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Updated 2024
When looking up toddler toy ideas, the amount of options can be overwhelming! So many toys are out there, but not all are built the same. While we love a good dollar-store toy find that might break in a few months, we also love toys made to last! Our list of top toddler toys are tried and true! These are things that our own kiddos have loved over the years.
There is also a focus on toys that are developmentally on track for toddlers. While playing with a tea set, our kiddos learn more about taking turns pouring the tea and table manners. Building a Lego creation teaches us patience along with practicing our motor skills. While playing doctor, our kiddos teach their stuffed animals all about being brave while getting a shot. Toys can be incredible for helping our kids learn social skills if we choose the right ones!
Looking for toys to use outside? Check out our post about the Best Backyard Toys for kids!
Top Toddler Toys
Toniebox
We could not sing our Toniebox praises enough! We love that this is screen-free entertainment! Your kiddo gets to listen to stories, songs, and they even have educational tonies. It’s so easy to use and kiddos love the independence of using it by themselves. There are so many different Tonie options that kiddos of all ages can find things that they love. Link for a starter Toniebox here!
Doctor Kit
Playing pretend is so important for young kids! Your toddler will love getting to be the Doctor or Nurse as they perform check-ups on all their stuffed animal friends. Not only is it fun but it is also a learning tool! Use these toys before their own check-up to teach them what will happen at the Doctors office. Our doctor kit pick is Mellisa and Doug found here!
Lego Duplos
Lego’s are an amazing toddler toy! They get to practice building, motor skills, creativity, and social skills all at the same time! Build a playground and have each lego friend take turns going down the slide. Or, build a big mansion and let the creativity fly! We love LEGO Duplos for toddlers because of their size. Perfect for small hands and months! The set we are linking here is a great starter set!
LCD Writing Tablets
These inexpensive writing tablets are amazing for toddlers! Simple to use and inexpensive enough to toss in the diaper bag without much thought. With these writing tablets kids get to draw again and again without needing to bring paper/pens!
Magnetic Tiles
Magnetic tiles are another amazing toddler toy! As a bonus adults love playing with them too! Magnetic tiles are a long-term toy that your kiddos will love for years. With these your toddler gets to work on their creative skills, building skills, and problem-solving skills! We are linking a set we love!
Tea Set
Toddlers love tea time! We love this tea set because it’s dishwasher safe! With toddlers who can be trusted, haha, you can fill up this tea kettle with real water or juice! Toddlers get to learn about setting the table, manners, and being a good host when playing tea time.
Pull Back Cars/Trucks
A true classic! You can’t go wrong with more cars and trucks for some toddlers! These pull back cars are fun for the whole family! Set up a race in your kitchen and see who wins! We especially love these cars for stocking stuffers!
Toddler Camera
If your toddlers are anything like ours, they love to take photos! Instead of filling your phone with 50 pictures of the floor-get them their own! This toddler camera is nearly indestructible and takes real photos you can download. You will love getting to look back and see what your toddler thought was important enough to take a photo of!
