For the Toddlers
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he pre-school set is the easiest to buy for. Everything is amazing! Even so, these ideas are sure to delight and keep your young ones entertained for at least a few minutes. The super-soft snuggler from Slumberkins comes with small board books that help little ones understand and manage their emotions. The Rainbow Unicorn Snuggler has a book and poster about authenticity and staying true to oneself. It’s a charming message, and the beautiful snuggler is a perfect nighttime companion. https://slumberkins.com/ $45+.
Road trips and camping adventures build family memories. The Haba Little Friends Camper Vacation set gives young kids the accessories to recreate and imagine their own adventures. The set comes with two chairs, a detachable awning and a boy figure. Elephant’s Trunk, Amazon, Target. $50. If you want to elicit giggles and squeals from your toddler, Mr. Blue My Dancing & Singing Bird is your bird. This adorable dancing bird will come to life in response to noises or movement (like getting tossed across the room). The bird scoots along the floor, coos and chirps sweetly and is also soft and snuggly. Amazon. $20.
This friendly Hopping Shark from iPlay iLearn is covered with soft, removable/washable plush fabric. Easy to use- just inflate with the included hand pump and off you go! The shark is small, so it’s best for the 2 - 3-year-old range. Amazon. $25.
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Trains! The first of two is the SmartMax My First Animal Train for ages 1 - 5. Each of the two halves of the engine, coaches and animal passengers connect with magnets. If you have other SmartMax sets, they’re compatible, too. Amazon, Target. $35.
Brio wooden toy train sets are classic! The 37-piece Brio Smart Tech Sound Action Tunnel Travel Set ups the ante with the battery-powered Record & Play Engine to respond to the tunnel accessories. With the corresponding app, you can change the lights, control the speed and direction and more. I’ll admit to being charmed by this set, right along with my toddler reviewers. Elephant’s Trunk, Amazon, Target. $180.
