50 Best Gifts for Toddlers, Recommended & Endorsed by Real Parents

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title, each item brighter and louder than the next. And though the packaging clearly displays a suggested age range, parents know these guidelines don’t always align IRL.

Not a ? Forget about it—you might as well play a little game of “eenie, meenie, miny, moe.”Here’s a little secret, though: Toddlers are constantly learning and growing, and playtime is exactly how they do that, so the best toys for this age range are the ones that help them develop their physical, cognitive, and social skills.

Think Montessori play sets to spark the imagination, ride-on toys like balance bikes to boost motor skills and burn energy, and art supplies to help spark creativity and develop fine motor skills.Nobody knows exactly what kids are going to love better than real parents, though.

So we asked seasoned parents (myself—a mom to four under the age of 5—included!) to craft a gift guide full of home run toys their kids reach for day in and day out.Whether you’re shopping for a , a , , or a or pushing the “big kid” stage, here’s what made the cut. (And if you have other kiddies in your life, be sure to check out , too.)All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.