Do you need gift ideas for the birthday party on your calendar? From open ended imaginative-play toys that inspire kids creativity, to classic essential toys that grow with your child, we have found the best presents that kids won’t want to wait to play with.
BABY TOYS
Infants are eager to learn and explore the world around them. These top baby gifts allow little ones to engage all 5 senses while interacting with people in their environment.
- iPlay, iLearn 10 Piece Baby Rattles
- Hape Pound & Tap Bench w/ Xylophone
- Battat Farm Activity Cube
- VTech Sit-to-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train
- Melissa and Doug Flip Fish Baby Toy
- The Play Gym by Lovevery
- Morvat Foam Block Set
- Melissa and Doug First Bead Maze
- Infantino Balls, Blocks & Buddies Activity Toy Set
- Leap Frog My Pal Violet or Scout
TODDLERS TOYS (AGES 1-2)
Toddlers are rapidly learning and growing, and becoming more active by the day. Our favorite toddler toys help little explorers learn through play, encourage creativity, and build important motor skills.
- Hape Sunny Sunny Valley Adventure Dome | 3D Toy
- Fisher Price Laugh & Learn My Smart Purse
- Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano
- Hape Roller Derby
- Mega Bloks First Builders Build n’ Learn Table
- Melissa and Doug Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy
- Top Bright Wooden Race Track
- Melissa & Doug Alphabet Nesting & Stacking Blocks
- Top Bright Wooden Building Blocks Set
- Little Tikes Gas ’n Go Mower
- B. toys Drumroll, Please
- Green Toys Car Carrier
- VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Park and Learn Deluxe Garage
PRE-SCHOOL TOYS (AGES 3-6)
With a longer attention span preschoolers love toys that encourage open ended play and creativity, spark their ever growing imagination, and require problem solving skills.
- Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It!
- LEGO Duplo Disney Pixar Toy Story Train
- VTech Switch & Go Dinos Animated Dinos
- Magna-Tiles House
- Little Tikes STEM Jr. Wonder Lab
- BleuZoo Alphabet Robots Action Figure Alphabots
- PAW Patrol Super Paws Mighty Jet Command Center
- Casdon Toys Dyson Vacuum
- Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad
- Brio My First Railway Beginner Pack
- Learning Resources Pretend & Play Doctor Kit
- ALEX Discover Art Start
- Little Tikes Cook n’ Learn Smart Kitchen
- Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Wooden Barn
- Melissa & Dough Smoothie Maker Blender Set
- Melissa and Dough Top and Bake Pizza Counter
- Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Frozen Treats
- Matchbox 4-Level Garage
- Hape All Seasons Kids Wooden Dollhouse
- Melissa & Dough Sunny Patch Dilly Dally Tootle Turtle Target Game
- Baby Alive, Baby Shark Doll
ELEMENTARY TOYS (AGES 7-10)
Older children are naturally curious and want to create, experiment and tinker, and will naturally love these toys that reflect their unique personality.
- Educational Insights Geosafari Ant Factory
- Melissa and Doug Suspend Family Game
- Hape Quadrilla Wooden Marble Run Construction
- Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash Track Set
- Lulu Jr. My Comic Book Making Kit
- Kid Made Modern Art and Crafts Library Set
- My First Mind Blowing Science Kit
- Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot
- Hatchimals Glittering Garden Hatching Egg
- Ideal Magic Spectacular Magic Suitcase
- Knex Model Building Set
- ALEX My First Sewing Kit
- National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit
- Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium STEM Plant Kit
- Snap Circuits Jr. Electronics Exploration Kit
- Rizmo Interactive Evolving Musical Plush Toy
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ABOUT ASHLEY HUBBARD PORTER
Ashley Porter is a Chicago native who now calls Birmingham home. Ashley and her husband Mike and son Jake love attending local festivals, exploring Detroit’s diverse food scene, and venturing outside of Metro Detroit to enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan. With a background in Early Childhood Education, Ashley loves connecting with and supporting families in her community, which is why she is so excited to be a part of LittleGuide Detroit.
