Toddler Holiday Gift Guide - Ages 1 to 3

Designed with love in Canada, in 2002, manimo has become an essential sensory tool for thousands of kids! These scientifically proven weighted companions are recommended by health professionals (occupational therapists, psychologists), special education teachers, childhood professionals, teachers, and parents. In anxiety-causing situations or times of stress, they can bring comfort and a feeling of calmness. manimo are also known to promote attention and concentration during learning and cognitive tasks. Their shape was designed for many uses and to meet various needs. You can see the benefits with only 15-20 minutes of use. manimo can be used at home, school, in daycare settings, at work or travel with you on the road.

This is great for ages 3 and up, and honestly, is great for adults too! I have one at my desk instead of a weight blanket and love it!

Sleepover Friends ® has developed a line of whimsical plush designed to be playful and fun Friends by day and transitional sleep aids for children by night. Arriving in their own snuggly sleeping bag, each Friend is created with the perfect blend of sensory textures, weight, and softness to be compatible with healthy sleep modalities. Sleepover Friends have helped children establish confidence in their bedtime routine, fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. In addition, the Friends are consistent reminders of bedtime habits when something has changed – providing confidence when away from home (traveling for the holidays), comfort during times of sickness or the addition of a new baby into the family.

Do you have a CoComelon fan in the house? If so, you know how addictive it is and this boombox idea is a perfect choice for the little ones!

Lightweight portable speaker with a microphone includes a headphone jack, so you can listen to your content without disturbing others. The built-in rechargeable battery means you can take this karaoke machine for kids anywhere (charging cable included).

Connect this party speaker to any compatible Bluetooth device and stream all your content wirelessly. Sing like a star to your favorite songs using the real working wired microphone.

This book is a great addition to your nightly routine. A book of affirmations, it is just what your little one needs to hear before sleep each night.

The reason I added this to the list is not just because it is adorable, but because I love seeing black and mixed raced children in more of the books and gifts available. My grandchildren are mixed race and I love knowing I can send them this book and it will look like them. Diversity is a part of our lives, and this is a lovely inclusive book that you will love using as your bedtime story.

I absolutely love this idea! Smart Felt Toys are an award-winning language-building felt playset created by a Speech Pathologist. These can be played flat on the table, or converted into the 3-dimensional play house as shown. And they are convertible so both sides have options for scenes to play.

The set includes the "house" as well as 37 pieces to mix and match and build scenes all around. Being easy to pick up for little ones makes this ideal for both speech development, and motor function play.

20% off at checkout with code: MUSINGS

Every kid needs a custom puzzle with their name. This shop has a lot of options, but I love the little animals and that this is great for those fine motor skills at this age, and learning when they are bit older.

Every little one needs a stuffed animal, and this one is customized with their name in the bunny ear. I love that this works for all ages, boys, and girls. You can get this shipped for just under $20 and make some little ones Christmas perfect this year!

Encourage hours of creative play with our set of 5 colorful window-cling handprints (dark pink, light pink, blue, and yellow) and over 50 additional clings to make handprint butterflies, flowers, a chick, a duck, a pig, and more. Optionally, personalize this design to include your own child's handprints.

A great activity for toddler and preschool ages, under supervision!

Coming from a family who loves robotics, this is a great addition to your holiday shopping list. It can be used when they are as young as 6 months old, and kids up to 5 years old will also love playing with this. It's never too early to start them learning about robots!

Make bathtime even more fun with these! I love knowing that bathtime is something they look forward to, and that is usually because of toys. These are affordable, fun, and ideal for ages 1 to 4.

Hativity® is patent pending interactive head-wear combined with interchangeable Velcro patches.
Facilitates independence, creativity, socialization & more with sensory patches.

• 6 Velcro squares for children to personalize (patches
  sold separatley)
• Non-flop brim, certified UPF 50+, water resistant
• Available in 6 colors & a new winter Hativity

This set is ideal for the 3+ age group, but can easily be used on younger kids items.

The award-winning Preschool Label Pack includes a selection of personalized and ultra-durable labels to help stop germs spread by always ensuring that your little one’s things do not get mixed up or misplaced. Each pack contains Preschool Shoe Labels that help your child put their shoes on the right feet, some of the ever-popular Large Rectangle Labels, the brand-new Square Labels, and the Large Tag Mates Stick On Clothing Labels. It’s the ultimate collection!

Woom bikes offer lightweight, innovative, kid-specific designs — from balance bikes for kiddos as young as 1.5, to early pedal bikes for ages 3-8, and geared bikes for kids up to 14. The line is purposefully designed to grow and progress with the rider as they improve their technique, setting kiddos up for the best possible skills progression through their early years. With Woom, learning to ride a bike and perfecting those bike-handling skills is easy, safe, and intuitive.

For toddlers and preschoolers, the Woom 1 Balance Bike (designed for ages 1.5-3.5 years) is first in the lineup and is perfect for teaching the balance, handling, and coordination needed to provide the foundation for early cycling skills and a lifelong love of riding.

Hugimals are an adorable, huggable alternative to a weighted blanket.. Combining the calming benefits of a weighted blanket with the emotional support (and portability) of a favorite stuffed animal. Their weighted pressure (Deep Touch Pressure) is research-supported to stimulate a relaxation response from the parasympathetic nervous system, boosting the production of "calming" and "happy" hormones like oxytocin and serotonin, while tamping down a fight-or-flight stress response, making the user feel calm, grounded, safe and secure. Weighted pressure can also help with focus, making Hugimals excellent study and work buddies.

I think this design is best for the 1 to 2 year old range, but everyone can appreciate them as a cute stuffy with benefits!

Little Spoon is a national brand best known for leading the way in fresh, direct-to-consumer baby and kids foods. The product line includes Baby Blends, Baby Blends Boosters, Plates, and newly launched hit, Smoothies - healthy quick toddler and big kid meals.

These are delicious additions to your meal plan that are ideal for those wanting a healthier meal that is also kid-friendly. While kids might not think this is a gift for them, it is a great choice to buy for a friend who has a baby or child. It's like buying them groceries, and making the meals for them!

Admittedly, this one is more for the parent than the child, but I think it's worth mentioning. Having wipes on hand is something I still do, and my youngest is 15-years old! They are handy for everything from the diaper changes of early years to cleaning up messes from painting or making art projects.

Expert Approved: Huggies Natural Care Wipes have received the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™ for use on sensitive skin. 
Most Gentle Clean: Plant-based** wipes made with 99% purified water, filtered 3x, gently cleaning sensitive skin. 
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Hypoallergenic and PH balanced to help maintain healthy skin. Free of harsh ingredients like alcohol, parabens and fragrance. 

• Available at Retailers Nationwide:Walmart and CVS 
• Sizes:16 count – 1088 count 

So, while you buy for the kids, take a minute and add a pack or two of Huggies Natural Care Wipes in your basket to hand to the parents as a gift to them!