I’m a fan of big bang for your buck and I swear these will teach your kids new skills and not break the bank!
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Books
Stacking
Electronics
Travel
Art
Pretend play
Books
These Poke-a-Dot books are so fun! Good for receptive language and fun to poke!
Books - Category Detail - Melissa & Doug
I have fun with these too! It’s great for pointing, learning new words, and a little sensory component too
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot! 3Pk Board Books
This is the best 100 words book because all of the words are used daily by kids and parents!
100 First Words (Ms. Rachel) (Books by Ms. Rachel)
Can confirm these are indestructible!! Great for travel too because they’re thin!
Indestructibles: Touch Your Nose! High Contrast
Truly indestructible! And great for travel!
Indestructibles: Hello, Farm! - Baby Book
Kids LOVE this book! It’s so interactive and works on those one-step directions!
There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher (Board Book)
Stacking
These are worth the splurge! Such an opportunity for open-ended play for toddlers to school-aged kids. All of the add-on sets can make it more fun!
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Set
These are great for some frustration-free building! They are durable as well!
Infantino Press & Stay Sensory Blocks 24pc
These are fun in so many environments! You can build them, stick them to the side of the tub, or the dishwasher or the window in the car!
Fat Brain Toys Squigz Starter Set, 24 Pc
I love the many opportunities presented by these blocks! You can stack them, match them to the cards, spell words, and learn letter sounds!
Melissa & Doug Ms. Rachel Letter, Number, and Game Wooden Learning Blocks with Activity Cards
Electronics
I love the tonie box! It’s great for around the house or in the car. Besides being screen-free, it allows your kid to have control and choice over what they’re listening to! This saved me from so many “not that song” as we tried to guess what my daug...
tonies Disney Frozen Toniebox 1 - Blue
Best Tonie for toddlers!! Great learning songs that you might enjoy too.
tonies Laurie Berkner Figurine: Music & Creative Thinking Storybook
Travel
The best toy but TRAVEL SIZED!
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS 26-Piece Travel Set
Awesome mess-free travel toy!
Melissa & Doug Ms. Rachel Water WOW! Color-Reveal Pad Early Learning Toy: Plastic Watercolor Paint Brush Pad
I love everything Melissa and Doug because I know they will last. These are so cute and good for fine motor and pretend play! A staple in my toy “go bag”
Melissa & Doug Blockables Woodland Friends Snap And Play, Mix And Match Connectable Wooden Building Blocks Play Set - 16Pc
Where haven’t we played with these? Car window! Plane window! Bath tub! Table!
LiKee Strong Suction Cup Fidget Sensory Toy
Great for fine motor and early matching skills
Melissa & Doug Wooden Jumbo Knob Puzzle 2pk for Baby and Toddler Boys' and Girls' – Large Farm, First Shapes
Art
This is mess-free, open-ended and provides so much entertainment for independent or parallel play from toddlers to elementary aged kids!
Giant Aqua Draw Door & Floor Doodle Mat with 22 Mess-Free Tools – Chuckle & Roar
Another mess-free artistic activity to inspire creativity!
Color Wonder Mess Free Coloring & Toys
Draw, erase, draw again! I love these for scribbles to drawing to writing practice! No batteries needed.
4 Pack 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
Pretend play
This set is awesome for a variety of ages from toddler to school age! And like everything Melissa and Doug, it lasts through multiple kids!
Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
Another Melissa and Doug winner! Perfect for acting out Old MacDonald Had a Farm!
Melissa & Doug Blockables Farm Snap And Play, Mix And Match Connectable Wooden Building Blocks Play Set - 56Pc
Eating
A Stanley for my kid?!? I’m here for it! This is so easy to clean
Infantino My 1st Tumbler Silicone Sippy Cup
This is worth the splurge for learning to drink!
ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System Pewter
Truly is easy to clean!
Munchkin Simple Clean Toddler Sippy Cup 2-Pack
Can’t beat these! Easy to clean and the suction is great
Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls 3 Pack
I love the silicone plates with sections! Especially for “deconstructed” meals. They’re easy to clean too
Eascrozn Toddler Divided Suction Plates 3 Pack
My girl loved her bottles! And we used these to transition away from the bottle and then eventually to the straw and open cups
NUK Large Learner Fashion Cup with Tritan - Gray - 10oz
Get one of these when they have free customization! Put your kid’s name on here and it will never come off! Perfect for daycare or summer camp!
Rambler® Jr. 12 oz Kids Water Bottle
Great for the bottle to sippy cup transition for water!
