Baby & Toddler
3 weeks ago
The Best Toys To Keep Your Toddler Busy Indoors
I’ve been meaning to share the toys that have kept our 2.5 year old busy during this pandemic. These are the toys she plays with regularly – they keep her busy and engaged, and most are good for independent play. These single digit temps and what feels like endless snow has had us inside all day, so we’re doing our best to keep things fun. And bonus: almost everything here is $25 or under!
You can shop Margot’s dress here.
Melissa and Doug
Poke-A-Dot Books
My friend sent Margot one of these books and she played with it for 30 minutes, and will sit independently and play with it a few times a week.
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Melissa & Doug
Poke-A-Dot Number Cards
Since she loved the books so much, I decieed to buy the flash cards. She loves them and is starting to learn letter sounds.
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Duplo
Minnie Mouse Legos
At 2.5, we're just getting into Duplo and the character sets are the best. She will play with these independently for a while.
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Fingerlings
Interactive Monkey
This thing is a little (very) annoying but the amount of joy it brings is worth it.
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Usborne
Big Book of Colors
This book is great for learning different shades of colors and we use it to play I spy.
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Usborne
1000 Things Under The Sea
Margot loves this series of 1000 things and like to learn new types of food, fish, etc.
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Usborne
Sticker Book
These sticker books are so much fun, but at 2.5, Margot does need a little help.
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Melissa & Doug
Reusable Sticker Pad Bundle
These are awesome and the stickers will also stick to glass! Great for independent play! Just peel the sheet around the stickers off and the stickers are easy for little hands to remove.
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Colorforms
Hello Kitty Bakery
This 3D set is adorable and includes stand-up figurines - great for independent play.
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Maileg
Cake Set (for Mice)
I thought this was a full-size tea set but it's a tea set for mice. Still so sweet, and one of Margot's favorite toys. I bring it any time we go to the hospital and we have mini tea parties.
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Melissa and Doug
Ice Cream Counter
This toy has been a favorite for maybe a year now and gets used a few times a week. I can't recommend it enough.
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Sago Mini
Puzzle Road Mat
Another toy she plays with a few times a week. It has characters from her favorite iPad game (Sago Mini World).
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