Top Toddler Toys

A Guide to Finding the Best Toddler Toys

As parents, we want to the best of everything for our children. There are a lot of toys out there and finding good quality ones will hold a toddler's interest and that are safe and well made is a top priority for all of us!

 

 Current Bestselling Toys for Toddlers

Here are some of the current bestselling toys for toddlers.  All of them have top ratings from parents, are reasonably priced, and should hold a busy toddler's attention:

 

Step 2 Water Table


Step 2 Water Wheel Activity Play Table - This Step 2 Water Table has been a bestseller pretty much since the day it was released.  Highly rated for parents, it is definitely a hit with toddlers too.   The table comes with a water wheel, pitcher, and two toy boats as well.

 

 

Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube
Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube - A great interactive musical toy for toddlers. The six sided musical cube features instruments on five of the sides as well as an orchestra side that plays all the instruments. Little ones can create their own masterpieces by adding or subtracting musical instruments. The toy also teaches how to combine sounds to duplicate eight Mozart pieces.

 

Busy Ball Popper
Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper - A long time bestseller, there is something about this ball popper toy that just keeps toddlers mesmerized. Songs and fun sounds play as air pops the balls up and then back in a ramp where they roll down and back into the machine again. When the machine stops, toddlers just have to push a knob for it to start all over.

 

Lego Duplo Set 
LEGO Duplo Ultimate Building Set - Lego Duplos not only great for keeping toddlers occupied but also a wonderful way to build their fine motor skills. This Ultimate Building Set is a great starter set for them with 71 pieces including a wagon base, building plate, and figurine.

 

Fisher Price Rock, Roll, and Ride Trike 
Fisher-Price Rock, Roll 'N Ride Trike - Three toys in one, this trike from Fisher Price can be used in three different ways. The handle can be flipped down to create a rocking toy. Extend the handle up and put the foot pegs out and parents can push little ones on the trike. Push the foot pegs in and kids can ride the trike all by themselves by using the pedals.

 

 

Top Educational Toys for Toddlers

Educational toys are great tools for teaching toddlers things like their numbers, letters, shapes, and colors.  Here are a few top educational toys for 2 year olds:

 

LeapFrog Fridge Magnet Set 
LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set- A great toy by LeapFrog that teaches kids the names and sounds of each letter of the alphabet.  The set includes a letter reader and 26 letter pieces.  When children place a letter into the reader, a song plays to teach them the letters name and sound. 

 

 

Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Puppy 
Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Learning Puppy - This cute puppy is more than just a toy for kids to cuddle with, he will also teach them about abc's, 123's, colors, and body parts.  In learning mode, he teaches these things using songs and phrases to reward them for pressing different areas on him.  In game mode, he plays six more fun songs that kids will love including Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes; This Little Piggy; and Bingo. 

 

 

Melissa and Doug Noah's Ark Shape Sorter


Melissa & Doug Noah's Ark Shape Sorter - Shape sorters are great for keeping 2 year olds occupied and really good for the development of fine motor and problem solving skills.  This one from Melissa and Doug can also be used to teach them about animals.

 

 

LeapFrog Learning Friends Phonics Bus

LeapFrog Learning Friends™ Phonics Bus® Vehicle - Another great toy by Leapfrog that teaches little ones about their letters. The bus features buttons for each letter down it's sides.  Kids can press a letter to learn more about it.  The LeapFrog Characters fit in the bus and sing a fun alphabet rap.



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Top Toddler Toys for Pretend Play

 

Fisher Price Little People Farm Set 
Fisher Price Little People Sets - Fisher Price Little People Sets are great for encouraging imaginative play in little ones.  There are a lot of great sets available including a farm, house, zoo, camping set, pirate ship, market, and more.  Get one or get several and toddlers can have fun playing in their own little make believe town.

 

 

Mrs Potato Head Set 
Potato Head Sets - Mr Potato Head has been around since 1952 and he is just as popular today as he was back then.  Today, there are tons of Potato Head Sets to choose from on the market.  They are great for 2 year olds because they allow them to get creative and at the same time, they are developing their fine motor skills. 

 

 

Kidkraft Vintage Red Kitchen 
Play Kitchens - Play kitchens provide countless opportunities for 2 year olds to use their imagination.  Throw some play food and play dishes into the mix and they can spend hours imitating mom and dad with their very own kitchen that is just their size.  One we love is the  KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen.  It's red retro appearance makes it a funky and fun option that is great for boys or girls.  It's top rated reviews speak for it's quality, plus it's reasonably priced! 

 

Fisher Price Musical Tea Set
Fisher-Price Musical Tea Set - One of the most popular toy tea sets for toddlers is the Fisher Price Musical Tea Set.  The set includes a teapot that makes fun pouring sounds, four tea cups, saucers, spoons, a tray and other fun accessories.

