When it comes to planning your little ones Christmas gifts this year we have got you covered with a great list of fun and practical gifts that young kids love.
Instead to relying on cheap plastic stocking fillers this holiday season why not try and shop for toys that will be more hard wearing, useful and give pleasure all year long.
When the kids descend on Christmas morning and the wrapping paper is torn and scattered you can be happy in the knowledge that the presents you got them will be well loved and a fun addition to their lives.
Best Toddler Christmas Gifts 2025
Road tape makes the perfect stocking stuffer!
Our road tape is the perfect stocking stuffer for kids who love cars, trucks, and imaginative play. Easy to peel and stick on floors, tables, or walls, this travel-friendly toy keeps little ones entertained anywhere — from holiday mornings at home to winter road trips.
A budget-friendly gift that sparks creativity without taking up much space in the stocking.
Car Pouch & Play Mat
So Handmade’s range of innovative travel toys make perfect Christmas gifts for kids, ready to tuck into a stocking or pack in a carry-on for holiday trips.
They’re the best airplane toys and the best toys for festive family travel! This toy car mat and pouch is a perfect all-in-one entertainment center for keeping little ones happy on the go this Christmas season
Unique Stocking Stuffers For Toddlers
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Christmas gifts for toddlers
Finding the perfect stocking stuffers for toddlers can add a touch of magic to your holiday season! Christmas gifts for toddler girls and boys can be fun, practical, and even educational, making the experience memorable for little ones and parents alike.
For toddler girl Christmas gifts, consider items that inspire creativity and play, like mini puzzles, crayons, or small toys that fit easily into a stocking. Toddler boys will love gifts like little cars, animal figurines, or soft plush toys. Stores like Pottery Barn Kids offer plenty of charming options for toddler girls and boys, providing quality gifts that can be cherished for years. With the right selection of stocking stuffers, you can keep the Christmas spirit alive for your toddlers while creating memories they’ll remember fondly.
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Candy Lab Toy Cars
Perfect retro fun cars and trucks. A great addition to add to any kids stocking. These cars are a fun addition to any toddler's stocking, enhancing their playtime with retro fun.
Rainbow Magic Wand
This rainbow wand is great for younger toddlers Christmas presents and has a fun jingle when shaken.
Personalized Crayons
Have your toddlers name made in these fun and colorful handmade crayons from Art 2 The Extreme
They can use the letters to color and doodle
Magnatiles
Magna-Tiles make a fantastic Christmas gift, sparking imaginative play, creativity, and hand-eye coordination.
This versatile present that will keep them engaged long after the holiday.
Road Letters Activity Book
Great for learning to read, drive your toy cars around the letters and numbers to build the understanding and recognition of the shapes. Pair with a candylab toy car for a wonderful gift.
Wooden Domino Set
A wooden domino set makes a timeless Christmas gift, perfect for hours of fun creating and toppling intricate domino trains.
A screen-free favorite for kids of all ages.
Polly Pockets
This Minions x Polly Pocket compact brings a nostalgic twist to classic Polly Pocket fun, perfect for parents who loved them growing up. With tiny dolls, interactive scenes, and quirky Minions charm, it’s a playful blast from the past that kids and grown-ups alike can enjoy!
Train Play Mat
This train play mat is a wonderful Christmas gift for little train lovers, encouraging open-ended play, imagination, and fine motor skills.
Portable and easy to carry, it’s perfect for creating train adventures at home or on holiday travels
Fun Christmas Decor and Play Ideas
Our road and train tape is really fun to use for seasonal play and fun xmas decor. For example the train track can create a train track all around the Christmas tree and a wooden train set can drive around it.
Toddlers can get excited and leave wrapping paper strewn around the house as they unwrap their gifts. Here is another fun way to use our train tape for a snowy sensory play table:
In addition to the train track, wrapping paper can be used creatively in seasonal play and decor, such as making a snowy landscape for the train track.
Entire Family's Christmas Gifts
Discover the perfect presents for everyone with our selection of Christmas gifts. Our curated collection offers something special for every member of your family, from delightful toys for the little ones to unique and thoughtful t-shirt for parents. Let Dad lie down this christmas while the toddler played on his back (see photo below). We also have a print at home version of Father and Son matching shirts!
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Larger Fun Gift For Toddler
Wooden Block Set
Again this was a favorite for our kids and they played with set for many years from toddlers right up to 10 years old!
They can construct elaborate buildings and cities, play games and have all sorts of imaginative fun with them.
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Play Tent
My kids had endless fun with their tent. It’s great for imaginary play and also can be used for a quiet time reading nook and nap area. It is perfect for young kids who love imaginative play and need a cozy spot with their stuffed animals for quiet time.
Set is up the night before so on Christmas morning the tent is all ready for instant play and full of Christmas gifts to be opened. It can also be a shared gift for multiple kids as its good for kids of all ages from little ones to older siblings.
Play Kitchen
Another classic toy that can provide endless entertainment and imaginary play.
Other Christmas gifts can be included as a play set. Add accessories such as play food, pots and pans and even a chef costume.
Make Traditions That Continue Every Christmas
Have a special routine, outing, gift or games that you do every year. Kids love this! Here are some examples:
- Every year on Christmas eve give them a new christmas picture book to add to there collection. Find a christmas book they love and read it to the kids very year in the run up to Christmas. My husband reads our kids 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' each year and its become a much loved ritual.
- Make a date to go and tour all the local Christmas Lights and finish with a hot chocolate as the local diner.
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Toddler Christmas Gift Q&A: Find the Perfect Present
What are the best toddler Christmas gifts?
The best toddler Christmas gifts are fun, engaging, and help develop important skills. Toddler toys that build fine motor skills, encourage imaginative play, and spark problem-solving — like wooden puzzles, mess-free art kits, and board games — are always a big hit. Choose toddler loved items that are perfect for kids ages 1–3.
How do I choose the best toddler toys for learning?
The best toddler toys for learning are those that encourage fine motor skills, problem-solving, and imagination. Stacking toys, sorting games, and simple board games are toddler loved and can also engage older kids, making them versatile and long-lasting gifts.
What are some mess-free toddler gift ideas?
Mess-free toddler toys are perfect for stress-free play. Options like reusable sticker books, magnetic playsets, and portable activity mats make excellent gift ideas for busy families. They’re fun for kids ages 1–5 and easy for parents to love.
Can toddler gifts also appeal to older kids?
Absolutely! Many of the best toddler gifts — including building sets, interactive board books, and classic board games — can grow with your child. These toddler loved toys keep older kids engaged, making them smart choices for long-term play.
What are good toddler gifts for boys?
For toddler boys, look for toddler toys that inspire creativity and hands-on play. Train play mats, building blocks, and board books make some of the best toddler gifts because they combine fun with learning. They’re great for gift giving during the holidays and beyond.
