These 75 Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Toddlers are so amazing they are going to blow your toddler’s little mind! Great gifts for toddlers ages 2-4 in 7 different categories – STEM, crafts, music, pretend play, active, games & puzzles and stocking stuffers. Consider your holiday shopping done!

original 2018 guide as been updated!
Holiday Gifts for Toddlers
My Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers is here!
This gift guide is packed with gifts that Ellie and Parker have played with and loved since they were toddlers and preschoolers. They even still play with these toys to this day – some 3 years later! We tested out these toys, so you won’t have to, consider that our holiday present to you:)
Kid tested – Mom approved!
I just couldn’t stop pulling my favorite toddlers toys for you and I went a little overboard! So I rounded up the toys into 7 different categories that you will find below. All of these toys are perfect for 2-4 year olds and for both boys and girls. Most of the toys come in multiple colors or themes, so if your toddler only wants green toys (I have been there) then check out the link to see what other colors/themes that toy comes in.
Head Straight to These Must-Have Gift Guides for Toddler:
STEM Learning Toys for Toddlers
On-The-Go Gifts for Toddlers
Pretend Play Gifts for Toddlers
Craft Time Gifts for Toddlers
Music Gifts for Toddlers
Games and Puzzles for Toddlers
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
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Must-Have STEM Learning Toys for Toddlers

These STEM Learning Toys are a great (and fun!) way to introduce to fundamental concepts of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to toddlers! Below you will find our favorite STEM toys that my girls have played with for years. Great gift ideas that tuning leaning into fun for both girls and boys!
TINKERTOY 30 Model Super Building Set
Magna-Tiles 48-Piece Clear Colors
Design & Drill – My First Workbench
Mega Bloks Let’s Get Learning Building Set
Gears! Gears! Gears! Deluxe Building Set
Primary Science Lab Activity Set
Must-Have On-The-Go Gifts for Toddlers

These On-The-Go Gifts are perfect for those toddlers that just can’t-sit-still! These toys will entertain your toddler for hours while hopefully getting all of their wiggles out.
Step2 Hot Wheels Extreme Thrill Coaster Ride On
Flybar My First Pogo Pals Jumper for Toddlers
Little Tikes Jr. Jump ‘n Slide Bouncer
JumpOff Rocksteady Balance Stepping Stones for Kids – Set of 6
Must-Have Pretend Play Gifts for Toddlers

These Pretend Play toys will let your toddler’s imagination run wild! Whether they are helping a sick stuffed animal get better, saving a princess (or knight) from a mean dragon or building their own ice cream empire, these toys will help toddlers imagine and create their own world of make-believe.
Dinosaur Theme Wooden Train Set
Wooden Snacks and Sweets Food Cart
Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register
Superhero Capes with Custom Letter
Wooden Doll Family Mansion with Accessories
Let’s Play House Dust! Sweep! Mop!
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Folding Medieval Wooden Castle
Lucy Locket Fairy Tale Tin Tea Set & Carry Case Toy
Melissa & Doug Toy Shopping Cart With Sturdy Metal Frame
Interactive Vet Clinic and Cage
Doorway Puppet Theater and puppets
Must-Have Craft Time Gifts for Toddlers

These Craft Time gifts are a fun way to let toddlers explore their artistic side! Below you will find some of our favorite messy and non-messy craft time staples for toddlers.
Kid-Century Modern Table and Chairs
ALEX Discover My Giant Busy Box
Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Activity Book With Pair of Child-Safe Scissors
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ultimate Chef Set
Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads
Melissa & Doug Easel Accessory Set
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stamp Set
Playfoam Combo 8-Pack: Never Dries Out!
Must-Have Music Gifts for Toddlers

These Music Gifts will let every toddlers inner musician come out! Toddlers naturally love to make music and to preform, and these musical gifts are designed to help them make those dream a reality!
Award Winning Hape Mighty Mini Band Wooden Percussion Instrument
Must-Have Games and Puzzles for Toddlers

These Games and Puzzles are the perfect gifts for toddlers! Your toddler will love these fun, colorful and interactive games and puzzles and you will love that these games are cooperative games where everyone ends up a winner (no tears during game night!).
Feed the Woozle Preschool Skills Builder Game
Hoot Owl Hoot Cooperative Matching Game for Kids
Wild Animals 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles in a Storage Box
My First Match It – Head and Tails
The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game
Must-Have Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers

These fun Stocking Stuffers will probably be your toddler’s favorite gifts of the season! These small toys pack a big impact and will provide endless hours of fun for your toddler (and you!)
WikkiStix for Doodlers Molding & Sculpting Sticks
POOF The Original Slinky Brand Neon Plastic Slinky
The Wonder Forge Dr. Seuss Matching Game
Melissa & Doug ColorBlast! Sea Life and Dinosaurs Color-Reveal Coloring Books
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Washable Markers & Paper Set
LiteBee Kids Storybook Projector Flashlight
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