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Holiday Gift Ideas: Toys For Toddlers

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By Lily Rose

Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck
Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck

And you though it was tough to pick toys for babies?? There are even more selections available for the toddler crowd! The thing is, most toddlers aren't that picky (ultimately) - they are opinionated at times, but they'll pretty much play with almost anything. The problem is weeding through the huge quantity of toys out there.

I've compiled a list here of very popular toys for toddlers. Hopefully this will help you in making your decision on what to buy for that special toddler this holiday season.

With free shipping offered on a lot of items when you spend at least $25 (on qualifying items), Amazon is the place to go for gift buying, if you're doing it online - I am! Amazon is one of the most trusted online retailers. When you click on any of the links below for toys, you'll be taken directly to Amazon.com to view the full descriptions and do a little shopping if you may!


Building & Art

  • This Citiblocs pine building set has 200 pieces and it lets kids make surprisingly complex structures without the need for glue, slots or little pieces - the possibilities are endless. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.
  • Every mom's dream - clear finger paints and no couch stains! The color appears only on the special paper, not on their (or your!) clothes! Let the artist inside come out with this mess-free Color Wonder Finger Paint set by Crayola. Age recommendation: 3 and up.
  • My First Mosaic. What preschooler doesn't love stickers? Pint size patterns can be made with stickers on these design cards by Alex toys, which include a bus, fish, butterfly and more. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.

 


Shake 'N Go Crash-Ups Crash Course Shake 'N Go Crash-Ups Crash Course
Price: $45.95
List Price: $64.99
MATCHBOX Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky MATCHBOX Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky
Price: $59.99
List Price: $59.99
Manhattan Toy Automoblox Mini's 3-Pack Manhattan Toy Automoblox Mini's 3-Pack
Price: $20.99
List Price: $29.99

Cars & Trucks

  • The Shake 'n Go Speedway is a figure-8 track where, with the simple shake of the vehicle (2 included), your kids can race the cars around the track or set them on a collision course - when they crash, the doors burst open! Age recommendation: 3 to 7 years.
  • Rocky the Robot Truck is the life of the party - it tells jokes, plays music and does a dance, stands up to dump things out, and even snores! Age recommendation: 3 years and up.
  • These quality wooden Automoblox Minis cars have interchangeable parts and they can even go together to make one very long car. They also look very mod & cool!


UNO MOO Preschool Game UNO MOO Preschool Game
Price: $26.89
List Price: $29.99
Curious George Hide and Seek Game Curious George Hide and Seek Game
Price: $19.99
List Price: $19.99
Blue Orange Chicky Boom Blue Orange Chicky Boom
Price: $19.92
List Price: $24.99
Fairytale Spinner Game Fairytale Spinner Game
Price: $15.95

Games

  • The farm animals in this engaging, easier version of UNO - UNO MOO! - for a younger age group will charm your toddler. Age recommendation: 3 and up.
  • The Curious George Hide and Seek Zoo Game goes from traditional board game to hide and seek when the walkie-talkie announces that the animals have escaped! The other players have to grab a mask and hide. Age recommendation: 4 to 8 years.
  • To find out who rules the roost, players of Chicky Boom have to try and remove the stacked chickens from their teetering perch without knocking the whole flock down. Age recommendation: 4 years and up.
  • Kids try to collect all the pieces needed to complete the story in the Fairytale Spinner Game, and the winner gets to make up a fairy tale. Age recommendation: 5 years and up.


VTech Licensed Learning Manny's Construction Laptop VTech Licensed Learning Manny's Construction Laptop
Price: $22.00
List Price: $34.99
VTech Infant Learning Skippy the Smart Pup VTech Infant Learning Skippy the Smart Pup
Price: $20.00
List Price: $34.99

VTech

  • Go high-tech with Handy Manny's toolbox-looking play computer that teaches your toddler letter and number recognition, following directions, and also basic Spanish words. Age recommendation: 3 to 6 years.
  • Adorable Skippy the Smart Pup loves to play, but don't forget to walk him, too! He'll follow the remote control bone. Age recommendation: 18 to 36 months.


Plush Toys

  • This Alive Mini Panda Cub by Wowwee makes lifelike movements and sounds. Age recommendation: 3 and up.
  • Turn this sweet Plush Penguin Peek-a-Boo Plush Pillow penguin inside out to switch it from a stuffed animal toy into a soft pillow. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.


Radio Flyer 312B Push, Pull and Ride Red Radio Flyer 312B Push, Pull and Ride Red
Price: $39.12
List Price: $49.99
Little Tikes Drive, Chip and Putt Golf Trainer Little Tikes Drive, Chip and Putt Golf Trainer
Price: $24.99
List Price: $24.99

Large-ish Toys

  • This Push, Pull & Ride toy by Radio Flyer is 3 toys in one - it transforms into a wagon, a pushcart, and a ride-on when you adjust the seat. Age recommendation: 18 to 36 months.
  • With lots of ways to play, the Drive, Chip, And Putt Golf Trainer is a great sporty pick that can grow with your slugger. Age recommendation: 2 to 6 years.


Play-doh Burger Builder Play-doh Burger Builder
Price: $9.99
List Price: $19.99
Iplay Stir Fry Set Iplay Stir Fry Set
Price: $22.99
List Price: $24.99

Food Fun

  • Your toddler can create the perfect burger and a side of fries with molds that stamp out Play-Doh in this Burger Builder - there's even stamps for lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and buns! Age recommendation: 3 years and up.
  • This cool Stir Fry role play toy comes with a sizzling wok, chopsticks, rice, bowls, bok choy, and eggs that actually crack open. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.

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breakfastpop profile image

breakfastpop  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks for the ideas. I really appreciate the advice.

dusanotes profile image

dusanotes  says:
5 weeks ago

This was one of your best blogs. Farm animals, cars and trucks and larger toys really set me off wanting to play with some grandchildren. Nice ideas. Don White

Lily Rose profile image

Lily Rose  says:
5 weeks ago

Thank you, thank you!

rmcrayne profile image

rmcrayne  says:
5 weeks ago

Great picks. Did you link this to the HubMob? They never really close them out. You just get less publicity from the Mob after they move on to the next topic. See the Toys HM forum thread, page 10. When we're both done writing we should re-connect and do some link trades on these. =)

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