{"id":61766,"date":"2025-12-08T02:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T02:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/?post_type=first-things&#038;p=61766"},"modified":"2026-02-04T23:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:12:31","slug":"best-gifts-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"first-things","link":"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/es\/first-things\/best-gifts-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday gifts that help toddlers learn and grow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiday season is a joyful time\u2014and it can also feel overwhelming, especially when you\u2019re shopping for a toddler. Toddlers are busy learning, moving and exploring, and it can be hard to know which gifts will truly support their growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that the best holiday gifts for toddlers often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/first-things\/no-cost-gifts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost nothing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The best gifts invite toddlers to imagine, explore and learn through play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, when family or friends ask for gift ideas for your little one, it can be helpful to have a few suggestions ready. Here are some thoughtful, toddler-friendly gift ideas to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0072bc; font-size: 24px;\">The best holiday gifts for toddlers<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Imagination builders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toys that encourage pretend play, creativity and problem-solving are wonderful choices for toddlers. These types of toys help support thinking skills, language and literacy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/first-things\/supporting-your-childs-social-emotional-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social-emotional growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Great options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocks and stacking toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple puzzles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play food and toy kitchens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolls and figures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open-ended toys are especially valuable. They can be used in many different ways, grow with your child and inspire new kinds of play over time\u2014without needing instructions or screens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Books that spark connection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories light up a toddler\u2019s world. Reading together helps toddlers build early language and literacy skills and learn about the world around them. Seasonal or holiday-themed books make great gifts, as they can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help toddlers understand family traditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create meaningful moments to share together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage conversation and curiosity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be used year after year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIP: Don\u2019t worry about <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/first-things\/growing-a-reader-from-the-very-beginning\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reading every word<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Talking about the pictures, asking simple questions and letting your toddler turn pages all support learning.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Explore resources to build your toddler\u2019s home library <\/p>\n<p>Learn more<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0072bc; font-size: 24px;\">The gifts that matter most<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For toddlers, everyday interactions like playing, talking and reading together help build strong relationships and support healthy development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for more simple, age-appropriate ideas, explore the full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/giftguide\/\">FTF Gift Guide<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for toddler-friendly inspiration. <\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best holiday gifts for toddlers support play, learning and connection. 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