Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide
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TODDLER HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022

Every year I get requests for links to my daughter’s favorite toys, particularly over the holiday season. I’m going to break it up into 2 gift guides. One for toddlers/little kids and another for bigger kids. If you have a toddler to shop for, boy or girl, here’s plenty of ideas at all price points. They are all from Amazon so they’re super easy to shop and they include free shipping for prime members.

LEARNING TOYS

Educational toys have always been a favorite in our household. My daughter had all of these toys when she was a toddler and they taught her a ton. My favorite part was how excited she would get to learn. We always had such a great time doing together playing with these toys. Here are some of our favorites…

SHAPE SORTER- The Melissa & Doug Take-Along Shape Sorter helps little ones practice their colors, shapes and spacial recognition. The best part is this one comes in a soft carry case and it’s under $15. Click here to buy it.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

STACKING CUBES– My daughter was obsessed with her stacking cubes. They taught her how to stack, while also teaching her the alphabet and how to count to 10. But I can’t lie, her favorite part was watching them tumble when she knocked down the full stack. This set is $20. Click here to buy.

FOAM LETTERS & NUMBERS– This is the best bath time toy. These foam letters and numbers float and stick to the wall with just water. This is honestly how my daughter learned her alphabet. The best part is they’re $8. Click here to buy them.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

FARM ANIMAL PUZZLE– This Melissa & Doug jumbo knob puzzle was our absolute favorite puzzle. The large knobs are perfect for little ones to hold and while doing the puzzle I also taught the name of each animal and the sound they make. This puzzle is only $16. Click here to buy it.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

PLACEMAT SET– Another great way to learn while keeping your little one entertained during meal time is a set of placemats. Our exact set isn’t available, but this one is very similar… it’s a set of 4 including shapes, colors, numbers and letters. My favorite part is that they can learn these things without a ton of pieces. I don’t know about your kid, but my kid loves making a mess, so the less pieces the better. This set is non-slip, easy to clean and only $15. Click here to buy.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

ALPHABET BUS– If you follow us on Instagram, you know we have yellow school bus (my page & our school bus page) so this was the cutest gift when my daughter received it. School bus aside, she loved this toy. This interactive bus teaches letters, sounds and is just so much fun, all for under $25. Buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

I SPY FROM A-Z BOOK– This was her favorite book for a super long time. Each page is a letter from the alphabet and you have to look through a bunch of items and select which items begins with that letter. It’s great for learning and critical thinking. It’s only $8! Buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

CHUCKLE BALL– This toy was my daughters favorites since she was about 6 months old. This ball bounces all around while making silly sounds, but it’s safe because the little characters sticking out are soft. Since she started crawling she would chase it around our house. The first year it came out it was so popular that it was sold out for months, but it’s available here for $30. Buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

ICE CREAM CART– This interactive ice cream cart is so cute and a lot of fun. It tells you what flavors to scoop and you can build your own ice cream with different flavors and toppings. It’s a great gift for $50. You can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

UNDER $30

Need to buy a gift and want something fun within a reasonable budget? Here are some great options that are $30 and under.

MAGNET TILES- These are great for just about any kid and any age group. They’re magnetic squares and triangles that can be put together to build different structures. My daughter loves sticking them together and pulling them apart. I’m not going to lie, even mommy loves making structures with them and watching her excitement. The set is $26 and sure to be a hit. You can buy them here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

BUSY CUBE– These are great for when you’re on the go (at a restaurant, traveling, etc.) It’ll keep your child entertained with 6 different sensory activities. These make great gifts and they’re under $20. Option 1 and Option 2.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

BARREL OF MONKEYS– The barrel has 10 monkeys inside that connect and are a whole lot of fun. Kids will recognize them as a toy from Toy Story. It’s a super cute toy and it’s only $12. Buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

FRUITS & VEGGIES – My daughter loved learning all of her fruits and veggies, so this play set was perfect for her. It comes with a cutting board and play knife and the foods are all split in the middle with velcro, so she practices cutting them. It’s the perfect addition for a little kitchen and they’re $17. You can buy them here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

WHOPPEE CUSHION – I never thought a toddler would love this, but she got one as a gift and she thought it was the funniest thing ever. So if you want to buy a little one the fun gift and it’s only $7, this is the perfect choice. It makes a great stocking stuffer. Buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

BALL PIT– Every kids loves a ball pit and this one is only $26! But the balls aren’t included, so you’ll have to buy them separately. It’s a great gift for a household with multiple children. They can all play together. Buy the ball pit here and you can add a pack of 200 balls for $20 here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

WATER MAT– This mat gets activated by pens filled with water, so it’s a great drawing place without any mess and it dries so you can use it again and again. My daughter always loved hers and it’s only $20. You can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

WATER BOOKS– This is a 3-pack of books also activated by water pens and they dry up to be reused. They’re a great activity for on the go because they’re small and the set is only $16. Buy them here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

LATCHES BOARD– This wood board has 6 different latches and each one open up to reveal animals underneath. Every latch is different and kids love learning how to open them. It’s under $20. You can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

MEGA BLOKS– These are basically big Legos and they’re perfect for little ones as young as 1 and up to 5. Building is great for their critical thinking and keeps them busy for such a long time. This set is available for under $30 here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

JACK IN THE BOX– My daughter loves her Jack in the Box and I just found a Mickey one, which is even better! Such a cute and fun toy, especially for a kid that loves Mickey. This one is under $30 and you can buy it here.

