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Last year I made some gift suggestions for babies and toddlers that might be on your list. I focused on toys that were stimulating, fun and affordable from Playskool. I think they are still great gift suggestions if you want to go check out that post.

Then in May I told you about a toy from Playskool that had quickly become a favorite. I am pleased to tell you that 7 months later, this is STILLone of Darah’s favorite toys. As anyone with a young toddler knows, 7 months is the equivalent of two lifetimes in terms of the amount of growth and development that can be happening. The toys that were stimulating at 8 or 9 months will likely not hold the same interest at 16 months. And yet, this toy is still much loved and played with! Well done, Playskool!

If you are still looking for a fun toy for your young toddler, I do have another suggestion from Playskool. Are you familiar with wheel pals? Oh my, they are precious! I talked about them last year, but this year that have these fabulous WHhel pals Animal Tracks you can buy to go with them. On Christmas morning, this will be one of the gifts that Santa will have all set up and on display for Darah (or at least that’s what an elf told me). It is basically a cute and creative track for your wheel pals, and it comes with 2 theme-appropriate wheel pals for playing fun. This is really car racing 101 and Tim is beside himself about getting to start “playing cars” with Darah! I love that this will promote some great interactive play, minus all the bells and whistles (literally).

Playskool is a brand that we can count on to encourage creativity, curiosity and lots of laughs. If you love this brand, too, consider liking them on Facebook so that you can stay up to date with all the latest Playskool news (and giveaways!).

Buy it!: Wheel Pals Animal Tracks retail for $14.99. Additional wheel pals can be purchased starting at just $1.99 each, making this an affordable collection!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All opinions are strictly my own. This post contains affiliate links.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what to get my baby for Christmas. Of course, I want the day to bring her joy and laughter, but I know that it is completely unnecessary for me to overwhelm her with material objects in order to bring a smile to her face (and I pray that I never lose sight of that fact!). I’ve been thinking about finding just a few interactive toys for baby that are developmentally appropriate for her (looking for baby toys for 6-12 months), and that are affordable. If you’ve ever shopped for toys for babies, you know that you can certainly find cheap stuff out there, but that doesn’t mean that it will engage a child’s mind. You can also find some really engaging toys that hit your checking account awfully hard. In my opinion, Playskool is a brand that offers the toys that children can learn and grow with, minus the heavy price tag. If you have a baby or toddler on your Christmas list, I want to highlight a few really great affordable toys for babies from Playskool, all under $20.

For babies ages 6 months and up, the Tumble ‘N Twirl Top is an excellent option. Balls can be dropped into the chute, and then the button on top can be pressed to start twirling them around! A baby can also open the door to release the balls and enjoy crawling after them. This product retails for $19.99.

Another great option for a baby 9 months and older is the Blocksters Blockimals. These are stacking blocks with a twist! The outside of the blocks have different animal characters on them. The blocks also have an animal on the inside of the blocks for additional fun! The blocks come in sets of 3 and retail for $14.99.

If the baby in your life is 12 months or older, Playskool has a really cute and thrifty option for you. Wheel Pals are soft and squeezable animals on wheels! Your young toddler will really enjoy rolling these along the floor time and time again. The price also cannot be beat, as these retail for $3.99. These would be a terrific stocking stuffer, or put together a few of them (there are 12 varieties from which to choose) for a really fun gift.

For the kids ages 2 and up (and let’s be real, also for the grown ups), consider a Classic Themed Mr. Potato Head! If you never had a Mr. Potato Head growing up, I encourage you to indulge yourself and get one! They are SO MUCH FUN, and of course, they are even more fun when you get to introduce them to a child for the first time. Pretty much everyone is familiar with Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head figures, but did you know that Playskool also offers a Firefighter Spud that comes with an extinguisher and Captain Potato Chips, complete with a peg leg, eye patch and hooked hand? Imagine the fun to be had with these toys, and for the low price of $9.99!

I hope that this post gives you some ideas for truly fun toys for babies at a price point that won’t make you squeamish. The folks at Playskool do an excellent job of creating great toys that children will reach for again and again. They are definitely buy-worthy, in my book!

They are also win-worthy! Playskool is offering a Stuff Parents Need reader some of these excellent toys! One of you will win a Firefighter Spud AND 2 Wheel Pals! You will be giving hours and hours of fun to the little one in your life who will receive these, I guarantee it! This contest will run until December 15th at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected via random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email with requested information. Open to residents of the United States.

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Disclosure: I received no form of compensation for this post. I just love Playskool! Affiliate links may be included at no cost to you.

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