Sometimes, it can be hard to choose gifts for toddlers, especially if it’s their first time celebrating the holidays. Loved ones nationwide want to choose the right present, but with so many options, the search can seem endless and time-consuming.

Luckily, there’s no need to settle for the basic rattles and teddy bears this year! With so many exciting new toys on the market, we’ve collected 30 of the best gifts for the 1-year-olds in your life. No two kids are the same, so why should the toys be? If your little ones are active, we have ride-ons that match their energy. If they love making noise, there are musical toys they can sing and dance along to. As a bonus, our lists also feature educational toys for developing toddlers and are budget-friendly for your wallets.

It’s never too early to start holiday shopping! Parents, friends, and loved ones can prepare for the holidays here or see more top toy picks in our holiday gift guide.


PLAYTAB

Build a unique sensory experience with this modular sensory toy. Grab a board and pop in six of 12 unique, magnetic tiles, which feature fine motor challenges, cause-and-effect discoveries, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $45.95
  • Age:
  • 1+

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WADDLE KARAOKE FOOT-POWERED RIDE-ON

Lift the seat on this foot-to-floor ride-on to reveal a working microphone, a keyboard, and a drum. Kids can enhance gross motor skills while making music and engaging in sensory play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

MS. RACHEL SPEAK & SING DOLL

The soft and cuddly, touch-activated doll plays music, words, and phrases inspired by Ms. Rachel’s videos. It includes a bonus learning card featuring play tips and skill-building activities.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS+

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 2

CLOUD CASTLE

This fort-building set expands into a play space, complete with a soft foam base, an arch, a half-sun shape, and two stairs. The fabric covers are removable and machine washable.

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  • MSRP:
  • $129
  • Age:
  • 1+

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STRIDER 12 SPORT BALANCE BIKE

This balance biker helps toddlers build critical motor skills for pedaling. The bike features an adjustable seat and a wide range of inseam lengths to ensure years of fun.

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  • MSRP:
  • $139.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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PIXEL PIANO

Kids can explore colors, animals, and melodies with the Pixel Piano's three modes: Piano Mode, Pixel Piano Mode, and Learn with Lights Mode. With this colorful wooden piano, little musicians follow the lit keys, learn animal sounds, and engage in creative play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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  • Type:
  • AAA
  • Quantity:
  • 4

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PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR & DISNEY: MOANA’S BOAT

This Playmobil set calls kids like the sea calls Moana. Kids can join the princess and Hei Hei on seafaring adventures with this imaginative playset, which features Moana’s boat from the first film and accessories. 1+

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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EGGY WAWA COLLECTION

These playsets teach kids about letters, numbers, farm animals (pictured), or ocean creatures. Each egg contains themed figures, flashcards, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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  • Type:
  • AAA
  • Quantity:
  • 2

MS. RACHEL WOODEN LEARNING BLOCKS

Stack, roll, match, and learn with these wooden blocks. Inspired by Ms. Rachel’s baby and toddler videos, this set includes blocks and activity cards designed to encourage learning.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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MY FIRST HANGATANGS

These silicone primates suction to one another and any non-porous surface. The set comes with six different monkeys in vibrant colors and unique shapes.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 12 MOS+

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BARNYARD ACTIVITY CUBE

This five-sided wooden activity center features farm characters, a bead maze, a tractor-trailer, interlocking gears, peek-a-boo pals, and more for toddlers to practice fine motor skills.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.88
  • Age:
  • 1+

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BABY SHARK NE RIDE-ON

Perfect for indoor and outdoor play, this foot-powered ride-on features a push-button strip with songs from Baby Shark. The ride-on features 360-degree caster wheels, a light-up fin, and easy-to-grip handlebars.

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  • MSRP:
  • $36.54
  • Age:
  • 1+

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BUILD-A-BEAR’S BLUEY COLLECTION

Kids can stuff and cuddle with a Bluey or Bingo plush friend, then accessorize the character with Granny Janey and Granny Rita costumes, a T-shirt that features the whole family, or a sleeper that showcases the siblings. The Bluey theme song and character phrases can also be added to the plush.

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.95-48
  • Age:
  • 12 MOS+

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LITTLE TIKES EASY STORE SLIDE & EXPLORE

Kids can slide, climb steps using easy-to-grab handles, and crawl through a tunnel with peek-a-boo windows. They can also use a rotating telescope with 3x zoom, spin a steering wheel, and play with multiple clicker bugs. The water-resistant set disassembles for easy storage and transportation.

