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1. A personalized name puzzle that'll help toddlers work on learning letters, colors, and how to pronounce that very unique moniker you've given them — it'll also look super cute on display in their room!
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Promising review: "Exceeding our expectations, these name puzzles (we have purchased two now, one for a 12-year-old and one for an 18-month-old) are easily handled by toddlers. The letter size is perfect for little hands, and the letters (puzzle pieces) easily pop in and out of the puzzle board." —RJ
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
2. A 5-in-1 indoor climbing set toddlers will scream with delight over when they see it for the first time — it comes with a triangle ladder, a ramp, and arch climb, a rocker, and a slide for them to explore. (This is a must-have for rainy days!)
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Promising review: "Our 16-month-old is an extremely high-energy, agile toddler, and I’ve been trying to find something he can climb that challenges him! This set is impressively well-made, sturdy, and much larger than a lot of the sets I had looked at! It will definitely take some time for our son to master it and teach him to pay attention to what he’s doing! He did fall after the first 10 minutes but got right back up and back on! Very happy with this purchase!! If you are looking for a toddler climber, look no further!!" —melissa wagner
Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in two styles).
3. A splash pad you'll thank your lucky stars for when it's hotter than the sun itself outside and your kids are looking for a way to have fun and cool down.
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Promising review: "This looked like it might be pretty cheap, but so far we've used it five or six times this summer and it's great! The fountain can get pretty high and there's enough room for three or four kids to splash at the same time. It can get really slippery though, so water shoes are recommended." —Ms Helpful
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three styles).
4. Washable dot markers, so the next time your tyke demands to paint you won't have to mentally prepare yourself for a next-level mess. Hand 'em over to your little artist and relax while they craft you something beautiful.
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Promising review: "My toddler loves these. They are easy to hold and operate. They don’t dry up too fast and the ink doesn’t flow too quickly either. Perfect for a hand to hold and dot with. Easy to clean off hands when art gets a little messy." —Monika
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in a set of 16).
5. And a set of jumbo crayons that'll prevent toddlers from snapping them in half the moment they aggressively start to scribble — these are designed to fit in their adorably chubby palms and they're washable.
6. Crayola Color Wonder Frozen Coloring Pages and Markers, so your kids can color to their heart's content without also creating a rainbow of chaos all over themselves and your home — the markers *only* color on the special paper that comes with the kit.
My mom got these for my son (who is 22 months old at the time of this writing), and it has been SUCH a game-changer for us. He loves to color and paint and demands to do so often, which usually results in a lot of setup, a lot of cleanup, and only about 10 minutes of him actually being entertained. With this kit, we can leave the markers out alongside the coloring book, and he can come and go to it as he feels fit. They really do ONLY color on the magic paper — thankfully. It's become a must-have item in our home, and I'll totally be gifting it to other toddler parents.
Get it from Amazon for $7.77 (available in three themes).
7. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book that'll interact with your eager-to-learn little one and teach them all kinds of useful words in both English and Spanish!
Promising review: "This thing is so cute, and my 10-month-old loves it. My niece also got one, and she is 3 and loves it as well. My son loves books, just holding them and turning the pages while looking. So his face lit up when he was able to point to the pictures, and it read to him what he was pointing at. Also, they are high quality and don't feel breakable or flimsy. I will be gifting these to all my friends who have babies or toddlers!" —Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
8. An InnyBin for tots with an endless amount of curiosity — it comes with chunky shapes for them to push through the elastic bands and into the cube. (We love fine motor skills!)
Promising review: "I ordered this for my 2-year-old's birthday who has Down syndrome. He absolutely loves putting things inside of other things. This toy, out of many he received for his birthday, was the absolute best. He will literally play for hours with it!! He definitely enjoys this!! Great buy, great toy!!! Y’all did amazing on this!!!!" —Ruthie Brenneman
Get it from Amazon for $27.95.
9. A Melissa & Doug ice cream station to encourage kiddos to indulge in some imaginative play — they can stack up the flavors and toppings and offer sweet treats to everyone in the house...delish!
