These toddler gifts are the perfect way to make your little one super excited, whether it’s their birthday, Christmas, or just a fun weekend together!
Some of them are educational, some will keep them active, and some are just plain fun.
And, of course, these gift ideas for toddlers work for every budget, so you don’t need to break the bank to have fun with your little one.
Enjoy the time with your toddler. Hopefully these toddler gifts are as exciting for them as they’ve been for other toddlers!
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Water Table
This water table is absolutely my favorite toddler gift idea and, without a doubt, the toddler toy that gets the most use in my house (well, backyard).
AND, the fun lasts for years!
There’s something about getting wet that toddlers just love and this water table makes it safe and easy.
It’s also a great way to get your kids playing outside, which is always a plus!
Magnet Board
This magnet board is a classic toddler gift that never gets old.
It is easier for them to design something with this than it is with crayons, which makes it a really exciting toy.
It can also be used in the car as a distraction, which makes it a total lifesaver during long drives!
This is a fun toddler gift that doesn’t involve technology that they’ll really love to play with.
Bubble Machine
This bubble machine is definitely another one of the best gifts you can possibly get for toddlers…and it’s GENIUS.
The machine blows the bubbles for you and sends a steady stream of them out towards your kids for hours. Seriously.
It’s one of those toys where you’ll just stare at it wishing they had invented it decades ago!
It’s really fun, not very expensive, and will last for years, so this is a great gift idea for toddlers!
Slumberkins
Slumberkins are hands down one of the best gifts for toddlers!
Each Slumberkins set comes with an adorable stuffie that is the main character of a board book…and each book teaches toddlers about important emotional development skills!
From being grateful and kind to family change and helping the community, these sets help so much with all of the lessons you’re trying to teach your toddler.
You can’t go wrong with whatever Slumberkin you pick, but here are some of the best for toddlers:
- Slumber Sloth (this helps teach them to fall asleep!)
- Honey Bear (teaches to be grateful)
- Narwhal (teaches helping the community)
Wooden Caterpillar
This wooden caterpillar was such a surprise hit with my toddler and she played with it for years!
There are so many different things that they will do with this – it has colors, numbers, and obviously trying to reassemble it is it’s own activity.
This is a really great toddler gift idea that is calm, quiet, and distracting…in other words, you’ll want this one!
Tool Bench
This play tool bench was one of the best gifts that my toddler received and it was (and still is!) used for many years…by BOTH of my kids.
Not only is it adorable, but it has some really cool “working” tools that make noises when you use them.
It also has space to add other tools, which is great because those definitely accumulate!
Of all the “big” toys, this was the one that got the most use in our playroom.
Toddler Keys
Both of my toddlers LOVED this set of toddler keys.
They’re definitely the most realistic keys that are still toys, including little buttons that make realistic car noises and shine a light!
These are also a great size to keep in the diaper bag to use as a distraction when you’re out and about, using the stroller, or in the car.
These are definitely a big hit and will make a great toddler gift!
Mega Bloks
Mega Bloks are an absolute must-have toddler toy for all boys and girls!
These giant blocks are their first introduction to LEGO-style blocks that connect and they will keep them busy for a really long time.
There are so many things that they can do with them and the best part is that this toddler gift is one that they will continue playing with for years and years.
This one is a great toddler gift idea!
Toy Cookie Jar
This cookie jar has been such a huge hit for pretty much every toddler I’ve ever known.
As is often the case with popular toddler toys, it is simple yet brilliant – they just need to fit the cookies into the jar!
The cookies do need to go in a particular way, so there is a bit of strategy involved, but that seems to be what is so addictive for them.
This is a great toddler gift idea that they’ll have a lot of fun with!
Snack Catcher Cups
Snack catcher cups are a must-have toddler item, so they make great gift ideas!
These brilliant little inventions let your toddler walk around while carrying their snack, but without spilling it. And somehow, they still figure out how to get their snack out!
These are amazing to have in strollers and car rides and are another toddler gift that will be used for years and years!
Robeez Shoes
Without a doubt, the best shoes for toddlers (especially young ones just learning to walk) are Robeez.
These shoes have soft soles, which are really important for young feet that are still learning to walk, and they have the most adorable patterns!
They’re also well-made, so your toddler will be able to wear them every single day until they just don’t fit anymore (they’re high quality enough that I’ve even had hand-me-downs that still lasted a long time).
