Gift Guide for Toddlers
Shopping for toddlers is the best—they’re curious, full of personality, and always on the move!
We rounded up our favorite toddler gifts that are both fun and functional, from imaginative pretend play and sensory favorites to toys that build coordination, creativity, and confidence. These are tried-and-true picks that both little ones and parents will love.
With over 40 gifts ranging from $15 to over $150, there’s something here for every kind of kid—creative builders, climbers, music lovers, and those with big imaginations.
To explore our children’s gift guides by age, see our Gift Guides Hub.
Gifts Under $30
Skip Hop Tub-to-Table – Cafe Foamer
Brew up some bubbly pretend play with this adorable bath set! Add soapy water, press the French press, and watch the bubbles froth up. Comes with a cup and muffin squirter, too.
Ooly Jumbo Crayons
Perfect for little hands! These chunky crayons are easy to grip, glide smoothly, and won’t roll away while kids create their masterpieces.
Gigglescape Turtle Pull Along Toy
A classic for new walkers! Four colorful turtles link together to make a little train, and their heads wobble as they roll. When playtime’s done, they nest together for easy storage.
B. Toys Gumball Machine
A retro favorite! Fill the globe with the colorful balls, press the coin, and watch them roll out. Toddlers will watching them roll down the ramp and chasing them across the floor.
iPlay, iLearn Press-to-Go Cars
The perfect first cars! Just press down on the animal’s head and watch these cute cars zoom off. Simple, cute, and endlessly fun.
Mobi Zippee Activity Toy
A toddler fidget favorite! Little ones will love tugging the textured silicone cords, each with its own sound and feel. Great for sensory and motor skill development.
Mudpuppy Rainforest Floor Puzzle
Bring the rainforest to life! This oversized puzzle is great for little hands and even includes six animal-shaped pieces. Other fun themes available, too!
Gigglescape Piano
Perfect for mini musicians! Features 15 note-labeled keys, instrument sounds (piano, sax, guitar), and colorful sheet music for beginner classics.
SmartMax My First Safari Animals
Build, play, and mix it up! Snap the magnetic pieces together to make safari animals, or create silly new combos. Works with other SmartMax sets.
Mrs. Rachel Speak & Sink Doll
Everyone loves Ms. Rachel! This interactive, touch-activated doll plays 16+ signature phrases and 4 songs from her show—perfect for little fans who can’t get enough of her!
Fisher-Price Jungle Blocks
Toddlers can build six jungle animals—like a giraffe, toucan, and lion—or mix and match pieces to create silly new creatures. Stack, build, and go wild!
Laugh and Learn Shop & Scan Corner Store
Ring up the fun! Little ones can press buttons or scan items to unlock 150+ songs, sounds, and phrases while learning letters, numbers, colors, and shapes.
Love, Stella My First Doll
Meet the perfect first doll—soft, snuggly, and made for hugging. Comes with a sewn-on outfit, removable beanie, and a plush magnetic pacifier.
Banana Panda Suuuper Size Memory Game
A giant twist on a classic! Oversized cards make matching extra fun and help boost memory and focus. Start with a few pairs and add more as they grow.
B. Toys Spinning Toy
Spin, play, and whirl! Toddlers sit on the base, grab the easy-grip handle, and twirl away. The base spins, but kids stay in control.
Lego Duplo Ice Cream Trip with Bluey
Join Bluey and Dad on a sweet ice cream adventure! This adorable set includes both figures, a drivable car, cones, and a register for pretend play fun.
Gigglescape Kitchen Sink Playset
This adorable play sink has real running water and color-changing dishes! Kids can wash, rinse, and play with all the included accessories for endless fun.
Gifts Under $100
Toddler Backpack
A perfect first backpack! Lightweight, durable, and just the right size for toddlers. Great for daycare, travel, or packing their favorite toys on the go.
VTech My First Motorized Train
All aboard! This train set is ideal for little conductors, with a motorized engine, fun sounds, and easy-to-connect tracks for beginner builders.
Step2 Rain Showers Water Table
A water play favorite! Kids can pour, splash, and watch the rainfall effect as water trickles through spinners, ramps, and buckets.
