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Best Gifts for Toddlers Under $30
Updated on
December 22, 2023

Best Gifts for Toddlers Under $30

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Best Gifts for Toddlers Under $30.

Toddlerhood brings with it so many newfound skills, which also opens the door for new and exciting toys to match your little one’s development. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, holiday or a “just because” gift, great presents don’t have to cost a fortune. From pretend play to arts and crafts, we’ve rounded up our favorite affordable gifts to celebrate your little one no matter the occasion.

Babylist’s Best Gifts for Toddlers Under $30

Best Toddler Gifts for Building

Toys where the learning is built right in.

Best Toddler Gifts for Art and Sensory Play

From markers to instruments, these gifts will spark creativity.

Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow!.

Melissa & Doug 
On the Go Water Wow!

Buy
Learning Resources Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes.

Learning Resources 
Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes

Buy
Ready Set Sensory School Days Play Dough Kit.

Ready Set Sensory 
School Days Play Dough Kit

Buy

Best Toddler “Things That Go” Gifts

From trains to submarines, toys for every kind of vehicle enthusiast.

Best Toddler Gifts for Pretend Play

Toys that encourage imagination and creative play.

Best Toddler Gifts for Adventure and Active Play

Activities and games to get them moving and exploring.

Chuckle & Roar Kids Bowling Set.

Chuckle & Roar 
Kids Bowling Set

Buy
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars,.

Educational Insights 
GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars,

Buy
Learning Resources Bug Finder Adventure Set.

Learning Resources 
Bug Finder Adventure Set

Buy

Briana Engelbrecht

Assistant Editor

Briana Engelbrecht is Babylist’s Assistant Editor, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and the perinatal period, plus experience as a mom of two to Babylist articles and guides. She’s also a certified lactation counselor. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.

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