best toys for babies and toddlers

In the last year, so much has happened – your tiny bundle of joy has turned into a curious little monkey, crawling, walking, and exploring during all waking moments. You want to get the right toys that are developmentally appropriate, that challenge the brain and motor functions and bonus if they’ll entertain multiple kids at different ages.

I rounded up the best toys for babies and toddlers, with classic and modern options to suit your taste, and the best part is that most, if not all, of these toys will be loved, appropriate, and fun for years to come.

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Best toys for babies and toddlers

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Shape sorter

Classic

Modern

Parents love the classic wood quality while the kiddos enjoy the fun, moving dump truck and workers.

Musical instruments

Classic

Modern

One of our most-loved toys, great for well into toddler and childhood. This educational toy has English, Spanish, and French modes to teach music, animal sounds, and numbers.

Toy phone

Classic

Modern

Give your real phone a break from slobber and sticky hands. Voice activation and 10 realistic phone apps including music, clock, photos, and games makes this toy relevant for babies and toddlers alike.

Push toy

Classic

Modern

This dynamic learning toy makes it way more than just a walking device – bonus: the front toy pops off and the legs fold down for multi-purposes.

Nesting or Stacking Toy

Classic

Modern

This stacking toy is more than meets the eye; the textured pieces stack, nest, and roll, as the pieces form together to make balls.

Food

Classic

Modern

Babies and kids of all ages love these Velcro food pieces, complete with a toy knife and cutting board to cut the pieces apart.

Learning Bike

Classic

Modern

The Y pewi allows babes as early as 9 months old the freedom of movement to explore their environment. Y pewi also helps toddlers learn key motor skills like: balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.

puzzle

Classic

Modern

Chunky puzzle pieces are easier for your kiddos to grab and harder to chew apart while the sound puzzles provide an extra element of fun to puzzle time.

stroller

Classic

Modern

Now your child can be as stylish and fit as you with this toy jogging stroller!

baby doll

Classic

Modern

Washable, multiple colors, patterns, and style options make these modern dolls oh-so-lovable. One of them even moves her mouth and giggles!


pull toy

Classic

Modern

pound toy

Classic

Modern

One little toy brings so many elements of fun in an easy to store way.

blocks

Classic

Modern

Wagon

Classic

Modern

A modern spin on the Radio Flyer classic, this wagon protects your little ones from the sun with a sleek little canopy.

What are your favorite classic or modern toys?

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