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Toddler Slide - We actually keep this one indoors for the ball pit but in the summer bring it out too for the splash pad! Also great for activities like car painting down the slide! Check out my Instagram @bymelissakate.

Little People Car Garage - this is so fun with an elevator too

Little Tikes Bounce House - We’ve had this one for 3 years and it’s still going strong. Inflates in less than 30 seconds and folds up so easily. Get the wiggles out in the Winter and bring it outside in the summer! 100% worth it.

Wooden Steering Toy - Kids love steering wheels and this one is so fun with lots of features!

Kids Working Sink - With a working faucet, I haven’t met a kid who doesn't love this find! The water is recycled through and it comes with lots of pieces for the kitchen.

Melissa & Doug Pretend Play Cleaning Set - Toddlers LOVE pretend play and being like mom and dad. This is so cute with the kids play kitchen and sweet to watch the kids “clean”

Basketball Hoop - This has almost 50k reviews on Amazon for a reason! A great lightweight hoop for toddlers, and it’s adjustable!

Strider Bike - A high quality balance bike for kids to learn how to ride without pedals!

Little Tikes Car - Iconic car that’s been a favorite for kids for decades

Stepping Stones & Balance Beam Set - Fun way to practice gross motor skills and it backs away! Great for balance and coordination.

Kids Grill - Fun imaginative play set, with everything from grill items to a pizza oven and frying pan. Add wood chips for the smoker and check the temp with a removable thermometer.

Bath Ice Cream - Make your own pretend ice cream cones in the bath! Just add a few drops of bubble bath.

Car & Monster Truck Track - Sturdy and toddler proof, great for all vehicles

Jumbo Farm Animals - You can even wash in the dishwasher! Pretend animals inspire imaginative play and vocabulary development, great for this age. Learning Resources is one of our favs!

Magnetic Tiles - Great value starter set! Magnetic tiles are a hit with all ages.

Lego Set - My favorite Lego set for beginners, and you’ll keep this one for many years! Watch their imagination grow as they learn to build. A classic staple.

Toddler Car Garage - With an elevator, two cars, a car ramp and parking. This is perfect for your little car lover!

Yoto Player - Great speaker for stories and music, comes with an ok to wake clock and room thermometer too. Add headphones or even use as a bluetooth speaker.

Tonies Box - The perfect begginer speaker for little ones, add from the huge collection of Tonies with stories, music and educational content. Durable and easy to use!

Wooden Musical Set - Melissa & Doug Deluxe Band Set - kids will have so much fun with these wooden musical instruments. A staple for the playroom with 17 instruments that inspire creativity - and it even comes with a wooden storage case.

Little Tikes T-Ball Set - A childhood must have for little ones and a great way to learn to play baseball. This has a permanent spot in our backyard!

Sensory Light Box - We use this for ALL our sensory play as the fun lights and perfect tray make it the perfect useful gift

Little People Car Track - A great starter track that’s sturdy and easy to use

Little People House - Little People toys are great for imagination play, this set has it all, fun songs, learning and cute interactive features.

Step2 Roller Coaster - Another timeless toy that kids love for years. Both my 2 and 4 year old still use this and the excitement doesn’t wear off! Breaks into sections to pack away too.

Hot Wheels Sto & Go Track Set - Folds up but has so many interactive elements

Doctor Kit - Pretend play is a favorite for toddlers

Shopping Cart - looks like a real shopping cart made of metal (indoor or outdoor)

Foldable Micro Scooter - perfect for learning to scoot!

Baseball 2-1 - use velcro baseballs and also convert to a regular tee

Ice Cream Wooden Set - this is still one of our top 5 toys in the playroom

Fire Truck - large truck great for pretend play

Train Set - a great set for kids that will last for years

Record Player - like an old school player with different genres

Tonies Box - easy to use for toddlers so they can pick their favorite songs

Stepping Stones - packs away and amazing for gross motor skills

Trampoline - A great way for kids to learn how to jump! And keep them active. This will be a playroom favorite.

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