31 gifts for toddlers that'll keep them entertained longer than the boxes they come in

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• Toddlers have strong opinions, so finding Christmas presents they'll love more than the boxes said presents come in can be a challenge.
• As a mom of a 16-month-year-old, I've already gone through that shopping process so I've rounded up 31 gifts for every type of toddler. Most of these are ones that my daughter loves playing with.
• We've also categorized them by age groups to make shopping for your toddler easier too.
• Looking for more gift ideas? There are a lot more holiday gift ideas right over here.

Toddlers can be picky little humans. You'd know this if you've ever seen how long they're kept entertained by a cardboard box or bubbles only to leave a $50 toy sit in their toybox day after day.

I would know - my 16-month-old Ellie has a big personality. But I've become a pro at buying gifts that she plays with longer than the packages they come in, like this dancing Baby Shark toy or a stuffed animal that teaches her about emotions.

That's why I've rounded up 31 gifts that will be a hit with any toddler - many of which have also been tried, tested, and well-loved by my own.

Here are the best gifts for toddlers:

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