 

 

Picnic on the Patio Playhouse
Playhouses - Toddlers love to play house and there are a lot of great playhouses on the market that are a huge hit with the tot crowd. A couple great options include the  Picnic on the Patio Playhouse, shown here, and the  Rose Petal Cottage by Hasbro. The Picnic on the Patio Playhouse by Little Tikes combines the fun of a playhouse with a cute picnic table for kids to sit at attached. Perfect for impromptu picnics, tea parties, or doing art projects on. The Rose Petal Cottage is a fabric playhouse that has lots of fun accessories available to add on to it.

 

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Top Toddler Ride On Toys

 

Step 2 Push Buggy

Step 2 Push Around Buggy- This Step 2 Push Around Buggy is a huge hit with toddlers.  Mom or Dad can push them around in it.  The handle is easily removed so you can take it along to the zoo or the park.  Toddlers will love storing their favorite "treasures" in the storage space under the hood and will be equally delighted with the horn and steering wheel.

 

Roadmaster Trike 
Roadmaster Duo Deck 10-Inch Trike - A great classic tricycle for toddlers.  The Roadmaster has a chrome handle bar with red rubber hand grips, an adjustable seat, and standing deck on the back.  A durable trike with an all steel frame, it's built to last! 

 

 

Step 2 Roller Coaster 

Step 2 Roller Coaster - A favorite toddler ride toy, this Step 2 Roller Coaster has a ten foot long, hilly track and a ride on coaster car.  The track breaks up into three pieces for easy storing and has steps that attach to it. 

 

 

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Top Toddler Toys for Outdoor Fun

I-play Sand and Water Table 
Sand and Water Table - Sand and Water Tables like the  I-play Sand And Water Table, shown here, are a lot of fun for toddlers. This one offers lights, sounds, and music plus lots of activities to keep toddlers occupied. Fun sand play on one side, water splashing fun on the other!

 

 

Little Tikes Mulching Mower


Little Tikes Mulching Mower - Little ones can help mom and dad "mow" the lawn with this fun toy lawn mower from Little Tikes.  A throttle, a gas cap that opens, and popping beads add to the fun.

 

 

 

Little Tikes Fold Away Climber 
Little Tikes Fold Away Climber - Lots of fun for active toddlers.  A slide, climbing wall, basketball hoop, and soccer net all in one toy.  Folds up for easy storing.  Can easily be used indoors too!

 

 

 

ladybug sandbox
Sandboxes - With the popularity of sand and water tables in recent years, sandboxes don't get as much attention they used to but they are still alot of fun for toddlers. Nothing beats sitting in the sand and building a giant sandcastle, right? This    Ladybug Sandbox by Step 2 is a cute and affordable option.

 

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Top Toddler Toys: Dolls

 

Baby Stella

Baby Stella - The Baby Stella Dolls are a great option for toddlers.  Baby Stella is cute and her soft face makes her the perfect cuddly bedtime companion.  Baby Stella also has lots of fun accessories including a stroller, bath set, clothing, high chair, cradle, bouncy seat, rocking horse, and more.  There are several Baby Stella Dolls to choose from.



 

Learn to Dress Emma

Learn to Dress Emma - Emma can be used to teach little ones to tie, lace, snap, button, buckle, and more.  Her clothes are removable and she comes with a purse and teddy bear.  There is also a boy version of this doll, Learn To Dress Jake.  Jake comes with a skateboard and a hat.

 

Iplay My First Doll

Corelle Mon Premier Calin Doll

 

 

Top Toddler Toys: Vehicles

Iplay Zoom Garage

Vikings Toy 15 pc Chubby Bucket

Parents Ready Set Go

Kids Galaxy My First RC School Bus

 

Top Toddler Toys: Puzzles and Games

Infantino Where's My Tail Puzzle

Melissa and Doug Knob Puzzles

Melissa and Doug Bug Catching Game

 

 

 

Favorite Characters of Toddlers

Character toys are also always a hit with toddlers. Nothing gets a toddler more excited than a toy featuring their favorite character whether it's a plush toy or an educational one.

Many of today's favorite toddler characters have a variety of toys created in their honor including:

 

Some Great Books for Toddlers

 

On the Night You Were Born

On the Night You Were Born - This is by far one of the most beautiful books that I have ever read to my children. 

 

Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Moon - A classic that's been around for generations. The perfect bedtime story!

 

 

The Very Hungery Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Another great classic that is a welcome addition to any toddler's personal library.  The story by Eric Carle is about a very hungry caterpillar that eats and eats until he finely becomes a beautiful butterfly.  The illustrations are wonderful in this book, bright and colorful and a lot of fun for toddlers to look at. My toddler son also loves the The Grouchy Ladybug, another equally great book by the same author.  We have to read it at least once a day.

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