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Search Results for: best toys for toddler

Best Toys for Toddler…2.5 and Up

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by valplowman
Toddler playing with train set

Looking for toddler toys that really count? Discover our top picks for ages 2½ and up—designed to build skills, spark creativity, and last beyond the toddler years. A go-to list …

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Categories Toddler, Toys Tags Best Toys 7 Comments

Very Best Toys for Toddlers: 2 and Up

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by valplowman
Toddler riding on a toy car

The best toys for toddlers to play with. Get great toddler Christmas gift ideas and birthday gift ideas. These toys are great developmentally for toddlers. I have great news! Now …

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Best Toys for Toddler: 18-24 Months

November 1, 2023 by valplowman
Toys for 18 month old. The best toys for your 18-24 month old toddler. These are great toys for 18-24 month old boy and toys for 18-24 month old girl.

Toys for 18 month old. The best toys for your 18-24 month old toddler. These are great toys for 18-24 month old boy and toys for 18-24 month old girl. …

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35 Best Toys for PreToddler: 12-18 Months

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by valplowman
Pretoddler playing in the sandbox

35 of the best toys for pretoddlers. Great educational and fun toys and gift ideas for your 12-18-month-old little toddler. As a baby becomes a toddler, I think the “best” …

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Index: Best Toys for Baby/Toddler/Preschooler/Child

September 26, 2022June 11, 2009 by valplowman

By Category Best Toys: Board Games! Best Toys for Baby: Bath Toys  Best Toys: Church Toys Great Children’s Books Timeless Toys By Age Best Toys for Baby: Ages 0-3 Months …

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What to Do When Your Toddler is Climbing Out of the Crib

August 19, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler climbing out of the crib

Is your toddler climbing out of the crib? Learn why it happens, how to keep your toddler safe, and how to know when it’s time to transition to a bed. …

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Logical Consequences for Throwing Toys

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by valplowman
Boy playing in a Cozy Coupe

Your child threw the toy — now what? Get simple, age-appropriate consequences for toy throwing from baby through preschool age. Logical consequences that actually teach a lesson and change behavior …

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Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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