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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CRY BABIES DISNEY STITCH 9″ PLUSH BABY DOLL TINY CUDDLES

This soft baby doll is in an outfit inspired by the adorable Stitch. It can cry actual tears and comes with a pacifier.

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 18MOS+

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MEGA BLOKS ABC LEARNING TRAIN

Toddlers will learn the alphabet while connecting the three rolling wheelbases and stacking the letter blocks on top, or while using the blocks to build a train station.

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  • MSRP:
  • $21.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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RIDE & PLAY CAMPER

Kids can re-create a camping experience with this ride-on playset, which opens up to reveal a fully furnished imaginary camper.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.98
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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GLOW BUMPER CAR

Tots and preschoolers can spin 360 degrees with joystick controls at a speed of 1 mph. There are three included light modes to glow during the day or night.

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.00
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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HOP IN BALL PIT

This foam ball pit comes with 68 crush-proof balls and a removable, machine-washable cover. Set it up, fill it up, then hop in to develop gross motor skills through active play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.88
  • Age:
  • 1+

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MELODY MANSION BALL RUN

The classic pound and tap bench gets a new refresh with the Melody Mansion. Toddlers can pound wooden balls through the chimney to watch it go down the winding chute and roll over the xylophone's colorful notes.

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  • MSRP:
  • $37.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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MY FIRST SONG ALONG COCOMELON BOOMBOX

This CoComelon-themed karaoke machine features 24 built-in songs from CoComelon. The music player makes it easy to expand content — connect via a USB drive and play songs from a music collection. This light-weight, portable speaker includes a microphone and headphone jack, so kids can listen to their content without disturbing others. Connect the party…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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TOOMIES BLUEY’S PADDLING CANOE

With a simple pull-string mechanism, kids can set Bluey’s boat in motion in the water. This toy encourages kids to get used to the water as they use Bingo as a pourer.

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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CROCO POP PIANO

Music time is about to get wild. This playset features a piano combined with a crocodile head that features five music modes, piano, marimba, steelpan, banjo, or voice-doo. With each press of a key, the little baby crocodiles in the big crocodile’s mouth bounce into the air.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.84
  • Age:
  • 1+

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FISHER-PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE BARBIE DREAM CAMPER

Enter BarbieLand with Fisher-Price's Barbie-themed camper. This Little People playset includes two figures and three camping piece to enhance storytelling play. The set features over 35 songs and phrases that activate when kids press a figure into the driver's seat or push the star button.

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  • MSRP:
  • $31.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

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PIT STOP PLAY

Kids can race into playtime on this foot-to-floor ride-on, which also includes storage and color-coded tools for pretend tune-ups.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.98
  • Age:
  • 1+

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FISHER-PRICE LINK SQUAD

When kids link the animal characters, the band will light up, sing, and teach together. Opposites Fox, Jam & Count Panda, First Words Yak, Bop & Learn Tiger, and Crawlin’ Colors Chameleon are available.

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.99-34.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 9 MOS+

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

SPIN & DROP BUNDLE

This set includes weather pieces, color pieces, and more for educational activities. Kids can spin the dials and drop in wooden pieces to learn about the weather, practice color recognition, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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SUPER VELIO

Toddlers can develop their strength, balance, and coordination skills with this lightweight ride-on, which features two spherical wheels, an adjustable seat pad, and wrap-around handlebars.

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  • MSRP:
  • $199
  • Age:
  • 10 MOS+

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WOODEN BEAD MAZE

Toodlers can strengthen their fine motor skills with this classic wooden playset. The set features 18 colorful, multi-shaped wooden beads that slide along three roller coaster wires.

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  • MSRP:
  • $42.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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OLD SCHOOL MY FIRST PINBALL ACTIVITY TABLE

This space-themed pinball set has fun features like a coin slot, a ball launcher, and obstacles. It also has interactive elements, including a light-up UFO, asteroids, black holes, and planets. Kids can activate more than 100 sounds and phrases while they play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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PEPPA PIG 6V QUAD

Take a spin on this colorful Peppa Pig 6-Volt Quad! This ride-on features custom Peppa Pig graphics and an easy-to-operate push-button acceleration with a 2 MPH max speed.

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  • MSRP:
  • $119
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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About the author

Taylor Battle

Taylor Battle

Taylor is an assistant editor at The Toy Insider, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Book. Between reading fantasy novels and re-watching Disney classics, she can be found building houses in The Sims 4. Taylor is passionate about creating and is always looking to try new things.

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