Retrospec Cub Balance Bike
Balance bikes help kids learn to ride with confidence! This one’s lightweight, sturdy, and comes in tons of fun colors.
Foam Ball Pit
Dive into playtime fun! This cozy foam ball pit is perfect for bouncing, rolling, and exploring. Comes in two sizes—just don’t forget the balls!
Simplay3 Rock Around Wobble Disc
Two toys in one! One side is a mini climbing dome, and the other is a wobble disk for rocking and spinning. Great for active little ones.
Little Tikes First Slide
A classic beginner slide! At just 3 feet long, it’s perfect for little ones starting around 18 months. Simple to set up and great for indoors or out.
Jelly Blox Stash ‘N Stack
Building meets sensory play! These soft, squishy blocks can be squeezed, stacked, and stretched. Some are filled with sand, foam balls, or stars for extra tactile fun.
Laugh & Learn Sit & Stride Food Cart
This 4-in-1 snack cart grows with your little one! It starts as a sit-and-play toy, then becomes a push walker, shopping cart, and mini food cart.
Amazon Ride On Toy Delivery Van
Special delivery! Kids can scoot around like little delivery drivers, load up three mini Amazon boxes, and stash their “packages” in the hidden under-seat storage.
Fat Brain Toys PlayTab Essentials
A modular sensory board with six interchangeable tiles—squeakers, rolling balls, clicky dials, flippable tabs, and more.
Skip Hop Discoverosity 3-in-1 Sensory Table
This clever sensory table grows with your child. Start with floor play, then add the legs. Fill the bins with sand, water, or beans, and use the included tongs, scoops, and rollers for endless exploration.
Battat Two-in-One Play Kitchen
A toddler-sized kitchen-and-café combo! It comes with 31 pieces—play food, dishes, utensils, and even a chalkboard for daily “specials.”
Little Tikes Dream Machine
Bedtime magic! This little projector lets kids watch, listen, and read along with their favorite stories. It lights up, plays sound effects, and even doubles as a white noise nightlight.
AMERICAN GIRL PLUSH DOLL
Soft, huggable plush dolls bring the original American Girl favorites to a new generation! Each 13.5-inch doll comes with a storybook, making the classic stories cozy and kid-friendly.
Lovevery The Block Set
The ultimate block set. With 70 heirloom-quality pieces, kids can build, stack, roll, sort, and thread. The box even turns into a pull along car. This is a toy to grow with them for years!
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Beach House
A Barbie beach house made for toddlers! This three-story setup has a slide, rooftop deck, hot tub, and two figures for endless fun.
Fisher-Price Hot Wheels Spiral Stunt Speedway
Big stunts for little racers. This set has loops, jumps, crash barrels, a spiral launcher, and two Wheelies cars—everything a toddler Hot Wheels fan dreams of.
Gifts over $100
Step2 Up and Down Coaster
A forever favorite! Kids climb up, zoom down the 9-foot track, then do it all over again (and again). It works indoors or out and is one they’ll love for years.
B. toys Foam Building Shapes
This five-piece foam block set is perfect for stacking, building forts, or creating obstacle courses. Machine-washable covers make cleanup a breeze.
BlueWood Pikler Triangle Set
You’ve seen it on a few of our lists—and for good reason! This climbing set grows with your kids and offers endless ways to climb, slide, and explore.
Pottery Barn Kids Sherpa AnYwhere Chair
The cutest little chair for reading and lounging! Made from soft faux shearling with friendly faces and a lightweight design kids can carry anywhere.
Battat Rainbow Nesting Arches
How cute are these nesting arches?! Each pastel arch has a unique texture for sensory play. Kids can crawl through them, stack them, rock on them, or flip them into seats.
Radio Flyer Stroll n Trike
This 4-in-1 trike grows with your toddler, from a push ride to an independent trike. Details include a vegan-leather handle, canopy, safety harness, tray, and a roomy basket.
Yourigami Kids and Toddler Play Gym
An open-ended play set that does it all! The five foam pieces can be stacked, slid, or rearranged for endless creative play. Pair it with the matching castle set if you want to go BIG.
Little Partners Toddler Tower
This sturdy toddler tower turns your counter into a fun, hands-on spot for cooking and baking together! It has four adjustable heights to grow with your little one and a fold-down step.
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