The wooden ice cream counter comes with eight ice cream scoops, six toppings, two cones, cup, scooper, tongs, wooden spoon, reusable menu card, and six pretend dollar bills. I gifted this to my son over the holidays (he was 20 months old at the time), and he loves it! It's great for practicing his organizing and stacking skills. So fun!
Promising reviews: "My newly turned 3-year-old daughter instantly fell in love with this set! She loves seeing how high she can stack the ice cream cones and pretending to serve Mom and Dad her creations. She's been obsessed with climbing things around the house, and we *desperately* needed a distraction to get her to stop, and this is working so far — she plays with this thing for HOURS!" —West Family
"We gave this item as a gift to my niece, and she loved making ice cream for everyone after she opened it. It’s made well, too, and should hold up to a lot of playing for a very long time. Thanks, Melissa & Doug, for another great toy!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $41.99.
10. A light-up fountain bath toy you can count on to keep your kiddos entertained for a whale-y long time in the tub.
Promising review: "The Gigilli Baby Bath Toys are simply fabulous! With their adorable whale design, water spray feature, and colorful lights, bath time becomes a delightful and exciting experience for little ones. The automatic sprinkler function adds a touch of magic without any manual operation. Made with safe materials, these toys are a perfect gift for a joyful and entertaining bath time. Upgrade your child's bath routine with the fabulous Gigilli Baby Bath Toys!" —Y Star
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors and in a rechargeable version).
11. Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek — which is pretty much exactly what you'd think it is. It's a rainbow, light-up poop-shaped toy littles can take turns hiding throughout the house. It'll shout out clues and play a song when it's finally found!
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Promising review: "Of all the Christmas gifts, this was the surprising favorite. My 6-year-old grandson has started liking potty humor and loved the name. My 3-year-old granddaughter loves hide and seek. Once the poopy toy is hidden, you press a button. It will then make intermittent comments and laugh so the seeker can find it. Once found you press the button and it sings and lights flash. Definitely worth the cost." —karen collins
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
12. A set of 500+ puffy stickers any crafty kiddo would squeal with delight about — fear not, they actually don't leave any residue and unstick very easily!!!
Promising reviews: "Gave to my grandson when I babysit him. Got a sticker book to put them in. He loves them. Liked them so much bought another set for my granddaughter as one of her birthday presents." —J. Reulet
"I bought these for a stocking stuffer gift for my almost 2-year-old. She played with them for hours. I taped a few pieces of construction paper on the wall and she went crazy. They didn't stick the greatest because she was trying to move them around a lot but the designs were super cute and lots of stickers for the price made a great value." —lizmomma1129
Get them from Amazon for $5.99.
13. A wooden grocery store play set kiddos will have no problem playing creatively with — just prepare to hear them say, "sorry, we're all out of oat milk," or some other too-adult comment they've likely overhead already while you were food shopping. Oops.
Promising reviews: "This is such a fun set, and my kids play with it constantly. I love the pretend play and no screen time fun they have with it. Highly recommend it! The quality is great, and it looks so cute and perfect in our playroom." —Lindsey Iskierka
"This is a great gift and one of the best gifts this Christmas. It does take some time to assemble, but the instructions were great, and all of the pre-cut holes lined up. Highly recommend." —LG
Get it from Amazon for $191.99.
14. A set of massive bubble wands so enchanting that toddlers will be absolutely mesmerized by it — prepare to hear them saying "more, more, more!" for the rest of the day.
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Promising reviews: "The wand is awesome, but even MORE awesome is that I just used regular bubble solution (way cheaper, found anywhere), and it worked just as well. Maybe better. Some people in reviews have said that you must use the packets that come with the wand, but I gave it a shot anyway with regular bubbles, and it worked just fine, with no noticeable difference." —Lauri
"Great gift and great for backyard fun, picnics, and BBQs. The children and adults loved making bubbles." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
15. Or a bubble machine that'll have your toddler scoffing at the old handheld bubble wands they're used to seeing — this one will take playtime to the next level without filling the house with extra noise.
See this bubble machine in action on TikTok here.
This bubble maker includes: bubble gun, two bottles of bubble solution, a rechargeable battery, a charger, and a plate to place the bubble solution. My sister got it for my son for his first birthday, and we've been using it through all the seasons — bubbles don't discriminate! We broke it out during a Labor Day BBQ with a bunch of toddlers present, and they were all bursting with excitement! I mean, just look at the GIF above — the bubbles really come atcha!!
Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter's birthday, and she has always loved bubbles! So when I found this bubble gun on TikTok, it was a no-brainer. The number of bubbles that you get out of that is so fun, and it lights up. It's easy to use and pretty inexpensive for what we wanted. Even the adults enjoyed it." —Tina
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in six colors).
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16. Skip Hop pour buckets with an animal on each one and a variety of different size holes for water to drain through the bottom — little ones will love filling these buckets up, sprinkling the water all over, and then stacking 'em up.
My son plays with these buckets every night in the bath! He loves filling them up with water (duh) and we also use them to practice his animal sounds. I hold one up, name the animal on it, and then ask him what sound it makes. He also uses them to pour water into other toys we gave in the tub, and I've used them to rinse his hair on a number of occasions. When bath time is over I simply stack them up and leave them on the corner of the tub until the next night.
Promising review: "Our baby has loved these so much we have started to gift them! They provide easy bathtime entertainment and double as a rinsing cup when we forget one. Great quality and cute colors." —Anthony Wilcox
Get a set of five from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).
17. And a pipe system for the tub that would absolutely impress Mario and Luigi. (You know, they're plumbers, right?) Your kiddo will have a blast arranging the pipes, playing with the various valves, and watching as water flows through their creation.
Promising review: "My 8-year-old loves it as much as the 18-month-old. You can put it together in different ways for different experiments with water. Sturdy." —S. E. McBroom
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
18. A balance bike that'll leave any little one grinning from ear-to-ear — hope you're prepared to run after them though, because they're going to be zoooooming away in no time.
Promising reviews: "It’s the cutest little bike. Comes with the tool needed to assemble. Super easy to assemble. Took my husband about 5 minutes. We got it for our grandbaby's first birthday. She can’t reach the ground yet nor is walking but we just push her around and are excited that she’ll grow into it. Her first bike." —Lisa
"Great color, well made, easy assembly. 100% satisfied the best gift I have bought all year period." —Terry B
Get it from Amazon for $52.92 (available in 10 colors).
19. A Dyson Ball toy vacuum with the ability to actually suck up the crackers your kiddo crushed into your carpet — it's about time they started helping around the house. 😉
Promising review: "Our son is absolutely obsessed with our Dyson (the real one). Which is why we purchased this toy Dyson vacuum for his birthday. He's 2 years old, and he is really enjoying having his own 'working' vacuum cleaner!!! He seriously plays with it for hours during the day. Turning it on and off and pushing it through the house just like we use our real vacuum. I would buy this again! It was his favorite gift!." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors).
My son has this slimmer version and adores it!
20. The Book with No Pictures by The Office's own B.J. Novak that'll leave you and your mini-me giggling past their bedtime.
The book is recommended for ages 5–8.
Promising reviews: "Our 4-year-old is always pestering us to 'let me see the pictures' of her books every night, making storytime drag on forever, so I thought this would be great to chill her out at bedtime. NOT! She laughs so hard she gets the hiccups and has tears rolling down her face by the time we're two-thirds through the book! What a perfect idea!" —Straight Outta the Suburbs
"As a teacher, I love this book. I’ve gifted this book so many times to ages 3-6, and everyone who’s ever sat to read it can’t help but laugh when your child’s giggles away. Truly a fun book to read. Highly recommend!" —lauren kane
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
21. A Little People Toddler Play set Disney Princess featuring lights, sounds, two characters, and a whooooole lot of magic to keep your kiddo entertained.
My son has a ton of Little People figures, so we were thrilled to get this castle as a gift. There's zero discrimination — everyone from the Disney Princesses to construction workers and tractor drivers gets to hang in Noah's castle. 😉 There is literally zero setup (a parent's dream!), so your kiddo can start playing immediately. Noah loves putting different characters at the top of the castle and pushing them in the tiny swing. The Princess details throughout the toy are *so* fun and adorable. We love this toy, simple as that.
