Toddler Gift Guide (2-4 years old)

Happy Monday, friends! Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving week? How was the weekend for you? We started prepping for the holidays and decking the halls – all that jazz! I’ve been slowly getting all the gifts purchased for Sophia and added a few of the things we got her into the toddler gift guide below.

Custom Crayon Letters

This is a letter shop that was started by two sister’s in Boston during COVID. They make super cute variations in all different colors. I am ordering a set for Sophia!

Grocery Basket Play Set

If your toddler has a little kitchen, this grocery basket play set is perfect. My love for Melissa & Doug toys runs really deep and we actually have this little cart – provides lots of independent play.

Play Purse

Sophia loves playing with just about everything that I have including my purses! I think a mini purse, especially in the shape of a cute animal would be a hit!

Playdoh

May live to regret this choice, but we bought Sophia a fun playdoh set now that she’s out of the “trying to eat it” phase! This is one of those activities that I love doing with Sophia – really anything artistic and I’m in, usually having way more fun than her!

Trampoline

I can’t even wait to see Sophia’s face when she comes out to see this trampoline in our living room! Full disclosure, this was bought to get all her wiggles out with the colder weather approaching and super early sunsets! They actually don’t take up too much space and fold up to be out of sight!

Bristle Blocks

These are so much better than legos in my opinion mostly because if you step on it it’s not as painful! Our neighbors had these that Sophia played with before COVID and now that she’s a bit older she’s really into building things!

Coloring & Sticker Book

We are just now getting into sticker books and somewhat into coloring, but I think these are great for older toddlers!

Ice Cream Truck

Would it be appropriate for me to play with this if Sophia isn’t around?! It has working lights, a chalkboard and even plays songs!! This is just too cute!

Mini Writing Tablet

In the cart as a stocking stuffer for our girl! I like how portable this little tablet is and great for older kids that are learning how to write. Once we start traveling again…maybe next year, perfect for trips as well.

Puzzle

Getting really into puzzles over here and even better that these are Montessori style. These are so cute and I like that it can get kids into maybe even trying new foods they wouldn’t really want to.

Camera

I would love to see the world through Sophia’s eyes and this is one of the ideas I gave to my sister as a gift for Sophia. It’s a real digital camera that uses a micro SD card to take the photos and connects via USB drive! I think it would be really cool to print out all the photos and make a little album for her so she can see what she found intersting at 2, 3 and as she gets older!

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What are some of your gift ideas for toddlers?

15 Comments

  1. November 23, 2020 / 7:35 am

    I have so many little ones in my family so definitely loving all of these ideas!!

    Rosy Outlook 

  2. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    November 23, 2020 / 8:13 am

    These are cute gift ideas! I’ve got puzzles on the list, too, because Harrison is just now starting to get into them!
    MeetTheShaneyfelts

  3. November 23, 2020 / 8:17 am

    Ohhh, some great gift ideas for my youngest and for my niece! Saving this for when I start shopping soon!

  4. Rachel
    November 23, 2020 / 9:19 am

    The camera idea is so cute! Although the shots Shelby and Jacob snap of me on my iphone are… terrifying 😉 XOXO, R

  5. Andrea Nine
    November 23, 2020 / 9:35 am

    I’m bookmarking this for future grandkids, LOL! So much cuteness to be had out there, happy start to your Thanksgiving week!

  6. November 23, 2020 / 9:41 am

    These ideas are all so cute! I don’t have any toddlers to get anything for, but I know where to go if I do end up having to! Thank you so much for sharing! Actually, my little sister who is seven LOVES to color! Those crayons would be perfect for her!

  7. November 23, 2020 / 10:40 am

    That icecream truck is adorable and genius! Riley loves her boogie board and Sophia will too for sure!

  8. November 23, 2020 / 11:39 am

    This is so helpful – my 2 nieces are 2 and 3, and I need a few more “small” gifts for them this Christmas. That cute animal purse is something they would love!

  9. November 23, 2020 / 1:02 pm

    That ice cream truck is still a huge hit in our house. My girls love it!

  10. November 23, 2020 / 3:47 pm

    I love this age. So many fun & useful things for teaching.

  11. November 24, 2020 / 1:26 pm

    Super cute… anything kitchen /grocery shopping related is a huge hit with the toddler set… girl and boy

  12. November 24, 2020 / 3:33 pm

    Zoe is really into the Our Generation stuff and barbies right now. It is so fun seeing her play with them. Though, I need to brush up on my doll hair skills because its not pretty LOL. We got Zoe one of those writing tablets. Love the idea of an indoor trampoline to run out some of that infinite energy they all seem to have. We got Zoe a bounce house last year for the same reason. Unfortunately, it popped. Need to replace ASAP winter coming!

  13. November 24, 2020 / 3:38 pm

    What a great round up of gifts for toddlers. I totally remember getting play dough as a kid. I loved it. I liked the way it smelled LOL.

    Allie of
    http://www.allienyc.com

  14. November 24, 2020 / 4:51 pm

    So many fun things to choose from! Stickers are ALWAYS a hit. Jacob still loves them to this day and he’s nine. Lol. And Olivia is the sticker queen!!

  15. December 1, 2020 / 8:33 pm

    I went back and forth on a trampoline forever, but we got one for the same reasons & it has been so much fun. We love bristle blocks too & play doh! I have to say it hasn’t been nearly as messy as I expected, lol.