Playtime all day, every day
Open-ended beats single-purpose almost every time at this age — things that can be used in different ways, help them learn about the world and experiment as they go, and survive the inevitable toss across the room.
We’ve grouped the toys by the kind of play they inspire, so you can find something that fits the mood — whether they’re imagining, building, exploring, getting moving or just keeping themselves busy for a while.