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Home >> Holidays >> Toddler Holiday Gift Guide - Ages 1 to 3

Toddler Holiday Gift Guide - Ages 1 to 3

Published: Nov 19, 2022 · Modified: Nov 21, 2022 by Katie Hale · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Our toddler holiday gift guide is all about giving the little ones something fun and new this holiday season.  Whether it is a book or a stuffy, the list below has some of the best ideas to add to your shopping list this year.  I love knowing that I am able to get something unique, and this list definitely includes a few custom ideas that won't be found under every holiday tree this year. 

This is a sponsored post.  Many of the items and brands included in this list have compensated me with product samples.  All item opinions are my own and are not swayed by the brand, but by my own experience. 

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Toddler Gift Ideas

Babies and toddlers are one of my favorite age groups to shop for.  Mostly, for me, it's because buying all the soft stuffed animals and bright-colored toys just makes my heart happy.  So, this list has a few of my favorite items, plus some great ideas that our sponsors shared this year.  Whether you have a little boy or a little girl on your list, these ideas are ideal for everyone.  There are even budget ideas on this list that are going to be perfect for those who have a limited amount to spend this year. 

If you have little ones just a bit older, you might also want to check out our preschool gift guide which has a few different ideas just for that age range. 

Toddler Holiday Gift Guide

Toddler Holiday Gift Guide - Ages 1 to 3

Find something unique for the little ones on your list this season with our custom toddler holiday gift guide focused on ages 1 to 3!

This is a sponsored post.  Many of the items and brands included in this list have compensated me with product samples.  All item opinions are my own and are not swayed by the brand, but by my own experience. 
Photo Credit: manimo.ca

manimo Weight Companion

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!

Photo Credit: sleepoverfriends.com

Sleepover Friends

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.

Photo Credit: www.target.com

CoComelon My First Sing-Along Boombox

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.

Photo Credit: www.nitebabynite.com

NiteBabyNite Book

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.

Photo Credit: smartfelttoys.com

Smart Felt Toys

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

Photo Credit: www.etsy.com

Personalized Toy Gifts Puzzle Piece Names Custom Wooden Baby - Etsy

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.

Photo Credit: www.etsy.com

Personalised Bunny Rabbit With Name

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!

Photo Credit: artsandbricks.com

Personalized Playful Handprints

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!

Photo Credit: www.farmandfleet.com

Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot - GTJ60

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!

Photo Credit: www.fatbraintoys.com

Boon Pipes Building Bath Toy Multicolor - Best for Ages 1 to 4

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.

Photo Credit: hativityco.com

Hativity®

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
Photo Credit: mabelslabels.com

Preschool Label Pack

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!

Photo Credit: woom.com

woom ORIGINAL 1 | The Best 12-Inch Bike For Kids

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.

Photo Credit: www.hugimalsworld.com

Hugimals

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!

Photo Credit: www.littlespoon.com

Little Spoon | Fresh Organic Kid's Meals Delivered To Your Door

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!

Photo Credit: www.huggies.com

Huggies Natural Care Wipes

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!

Budget Gifts for Toddlers

The best part of buying for the younger children on your list is that they most likely won't want expensive items.  Kids aren't that picky until a bit older, so you can get away with spending less and still being thrilled.  We've all seen the toddler who was happier with the bow on the gift than the gift itself!  So, below are a few things you can make/do that are simple, practically free, and ideal if your budget is limited.

  • Make them a bag or purse.  If your kids like to play dress up, even the youngest will garb the purse or jewelry to add to the outfit.  You can make a simple no-sew bag, or even turn an old t-shirt into a bag easily for them to use. 
  • Create dress-up clothes from your closet.  Along the same lines, you can easily go through your closet, your spouse's, or older kids' closets and find items that are fun for dress-up playtime.  Whether it is an old shirt you cut down and hand sew into a dress or a floppy hat, kids will love having new to them dress-up clothes. 
  • Make a "cooking kit".  Gather the supplies for making cookies together, and put them into small containers or bags, then gift them as a gift basket or box to the little ones so they can help you make cookies.  This works best for the older toddler but is a super fun idea to use items you already have on hand. 
  • Make a playhouse out of cardboard.  One of my favorite things as a kid was crawling around in cardboard boxes we had turned into playhouses.  You can take the time to cut and tape them together to build a big house with tunnels, and then paint or draw on them, give them windows, and even add colorful roofs.  Kids will love this, and it won't cost you anything but time!

More Gift Guides

Even though the kids are the most important on your shopping list, that doesn't mean you can't buy for others!  Below are some great guides for different people on your shopping list.  Take a few minutes to look over these and find new ideas that fit those you are buying for this holiday season.  Make sure you bookmark the guides or pin them to your holiday shopping boar don Pinterest so they are handy when you are ready to shop!

  • Healthy Living Holiday Gift Guide
  • The Ultimate Cat Lovers Gift Guide
  • Dog Lovers Gift Guide for Dog Owners and Their Pets
  • The Book Lovers Gift Guide
  • Amazing Coffee Lovers Gift Guide
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