Robeez were without a doubt the favorite shoes of both of my toddlers!
Trains & Train Tracks
When my son was a newly minted toddler, he received his first set of train tracks and our lives were completely changed forever.
Wooden brio train tracks are a must-have for toddlers and something that they will play with for HOURS.
These trains are a classic for a reason! They are technology-free and will be used for years.
This is definitely one of the best toddler gifts out there! You won’t regret having these in your home.
Cozy Coup
If you’re looking for an outdoor toy and want to be the coolest parent/grandparent/aunt/uncle/WHATEVER, then look no further than the Cozy Coup.
You most likely remember this from earlier decades (it was, in fact, the most sold vehicle of the 80’s…seriously!).
And it’s STILL just as amazing.
Sure, they’ve updated it with a pair of eyes, but that just makes modern toddlers love it even more!
This is a total classic toddler gift that should be in every little one’s life!
Toddler Magnets
Toddler magnets like these are a brilliant gift idea for toddlers!
You can put them on your refrigerator, dishwasher, and even trash can and they make an amazing distraction while you’re working in the kitchen…in addition to teaching them about whatever the magnets are.
You need to make sure you get toddler-safe magnets though (they need to be a full flat magnet, not the tiny round ones), so just take note of that!
This is a really fun, non-technology gift idea that all toddlers will really love.
Lock Puzzle
This lock puzzle is such a fun gift idea for toddlers and one that will keep them captivated for the longest time.
The “puzzle” has six different locks that they need to figure out, each with different difficulty.
This is one of those toddler toys that both of my kids loved and I always pull out for other toddlers!
It’s a really great toddler gift idea (and also non-technology).
Wooden Block Truck
This wooden block truck, made of the classic letter blocks, was a HUGE hit with both of my toddlers and another great toddler toy that lasts for years and years!
There are so many fun things they can do with this truck AND the blocks, so there will be hours of enjoyment with this one.
And of course, it’s another great technology-free toy, which is always a bonus!
This is a great gift idea that all toddlers should have in their playroom.
Egg Carton
This egg carton was such a surprise hit with my toddler and had so many different things that could be done with it.
They can take the eggs out and put them back in (sounds so simple, but they LOVE this), then they can start to pull the eggs apart and put them together, match the different colors, and even start to have their own egg hunts!
This is a really great toddler gift idea and another technology-free toy that will be fun for years.
Toddler Books
Books are such an amazing toddler gift and there are so many fun ones to choose from!
Toddlers are young enough that interactive books are really exciting, as are picture books.
While there are a lot of fun options, here are some of the best that you just can’t go wrong with:
Related post: The Absolute Best Books for Toddlers
Caterpillar Tunnel
This tunnel is such a fun toy for toddlers and my absolute favorite part is that it folds down to be perfectly flat, so it surprisingly doesn’t take up much space!
This is one of those toys that toddlers will get such a huge kick out of and will provide hours of fun for them.
This is a fun addition to any playroom and another toy that will be used for years, so it’s another great gift for toddlers!
Foam Bath Stickers
These foam bath stickers are definitely the best bath toy that you can get for your toddlers…and another gift idea that will create years of fun!
These foam stickers stick to the side of the wall and also float, which surprisingly leads to quite a few different activities that toddlers will come up with.
Without a doubt, these bath toys got the most play time out of both of my kids. So they definitely make a great toddler gift idea!
Toddler Purse & Jewelry
If you have a little girl on your hands, you will be so surprised by how much they will love their first toddler purse and jewelry!
Even with an older brother and a whole world of trains and cars, my daughter was instantly in love with her first purse and she would take it everywhere with her (filled with her own little treasures).
This is a really fun gift idea for toddler girls and one that will get a lot of use.
Lolla Cups
Sippy cups become such an important part of the life of a toddler and these Lolla Cups were definitely the best that we came across.
First of all, they are so adorable. But more importantly, they work really well!
They have a weighted straw, which helps your toddler get to their drink even if they hold the cup in a weird direction and the cap snaps tight enough to prevent spilling.
This is a great gift idea for toddlers, especially since you can never have too many sippy cups!
I hope these toddler gift ideas help you find the perfect gift for your little someone! Enjoy your time together and try to savor the little moments!
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