2023
Kids' motor skills are exploding and they want to get their hands on everything. We own almost all of these toys and they will use them for years to come, these are still some of my kids' favorites years after receiving them when they were 1 or 2!
This interactive race track is a perfect starter race car set that kids absolutely love as cars can race against each other through the fun track.
For those little ones that are obsessed with their baby dolls, this realistic jogging baby stroller is a really fun gift.
These wooden puzzles make a great fine motor matching game for young toddlers! They have pictures of the animals underneath each piece and easy holes for grabbing each piece.
These stacking boxes have brought my kids so much entertainment. They stack as high as they are tall and each side of the box has a different activity on it. Whenever my kids are starting to get wild, I say "go stack the boxes" and 9/10 it works to recenter their focus and diver their attention to a calmer activity
This set of bright spinning discs has been one of my kids' most used toys. It helps with their coordination and is fun for kids ages 1 and older.
We got this basketball hoop for my son when he was 18 months and it is easily one of the top used toys in my house. The adjustable height allows it to grow with your kids for years.
This trampoline helps to burn off energy on a rainy day or in winter or you can bring it outside in the warmer months. It is a great gift for a 2nd birthday!
These big building blocks are a good size for those little hands to handle. My kids have loved these from age 1 and are still playing with them at age 5+.
This shape sorting garden it perfect for kids ages 1 and up as they develop their fine motor skills.
This sturdy balance bike will help develop a toddler's motor skills. I think it is best for ages 1-2.5 years old and can be used indoors or outside. Comes in many colors!
This Lands’ End tote bag is amazing! Durable, versatile and so affordable - it is the perfect bag for your kids when going to the beach/pool or to pack up their stuff when going to someone’s house. It can be personalized too, so I suggest buying one for each kid or giving it as a baby shower gift. I also had a friend who just bought the smaller size for her dog- such a good idea! There are 4 internal pockets, plus an external one to keep you organized. It comes in 4 sizes and a handful of colors for only $30-$50 per bag + monogram for an extra $8.
We have these personalized stools for both our kids and love them. This is my Mom's go to gift when my friends have babies and they are so fun and useful! You will need stools all around the house for washing hands, reaching things and my son literally learned to spell his own name thanks to this.
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When kids are sitting up sturdy and on the move, many of them start to get antsy on a stroller walk. This Step2 Push Buggy Car is a great alternative for pushing them around your neighborhood that they find entertaining and more independent than a stroller ride. This is ideal for ages 1-2 as it is smaller than the classic Step2 Whisper Cruiser Push car.
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