Parents and Kids Will Both Love These Fun Gifts for Toddlers

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The best gifts for toddlers are more than just fun and cute—they also help little ones learn and grow, ideally for years to come. Of course, any parent will tell you that it's not always easy to find toys, books, and games that are equal parts educational and entertaining. That's exactly why we created this list of the best gifts for toddler boys and girls. Here, you'll find plenty of toddler gift ideas that are just right for the little ones in your life, including products designed to help develop children's motor, language, and imagination skills.

Depending on your toddler's age and interests, you can take your pick from board books, shape sorters, STEM toys, cuddly stuffed animals, and more. Since toys come and go as children grow, we made sure that the gifts for kids on this list are not only affordable but also durable and timeless (Read: perfect for passing down to younger siblings or cousins). Many of these ideas qualify as gifts under $100, and there are even some gifts under $25 to choose from. Whether your shopping for your little one's birthday, Christmas, or even a just-because gift, you're sure to find plenty of excellent ideas here!

Indoor Mini Basketball Hoop for Toddlers

This indoor basketball hoop is a total slam dunk! It's perfect for staying active on cold or rainy days and the best part is, it's fully adjustable so it can grow with your little one.

LeapFrog Scoop and Learn Ice Cream Cart

You scream, I scream, we all scream for this super fun ice cream cart! Your little one will love serving up ice cream cones to their friends and family, and they'll learn about colors, shapes, numbers in the process.

Slumberkins Fox, Affirmation Card, & Storybook Set

This sweet set comes with the cuddliest little stuffed animal, plus a storybook and affirmation card that use therapeutic techniques to help children learn social emotional skills.

5-in-1 Carrier Truck

What kid doesn't love trucks? This colorful cartoon set includes a large trailer, three cars, and an airplane for plenty of playtime fun!

Busy Board Montessori Toy

Want to keep your toddler busy? There's no better toy than a busy board! This one features 25 Montessori toddler activities, including zippers, shoelaces, buttons, belt buckles, jigsaw puzzles, and more. It will help them develop their fine motor skills, dressing skills, finger dexterity, and cognitive skills!

Interactive Toy Soccer Ball

Your little one is sure to get a kick out of this interactive soccer ball. It reacts with hilarious phrases whenever anyone kicks, dribbles, passes, or shoots the ball, and it even sings silly songs!

Unicorn Glow in The Dark Blanket

Nap time will be snugglier than ever with this super soft fleece blanket that features a glow in the dark design of either unicorns or dinosaurs.

Bluey Magnetic Wooden Playhouse

If your toddler is a fan of the hit show Bluey, this playhouse set is a must! It comes with magnetic Bluey and Bingo figures and lots of fun accessories for them to try on.

Carrots Harvest Game

This vibrant wooden playset is designed to teach little ones about color recognition, shape sorting, and much more. When they're done playing, place everything inside the cart for easy storage.

Skillmatics Search and Find Game

Build your child's vocabulary and observation skills with this fun game that asks them to search and find different animals and objects. It comes with six double-sided, reusable activity mats featuring scenes like an amusement park, outer space, a jungle safari, and more.

Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards

Help your little one explore the world around them with this fun scavenger hunt game. This is the perfect activity for a rainy day at home!

Unicorn Sofa Seat & Transformable Fold-Out Lounger

Can't you just picture your toddler curled up in this adorable chair with their favorite books? It folds out into a lounger for added comfort and you can choose from multiple different designs, including this unicorn, a dinosaur, a llama, and more.

Long Sleeve Pajamas in Blush Shark

A soft and snuggly pair of pajamas is always a welcome gift. We love this set with pink sharks all over it but you can also choose from 10 other cute designs.

Toddler Holiday Gripper Calf Sock 4-Pack Gift Box

No more slipping and sliding on the floor! All of the socks in this sweet set feature grippers on the bottom for their safety and comfort.

Mom's Makeup Play Kit

Your little one will have a blast getting all dolled up just like you. This makeup set includes a clear mascara, clear lipstick, pale pink blush, and blush brush—plus, gem stickers for decorating the compact and tubes!

