Whether it’s Christmas or their birthday, toddlers can be difficult to buy for. There are so many different toys for children ages 1.5 years old to 5 years old that it can be overwhelming to pick the best gifts for toddlers.
We have done our research, through our own children and reviews, to determine the top five best gifts for toddlers that appeal to the masses.
Here is a list of the top 5 best gifts for toddlers for Christmas, their birthday, another special occasion, or just because you wanted to remind them you care:
1. Toddler Trampoline
This was an absolute hit at my house (my son literally will jump on this thing for an hour…and then take a nap, so great).
- Trampolines have some benefits in the development in toddlers as well, that include:
- Develop balance
- Accelerate coordination
- Develop motor skills
- Gain confidence at an early age
- Improve sensory processing
- Keep the child active
- Promote happiness
This specific trampoline is suitable for both indoors and outdoors, is pre-assembled, and can hold up to 150 pounds.
2. Pop It Fidget Toy
I actually purchased this for my son this year as a gift with glowing recommendations from all my mom friends. Toddlers love to focus on specific things and get bored easily in “non-fun” situations, so this is a perfect on-the-go toy to bring with you. You can bring these along when you run errands, long road trips, or have to distract your child for a long time during serious events like weddings, funerals, graduations, or adult-centered events.
- Benefits of toy for toddlers:
- Promotes good fine motor exercise
- Enhances logical and mathematical thinking
- Grows with the child — children and adult all love these!
- Great stress relief or anxiety relief
- Develop children’s creative thinking
- Helps curb attitude problems due to attention disorders
- Perfect for children of all needs – even autistic children
This specific pop-it fidget toy pack comes with 4 different shapes so it can be split up for multiple gifts or as a stocking stuffer, or combined to be a nice gift that the toddler will love
3. Pretend Play Food Truck
My son loves pretend playing with his cash register and pretend food. This food truck is a unique combination twist of a pretend play kitchen and pretend play grocery store.
- Toddlers will love this food truck because
- Pretend play is crucial for their development
- It will spark their entrepreneurial spirit
- They can learn how to count and learn the value of a dollar with the cash register
- Sharing and listening will be developed by the toddler having to ask what someone wants, as well as “sharing” their toys by giving the pretend food to their “customer”
This pretend play food truck comes with 20+ play food accessories, as well as a cash register, chalkboard menu, steering wheel with working horn, fridge, and soda fountain, as well as a reversible signs with two themes.
4. Colorful Doodle Board
I don’t know about you, but my 3 year old is always drawing and has been since he was 1. These doodle boards are great because it allows for a hard surface for a child to draw on and unlimited drawing opportunities.
- Benefits of the doodle board for toddlers:
- Promote drawing and other art endeavors for toddlers
- A great way to practice counting and writing
- Infinite uses
- No mess like with other art supplies like paints or markers
- Safe on eyes (especially compared to an electronic table)
This particular doodle board comes with 2 boards, each have standing hole, a lock, as well as a stylus pen to draw with.
5. Mega Blocks Build n Learn
My son literally has 4 huge bags of Mega Blocks. Every birthday/holiday he wants more, so I get more. He loves building towers “castles”.
- Provides Hands-On Play
- Perfect for little hands
- Develops imagination and gross motor skills
- Compatible with all Mega Blocks building toys
I love the table because the mess stays in one place!
Well there you have it! The top 5 best gifts for toddlers in 2021!
Don’t see something you like or maybe your toddler already has these? Here are a few honorable mentions:
6) Toddler Slide – Click Here for Price
7) Bluey – Pop ‘N’ Fun Play Tent – Click Here for Price
8) Wooden Race Car Ramp Racer – Click Here for Price
Need even more ideas? Check out our holiday gift guide for 3 year olds for an extensive list of ideas of gifts for every budget, every toddler, every type of toy you can think of.
I love this time of year. Hopefully you enjoyed the list of toys. What toy do you think you are going to give?
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