Gifts for toddlers
Toddlers learn by touching, stacking, banging and putting things in their mouths. A good gift for this age is sturdy, simple and big enough to be safe. Read the age label on the package and follow it.
Toys that can be used in many ways tend to last longer than ones that light up and sing. Blocks, shape sorters and picture books can be built on and carried around for months. Soft, chunky things are good for nap time too.
Parents often have limited space, so a gift that is also useful, like a bath toy or a toddler cup, is welcome. If you are not sure about the child's age or what they already own, ask a parent before you buy.
Big wooden blocks
Stacking and knocking down never gets old, and big blocks are easy for small hands to grip.
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A shape sorter
Fitting the right piece through the right hole is a first puzzle that toddlers can do on their own.
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Sturdy board books
Thick pages survive chewing and drooling, and a favorite book will be read until it is memorized.
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A push or pull toy
Good for new walkers who like having something to hold while they toddle around.
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Chunky crayons and paper
Large, easy to grip crayons let little hands make marks long before they can draw anything.
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Bath toys
Cups, boats and squirters turn a wash into a game and make bath time easier.
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A soft stuffed animal
A cuddly friend for naps and car rides often becomes the one thing that child cannot sleep without.
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