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12m to 24m 👶🏽: all the things that help us thrive in our toddler's second year
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items Everything from toddler gear, toys, and books to what I let my son watch for screen time.
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The Toddler Gear
Toys he loves
Books we are loving
What he watches
Essentials: clothing, hygiene, etc.
Safety & Health
The Toddler Gear
Strollers, carseats and other helpful gear
I got this stroller because I wanted a durable stroller that could handle all kinds of terrain. It was winter when I ordered it and I needed something that I would feel comfortable taking a toddler out in the snow. It parent faces and world faces eas...
Cybex Talos S Lux All-Terrain Stroller - Deep Black
Love these super affordable fans. I have one on his stroller and one on his crib. It is easy to charge and can be manipulated in multiple directions. And it has three speeds. My son messes with them often and hasn't hurt himself or broken the fan.
GOTOTO Baby Stroller Fan, Rechargeable, 2000 mAh
This is the stroller caddy I have. It was very affordable and good quality.
Accmor Universal Stroller Organizer with Cup Holder
I love this stroller. It's a great travel stroller and also perfect for summer days at the park. It folds up so small it fit under my stadium seat at a baseball game! I'm also planning to use it for trips to the splash pad this summer.
gb Pockit Air All Terrain Travel Stroller, Black
Instead of a personal device or a TV we watch on a projector. It allows me to make the screen as big as I want. This projector was very affordable. I'm projecting on our wall and the quality is not bad. At night I put on ambient sound videos or lulla...
VISSPL Full HD 1080P Mini Projector with Tripod
I have this carseat, but with out the sensor safe feature. I chose this bulky, but comfy car seat because of a review I read. The family was in a sedan that was hit by a truck. The baby, in this seat, was the only one who didn't get hurt. It's heavy ...
Cybex Eternis S SensorSafe All-in-One Convertible Car Seat - Lavastone
My son is obsessed with this tricycle. We use it to take him on daily strolls through the neighborhood and sometimes to the park. I can't wait for him to be able to reach the pedals. 😅
3-in-1 Stroll 'N Trike
Toys he loves
I have a mover. He is constantly climbing, running, rolling, just on the move even in his sleep! This tunnel can keep him occupied for a bit. Totally worth it's affordable price, especially because it collapses well so you can put it away when it's n...
W&O Dash The Dinosaur Kids Tunnel - 5ft Play Tunnel
My son was gifted this for his first Christmas by his cousin. I can't find it on the usual retail sites, but he LOVES this toy. It is the cutest stacker ever and it speaks English and Spanish.
PLAY RIGHT 6-PCS Count & Stack Dino 12M+
My son plays with this daily. We both love this toy. I'm considering buying a second one to have some spare sushi when they inevitably get misplaced.
Sassy Sushi Sorter, Multi
I'm so glad I bought him this. He loves playing with his Duplo and I've been introducing him to numbers and colors using these.
LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train Toy 10954
I got him this set because the chicken was so cute. These connect to the other Duplo train sets, too!
LEGO DUPLO My First Animal Train Building Set
We love this piano. I put the cards away for now, so we don't lose them, but he still enjoys it. Also it's not annoying. I was a little worried it would be, but even when he goes into Mozart mode and starts banging on it, it doesn't sound bad.
Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano Wooden Musical Baby & Toddler Toy
This cute wagon is an outside toy that doubles as storage for his smaller outside toys.
Push & Pull Walker Wagon
Books we are loving
He has soooo many books that we enjoy. Here are just a few. I also have a list that features AAPI children's literature.
This is a fun book that you'll enjoy reading to your toddler, especially if you're a fan of rock music. We also have The Story of Rap and The Story of Country.
The Story of Rock
This is the book my older brother learned to read with. And he taught me to read with it. His kids enjoyed this book and now I'm reading it to my son.
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree
Beautiful illustrations. I love reading this to him.
I Love You Like No Otter: Funny Board Book
Definitely our favorite for bedtime. 💙
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (Board Book) (Sherri Duskey Rinker)
This was a Christmas gift from one of my son's Godfathers, my cousin the physicist. It actually breaks the science down in to simple ideas for babies and adults.
Baby University Board Book Set: Science for Toddlers
He likes pushing the buttons on this one.
Peanuts - Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown - Book
Get a book light so you can read bedtime stories after you turn the lights down. It'll signal that it's bedtime and they can start getting cozy and you can read them some books. Having the overhead light on or even a lamp tells my son, it's time to r...
OPAUL USB Rechargeable Clip-on Book Light
What he watches
Yup, he does get some screen time. Some days he gets a bunch of screen time. Some days he gets none. But I'm always watching what he watches and it's usually on a projector, not a device. But I ain't judging. Do what you gotta do.
We love Sesame street.
Sesame Street
He has learned so much from Ms. Rachel and her friends.
Ms Rachel - Toddler Learning Videos
Listener Kids is a go to for background music while we play.
Listener Kids - Topic
Vooks is great for wind down time before nap time.
Vooks
My go to for ambient music while he falls asleep.
10 Hours Super Relaxing Baby Music - Ambient Sleep Music - Bedtime Lullaby For Sweet Dreams
The Beat Bugs soundtrack is all Beatles songs!! Everyone in the family enjoys them.
Beat Bugs
Essentials: clothing, hygiene, etc.
Basic shorts - great for summer. My son has about three or four of these. And they're super affordable and often on sale in-store.
Garanimals Baby Boy Solid French Terry Shorts, Sizes 0-24 Months
I love a bundle deal! 😁
Garanimals Baby Boy French Terry Shorts Multipack, 4-Pack, Sizes ...
This is a really really good deal. Pull ups make it easier to change my son without having to wrestle him.
Huggies Pull-Ups Plus Training Pants For Boys
My son get a daily shower and hair wash after dinner. He is a messy eater. This keeps his skin from drying out and smells so good.
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisturizing 2-in-1 Wash & Shampoo with Shea Butter & Oat Extract - Coconut Scent - 12 fl oz
3 pack of double zipper sleep sacks that are perfect for summer. On really warm nights I put my son in one of these with out pajamas. It keeps him cool and comfy, while also signaling that it's bedtime.
Cute Castle Baby Sleep Sack 18-24M (3 Pack)
My toddler's toothpaste of choice.
Tom's of Maine Natural Toddler Training Toothpaste - Mild Fruit - 3pk/1.75oz - Trial Size
3 pack! $15 reg and $9.75 on sale! This is a great deal.
Baby Boys' 3pk Tight Fit Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Navy Blue 24M
ON SALE FOR $5 as I'm posting this. HURRY FOR THE DEAL!
Graphic T-Shirt 2-Pack for Toddler Boys
My son actually enjoys brushing his teeth with these.
Colgate Bluey Extra Soft Kids Toothbrush, 2 Ct
H&M has cute hats for kids. I'm doing my best this summer to get my son used to wearing hats. It's great for sun protection. I'm also making him wear them while riding in his trike so that when the time comes he'll hopefully be easily trained to ...
Printed Cap
Safety & Health
Keeping your toddler safe and healthy.
I ordered these right after my son scratched his chest on his little toy shelf.
8 Pack Corner Protectors Baby Proof Corners
These work great. When my son sees them unlocked he isn't even interested in opening the cabinet. He enjoys locking them. Thankfully he hasn't figured out how to unlock them.
Bates- Child Safety Strap Locks, 6 Pack, Black