Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers – 2026

Tent – The possibilities of imaginary play are endless with this!

Wiggle Car – My kids loved these growing up and they’ll play with them for years and years.

Puzzle Car Track – This is one of those toys that will last them a long time and all the kids will want to play with it. Lots of buttons and they can use problem solving skills!

Squishy Mats – An open ended play item! Inexpensive too.

Cart – Dying over how cute this grocery cart is.

Print Camera – Do your kids love to take your phone and take pictures? Now they can take their own and print the pictures right then and there.. I love seeing the world through my kids eyes. This would be so fun!

Mini Rollercoaster – My boys would have played with this for hours! Would be the perfect outside toy.. or bring it in in the winter to get wiggles out.

Geometry Butter Blanket – We are obsessed with these blankets. Super soft + fold down small. Use my code TARA for $$ off.

Sit + Stand Scooter – Love that you can ride this like a regular scooter and they can also sit and push their legs. Could help them learn to ride a scooter a bit better too.

Tubby Todd – When my kids were little, this is what I used on their sensitive skin. It’s the BEST! This link will save ya $$!

Mini Tramp – This tramp from Gathre is not only GORGEOUS, it’s great for getting energy out during the cold winter months. This one also just launched from SMOL and it’s a trampoline disguised as an ottoman.. DREAMY.

Bath Pipes – Lots of switches and valves. Suctions to the side of the tub.

Rocking Horse – Such a classic! Makes great decor too.

Magnetic Tiles – Hours and hours of play with these. I love toys that are open ended play, heck.. your older kids will love these too.

Bath Bomb Wand – How fun is this?

Bounce House – A smaller bounce house perfect for indoor play with littles.

Ball Drop – This is a toy that gets played with for years!

Wind Tunnel – Man, I wish I had this when my kids were little. They LOVED the ones at the museums. Now you can have it right at home!

Bath Dolls – These are so cute and can go into the bath.

Sensory Swing – I just know these would have been a hit with my boys. Another item that they’d use for years and years.

Grocery Checkout Stand – Lots of imaginary play with this one! My girls used to have one similar.

Gathre Blocks – These are a great alternative to a play couch (or addition). HERE is another option that’s a little less money.

Cozy Coupe – I hadn’t seen this white option for this classic toy, so cute!

Ugg Slippers – So nice to have a good pair of winter shoes!

Plates – These are fun! You can use food to dress up the faces.

Stepping Stones – A great open ended toy.

Play Table – This launched this year and is really cool. It’s multi-functions and has Sensory & Storage Bins, Double-Sided Play Board, Ball Run Builder, Storytelling Magnets, and Water Painter Sheets. I love when an item can be used in multiple ways!

Kaleidoscope – Good stocking stuffer!

Baby Carrier – Perfect for toddlers who want to carry around dolls or stuffed animals.

Ribbon Wand – Another great open ended play toy that can last for years.

Play Kitchen – Love the bins at the bottom of this to put all the play food and utensils. GENIUS.

Toy Food – Great to grab is you’re getting a play kitchen or grocery stand.

Baby Dolls – A classic toy.

Glitter Sticks – These are fun for kids and adults! They’re mesmerizing.

Basketball Hoop – This one is cute.. perfect for those winter days inside.

Fidget Tiles – Great to keep little hands busy. Each of the tiles can be removed and replaced.

New Balance Sneakers – How cute are these?!

Tonies – I’m sure you’ve seen these on your feed. Love that it’s screen free & you can get different characters that will tell your kids stories.

Lola Blanket – The softest blankets you’ll ever feel. Seriously, we are all obsessed with them. Code TARA will you $$ at checkout!

Monster Truck Connectors – For the kids who already have a lot of monster trucks, these connect them to create a train. Great stocking stuffer.

Video Walkie Talkies – Really hot toy this year.

Pajamas – Cute + affordable jams!

Wobble Disk – A great tool to get energy out (especially being cooped up in the winter!). They can sit in it, stand in it, or flip it over and stand on top of it. An open ended play must.

Bounce House – My assistant, Hannah, bought this for her little guy when he was 2 and it’s STILL a hit at 6. It’s pretty big but can be used inside and outside. A great price point too!

Strider Balance Bike – Dash and Jett loved these when they were little, helped them learn to ride a bike so much quicker!

Gear Toys – Lots of different ways to connect these and use problem solving skills.

Car Ramp Bath Toy – I know my boys would have loved this.