I wanted to give you guys some great ideas for gifts that your kids can get on their Birthdays or any other special occasion.
I myself have a boy and a girl who are currently 2 and 3 years old and they have all the toys in the world so I thought I'd share what are their favorite toys are as well as what my favorite toys are in terms of practicality, durability, and most importantly fun!
When you are looking for toys, I always recommend that you go with an age guideline instead of just choosing based on gender or if they like Spiderman or Barbie. So this will be a list of gender-neutral toys that both boys and girls would love. So let us begin!
1. Ride-on Scooter Trike. By far, the most favorite toy for my kids (and for me) is COOGHI 3-in-1 Toddler Scooter. It's a really fun ride-on toy for toddlers who are one year old and up. This scooter has 5-inch large sturdy wheels that can be used on any surface without having to worry about them falling over or tipping over easily.
It's called 3-in-1 because it has a baby stroller mode, a walker bike, and a kick scooter mode. The stroller mode is appropriate for kids as young as 10-month old as you can attach a seat and an adjustable parent bar to push your kid around until they get more confidence riding the trike. As they get older and more experienced, you can remove the push bar and switch the scooter to a walker bike so kids could use their feet to push themselves along. They will quickly discover lean-to-steer function themselves while enjoying their independence by using just one hand to control the steering of this awesome vehicle.
This scooter is super durable too which is one of the main reasons I love it! It is lightweight (only 7 lbs) but can hold 44lbs when configured with a seat or with the seat removed, the bed can hold up an impressive 110lbs! When I was doing the research before buying it, I came across this youtube video that shows this trike surviving being run over by a car! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqskmfaQj7s.
Colors: Red/Yellow/Blue
Scooter Specifications: Weiight: 7.08lbs, Pushrod(28.54-36.22 in), handlebar(24-26 in) Recommended Ages: 1-5
This Toddler Scooter is a perfect toy to keep your child entertained for hours and will last years!
2. Lego Duplo - One of those toys both boys and girls simply adore! Not only it is engaging but also very age-appropriate as it is a step up from legos which children usually play with when they turn three years old. This set has five mini-figures, one tree, two bases and a start brick making this toy great at home or on the go since it does not take much space.
3. Puzzles - Aside from keeping kids busy and their brains active, puzzles can also be a bonding time if you play together. Toys such as jigsaw puzzles develop a child's problem-solving skills through the process of putting together pieces and figures in order to form a complete picture or shape. There are different types of puzzles that range in difficulty levels and are great for kids who are one to five years old!
4. Art Sets - No need to worry about your little Picasso when giving him/her art sets because toys like this are age-appropriate and contain lots of stickers. What is great about toys like these is that they come in different materials since kids love to express themselves using watercolors, tempera paint pencils, crayons, and more.
5. Kids Guitar - The best gift idea that can be given to young boys and girls! It teaches them discipline while ensuring fun at the same time. Get your child ready to learn music this year by getting toys like these for them!
6. Action figures - Action heroes make the best toys to give to kids since they usually come in different sizes that allow children to play either at home or on the go. Some action toys even come with child-friendly weapons making them perfect toys for 5-year-olds both indoors and outdoors!
7. Play-Doh set - This is probably one of the most creative toys a 5-year-old can have! Kids adore bright colors so toys like this one are sure to be a hit.
8. Painting toys - From cars and animals, toys like these let kids express themselves by drawing or painting their favorite toys! If you teach your children the importance of sharing toys such as these, it can also be great for teaching them about patience and waiting their turn to use toys. Kids' art easel - is also a great gift for children who love arts and crafts because it helps develop their creativity through doodling, sketching, and drawing!
9. Balancing toys - When it comes to toys for active kids, balancing toys make the best gifts you could ever give as they promote more playtime and improve balancing skills.
10. Board games - Toys like board games can improve a child's hand-to-eye coordination when they play with toys such as these since it requires them to spot the gaps between different pieces just right in order to move forward or win the game!
Final Thoughts:
When it’s time to find the best toys for your kids, there are many factors that you should take into consideration. We've compiled a list of our top 10 favorite age-appropriate toys for 1-5-year-olds, but be sure to think about what type of toy will foster creativity and development in your child before making any purchases! Which do you believe is the most important factor when shopping for children's toys?
