It feels like a bit of a guessing game when it comes to toys for toddlers.Who knows what will be a hit or a flop and it seems silly to waste money when it doesn’t do the job. I was a bit stuck as to what to buy or ask other people for when it came to Maggie turning one. She didn’t seem hugely attached to any toys apart from her worse for wear cuddly lamb. She seemed to much prefer random household objects to actual toys which is so often the way. Anyway seeing as she’s about to hit 18 months soon, I’d share with you the things that really floated her boat, some of which were birthday gifts, others Christmas gifts. Hopefully it might be helpful in buying for your little ones or even other toddlers around this age.
The list is fairly small and select as to be honest I’m a big believer in a streamlined approach to baby and toddler toys. They don’t really need a ton, just a handful of toys they love and a stocked library of books. I’ve tried to pick out non-plastic toys as I don’t love buying anything else for Maggie and ironically these are the toys she goes back to time and time again anyway. I think her little dolly is the only piece with plastic involved.
The Ikea Kitchen
I feel like this one is a total toddler staple and somewhat just a right of passage. It’s great value for such a
The First Doll
Honestly this one has been the biggest hit by far! Maggie does love babies anyway but I think this age is perfect for their first doll and it’s not just girls, boys often like baby dolls too. My Mum actually picked this one up from
The Pull Along Toy
This is such a great idea when they’ve begun walking. It gives them a little interaction and whilst Maggie is obsessed with dogs, it doesn’t have to be a canine friend. This little pup was a gift from friends and comes with a little sack telling you his name is Jack. I couldn’t find this exact one anymore but there are still lots of beauts over at
The Play Vehicle
I’m not sure if she loves this so much as she is so familiar with London buses but she can honestly play with this thing for about 20 minutes at a time. I’ll notice she’s gone silent and realise she’s in the other room motoring her
The Wicker Pram
I get so many questions about
The Tea Set
I feel like all toddler’s love pouring and pretending to drink tea. I guess we’re starting them off in true British style eh?! Maggie actually has a set from Ikea which she loves but I’ve included this one instead as it’s porcelain and so it’s definitely breakable. We’ve got around it by putting a rug under her kitchen but I have to confess I’ve been eying up this
The Band
I was told how much fun Maggie had in the music section of creche and promptly ordered her some
The ‘Hold-Everything’ Basket
Maggie just loves a bag! I think she’s observed me with my bags and Granny and Grandma’s too and now she’d use anything to load up her items of choice and carry them around, handle hung over her wrist. We just formalised this idea with this pretty
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