They’re not babies, and they’re not quite little kids. Our 18-24-month littles are at a special age where they’re exploring everything, eager to learn, and ready for anything. So, if you’re having trouble coming up with presents for them, you’re not alone. We’ve rounded up some of the best gifts for toddlers this season to make your job as Santa much easier.
There are puzzles, sweet stuffies, and even a train set. Of course, there are also the classics like a soft baby doll, a playhouse, and a tricycle because we made sure there’s something for every kiddo on our list. We’re pretty sure you won’t have to look further than this list to create a magical holiday. Read on for our picks for gifts for toddlers.
Skip Hop Discoverosity 3-in-1 Sensory Table
While it looks simple, this table promises hours of engaging play for toddlers. They can dig, scoop, and pour, and it can be both a sensory table with bins followed by a play table for LEGO, collectibles, and more.
Stapelstein Winter Special Rainbow Set
Stapelstein Stepping Stones are the original play 'stones'. They're soft-touch, stackable, sturdy, and can be used in a ton of imaginary ways to get your little one's creativity flowing (plus, they're really convenient to use as seats, stools, or steps!). The Winter Rainbow Special Set comes with a free Board super cool to help your tot find their balance.
Learning Resources Growing Greenhouse Color and Number Playset
The sweetest little greenhouse that helps kids learn how to count and match colors, and of course, all about how flowers grow.
Learning Resources Growing Greenhouse Color and Number Playset ($25)—Buy Here!
Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Stroll 'N Trike
Your toddler’s first tricycle will grow with them as it has four ways to ride. Go from a stroller to a steering trike to a learn-to-ride trike, and finally, a classic tricycle they’ll love to pedal down the street. Radio Flyer
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Caterpillar Gear Toy
With six interchangeable gears in bright colors, toddlers can move them around the board and watch the caterpillar “move,” all while developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Ten Little Furry High Tops
Approved by APMA, these cool furry high tops are hip, street-style sneakers and cozy winter boots all in one to keep little feet warm on cold days. Available in 4 colors, too.
Crocodile Creek Zoo Puzzle
The 16 wooden puzzle pieces depict beautiful animals and can be used for extra playtime when kids are done fitting them onto the board.
Hand 2 Mind New Sprouts® Deluxe Market Set
Play food is a must for kids entering the magical world of pretend play, and this set fits the bill with 32 pieces including fruits and veggies, ice cream, sandwich supplies, and snacks.
Go Block Book by Christopher Franceschelli
A perfect board book for kids who want to learn more about subways, buses, cars, trains, and all the things that go, go, go!
Dozy Dinkums Pip Doll
It's your baby's first baby—squishy and soft enough for playing and cuddling. We're partial to Pip, but there are lots of Dozy Dinkums to choose from.
Vilac Rainbow Stacking Cubes
Each of these 10 cubes has an animal, food, and an object related to the number on the box. Stack them, fill them with toys, or tell a story with the illustrations.
Fisher-Price Little People Music Parade Ride-On
Treat your tot to a daily dose of music and fun with this clever ride-on that doubles as a push toy and comes complete with a set of instruments (including a light-up keyboard!).
Fisher-Price Little People Music Parade Ride-On ($29.97)—Buy Here!
Anzimo Dinosaur Toy
The mouth on this Ankylosaur-shaped counting toy opens when little ones place the 12 spikes into its back. It’s perfect for sensory development and a good indoor or outdoor toy.
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Set
Your toddler’s first building set! Perfect for kids who aren’t quite ready for Duplo, this set comes with 80 blocks and a handy storage bag you can take anywhere.
Manhattan Toy Stella Collection Soft Bath Playset
This additional bath playset promises hours of fun for any toddler with a Stella doll. The best part? it fits other 15" and 12" soft dolls!
Manhattan Toy Stella Collection Soft Bath Playset ($40)—Buy Here!
BRIO My First Railway Beginner Pack
Train-obsessed toddlers will love this quality train set. Build the track and have them send their engines over the suspension bridge.
Green Toys Car Carrier
This double-decker car carrier has two working ramps and room for three cars. Made from 100% recycled plastic, and without metal axels or small parts, it makes a great indoor toy or outdoor or sand toy.
5-Star Little Climber by Lily & River
The 5-Star Little Climber enhances your kiddo's motor skill development, balance control, and creativity, and grows with them up to age 5.
CUTE STONE Color-Changing Kitchen Sink
This play kitchen has real running water and plates, cups, and utensils that turn white when the water is at the right temperature. Toddlers can cook up a storm, and then clean up to their heart's content.
Brave and Kind Board Book Bundle
Get their library started with a gorgeous set of four board books on fun topics like animals, colors, food, and more.
Fat Brain Toys Marble Run
This marble run is perfect for toddlers. The balls are easy for little hands to grip, the unique mechanism at the bottom allows all the balls to be released at once, and kids can simply drop them in at the top to repeat the fun.
B Toys Woofer Guitar
There are three music modes on this adorable electric toy guitar, eight musical chords, 20 sing-along tunes, and nine puppy songs, all of which will keep your toddler moving and grooving.
Battat Pop-Up Pals
The classic cause-and-effect toy with four buttons that turn, press, slip, and flip up animals underneath is a great gift for toddlers.
LeapFrog 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger
This happy stacker has everything toddlers need to make the ultimate burger, plus the middle of the pieces pop out to make a ring toss game!
VTech Pop-a-Balls Push and Pop Bulldozer
A popping push toy is inevitable when it comes to gifts for toddlers, and this one also has buttons that help kids learn about colors, numbers, phrases, and music.
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop!
This six-piece set promises hours of pretend play for busy toddlers. It comes with a broom, a mop, a duster, a dustpan, a brush, and a storage stand.
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop! ($18)—Buy Here!
Mon Ami Fuzzy the Llama
A stuffie is always a cute gift idea for toddlers, and this adorable llama is soft and ready to be cuddled!
Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse
This perfect little playhouse can be used indoors or out and has two windows, working shutters, a mailslot, and a flag holder. You can even let them decorate with stickers for a personalized look.
Matching Eggs 12pc Set
How adorable is this set of color and shape matching eggs? The little egg holder is a winner, too.
Wonder & Wise Hammer Time Pull Toy
It’s not just a pull toy, it’s a pounding toy, a color-matching game, and a pretend toy!
Baby Einstein Connectables
Baby’s first magnetic toy! Made specifically for younger children in mind, this 15-piece set of block toys can make a house, build a bridge, or something of their own design.
First 100 Words Book by Roger Priddy
A must-have for any curious toddler! This classic word book is filled with fun pictures and easy-to-read words. Get ready to page through this one on repeat.
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