25 Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddler Boys and Girls 2021

If you’ve got a picky eater on your hands, these construction tool utensils make the job a little more fun. Tell them to think of this plate as the blueprint to a super strong body! Similar sets come with garden or dinosaur themes. Ages 2+

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Fill the brush with nothing but water, and like magic your child can “paint” a scene, with the water revealing the colors and hidden pictures on the page. This is great for cars and restaurants, because your kids will stay entertained without making a mess the way they could with real paint. Ages 3+

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How do you get kids to love vegetables? Make them as cute as this little carrot! You can also get a tomato or a pineapple (though the pineapple seems to be sold out at the moment). Ages 0+

This BPA- and phthalates-free set replaces the real car keys they’re always trying to grab. Bonus: the “beep beep” sound that the buttons make are designed to be less annoying to parents’ ears. Ages 10 months+

These silly-looking suction cups stick together, pop apart make fun rattle sounds and more. They can also be used in or outside of the tub. Ages 6 months+

Of course, you can always get the OG Baby Shark Song Cube, but now there is a redesigned version that ties into Baby Shark’s Big Show. You can sing along with the theme song, stack them and collect characters like Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, William, Vola, Hank, Goldie and Chucks. (And bonus: You won’t have to hand over your phone every time your toddler wants to hear the “Baby Shark” song.) Ages 2+

Give your truck-loving toddler this shirt, and they’ll be all revved up! It’s made of 100% cotton. Fits ages 18 months – 5 years

It’s just a fact that all toddlers like to mash the buttons on a remote control. Instead of breaking your TV, get this one, which plays more than 45 songs, sound effects and phrases. Ages 6 months+

Okay, maybe this is a gift for a toddler’s The Office-loving parents, but kids love to play with these, too! If The Office isn’t the right fandom, there are also Little People sets for Lord of the Rings and Run DMC. Ages 1+

Switch up the nighttime routine with some new board books for the nighttime shelf. The Penguin Bedtime Classics distills favorite stories, The Wizard of Oz, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Alice in Wonderland, into toddler-sized board books — all while featuring diverse illustrations. Ages 2+

Mega Bloks has figured out how to add another dimension to toddler building blocks. If you place the round “Peek-a-Block” on a peg, the panda will open its arms and reveal its eyes, as if it were playing peek-a-boo. Or, if it’s not on a peg, the ball shape allows it to roll down the slide. It’s a building block, a buddy and a marble run in one. Ages 1+

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You can get these for the kids of your avocado-toast-loving friends, and feel good knowing that they work on teaching kids colors, emotions and fine-motor coordination. Ages 18 months+

This squeezable sloth is stuffed with memory foam, so when you give him a squeeze, he slowly inflates back into his ball shape. You might even find yourself doing it absentmindedly when your toddler isn’t looking. Ages 0+

When they’re done building this, they’ll be able to drive their masterpiece all over the house. The train’s “cargo” also helps kids practice numbers. Little fans might also be interested in the My Fist Alphabet Truck to practice letters and make words. Ages 18 months+

This little turtle does triple duty: It’s a stuffed animal, a bath toy and a washcloth all in one! “Feed” it liquid soap, and kids will look forward to scrubbing. There are even built-in finger pockets so kids can get a grip. No age recommendation given

Get a jump on those early DIY projects with these Crayola crayons, which have a chunky egg shape perfect for little hands. Each one is equivalent to 14 crayons! Ages 1+

These are food and friends. Each one is cleverly painted to look like a cute animal, but they also wouldn’t look out of place in a play kitchen. Ages 2+

This puzzle challenges toddlers to recognize both shapes and colors. Because of its irregular shape, it’s a smidge harder than typical toddler puzzles, so they really have to work their brains. Ages 2+ 

Magnets turn bath time into fishing time: The three characters float in the water, and then kids can catch them with the magnetic rod. Ages 2+

Available in purple or green, this snuggly pal can actually learn your child’s name through an accompanying app. Once they become buddies, the pup can sing lullabies, count and teach colors. Ages 6 months+

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This wooden puzzle has pieces big enough for toddler-sized hands. They might even want to play with the animals when they’re not in the puzzle. Ages 1+

If your toddler is in the “MINE!” phase — which they all hit eventually — get him a lovey with his name on it, so he knows it’s definitely his. This Etsy shop has a large selection of animal blanket dolls to choose from.