OUTDOOR FUN

Kids love playing outside and it’s a great way to keep the big toys out of the house. Many of these are good for indoor or outdoor, but these are suitable to go outside.

ROLLERCOASTER– Charlie’s rollercoaster was her favorite gifts she ever received. It is now outside, but it spent nearly a year in my living room (not even lying). I can’t find the exact same one, but there’s several similar ones available. My favorites are the unicorn rollercoaster you can buy here, or the red motorcycle available here. Both options are currently $160.

OUTDOOR WOOD SWING– We have a red swing on a tree out front and my daughter loves it. It’s also a really cute addition to the front of our house. I found a natural wood one that you can buy (and paint it a fun color yourself) or you can select to buy it already varnished. This one is the shape of a horse, so it’s adorable. It’s $60 and available here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

WATER TABLE– Kids love water tables and it’s a great option for water fun if you don’t have a pool. We kept ours at the beach entrance of our pool and she could play there for hours if I let her. Such a great outdoor activity for kids. They’re $59 and available here.

SWING SET– Let’s be honest, what kid doesn’t love a swing set? This one $499 and available to ship within a few days from Amazon. So cute if you have the space for it. You can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

RIDE ON CAR– This Mercedes Benz ride on car is $199 and remote control operated by the parent. Such a great outside toy! You can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

PUSH CAR– For younger kids this is a great option. This push car is the perfect sturdy seat for a little one to get driven around and it’s available in red, blue or white for under $85. You can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

BASKETBALL HOOP– This is a great gift for $35 and my daughter loved it just as much as the boys. The hoop comes with 3 balls. It comes in blue and in pink available here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

INFLATABLE BOUNCE N SLIDE– This is basically a small bounce house, but don’t get me wrong, it’s not small at all. It has the bouncing area and the big slide, so kids absolutely love it. The best part is you can inflate it with the included blower only when you want to use it and keep it in the garage otherwise. I found it on Amazon for $180. You can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

TODDLER TRAMPOLINE– This small trampoline comes with a handle perfect for a toddler to hold on while bouncing away. Ours is inside our house and my daughter used it all the time. It’s $60 and you can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

PRINCESS TENT/TUNNEL/BALL PIT- This indoor/outdoor play set is really girly, but too cute not to include on our list. This whole set breaks down to fit into a carry case and it’s under $50! You can buy it here. Remember that the balls are not included. Here’s a link for balls.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

THE “BIG” GIFT

If you’re anything like me, I always pick one “big” gift for Christmas and then a bunch of little ones to go with it. Here’s some more options that could work as the “big” gift, but I already included several in the outdoor fun section. Here are some more suitable only for indoor play.

LITTLE KITCHEN– A little kitchen is such a great gift, my daughter has this same one in white and absolutely loves it still. It has been one of her favorite toys for 4 years now. It comes in pink (available here), white (available here), and a beautiful turquoise color (available here) all for just over $100. If you want a fully loaded kitchen, check out my blog post about organizing our little kitchen and everything you need to fill it properly. CLICK HERE TO READ MY POST WITH THE LINKS.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

RIDE ON HORSE– This is an all time favorite toy of ours. We saw it at a friends house and I loved it so much that I went on Amazon and bought it before even getting home. Your little one rides on it and it moves by the kid bouncing up and down. Also the handle bars allow them to steer it. Seriously the cutest horse ever! It comes in 2 sizes and several colors, there’s even a white unicorn option. The smaller size is $199 and suitable for a smaller child (probably ages 2-5) and the bigger model is for kids ages 4+ for $219. All of the options are available on the same page on Amazon, you’ll find all the options available here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

ACTIVITY CUBE – This is a toy from our childhood… no sound, no lights, etc, but my daughter always loved hers. This one has the alphabet, push beads, tracks and turning gears all for $50, available here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

TABLE & CHAIRS– This is a great gift for the kids that’s also really a gift for us because it decorates while giving the little ones a place to play, eat, etc. We have this set in our playroom and my daughter loves it. I always find her sitting at her table with her toys. It’s on Amazon for $100, you can buy it here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

STORAGE BENCH– This is another one of those great pieces for them that will also decorate your play space. I have this storage center/bench that matches our table and chairs. It’s a great place to keep all the small toys organized. It’s under $120 and available here.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide

I hope this helps you with your shopping this holiday season. If you have any great ones that you think I should include please leave me a comment. Happy shopping!

Disclaimer: The links included are affiliate links and I may earn a commission from them, however they are all items that I have purchased in the past and my daughter has played with and truly loves.

Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide
Holiday Gift Guide for a Toddler - The best toys, learning games and outdoor toys for toddlers, ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Big Christmas or Hanukah presents, as well as small gifts under $20 and under $30. Learning games, bath time fun, outdoor toys, etc. #giftguide #christmas #christmashopping #toddlergifts #shoppingguide
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