Promising review: "Perfect gift! My toddler loves it. A bonus is that it makes a wide variety of music and magical noises when they move certain things, so it keeps their interest, and the variety of sounds is wide enough that it won't irritate parents. Comes with two princesses, Jasmine and Cinderella, and is compatible with all the Little People figurines if you want to buy more." —H.O.
Get it from Amazon for $49.89, and if you're looking for similar toddler-approved items, my son also has and loves the Little People Car Wash!
22. A handheld card reader for kiddos who are eager to learn new words — all you have to do is turn it on, slide a card in, and let the machine read it aloud. There are two words per card, so your little one will be chatting up a storm in no time!
My son has this toy and has, honestly, learned SO much from it. Animal and vehicle sounds make noises after the word has been read out (his favorite is firetruck, of course). It's so simple that little ones will easily pick up on how to maneuver the machine on their own. It's a very basic toy, but my toddler loves it more than most of his others! Additionally, my best friend is a speech-language pathologist and uses it with her students.
Promising reviews: "Wow! That's all I have to say! The technology behind this toy is fantastic! My daughter is learning by the day, and she loves this toy! It teaches her, keeps her entertained, and helps her pronounce words correctly. I recommend all parents to purchase this!!!" —Jon monterrosa
"Makes a great gift for toddlers. My nephew was having trouble pronouncing words, and after a month of using it, he started pronouncing words clearly and started to talk more." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight styles).
23. A pack of Mega Bloks for wild toddlers who love nothing more than making towers and then knocking them down like they're a tiny King Kong terrorizing the city.
The set includes 80 building blocks and a storage bag.
Promising review: "My 2-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter absolutely love these! They spend hours playing with these, and as a family, my husband, the kids, and I build things together. The great thing about them is that they are large, so they aren't a choking hazard. My daughter will sometimes try to put these in her mouth, so we are happy that we don't have to worry about that with these jumbo-sized blocks. The blocks are colorful and are made of good-quality plastic, so you don't have to worry about small pieces or worry about them breaking and being harmful. These are highly recommended and very much worth every penny. Probably the best toy I have bought for my kids in a while." —Dee
Get a set of 80 from Amazon for $16+ (available in five sets).
24. A cactus toy because it's entertaining for both adults and kids. It sings, dances, and it can record and repeat what you or your little one says in a funny voice.
You can record your own songs directly into the toy to play over and over! My son has had this toy for months, and it never fails to make us both laugh. He even went through a phase during which he insisted on taking it on walks with us. It comes pre-loaded with a TON of songs, but my son is happiest when I play the self-recorded song from Encanto.
Promising review: "I saw this on Instagram and HAD to get this for my baby nephew for the holidays. Let it be known the only people more excited about this gift than me were my sister and brother-in-law, who literally said 'yes!' and high-fived when they opened it for him because they also saw it on Insta and wanted to get it for their youngest so bad. It was a huge hit with not only my younger nephew but also with his 4-year-old brother. Both of them would dance with it and copy its movements, and it was really amusing seeing them enjoy the copycat feature. Best gift we ever gave, and I highly recommend! It can take a beating if my young nephew was able to handle at 8/9 months :)" —Dov Baruch
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two styles).
25. A bubble-spewing crab that also plays classic nursery rhymes to convince your kiddo to hang in the tub long enough for you to give them a chance to scrub 'em down and wash their hair.
My mom bought this for my toddler when we were going through a tough "I-no-longer-want-to-bathe" phase and, despite its VERY irritating sounds, it absolutely convinces my son to get into the tub. You have to squirt some soap and add some water into its mouth, then press the button to get the bubbles going. It *has* the option to create bubbles without playing the music, but naturally, my son LOVES the songs. It has become an integral member of our bathtime routine.
Promising review: "My grandson loves his JUXUE Crab Bath Bubble Maker! His bath time was like party time, with the bubbles and music coming from the crab bubble maker! He was so happy to put his hands in the bubbles, and the music made his bath time even more enjoyable! Would recommend this for anyone wanting to enhance their child's bath time. My grandson is 6 months old, so Mommy and Faddy are always with him at bath time, and they enjoyed the bubbles also." —cjoschmidt
Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (available in two colors).
26. Or a toy crab that'll playfully chase your kiddo around the house while pumping out an upbeat tune (apologies, it definitely won't leave your brain). Prepare for lots and lots of giggles!
