Toys that are popular with toddlers at this age include action toys, cause and effect toys and challenging toys. Above all, it is most important that all toys follow the safety standards as described in the Toy Safety Checklist. Some popular toys for toddlers at this age range include:
- Push and Pull Toys (preferably ones which make noise/music)
- Ride-Ons with no pedals (pushed with feet)
- Stacking blocks
- Simple puzzles
- Pop-Up Toys
- Shape Sorters
- Large lightweight balls
- Floating Toys
- Toys with turning/unscrewing/lock-key activities
- Musical Toys with Shaking/Banging operation
- Simple Dolls (avoid the ones with loose hair)
- Crayons and Paper
- For older toddlers, clay, chalk and boards
- Books preferably sturdy plastic/cloth/colorful ones with big pictures
- Simple Role Play Toys
- For older toddlers, pretend playsets like garages, airports, dollhouses etc
- Simple Toy Vehicles - plastic

