Holiday Toys for Toddlers
These holiday favorites will entertain your grandchildren for hours
by Phoebe Assenza and Katrina Hayday Wester
Smart Builders Piano This toy piano becomes a kid-size sound studio for the youngest musicians.
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Price: $35
For ages: 1 to 3 years
Available at: Amazon.com
Turbo Turtle A turtle that's not Mr. Toad, but still provides one wild ride.
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Price: $60
For ages: 1 to 3 years old
Available at: Amazon.com
Little People Learn About Town A tiny town for toddlers to explore, play in, and learn.
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Price: $50
For ages: 2 to 5 years
Available at: Amazon.com
Tadoodles Scribble and Sing Art Station An activity set for young sketchers that gets grandparents drawing and singing along.
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Price: $30
For ages: 18 months to 3 years
Available at: Toysrus.com
Color Roller This colorful little push-toy is tons of classic fun for little walkers.
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Price: $25
For ages: 18 months and older
Available at: Amazon.com
Hulkey Pokey Hulk A happy-go-lucky Hulk figure gets grandchildren up and dancing.
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Price: $24
For ages: 18 months and older
Available at: Amazon.com
Cavallino Rocking Horse The expert craftsmanship of this classic rocking horse will ensure happy trails for years.
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Price: $120
For ages: 2 to 5
Available at: Amazon.com
Convertible Walker, Ride-On, and Cart A wooden four-wheeler adapts as your grandchildren grow, giving years of pushing, riding, and scooting fun.
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Price: $100
For ages: 9 months to 6 years
Available at: Fao.com
Yo Gabba Gabba Silly Heads Based on one of the coolest kids' shows, these interactive toys are as groovy as their TV counterparts.
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Price: $20
For ages: 2 years and older
Available at: Shop.Nickjr.com
Elmo Live He doesn't just giggle when he's tickled.; the newest Elmo dolls sings, dances, and tells your grandchildren funny stories.
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Available at: Amazon.com
Price: $60
For ages: 18 months and older
50's Diner A retro-style play set has grandchildren scooping sundaes, flipping burgers, and turning tables like a real little diner.
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Price: $150
For ages: 2 years and older
Available at: Step2.com
Super Grover Building Set This activity set for young builders includes a cape and helmet to make their friend Grover super.
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Price: $15
For ages: 2 years and older
Available at: Amazon.com
Sand and Water Activity Table A surf-and-turf-theme play set makes the holidays feel like a day at the beach.
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Price: $90
For ages: 2 and older
Available at: Amazon.com