50 Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers

Things You?Can Create

27. Colouring Books

Colouring for kids is beneficial on so many levels, and there are choices ranging from Disney Pixar to Disney Princesses.

28. Drawing Pad

As well as colouring kids love to draw, so give them a place with this drawing pad.

29. Thread Through Beads

This toy is perfect for improving hand dexterity, as well as offering a chance for kids to design something new. Buy it here, aged 2 and over.

30. Crayola Washable Crayons

Simple fact of life: toddlers love crayons. These washable crayons are easy to hold and easy to use, suitable for kids 2 and over. Buy them here.

31. Crayola Finger Paints

There’s nothing better than finger painting when you’re a toddler, so make it happen with these non-toxic and easy wash finger paints. For kids 2 and over, buy it here.

32. Crayola 12-Pack Washable Sidewalk Chalk

A simple activity for kids 4 and up is this washable chalk. Comes in lots of colours, for lots of fun. Buy it here.

33. Play-Doh Case Of Colour

There isn’t a kid on earth that doesn’t like Play-Doh, and this set will keep them busy for hours. Aged 2 and over, buy it here.

34. A-Z Blackboard Whiteboard

Create in your own ‘toddler’ studio with this cool little blackboard, fun for any toddler! Buy it here.

35. Dress Ups

Most kids love to dress up, so instead of shopping traditionally why not get together some old bits and pieces from second hand shops, and even your own supplies, and create a dress up box!

36. Puzzles

Puzzles are great entertainment for toddlers, as long as they don’t have too many pieces. We like this 6-in-1 Wooden Puzzle Set, as well as this Minions Floor Puzzle.

Things That Are Musical

37. Jumbo Music Mat

An amazing toy for any child 4 and over, it has 25 demo songs and you can record your own music. Buy it here.

38. 7-Piece Drum Set With Stool

Check with the parent of the toddler before you buy, but it’s guaranteed to make an impression! Suitable for kids 3 and over, buy it here.

39. Keyboard With Stool

Bring out the musician hidden in your toddler with this toy that has lots of musical bonuses. Suitable for kids 3 and over, buy it here.

40. Sing-A-Tune Microphone

If your toddler loves to sing, this might encourage them to be a star. Includes various sound effects like clapping, plus background music. For kids 2 and over, buy it here.

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Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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