Pretend play baking mixer kit
Inspire creative baking adventures with a realistic toy mixer, allowing children to "mix" ingredients and prepare imaginary treats.
Usually $15–$25
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Gifts for a toddler
63 gift ideas tagged for a toddler, across 81 categories. Every card opens Amazon.ca or Amazon.com in your store.
Toddlers change fast between ages one and three, and their attention jumps from one thing to the next. Open-ended toys they can use in lots of ways, like a toy kitchen with play food or a play tent, tend to hold interest longer than single-trick gadgets.
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Soccer shin guards
Essential safety gear, these guards offer crucial protection against impacts during intense play and tackles.
Usually $15–$25
Stackable bath squirter toys
Combine the fun of squirting with the developmental benefits of stacking, perfect for curious minds exploring shapes and balance.
Usually $15–$25
Storytelling hand puppet set
This set encourages imaginative play and verbal expression, helping children develop narrative skills and engage with stories.
Usually $15–$25
Themed animal night light projector
Delight young children with charming projections featuring their favorite animals, adding a playful touch to bedtime.
Usually $15–$25
Themed bath squirter collection
Transport children to a world of imagination with a coordinated set of squirters featuring beloved themes like farm or ocean life.
Usually $15–$25
Themed character rubber duck assortment
Delight a child or collector with ducks dressed as various professions, animals, or fantasy figures, adding personality to bath time.
Usually $15–$25
Themed nesting doll toy
This engaging toy helps children understand concepts of size and order as they discover smaller figures hidden within larger ones.
Usually $15–$25
Toy banjo
Introduce the unique sound of the banjo to children with a simplified, durable instrument designed for playful learning and rhythm.
Usually $15–$25
Traditional ceramic piggy bank
This timeless saving vessel encourages children and adults to start their financial journey with a familiar, charming design.
Usually $15–$25
Underwater creature squirter set
Dive into aquatic adventures with a collection of marine animal squirters that inspire discovery and imaginative water play.
Usually $15–$25
Vibrant geometric stacking blocks set
Introduce young children to basic shapes and colors while enhancing their hand-eye coordination and spatial reasoning.
Usually $15–$25
Weighted straw cup
Designed to help little ones drink from any angle, this cup is perfect for developing independence and reducing spills.
Usually $15–$25
Whimsical character savings bank
Perfect for children or collectors, these banks feature beloved characters or playful shapes that make saving fun and engaging.
Usually $15–$25
Wooden shape sorting cube
This classic toy helps toddlers develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination by matching shapes to corresponding holes.
Usually $15–$25
How to choose for a toddler
- Look for toys that let them copy grown-ups, like cooking or shopping, since toddlers love imitating everyday routines.
- Check the recommended age range on the package and choose pieces sized for small hands.
- Consider the family's space before buying a playhouse or play tent, and favour options that fold or pack away.
- Alphabet toys work best when they are hands-on, such as chunky letters, puzzles or blocks, rather than screen-based.
Usually safe to skip
- Toys with many tiny parts meant for older kids, which frustrate toddlers and scatter everywhere.
- Complicated electronic gadgets that do the playing for them and lose appeal quickly.
- Oversized items that may not fit in the home, unless the parents agree first.
Questions people ask about gifts for a toddler
- What is a good Christmas gift for a 2-year-old?
- A toy kitchen with play food, a play tent or bath squirters are reliable picks. Toys that let a two-year-old pretend or move around usually get more use than ones that only light up.
- Are sippy cups a good gift for a toddler?
- They make a practical stocking stuffer or add-on gift, especially in fun colours. Pair one with a toy so the gift still feels exciting to open.
- At what age do kids start using a toy kitchen?
- Many children start enjoying pretend cooking around 18 months to two years, and the interest often lasts well into the preschool years, so it gets used for a long time.