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Toddler Toys That Keep Their Attention
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items These are my toddlers’ go to toys that can keep them busy for hours. My kiddos are 13 months and 3.5… these are probably good for ages 10 months to 5 and least!
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Top Toys with Sounds
Montessori-Style and Wooden Toys
Old-School Toys
Outdoor Toys
Toys Without Sounds
Wish List
Top Toys with Sounds
Re-do on a classic.
Little People ® Light-Up Learning Garage™ Playset
This one isn’t always available but my kiddos enjoy it. When you push the cars some kind of little jump start happens with the trucks and they speed up. It also has some sound and lights.
Kid Connection Fast Trucks, 2 Pack, Friction Powered
There are 2 versions of this-this one has a higher price point but also have lots of sounds and lights to keep them entertained.
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Little Dreamhouse Interactive Playset
Super fun ride on toy! It has a lot of fun sound features like a plane.
Kiddieland Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Plane Light & Sound Activity Ride-On: Plastic Push Toy for Kids, 50lb Capacity
This is an expensive toy but definitely worth it. It has a variety of sounds and is great for pretend play.
Bluey 3-in-1 Airplane Playset: Sound Effects & Multiple Activities, Includes Figures, Educational Creative Thinking
Montessori-Style and Wooden Toys
This is several toys in one-you can do the xylophone or tap the balls into the holes. This is definitely a winning toy!
Hape Pound and Tap Bench Toy
I took the toy ball off of this for safety purposes but it is a hit here. FYI, this picture makes it look bigger than it is but it’s a good size for a toddler.
Fedpow Wobble Board Toddle,kids Rocking Seesaw Balance Board,Curved Balance Board Balance Popping Board Workout Balance Training Equipment for Kids Boys Girls,Hold Up To 25Kg for Indoor Use
Definitely fun for hours…the box comes with a couple of patterns you can create on the back.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set - 100 Blocks
This is a lot of fun for children to play together or parents to play with children. There are a lot of ways to customize the toy for hours of fun.
Melissa & Doug Top & Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Set (41 Pcs) - FSC Certified
This will definitely keep the kiddos occupied for a while. Fun pretend play toy!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter with Deli Slicer – 56-Pieces - FSC Certified
Super fun toddler-friendly kitchen that doesn’t take up a ton of space.
KidKraft Foody Friends: Cooking Fun Elephant Wooden Toddler Kitchen Activity Center with 23 Accessories
This isn’t always available but such a cute toy I recently purchased and plan to give my kids for the holidays. I bought mine at Walmart but there currently sold out there so you can get it here.
KidKraft Wooden Grocery Store Self-Checkout Center with 30 Accessories
Old-School Toys
This toy isn’t meant for this age but with adult supervision babies and toddlers can have a lot of fun with it…they love the talking aspect of it. My version doesn’t have the bead necklace so make sure if you get that one you take extra care to monit...
Furby Purple Plush Toy, Voice Activated, 15 Fashion Accessories, Interactive Toys, Ages 6+ - Walmart.com
This was my toy back in the day! And I’m happy to share it with my little ones as well. Definitely keeps them engaged!
Fisher-Price Rockin’ Record Player Musical Toy with Turntable & 5 Records for Toddler Pretend Play
Outdoor Toys
This is one is a summer great but honestly, I hate when the colors fade on the outdoor toys so I typically keep it inside for dry play most of the time. This could also be great to add kinetic sand to!
Step2 Dino Showers Multi-Color Plastic Water Table for Toddlers with 13-Piece Playset
Bubble mowers are a ton of fun! We sometimes use ours inside as well-it just depends on your flooring if that will work or not.
Little Tikes Gas 'n Go Mower
Someone gifted one of these to my daughter. These are nice as well because they come with everything you need to get started. Beware, they do make a decent size mess on flooring if you use them inside since they have a little battery run motor.
ArtCreativity Bubble Lawn Mower for Toddlers 1-3 - Bubble Blowing Toys Ages 2+ - Outdoor Summer Toy, Pink
My toddler loves this toy.The best part is it folds for easy storage.
Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Three Wheel Kick Scooter - Blue, for Preschool Child Ages 3+ - Walmart.com
This trike is good from sitting baby to toddler as it has multiple conversion points. It allows child steering and/or adult steering depending on what stage you have it set to.
Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Stroll 'N Trike - Red: Adjustable Seat, Steel Frame, Ages 1-5
My toddler loves this toy! Not extremely big-easy to set up in a yard with limited space. I got mine at Walmart but it’s unavailable there so you can try here.
Dude Perfect DPF19001 Ultimate Sports Inflatable Bounce House, 4-in-1, 8' X 10'
Toys Without Sounds
What I love about these are they’re not too sticky and my toddler loves stretching them. Nice, cheap buy!
Big Time Toys Fun-Ooldes Rainbow Noodles. Age Group 5 Years and up
Fun for the dinosaur fan! When you press a button it does look like it has a red bite mark on it though but other than that it’s a great option.
Jurassic World Dominion Extreme Damage Atrociraptor Dinosaur Action Figure Toy, Battle Play
Another fun dinosaur toy! When you hit a bitten it looks like it has a bite mark on its side but other than that it’s great!
Jurassic World Extreme Damage Feature Dino Dimetrodon (Walmart Exclusive)
Fun, sensory style toy. Please note-if they are too rough on these it is possible to break them over time.
NeeDoh Nice Cube, Satisfying Square Shaped Sensory Toy, Colors May Vary, Children Ages 3+
This is a great mess-free toy. It requires special paper to work though.
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush and Drawing Pad: Kids Painting Kit, Non-Toxic, Creative Art Set, Requires 3 AA Batteries
This is a fun pretend play toy for toddlers. The only downside is once the colors are mixed, you really can’t unmix them-but my kids don’t seem to mind.
Little Tikes Creative Chefs Ice Cream Kit with Make-It Mix Play Sand, 20 Accessories, Realistic Pretend Play Set, Boys, Girls, Ages 3+
Another fun chef pretend play. Just a note-sand colors can’t really be unmixed but my kids seem unbothered.
Little Tikes Creative Chef Peanut Butter & Jelly Kit with Make-It Mix Play Sand, 10 Accessories, Realistic Pretend Play Sandwich Maker, Boys, Girls, Ages 3+
Another fun pretend play kinetic sand type kit. Please note, mixed colors of sand can’t be separated.
Little Tikes Creative Chefs Waffle Kit with Make-It Mix Play Sand, 18 Accessories, Ages 3+
This is the other version of the Little People Barbie Dreamhouse that doesn’t have sound included.
Little People Barbie Beach House
Wish List
I would love to get this toy for my little ones.
Air Toobz - Best Building & Construction for Ages 3 to 7
Bath Toys
When these hit the water they start to flash lights! You definitely can’t go wrong with this one!
Glowing Bath Spinner 2pc BS Baby/Daddy