Hooray it’s holiday time which means that I have every excuse in the book to toy shop! I guess I don’t really need an excuse, however, when I get the dirty looks coming home with large bags (notice how “bags” is plural) of toys, I just say “it’s holiday time” and it seems to pass. I have put together two lists to share, this list is the toys my son has and absolutely loves (FSK approved) and part 2 of the post will be the toddler wish list (to come)
The Fave List:
1. Fisher Price Zoo:
This is bar the hit of the year! It is great for so many age ranges. When you place the ZooTalkers animal in the hut, you’ll hear its name and the sound it makes! Have them swing, hide in the tree, go down the slide – endless fun. The best part is .. for the obsessive parents like me, there are so many animals to collect but they aren’t easy to find. Agest 18months – 5 years
Where to Buy: Toys R Us
Price: $54.99 (though I saw it on sale at Loblaws Supercentre for $27.99)
2. Little People Wheelies Stand N Play:
Super easy to build (coming from me that says alot)! Two ramps, lots of fun wheelies, put them at the top and let them go. Lots of twists and turns and even a car elevator. Ages 18months – 4 years
Where to Buy: Toys R Us
Price: $54.99
3. B. You Toys Bristle Blocks Spinaroos:
A thorw back to the 80′s! Bristle Blocks was By far one of my favorite toys and of course I wouldnt expect anything less than my favorite toy line to come out with a funky updated version of this. Make fun people/animals/shapes with these, the possibility is endless
Where to Buy: Mastermind Toys
Price: $44.95 (they have a small version called the stackadoo’s for $29.95)
4. B. You Toys Dr. Doctor Kit:
Great for imaginative play! In fact, I think this kit has even helped me with getting my son’s temperature as now he thinks we are playing doctor and stays still – BRILLIANT.
Where to Buy: Oink Oink
Price: $35.00
5. Do a Dot Art:
I recently gave this to Frankie and he absolutely loved it! He didn’t even come close to following the pattern in the book, but who cares, he had a ton of fun playing with it and hey it makes for some nice art around the house. Yup these are bingo dabbers and relatively (“relatively” being the key word here) mess free, just make sure to designate an area to use these (I recommend a table – I speak from experience) 
Where to Buy: Scholars Choice
Price: $22.99 (books sold separately for $7.99)
6. Rub a Dub Stickers for the Tub:
The sticker that doesn’t stop sticking … well unless they dry out and then just add water and voila they magically stick again! When I transitioned Frankie from his baby bath into the bath tub, I bought these to put in there with him and he still plays with them a year plus later
Where to Buy: Scholars Choice
Price: $9.99
7. Smart Snacks Counting Cookies:
I bought this for Frankie when he was about 14 months (yes a little young for counting) because he liked to put “things” into “things” (this is the only way I know how to describe it) and he would put the cookies in 1 by 1 while I counted and then dump them out and start all over. Now, he counts them as he puts them into the jar and the next step, I am teaching him to recognize the right number and then place it in the jar. This has been a toy that has been growing with him which I really like
Where to Buy: Scholars Choice
Price: $19.99
Up next: The Toddler Toy “Wish” List
Happy Shopping:
T.
xo
For other great toys and products for younger kids, please refer to my previous toy posts:
More Great Toys for 1+ Year Olds: http://babylishadvice.com/?p=40
Toys Galore: http://babylishadvice.com/?p=25
Top 10 Favorite Gifts for a Baby: http://babylishadvice.com/?p=24
Disclosure: I was not paid nor was I asked to review the products in this post, these are simply toys that I have bought over the last year and my little guy loved, so I wanted to share.
This is so helpful! Especially for a mom like me who’s never sure what toys to buy. I love this!! Thanks.