The weather is getting a litter cooler, the leaves are falling, and you are starting to hear the sounds of the season as you venture into your favorite stores. As the holiday season approaches we typically get asked this question as an SLP.

“What are the best developmental toys I can get for my little one, also where can I get them?”

We are here to provide you will a starter list along where best to find the item. Hope this helps you find those wonderful toys that will help your little one grow and advance in the skills they need.

HOLIDAY LIST

Recommended toys for ages 0-5 years old, early years, and early language development.

Potato head:

Playskool Mr. Potato Head Tater Tub Set Parts and Pieces Container Toddler Toy for Kids https://a.co/d/6weQqJH

Potato Head Create Your Potato Head Family Toy For Kids Ages 2 and Up, Includes 45 Pieces to Create and Customize Potato Families https://a.co/d/cUsaqq3

Poke a dot books:

Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Book Bundle: First Words, First Colors & Shapes (Amazon Only) https://a.co/d/8Ie3Xhe

Melissa & Doug Children's Book - Poke-a-Dot: Old MacDonald’s Farm (Board Book with Buttons to Pop) https://a.co/d/4Faxnnr

Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Book – Dinosaurs A to Z & Poke-a-Dot Book – 10 Little Monkeys https://a.co/d/3tEifv0

Spin again:

Fat Brain Toys SpinAgain Kids Stacking Toy https://a.co/d/8i4Ipuc

Battat shape sorter:

Battat – Shape Sorter – Colorful Sorting Toy – 3 Shapes & Sounds – Educational & Developmental Toy for Toddlers – Shapes & Sound Sorter – 18 Months + https://a.co/d/aOOZV3B

Car ramp:

TOP BRIGHT Car Ramp Toy for 1 2 3 Year Old Boy Gifts, Toddler Race Track Toy for 18 Month Old with 4 Wooden Cars and 3 Car Garage https://a.co/d/29BOCjG

Velcro ball and target game:

28'' Dart Board for Kids, Large Board Games for Kids with 12 Sticky Balls, Indoor Outdoor Party Games Toys for Kids Birthday Toys Gift for Boys Girls Age 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old https://a.co/d/bDuJOCz

Food/sorting with colors:

Learning Resources Farmer's Market Color Sorting Set - 30 Pieces, Ages 18+ months Pretend Play Toys for Toddlers, Play Food for Toddlers, Play Kitchen for Toddlers https://a.co/d/bw5dJpH

Water wow:

Melissa & Doug Water Wow! - Water Reveal Pad Bundle - Farm, Safari & Under The Sea https://a.co/d/7vc4x8Q

Animal toys/matching:

Melissa & Doug Pop Blocs Farm Animals Educational Baby Toy - 10 Linkable Pieces https://a.co/d/6K6bIK6

Blocks:

Kingtree Baby Blocks (Set of 9), Squeeze Building Blocks Soft Stacking Baby Toys for 6 Months and up, Colorful Teething Chewing Educational Stacking Blocks Set with Numbers Animals Shapes Textures https://a.co/d/gD2h2AL

Chewy tubes:

Lull Kids Chewy Tubes Oral Motor Tool - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Sensory Chew Toys for Autistic Children, Chewies for Kids Sensory, Autism Chew Toys Sensory, Chewy Sticks (Blue/Red) https://a.co/d/cjhqfgj

Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING - 6-Pack （ Dog Tag, Shark and Building |Block）- Perfect for Autistic, ADHD, SPD, Oral Motor Children, Kids, Boys, and Girls (Tough, Long-Lasting) https://a.co/d/dzqkbHT

Sensory bin:

Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Outer Space - Preschool and Toddler Sensory Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys and Sensory Activities for Kids Ages 3+ https://a.co/d/1QyK0iN

Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Ocean and Sand - Fine Motor and Sensory Toys for Kids https://a.co/d/07JLpyN

Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Bake Shop - Pretend Play Toddler Activities, Sensory Toys for Toddlers Ages 3-4+ https://a.co/d/iZ4DvOM

Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Mermaid Lagoon - Preschool Learning Toys for Girls and Boys Ages 3+, Mermaid Toys for Toddlers https://a.co/d/4KioIDH

Truck/in and out:

VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck, Yellow https://a.co/d/34Ux56P

Puzzles:

Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle With Sound Effects (8 pcs) https://a.co/d/i3qh1ew

Melissa & Doug Zoo Animals Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle With Sound Effects (8 pcs) https://a.co/d/8QIIgZg

Dress up/clothing:

Melissa & Doug Abby and Emma Deluxe Magnetic Wooden Dress-Up Dolls Play Set (55+ pcs) https://a.co/d/1uUvYPp

Reusable stickers:

Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: Habitats - 150+ Reusable Stickers 7 Ounces https://a.co/d/4ncN9ww

Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: Vehicles - 165+ Reusable Stickers https://a.co/d/0OyddFn

Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: Dress-Up - 165+ Reusable Stickers https://a.co/d/haanuOt