Minnie Mouse Bakery & Café

Your little Minnie Mouse fan will be cooking up a storm with this pretend bakery. It comes complete with 18 fun accessories, including recipe cards, play food, dough, a rolling pin, and more.

Foam Ball Pit

Your little one will have a ball with this one! Fill this ball pit with any color balls you'd like and let the fun begin. All of their friends will love playing in it, too!

50 First Words Flashcards

Few things are more exciting than hearing baby's first word! You can help them learn even more with these fun and educational flashcards highlighting essential first words.

Bubble Lawn Mower

If you have a toddler, you know how crazy they go for bubbles! With this lawnmower, the fun will last longer than ever—especially because it comes with plenty of bubble solution.

Happy Birthday to You!

Is it their birthday? There's no better way to celebrate than with this adorable picture book by beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. It encourages kids to celebrate being themselves, on their birthday and every day of the year.

Bluey Sticker Playset

If your kiddo can't get enough of the hit Australian show Bluey, then they'll love this sticker playset. It comes with more than 35 reusable puffy stickers and fun play scenes to put them on.

Dinosaur Projection Light

Any dinosaur lover will be overjoyed to unwrap this projection light that displays colorful dinos all over their ceiling. Use it during playtime or even as a night light.

Kid's Selfie Camera

You know all those silly selfies your kiddo takes with your phone? Now they can have a camera of their very own to capture photos of themselves and lots of fun moments!

Spin and Learn Color Flashlight

They'll have hours of entertainment with this fun yet educational pick! Not only does this flashlight help your little one learn their colors, but it also comes with over 50 sing-along songs, music, sounds, and phrases.

Load & Go Wood Train Set

All aboard for adventure! A train set is a classic gift for a toddler and this wooden one is just beautiful and will encourage hours of open play.

Fishin’ Bath Toy

Make bath time even more fun with this cute fishing set! It comes with a magnetic fishing rod and three underwater "bobbers" for your little one to catch.

Nutty Toys 8pk Pop Tubes Sensory Toys

You'll be surprised how much fun little ones can have with these simple sensory tubes! They can connect them to create colorful shapes, use them to build letters and numbers, and so much more.

Food Hide & Sneak: Dining Set & Food Discovery Book

When you're a toddler, it's totally okay to play with your food! This set comes with a plate, utensils, plus a food-themed book and stickers to make meal time more fun.

Animal Bean Bag Toss Game and Dart Board

Enjoy some outdoor or indoor fun with your little one and this colorful bean bag toss game. It even reverses to a kid-friendly darts game!

'Encanto: We Don't Talk About Bruno' Book

This one is for all the little Encanto fans out there! If "We Don't Talk About Bruno" plays on repeat in your home, your little one definitely needs this fun book that illustrates the lyrics to the hit song.

Pasta Making and Shapes

The pasta-bilities are endless with this foodie-friendly pick! Your toddler will have so much fun with this pasta making set that comes with sheets of playdough, shape cutters, and more.

Connetix Magnetic Tiles

Your toddler will love creating castles, rockets, towers, and more with this 120-piece set of magnetic tiles. They come in eight pastels for the prettiest color story. Ages 3+

woom 2 Bike

Get them a first bike they'll absolutely love with the woom 2. It's designed with beginners in mind, featuring a low entry point, low sitting position, and forgiving steering. They'll be saying, "Look, no hands" in no time! Ages 3+

Water Magic Scented Reusable Water Reveal Activity Pads

They'll enjoy lots of creative and artistic play with less mess thanks to this set of two fun activity pads! They feature reusable activity pages that fill with vibrant color when wet and erase when dry.

Water and Sand Sensory Table

This sensory play table will provide hours of entertainment and can be used to explore water or sand. You can even adjust the height from toddler to big kid so your little one can enjoy the fun for years to come! Ages 3+

Glo Pals Water-Activated Light-Up Cubes

Make bath time a little more magical with these lovable light-up cubes that will make the whole tub glow! This set of six cubes should last you up to one year.

Artist EZ Easel

Calling all budding artists! This 3-in-1 easel features a chalkboard, whiteboard, and paper roll for drawing or painting their next masterpieces. It comes with a roll of paper, an eraser, two paper clips, and more accessories so you'll have everything you need to get the art party started!

