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1. A Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 150-Piece Building Set that's a blast to construct with and much less painful to step on than those sharp Legos (ouch). If your little one isn't quite ready for small blocks, this set will keep them occupied for hours!
2. A sensory swing that lets your little acrobat swing and bounce up and down, helping them burn off all that energy after a great nap.
Recommended for children aged 3 and older.
Rest Nests is a small business based in Israel, founded by a mom who created these hammocks as a way to give parents "an extra set of hands" for entertaining their kids.
Positive review: "My 4.5-year-old daughter adores this swing! We have it set up in a French doorframe, and it’s been very secure. She loves swinging while we cook or relax. I expect it will be a favorite for years to come. We enjoy having it indoors during the winter since playgrounds aren’t as convenient. It was one of her top Christmas gifts." —Chris Wiegand
Buy it from Rest Nests on Etsy for $98.60 (originally $116; available in 10 colors).
3. Or consider a vibrant rainbow-colored saucer swing that lets your child spin and swing anytime, rain or shine, without needing a trip to the park. This will quickly become their new favorite *hangout* spot.
4. A race track designed to enhance your toddler’s fine motor skills as they figure out how to navigate the car through various obstacles. They’ll use levers and buttons to reach the finish line, where a magnetic helicopter is ready to pick up the car. And the best part? No batteries required!
5. A foam pogo jumper perfect for your energetic toddler to bounce around while you relax. This is a safer option compared to a traditional pogo stick, and your little one will love hopping away on it.
A Magna-Tiles set that both kids and adults rave about for its endless creative potential. Anything your child builds with these tiles is bound to be a masterpiece.
7. Let your child enjoy their very own pretend ice cream shop with the Melissa & Doug ice cream station. They can scoop ice cream into cups and cones and take orders – all without the sugar rush!
8. A flower-building activity kit perfect for your *emerging* creativity to explore and assemble beautiful flower arrangements. This STEM activity includes a variety of pieces, offering endless creative possibilities.
9. The Nugget foam play couch, designed to let your toddler rearrange its four pieces to build forts, obstacle courses, or whatever their imagination dreams up without disturbing your living space. It's also the perfect solution for rainy days, keeping them busy when outdoor play isn't an option.
Nugget Comfort is a small business based in Butner, North Carolina, specializing in foam cushion play furniture.
Customer review: "My 3-year-old and nearly 5-year-old have been playing on this non-stop. Sometimes they just lounge, but mostly it becomes part of their adventure play. It's been a boat, a castle, a camp, and much more. They'll be so excited when they get another one soon." —Tabatha C.
Available at Nugget Comfort for $249+ (with 22 color and pattern choices).
10. A sports center perfect for your little champion, featuring an LED scoreboard, interactive gears, buttons, and over 50 songs, sounds, and phrases for endless fun.
11. A three-in-one tent, tunnel, and ball pit that brings back memories of childhood when ball pits were a fixture at every fast food joint. This set will turn your home into a thrilling playground, where your toddler can crawl through a tunnel, dive into a sea of colorful balls, and have endless fun in a rocket ship.
12. A 100 Words Book — an engaging interactive book that introduces your child to the alphabet and various words. It features playful sounds, vibrant images, lights, and activities to keep boredom at bay and provide endless entertainment.
13. A customized wooden puzzle to help your little one learn to spell their name and enjoy some screen-free fun. This activity also supports the development of fine motor skills while keeping playtime enjoyable.
Recommended for children ages 1 and up.
Child Universe is a small business based in Ukraine, specializing in handcrafted wooden toys and nursery décor made from high-quality wood and non-toxic paints.
To personalize the puzzle, simply review the photos and descriptions and enter the name, color preferences, and any text for the back (if desired) in the personalization box before adding to the cart.
Customer review: "ABSOLUTELY adorable! This puzzle is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. My friend is obsessed with the puzzles I gave her twins for their first birthday! Thank you so much for this beautiful puzzle!" —Sam
Available from Child Universe on Etsy starting at $1.34+ (offered in various styles).
