comes with a handy case to keep them in.
Construction Car Set - Gigglescape™
 
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This puzzle was a favorite. My kids loved the sounds the animals made when covered back up.
Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Sound Puzzle (8 pcs)
 
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This was a fun learning tool for my kids. Matching colors, matching shapes, fine motor skills, stacking, learning shapes.
Melissa & Doug Stack and Sort Board Toy
 
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My son got this for his 2nd birthday. He's now 6.5 and still loves it! Room for lots of cars to play on!
80" x 40" Playmat City Life Road Traffic System
 
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This was so fun for our kids when they were little! It also helped with gross motor skills.
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe
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My daughter loves playing with Little People in her doll house instead of Barbies. And how cute are these???
Fisher-Price Little People Disney Princess 8-Piece Set
 
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My kids got this when they were babies. They are now 6.5 and almost 8 and still play with them and they are in great shape. So much imagination with these!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks, 100-Piece

Age 3+

All time favorite toys that my kids loved when they were little, plus a few new ones

 
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How adorable is this Target shopping cart for toddlers!
Target Toy Shopping Cart
 
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Squishmallows are so popular with all ages! And Bluey is an amazing show!
Squishmallows 10" Bluey
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This adorable Bluey phone is for 3+. It has popular phrases from the show, some games, and voice messages, and lots of other fun features!
VTech Bluey Ring Ring Phone
 
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My kids love Bluey! And they love this set that has the whole family. They go on some fun adventures with their imaginations!
Bluey Family Figure Pack of 4, Ages 3+
 
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My kids have had these for 5 years and are still obsessed! We keep them in a single container, but they'll categorize, build zoos for them, make them run around, so much stuff!
69 Pcs Small Animal Figures
 
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My son thinks this is the best thing. He loves measuring random things around the house with it.
3' Long Tape Measure