Whack-A-Mole Game

Bring the fun of an arcade right to your own home—and cater it towards the little ones! There are 9 speeds and 5 levels to keep them entertained even as they age up. There's also a solo or competition option to encourage friendly competition. Ages 3+

Thule Spring City Stroller

Here's a gift both toddlers and their parents will appreciate. This compact, lightweight stroller features an easy step-in footrest and a reclining seat to keep your little one comfortable at all times.

Pop Up Tent and Camping Gear Set

Eighteen play-pretend camping necessities like a battery-powered gas stove, oil lamp, binoculars, shovel, 4-in-1 emergency survival whistle, and more will send them on the ultimate adventure! They can even pop-up a tent to complete their play space. Ages 3+

Little Tikes T-Ball Set

Batter up! Get them playing with this adjustable height tee. They'll also get an easy-to-use oversized bat and 5 oversized baseballs. And when they're done, its simple "hang-on-the-wall" design won't take up any space in the garage. Ages 1.5+

Primary Lacing Beads

This colorful beading set does it all: It helps kids build strong fine motor and cognitive skills, and promotes hand-eye coordination. Best of all, it's as big a hit with little ones as it is with parents! Ages 3+

Porcelain Tea Set

Tea time! Expect hours of imaginary play with this pretty pastel tea set that comes complete with a convenient carrying case. Ages 3+

Baby Phone Toy

Is your little one always reaching for your cell phone? Give them this cute little toy version of their own to play with! It features a mirrored "selfie" surface with three light-up face filters. Ages 6mos+

Clamp Bee to Hive Matching Game

Your toddler will be a busy little bee with this toy! They'll have so much fun sorting the cute and colorful bees in the accompanying hive. Ages 3+

Piano Play Mat

"Chopsticks," anyone? This oversized piano can be tuned to sound like seven other instruments, including the saxophone, violin, clarinet, trumpet, banjo, xylophone, and guitar. Kids can even record and play back their own songs. Ages 1+

Mini Chef Convertible Helper Tower

Kids will love helping their parents out in the kitchen with this stylish, Montessori-inspired tower. It also transforms into a table in just a few easy steps! Ages 1-6

3-in-1 Baby Activity Push Walker to Toddler Scooter

This adorable and versatile toy can be used as a wagon, scooter, or ride-on. It also comes with a booster seat that doubles as a bucket to store toys and snacks. Ages 1-3

Tool Set

A tool box, Phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, hammer, saw, wrench, and much more are included in this tool kit. Kids will love all the do-it-yourself projects they can accomplish with their fully functional tools. Ages 2+

Personalized Name Puzzle

They'll be so excited to have their own name in bright colors on a toy! Better yet, you'll encourage spelling, letter recognition, and fine motor skills! Parents, you'll love that the paint on these letters is completely non-toxic. Ages 3+

Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper

Gift them hours of healthy, bouncy fun with this foam pogo stick! It's durable enough to support all their energy and helps with balance and gross motor skills. Coose from more than 10 fun designs! Ages 3+

John Deere Johnny Tractor Remote Control

This little tractor makes for the perfect first remote control toy. It's super simple with just two-button controls—forward and spin. And while it's durable enough to handle bumps and bounces, it won't mark up the walls or furniture. Ages 2+

Kids Carseat Travel Tray

Thanks to this travel tray, trips in the car will be easy for you and fun for them! It's designed to be sturdy with a solid plastic surface and velcro straps to keep the side walls standing. A soft pillow keeps your toddler comfortable. Plus, plenty of zipper pockets and compartments make it easy to store anything from crayons to snacks.

Wooden Shopping Cart

They can play pretend, making a quick run to the grocery store using this super cute shopping cart. It's a solid wood cart with a cotton basket on rubber wheels. Buy fake food items to really take their imaginary market to the next level! Ages 2+

Manhattan Toy Playdate Friends Ellis

The best thing about this super cute plush doll—it's machine washable and dryer safe. They can play all day then you can easily wash it away. Removable doll outfits are interchangeable and each Playdate Friend comes with their own little animal companion.

Wooden Puzzles

Kids will love playing with these brightly colored wooden animal puzzles. The smooth, oversized pieces are easy for little hands to hold. Ages 2+

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