Gift Ideas for Toddler Girls
Updated: Oct 9
These are the gifts toddler girls in our life ask for again and again: things to care for, cook with, build and cuddle. Every toy here is for every kid, so shop by what your little one loves.
Shopping for a different age? We also have lists for 2-year-olds and a list for the whole family coming soon.
A quick note on the title: plenty of people search for gifts by "girls" and "boys," so that is how we named these guides. Every toy here is for every kid. Pretend play, caring for a baby doll and building with magnet tiles are good for all toddlers, so shop by what your little one already loves.
Our picks
1. Melissa & Doug Mine to Love Jenna Baby Doll
Why we like it: A soft-bodied baby doll that is just the right size for feeding, rocking and tucking in. Caring for a baby is one of the best ways toddlers practice empathy and gentle hands.
Try this: Narrate the doll's day together: wake up, breakfast, a walk and a nap.
2. Melissa & Doug Mine to Love Wooden Doll Stroller
Why we like it: A sturdy wooden stroller sized for toddlers and their dolls. It doubles as a walking support for new walkers and gets a lot of laps around the house.
Try this: Take the doll on a "walk" through the house and name everything you pass.
3. Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
Why we like it: A wooden ice cream counter with scoops, cones and toppings. It turns into a restaurant game that can last all afternoon, and it builds counting, colors and turn-taking.
Try this: Order a cone with two scoops and see if your toddler can count them out.
4. Green Toys Tea Set
Why we like it: A tea set made from recycled plastic that is tough enough for toddlers and goes in the dishwasher. Tea parties are perfect for practicing manners, pouring and pretend conversation.
Try this: Invite the stuffed animals to tea and ask your toddler to pour for each guest.
5. Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Wooden Dollhouse
Why we like it: A wooden dollhouse that folds closed with everything inside, so pieces do not get lost. It is easy to store and easy to bring along.
Try this: Act out your own morning routine with the little figures.
6. Melissa & Doug Abby & Emma Magnetic Dress-Up Dolls
Why we like it: Magnetic dolls with mix-and-match outfits in a wooden case. It is a quiet-time favorite that builds fine motor skills and storytelling.
Try this: Dress the dolls for the weather outside today.
7. Jellycat Bashful Bunny
Why we like it: The famously soft bunny that ends up going everywhere. It is a gift that quickly becomes a best friend.
Try this: Give the bunny a name together and let it join bedtime stories.
8. Melissa & Doug Dust! Sweep! Mop! Cleaning Set
Why we like it: A toddler-sized broom, mop and duster on a stand. Toddlers love helping, and this lets them do real jobs alongside you.
Try this: Give your toddler one small job every day, like sweeping crumbs after snack.
9. Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece Set
Why we like it: Magnetic tiles that click together into houses, towers and rocket ships. They are one of the most-played toys in our house and grow with kids for years.
Try this: Build a house together, then make a door big enough for a toy car.
10. LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book
Why we like it: An interactive book where toddlers press the pictures to hear the words. It is a fun way to grow vocabulary and keeps little hands busy.
Try this: Find a picture in the book, then find the real thing in your house.
Our top pick from this list is the Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter. It turns into a game of "restaurant" that can last a whole afternoon.
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