It is always SO hard to find affordable, high quality toys for young children that will actually get used more than once or twice after the novelty wears off. I could probably clear out half of our toy stash and my kids would never even notice! Honestly, my husband and I barely ever buy toys for our kids since they get more than enough as birthday and Christmas gifts from grandparents and extended family – and they still have more than they need. Luckily my parents and mother-in-law are great about checking with us before making any major toy purchases, and their toy-buying-habits align pretty well with our preferences, but we’ve still accumulated our fair share of plastic-y, electronic, noise-making toys! I am certainly not against all plastic or electronic or noise-making toys, but as a whole they tend to be the ones that are more quickly discarded and/or broken.
So, to help you with your Christmas shopping ideas (and perhaps give you an easy list to pass on to your friends and family that will be buying gifts for your kids!), I’ve been putting together some helpful gift guides for the holiday season! Last week was 10 Stocking Stuffers for Babies – a terrific list of developmentally appropriate toys and things for babies anywhere from newborn through about 18 months. Today I’ve put together another stocking stuffer guide – 10 Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers. There’s a bit of overlap here, depending on where your child is developmentally, but there are some tried-and-true ideas on here that were favorites of mine when my daughter was in that toddler stage! I don’t know what the “official” age of a toddler is, but most items on this list would be great for kids anywhere in the 18-36 month range. I hope you find it helpful!
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1. Magnetic Block Set. These are really nice, high quality blocks – since they’re magnetic, they’re great for younger kids who can’t really stack blocks on their own yet. Plus they’re perfect for tossing in the diaper bag to take with you on-the-go.
2. Create-a-Road Tape. What a brilliant idea! Make a road anywhere, anytime.
3. Bath Crayons. Endless hours of creative entertainment in the bath tub!
4. “Splashimals” Bath Flashcards. These look so neat! Your toddler will love making silly animal combinations and sticking them to the tub wall. (I think they’d be fun to play with outside the tub, too!)
5. Sticker Books. Find a sticker book full of your toddler’s favorite character.
6. “Boo Bunny” or other boo-boo friend. Something like this is always good to have on hand for a bumped head or bruised knee.
7. Kazoo or other small musical instruments. Making music is some of the best creative play there is! Small shaker eggs or a tambourine would be fun, too.
8. Tots first crayons. These are such a great idea – crayons that your toddler can easily hold to scribble with!
9. Snack Catchers. These are a toddler must-have.
10. Play Doh. Always a classic, but the mini size is perfect for a stocking!
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Other gift guides:
10 Stocking Stuffers for Babies
10 Stocking Stuffers for Preschoolers
10 Gift ideas for Dads
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Finding quality stocking stuffers for toddlers can be tough, especially with so many toys that don’t last long. I appreciate practical options that encourage creativity.
It might be difficult to find high-quality stocking stuffers for toddlers, particularly because there are so many short-lived toys available. I value realistic choices that inspire originality.
I completely relate to the struggle of finding durable toys that hold kids’ interest for more than a moment! It’s fantastic that you’ve curated these stocking stuffer guides to help parents navigate the overwhelming toy market. The Magnetic Block Set sounds like a timeless and engaging choice for toddlers. Thanks for sharing your insights and recommendations! Can’t wait to check out your other gift guides.
This is such a useful post! I totally relate to the toy clutter. Your gift guides are a great idea. Can’t wait to check out the toddler stocking stuffers. Thanks for sharing!
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