My son has received this TWICE as a gift (lucky me, haha), and he loves chasing it around. It's designed to help encourage toddlers to crawl. It truly just runs around the room back and forth until my son inevitably picks it up like, "I GOTCHA!" It's very cute, very noisy, but VERY fun. It comes with a USB plug, so you can recharge it as needed.
You can see it in action on TikTok!
Promising review: "This little toy is entertaining for the whole family. I did not expect it to move so fast. My daughter squeals and laughs every time I turn it on. I only wish there was a volume adjustment because it can seem a bit loud depending on your space at home." —Jacobe
Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (available in three styles).
27. A DJ turntable for kids, in case you're hoping your mini-me to become the next Tiësto. It'll certainly fill your home with all kinds of fun, music, and learning!
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I got this for my son — he loves interactive toys that make lots of noise, so I'm this has been a big hit.
Promising review: "This activity little center for my grandsons and the music is too cute. There's a lot going on therefore, they stay entertained for a while." —Yvette
Get it from Amazon for $31.49+ (available in two packaging styles).
28. A twist on a classic Eric Carle book featuring 30 buttons that play different animal sounds — kiddos will be clucking, mooing, and learning about their fave farm creatures while *also* reading a book. Win-win!
My toddler loved on this book for many months before he attempted to rip out a page (don't worry, we taped it back together). The animal sounds are exciting and fun — he's liked it so much I've also given this book as gifts!
Promising review: "I love the quality. The pictures are bold and colorful! It’s definitely not a book a toddler should handle alone. It has delicate pages. The book has an interactive panel attached with lots of animals." —She Loves to Shop
Get it from Amazon for $8.88.
29. A classic Little Tikes slide you may have had when *you* were a kid — it's extremely easy to set up and will provide your mini-me with hours of fun (just wait until they discover they can climb back up the slide all on their own).
My son got this as a gift for his first birthday, and he loooooves it. It took my husband literally five minutes (if that) to put it together, as it's only two pieces. It's been very durable in the few months we've had it outside, and it's very simple to clean (we use the leaf blower to get rid of any debris from the trees above quickly). It's a simple toy, but it brings my kid so much joy!
Get it from Amazon for $34.88.
30. An Olaf plush that seemingly chats more than anyone you've ever met — he rattles off facts and recounts the story of Frozen at a hyper speed that toddlers find absolutely hilarious.
My toddler is obsessed with this toy! Olaf's eyes and mouth move (which makes my son VERY happy). He's able to sing “When I am Older” from Frozen 2 and he recites lots of facts and stories. He's a fan favorite in our home, even if he is quite the Chatty Kathy.
Promising review: "My granddaughter is into all-things-Frozen. At our family Christmas get-together, I noticed there was silence coming from her bedroom. I peeked in, and she was laying on her bed listening to Olaf." —dawn
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
31. A Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set, which is essentially a tiny stereo toddlers can control all on their own just by swapping out which character magnetically sits on top of it. Each individual figure tells different stories and sings different songs — it's a great way to keep kids entertained without a screen.
This toy has bought me so much time. My son adores his — even though he's only 22 months old, he has had no problem understanding how to turn the Toniebox on, change the volume, and place different characters on top to tell various stories. He's a big fan, as am I! It can also be used while it's charging, so there's no need to worry about your toddler having a meltdown if they want to play with it while the battery is drained (phew). Some of our personal favorite Tonies include Moana, Spidey from Spidey and His Amazing Friends (the songs are performed by Fall Out Boy!) and Miguel from Coco.
There are so many different Tonies you can add to keep the fun going — check 'em out.
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in six colors).
32. A LeapFrog Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart that'll encourage your toddler to dive into some imaginative play *and* keep them occupied so you can sit down for a few minutes and catch your breath.
I was planning to give this to my son for Christmas but got desperate for a way to keep him busy and broke it out sooner (oops). However, I have no regrets because he absolutely loves this toy. It has so many sound effects and a bunch of lights that seem to amaze him. It even throws in a few words in Italian for kiddos to learn! It likely doesn't hurt that he loves pizza more than anything else on this planet. Anyways, he also loves filling the pizza box with food and "delivering" it to anyone whose around and willing to play. It's a fantastic toy I think we'll all enjoy for a long time.