14. A musical doll, perfect for a child who is head over heels for Cocomelon and knows all the songs by heart. Now, they can sing along to their favorite tunes with their new best friend, JJ!
15. A luxury bumper car that I wish I had as a kid—I'm a little jealous now thinking of all the fun I missed out on! Your little one will love cruising around in this, and reviews say it's a total blast and incredibly easy to control.
16. The Little Tikes Spiralin' Seas Water Table is perfect for your child to enjoy endless fun, with activities like using a funnel, squirting toys, sending balls down a spiral tube, and turning a ferris wheel to catch them. Did I mention it boasts over 10,000 glowing 5-star reviews?! Speaking from experience, my daughter loved it when she was 2, and 👏 it 👏 was 👏 totally 👏 worth 👏 the price!
A challenging InnyBin designed to engage young minds as they work to push shapes through elastic bands and retrieve them. This toy includes six blocks of different sizes and textures, offering endless entertainment while helping to develop fine motor skills.
A wooden 2-in-1 truck and shape sorter that will get their little wheels turning as they figure out how to fit the shapes into the cutouts.
A handcrafted wooden lawnmower push toy that picks up brightly colored balls as your child pushes it around, like a toy vacuum. Maybe it’ll even teach them the value of cleaning up — one can hope!
20. An adorable Gund animated elephant stuffie that flaps its ears, sings, and plays peek-a-boo. If it also requested snacks every half hour, it would practically be a mini version of your little one. Your child will be totally enchanted by this plush toy, and reviews describe it as "great for toddlers."
21. The Pigeon Needs a Bath waterproof book is perfect for your budding reader, allowing them to enjoy this funny book without worrying about damage. It's durable enough to be taken in the bathtub, kept nearby during meals, and even brought to the potty — the pages won't get soggy no matter where your little one takes it.
22. A handcrafted Red & Olive Mr. Beary + Beanie Set because what are best friends if they can't match? This adorable set includes a stuffed bear and a coordinating beanie that will fit your child from age one to ten!
23. A set of Boon bath pipes that stick to walls, letting your little one design water circuits and mazes for bath-time fun and exploration.
24. A baby shark bath toy because that catchy tune is stuck in everyone's head, and your child will absolutely love singing along while splashing around in the tub. It swims when it hits water (thanks to built-in sensors) and belts out the iconic melody that we can never seem to escape.
25. This fun whale ball popper will captivate your toddler by lighting up and playing music, ensuring hours of entertainment. Watch your little one marvel at the balls sliding down the whale's spiral tail, and when they press the starfish, the balls shoot out from the whale's head!
Suitable for children 9 months and older.
Customer review: "I rarely leave reviews, but we love this toy. My eldest and I picked it for our 18-month-old, and now both of them play with it together (the eldest is nearly five)!! Totally worth the price. It's so much fun." —Jeannnn
Available at Target for $34.99.
26. This Wiwiurka wooden trapeze bar is perfect for your little gymnast, offering endless opportunities to climb, swing, and spin, both indoors and outdoors.
Recommended for children aged 3 and above.
Note: Mounting hardware is not included.
Wiwiurka is a woman-owned business based in Tepoztlan, Mexico, known for creating sustainable children's toys. They use water-based paints and non-toxic materials, inspired by the educational principles of Pikler, Montessori, and Waldorf.
Customer review: "My child can’t stop using this trapeze! He absolutely loves it, and every day he gets better at his 'tricks.' When we bought it, we hoped it would keep him entertained, but we never expected he'd spend so much time on it. It’s stunning, durable, and so much fun. I wish I had one when I was a kid." —Montserrat K.
Available from Wiwiurka for $75 (three color options available).
27. This whale bath toy makes bath time a fun adventure for your toddler. It automatically lights up and shoots water when placed in the tub, ensuring a splash-filled time!
