As a work-from-home mom of two toddlers, ages two and three, toys are very important in our house. They help keep the kiddos busy and give me some quiet moments to get work done. Toys are certainly not created equal though. Some are certainly better than others at creating independent play. Below are some of my favorite toddler toys that make my life easier as my girls love them and enjoy playing with them.
Wooden Puzzles
There are so many of these that it’s easy to keep the toddlers happy for a while. They like the ones that make noises best. For example, the vehicle one is a huge hit! So is the Baby Shark one. Tip: Get a stand to keep them for easy storage and organization.
Water Reveal Activity Pads
No coloring on the walls, furniture, etc. is the best selling point on these. You can get a variety of topics and even different colored water “paint brushes.” The ones we have even have a fun check list of items to find on each page.
Couch Slide
As a Christmas gift, the girls got a couch slide. This is probably the best present ever. They love it. It’s easy to use as you simply lay the top part on the couch. They get out their energy which is perfect for cold or rainy days when outdoor play isn’t an option.
Play Kitchen
Over the last couple years, our play kitchen has been a staple pretend play toy in our house. They love to pretend to cook and make food. It never seems to get old for them!
Large Lego
The larger Lego are perfect for toddlers. There is no risk of choking hazards or hurting your feet by stepping on them like the normal sized Lego. Plus, they can build larger items. My girls love building towers as tall as them. Tip: Get a table that helps store them and lets kids have a place to sit and build.
Fisher-Price Little People
From the people to the vehicles, my girls love playing with the Fisher-Price Little People. I seriously think we might have them all – the school bus, fire truck, ambulance, van and even the play house. These toys are great to entertain them for longer periods of time.
Light Up Bath Toys
This one is a bathtime essential. Last December, I found some Christmas themed light up toys, and the girls were obsessed. I ended up getting them some light up vehicles for their stockings, and those were an even bigger hit. It’s a great way to keep them entertained longer in the bathtub.
My biggest recommendation for toys for your toddler to keep them busy are ones that are easy for them to use on their own. You don’t need to get the ones with the most “bells and whistles;” think simple and find ones that they have fun with and sparks their imaginations.