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
33. Talking Bluey plush dolls — if you can't decide which Heeler to invest in, save yourself the trouble and buy them all. You won't regret it.
Promising review: "I bought this for my grandson because he loves Bluey. The minute the Bluey song played he just lit up and smiled. It was well worth the purchase to see the smile on his face." —Lille Bowler
Get it from Amazon for $17.19+ (available in Bingo, Bluey, Chilli, Bandit, or Chattermax).
34. An adorable wooden piano that plays real music and includes six sets of beginner "sheet music" so your mini Beethoven can slowly but surely learn some tunes (or, you know, just bang away happily on the keys).
35. A set of foam letters and numbers that'll turn bath time into a learning experience — show your little ones how to spell out their name and count to 10 while they soak in their suds.
The set comes with 26 floating letters (A to Z) and 10 floating numbers (0 to 9). When they get wet they easily stick to the wall/ the tub.
Promising review: "We have been using these to learn letters in the bath while my toddler twins are somewhat contained. They are great. Durable!" —Jessica Daigle
Get them from Amazon for $6.22.
36. A playhouse for your kids that'll make your backyard a go-to destination for all the neighborhood rascals...or provide them with the perfect opportunity to play House Hunters. 😅
Promising review: "I really liked that I was able to put this together within 30 minutes by myself. Everything was pre-drilled and the directions were extremely easy to follow. We have had some crazy storms recently that have taken the cottage flying through the wind and landing upside down and it hasn’t broken anywhere! It’s very light to where I can pick it up and toss it if I needed to and big enough for my kids and their friends to play in. Overall a great buy!" —melinda
Get it from Amazon for $115.02.
37. An adorable Cuddle + Kind hand knit doll, available in so many sweet creatures you won't know which one to buy! Each doll that's purchased helps to donate 10 meals to children in need.
We received a set of these as a gift for my son's first birthday, and he absolutely adores them — as do I. Cuddle + Kind, which is a family-owned small business, strives to provide meals through their various partners to as many kids as possible. So far, they've donated over 29 million (!!) meals! The dolls themselves are SO soft and snuggly. My son loves to carry them around as "his babies" and push them around in a stroller. He has three cuties from their "Tiny Collection" that are currently sold out, but one of our relatives gave me a heads up that they got him "Noah the dog" for Christmas. They are so sweet, and the meaning behind them is even sweeter.
Promising review: "I have purchased several of the knit animals from Cuddle and Kind. The craftsmanship is outstanding, there is no other company that prides this level of quality. I purchase them for baby shower gifts, and the recipients are so thrilled that when they realize that 10 meals to impoverished children also benefit, it makes it all the more cherished. I have nothing but praise for this family-operated business and the work they are doing." —Cuddle + Kind customer
Get them from Cuddle + Kind: Noah the dog for $66+ (available in two sizes), Charlotte the dog for $66+ (available in two sizes), and check out all the other dolls here.
38. A pack of oversized sidewalk chalk they'll be *so* excited over they might just forget to pester you about extra screen time — encourage them to create all kinds of art in your driveway or leave funny messages for passersby.
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Promising review: "Our 1-year-old loves these. It was his first time using chalk and he had no trouble with them. They are pretty thick; doesn't matter how he holds them, there will be contact with the surface and there will be color!" —JW
Get it from Urban Infant on Amazon for $11.95 (also available in glitter chalk).
39. A Baby Shark cube plushie you may initially regret buying (it sings the song over and over) but will change your mind once you see how excited your tyke gets each time they play with it.
This toy is recommended for kids ages 2 and up.
Promising review: "I ordered this for my 14-month-old and it’s the perfect size! (think softball sizes). Plays a good portion of the baby shark song. Very easy to press unlike other singing stuffed animals. It’s going to be a stocking stuffer although he grabbed this out of the box first. 😂 Worth the $7.99." —LOlive
Get it from Amazon for $9.39+ (also available as a set of three).
40. And, of course, a drum set that might just become the bane of *your* existence but will likely be the light of your kid's life. The good news is it has a volume button!
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