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items As a mom of two, I have made it my mission to find toys and activities for my kids that are fun but also encourage independent play and positive development. Here are some of our favorite toys or items on my kids Christmas list ❤️
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For the little babies in your life
For the toddlers in your life (2-3 years old)
For the pre schoolers in your life (4-5 years old)
For the big kids in your life (5-8 years old)
For the little babies in your life
We got this for my babies first Christmas 🥹 he is now 2.5 and still plays with the buttons and pretends to drive it! It’s a great toy for development and fun.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Crawl Car Red
People underestimate how entertaining blocks are for little ones! Also so good for fine motor skills. These ones are fun because they have silicone on the edge so they are easier to stack (and chew on haha)
Hape Stacking ABC/123 Blocks Learning and Education Infant Toy Stack Silicone & Wood Blocks
Yes yes yes to any sort of activity cube!!! My babies have loved ours
Battat Barnyard Activity Cube with 5 Multicolor Sides and Bead Maze Wooden, Baby and Toddler Toys
For the toddlers in your life (2-3 years old)
THE. BEST. TOY 👏 I swear my toddler learned his animals, colors, and counting from this toy alone. And he didn’t even realize he was learning, he thinks we were just having fun. This you is great for 2-4 year olds.
Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm Educational Toys Ages 18 months
I love this for gross motor skills and to get some energy out, especially on cold winter days!
B. toys Balance Beams – Balance & Groove Set Balance Board with Music & Lights
This is on of the best toys for sensory output in my opinion! Great for those days when you’re stuck inside but also just fun all the time 😆 as an adult, I have used it and can say that it is sturdy and fast haha
Zhenx Spinning Chair for Autistic Kids 3-18
We have absolutely loved our busy book for the car, appointments, or just at home!
Beautysureup Busy Board, Montessori Sensory Toys for Age 1-4 , Toddlers Travel Toys, Educational Learning Activities Board for Fine Motor Skills - Walmart.com
Yes yes yes a million times yes to this toy! There are lots of different options, but our egg matching toy has been WELL loved! We actually have two. It’s great for matching, counting, colors, shape recognition, all that stuff. Or if you’re like my k...
Tinabless 12pcs Matching Eggs Toy Set
For the pre schoolers in your life (4-5 years old)
This toy is a tad bit spendy but it’s so good. Endless fun! You can set up the tubes in different fun ways. There are also so many great ways to play with all the balls. Fun as an independent toy or with friends!
Air Toobz - Best Active Play for Ages 3 to 7
I am SUCH a fan of anything skillmatics! This activity is super cool and involves sticker and designing fun scenes. Love this
Skillmatics Foil Fun World of Animals
These are really cool magnetic blocks that are awesome for building. They don’t tip over like normal blocks!
150 PCS 0.8in Magnetic Blocks - Princess & Knight
If you have not heard of a shashibo…. Well they are really cool. They are basically a fun little fidget with super unique patterns and can mold into different designs.
SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Box - Fidget Toy w/ 36 Magnets
For the big kids in your life (5-8 years old)
A Kanoodle! I think this toy would be best suited for ages 5 and above. It’s a fun way to keep them busy bit also super entertaining for adults too. I love playing with our kanoodle for a quick brain break
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game, Set of 12, 227 Challenges, Ages 7+
As a proud aunt, I have learned that squishmallows are all the rage 😆 they are cute and really soft. They feel like a pillow
Squishmallows: Original 5" Plush Mystery Box - 5 Pack - Surprise Assorted Character Styles, Soft & Squishy, Stuffed Animals, Collectible Toy, Kids 3+
This is a really fun game/activity for the kids who love to build but have enough legos 🤣
ThinkFun Gravity Maze - STEM Marble Logic Game
These are one of those things that can keep kids occupied for hours. You get to design little creatures with fun gel. Great for creativity and sensory activity.
Klever Kits Magic Fairy Water Gel Toy Kit
Do not understand a good old fashioned I spy book! I think they make timeless gifts and are fun for everyone and all ages
I Spy Treasure Hunt: A Book of Picture Riddles