Holiday Gifts For The Adventurous Toddler In Your Life
If you’re shopping for a puddle-splashing, couch-jumping, rock-stacking adventurous toddler then you’ll want to find gifts that allow their natural curiosity about the world to thrive. And while toddlers like dolls, magnetic tiles, and play kitchens adventurous tots also need things to support their love of exploration and creative learning — no matter the weather outside. So this year’s adventurous toddler holiday gift guide has both indoor and outdoor fun covered!
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A Storyteller
Yoto Player allows the tot in your life to travel to magical lands and learn new things — all with an easy-to-use audio device and story cards. Yoto is also a great first clock for toddlers learning to tell time of day.
A Soft Landing
The toddler years are filled with what experts call “risky play” to foster critical thinking, expand independence, and expand motor skills but that doesn’t mean you can’t limit the owies with a soft — and beautiful — double-sided Totter & Tumble playmat.
A Friend Holder
Wildbird’s ring sling doll carrier makes it easier for the toddler in your life to bring their best bunny, bear, or doll friend on all their amazing daily adventures.
A New Ride
The Step2 Side-by-Side Push Around Roadster is the perfect way for an adventurous tot to journey around the neighborhood with a sibling, friend, stuffed toy, or pet! With safety belts, steering wheels that move, and all the trimmings, this holiday gift is sure to be a hit.
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A Spyglass
OK… it’s a kaleidoscope, not a spyglass, but what adventurer doesn’t have some sort of tool to look at the sights ahead? Mudpuppy’s Adventure Cats Mix & Match Kaleidoscope is a fun addition to your toddler’s holiday gifts.
A Bedtime Journey
Keep the adventures going as your tot drifts to sleep at night with Loftie’s custom Magical Dream Box storybook.
A Builder
With a play couch your tot can have a safe space to crash into, a cozy reading couch, a fort, or a slide… maybe even a pirate ship! There’s a reason play couches are always a great gift for tots and preschoolers and this one from Brentwood Home is my top pick since it’s also free of PFAS & flame retardents and made in the U.S. with CertiPUR-US® certified foam.
Bathtime Fun
Making bathtime another part of the day’s adventure can help with the transition from playtime to bedtime for the tots in your life, which is why KeaBabies’ adorable hooded bath towel options are a great gift. Choose from unicorns and dragons and more all on Amazon!
