Holiday gift ideas for toddlers
The holiday season is here, and with it comes a lot of excitement and pressure for parents to find the perfect gifts for their toddlers. With little time to spare, it can be challenging to come up with the ideal present. At Doona, we strive to make parenting easier and help you find the perfect gift for your little ones. Keep reading for our top gift ideas for toddlers this holiday season!
Learn and play
If you're in search of a toy that can help your child learn while having fun, we highly recommend the LeapFrog Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube. This cube has five interactive sides that introduce music, colors, numbers, shapes, and animals, which is more than just basic learning. The cube also includes musical instrument sounds and styles, as well as gears, blocks, and a shape sorter, which can help improve fine motor skills as children push, slide, spin, and flip parts of the cube in cause-and-effect play. This all-in-one toy guarantees hours of engaging and educational fun, making it a great choice for parents looking to promote holistic development in their little ones.
Fine motor fun
Our top pick for fine motor toys is Hoot the Fine Motor Owl from Learning Resources. This toy is adorable and helps children build hand strength and coordination. It has various features like spinning the owl's eyes, squeezing the nose, pinching the knobs on its belly, and dropping colored discs inside the owl. Toddlers can flap its wings to watch the discs fall out! Plus, the coins are stored inside for an easy clean up.
Age-based activities
For a gift tailored to the exact age and developmental stage of the little one on your list, our top pick is the LoveEvery Play Kits! All you have to do is enter the child’s birthday and LoveEvery will show you the kit that is perfect for their developmental stage — with several options for each age range from 0 months to 4 years old! Each kit comes with fun items like unique flip books, sensory toys, and so much more, all in beautiful colors. Keep the fun going with great gifts for toddlers coming every 2-3 months with LoveEvery’s subscription model which you can cancel anytime.
Bring “om” into your home
If you know a toddler who could use some assistance in achieving and maintaining calm, we have the perfect toy in mind. Our top recommendation for emotional development and comfort is the Fisher-Price Meditation Mouse Stuffed Animal. This adorable plush mouse has a glowing cloud on its belly and comes complete with soothing sounds, guided meditations, and breathing exercises so kids can practice calming themselves down. The mouse has different sessions for staying calm during the day or winding down before bed with a guided bedtime routine. This gift is a dream come true for every parent.
Stay moving
This holiday season, give the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Our very own Liki Trike, the most compact folding toddler trike on the market with 5 different modes. The Liki Trike grows seamlessly alongside toddlers aged 10 to 36 months, supporting the development of their independence and motor skills. From Parent Mode to Bike Mode, the Liki adapts to each stage.
Whether stored in an overhead bin or in the trunk of your car during your adventures, the Liki Trike is perfect for travel and families on the go.
With the pressure of decorating, gift wrapping, vacations, and more, we hope these gift ideas for toddlers help you pick out the perfect thing to wrap for the little ones in your life. To get more tips on how to make parenting simpler, stay tuned to our blog for all of our best parenting tips. Until then, we wish you a happy holiday season!
