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1. A wooden easel that they can use to unleash their inner ~artiste~. It's double sided, with a chalkboard one side and a whiteboard on the other, and has a large roll of paper at the top so they can draw, paint, or sketch.
2. A hedgehog toy that'll help develop their fine motor skills as they place the quills on its back. And while they're getting their play on, they'll also be working on other important skills like colour recognition, sorting, and counting.
3. A race track for the little one who has a need for speed. It's simple enough that they can play with it by themselves, but it comes with four little cars that make it a great toy for play dates, too.
4. A STEM-inspired toy rocket that they can pretend to send to space. It comes with a little power drill so they can practice their engineering skills, plus a tiny astronaut and furry friend that'll come along for the ride.
5. A Mega Bloks set that they'll never get tired of playing with. They're designed specifically for toddlers, meaning their big enough for them to grip and are easy to assemble and disassemble.
6. A set of Play-Doh that'll have them moulding colourful dough into funky hairdos. The set comes with two customers, a chair, and collection of tiny barber tools to cut and style the dough tresses like a real hairstylist.
7. A pack of crayons that won't snap in half because they're so thick. They're made of beeswax and nontoxic pigments so they're safe for your little one to use.
8. A scooter that'll they can use to practice a few new tricks. It has LED lights that'll get brighter the faster they go and it folds in half so it'll be easy to carry and store when they're not using it.
9. A wooden alphabet puzzle that'll put the F in fun while they practice their reading and spelling skills. Each letter has a corresponding illustration on the board that'll help them associate each letter with an everyday item.
10. A musical instrument set that'll turn your little one into a one-person show. It comes with a mix of bells, whistles, drums, and maracas so they can play with a variety of sounds and work on both fine and gross motor skills.
11. A toy cash register that'll introduce them to the concept of math and money while they play. It'll make a "cha-ching" noise when it opens and comes with bills, coins, and a credit card. Plus, it's solar-powered so you won't have to constantly change out the batteries.
12. A pet vet play set that'll turn your toddler into a resident dogtor. They'll develop their empathy skills while they take care of their plush dog and cat using a variety of medical tools including a toy stethoscope, bandages, and even a cone of shame.
13. A campfire play set that'll inspire them to have an outdoor adventure, but from the comfort of their own home. They can build a fire, make s'mores, and even pretend to be a hungry grizzly bear looking for dessert.
14. A pack of foam that they can squish, squeeze, and shape, creating a fun, sensory activity. It won't dry out and comes in a bunch of different colours they can play with separately or mix together.
15. A trampoline that's small enough to play with inside. It'll help them burn off some extra energy and comes with a thick handle bar that'll help them balance while bouncing around. Plus, it folds down so you can store it under their beds when they're not using it.
16. A set of puzzle blocks that they can use to create colourful mosaics when they're little and 3D creations as they get older. Their big size makes them perfect for their tiny hands and will help them develop their fine motor skills.
17. A peekabo farm toy set that'll let your child's imagination run wild. It comes with five animal finger puppets and colourful barns that'll encourage them to count, sort, and learn the names of their favourite barnyard friends.
18. A wooden railway set that'll keep them entertained for hours. It has 100 track pieces that'll give them plenty of ways to arrange the course.
19. A housekeeping play set that'll teach your kids the importance of cleaning up through imitative play. And it comes with a little stand so they can keep their supplies organized.
20. And a vacuum toy that'll complete their set. It comes with dust pieces that they can clean up and sort by colour or number.
21. A set of wooden blocks that'll combine their love of building and marbles into one super fun activity. It comes with control blocks that'll change their direction and a little xylophone piece that'll play music as the marbles run over it.
22. A digital camera that'll give a chance to be behind the lens for a change. It has a voice and video recorder and a selfie mode feature that'll automatically take a picture when it detects their face.
23. A dancing dog toy that'll become their favourite furry companion. It'll walk, bark, play music, and dance, keeping your tot so busy, they'll forget all about the real pup they've been begging you for.
24. A magic cube that'll give your toddler an ear for classical music. Each side plays a different musical instrument so they can create and remix eight iconic Mozart songs.
25. A wooden bike that they'll wheelie like. It'll give their little legs a workout and help them develop their balancing skills. Plus, the wheels are made of rubber so they won't damage your hardwood floors as they scoot around the house.
26. And finally, a wooden toolbox that'll turn your tot into a little DIYer. It comes with all the tools (including screws) so they can practice building and repairing, which will help them nail their hand-eye coordination skills.
Them when they unwrap their gift:
