This is the season for gift gifting, and gift guides are everywhere with suggestions for mom, dad, kids, and more. But Toddlers have their own ideas of what toys they want most, and today I’m sharing my Toddler’s opinion on the matter. Hint: the Toddler will always prefer the everyday household items and will play with them over and over.
10 Toys the Toddler actually wants:
Slippers. The fuzzier the better. Preferably when Mama is changing and doesn’t want to walk barefoot on the cold tile. Toddler steals Mama’s slippers every time, but sometimes he brings them back.- Plastic containers with lids. Especially the ones that used to hold baby food, then got washed in order to store the purees you made, but then ended up with too many that you don’t want to toss. Those are THE BEST things to carry around while Toddler walks circles in the kitchen. Such a simple favorite toy.
- The dog bowl. Nevermind that you just poured doggie food in there, the Toddler will steal the bowl right out from under a poor hungry dog and run around with it. It is great for balance apparently. Along those lines, splashing in the dog water bowl is the most fun thing since bathtime. And Toddler will find the water bowl no matter where Mama hides it.
- Toilet paper. OMG how much fun is toilet paper? We have one of those fancypants toilet paper holders in our master bath where one side is open so you can easily slide the roll on and off to change it. Bad idea. This just lets Toddler steal Mama’s toilet paper and leave her stranded.
- The DVR on/off button. Wowza was that a terrible design. Our DVR lights up a blue circle around the on/off button, so guess where Toddler wants to spend his time? Just you wait little one, Mama will be pushing that on/off button when you’re in the middle of your own favorite show later.
- The TV remote. Really, anything with buttons that make Mama or Dada cry out when you press said buttons. He will soon learn that messing with the TV is a huge no-no in this house.
Mama’s drink cup. Nothing tastes as good as what Mama is drinking. It must be the cup. Toddler must taste what Mama is drinking to ensure quality.- The cat. That furry adorable thing that won’t sit still when Toddler tries to touch it.
- The dog’s tail that won’t ever stop wagging. Why is that thing so hard to grab? Toddler will keep trying.
- The scale. But that’s ok, Mama doesn’t like it anyway.
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mummyandmonkeys says
Haha this did make me laugh, Ava just loves to pull out all the bowls, seives and spoons and play with them. Thanks for linking to #PickNMix
Julie says
We have all the cabinets locked, but otherwise I’m sure he’d do just that!
Something Crunchy Mummy says
Haha I love this! Simple things make toddlers happy. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
Ha, this is hilarious… and so true. Toddlers love all sorts of things (especially items with buttons and that don’t “belong” to them).
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Julie says
He hasn’t quite gotten into buttons yet, but I’m sure that is coming soon. I played with an actual container full of random buttons a lot as a child – they were my pretend city.
A Cornish Mum says
aw cute 🙂 I can remember the toddler days even though they were years ago now (gulp) and my two would play with everything apart form their own things back then 😉
Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie x
Emily Vernon says
I was cracking up reading these because they are so true!! I spend money on all these awesome developmental toys when all the toys I need are already in my house ?. Thanks for posting to the delibrate mom link up!
Julie says
Thanks Emily 🙂 Glad to make you laugh today. Sometimes the best developmental toy is the one the little is willing to play with at your feet.
Jennifer Abel says
Oh you have hit the nail on the head with your list. Funny how little kids love stuff from around the house especially the things that are a no go zone. Thank you for sharing on #overthemoon , have a great week.
Julie says
I want to know how kids know what are NOT toys, and therefore what they prefer to play with, lol
Cristina Mandeville says
Love your list and I couldn’t agree more! Thank you for sharing over at #Bloggerspotlight linky party, hope to see you again! Pinned!
Blogging Mummy says
I love this it is so funny however so true. I think my baby would love anything on this list too. thanks for linking up with #anythinggoes
Victoria says
I agree with this list 100%. Thanks for sharing it with us at #MeanderingMondays.
Hil says
Mommy’s cell phone!! My kids are always stealing it, my one-year-old likes to chuck it, my two-year-old knows how to open up Kindle and start reading her picture books. She is all over those slippers! And everyone else’s shoes.
You should come link up at our link up and Pin-It Party tonight that just went live.
http://www.raisingfairiesandknights.com/bloggersspotlight-1/
Julie says
Oh yea, how did I forget the cell phone. He definitely reaches for it, but I keep that hidden in my pocket most of the time.
Madeline says
Haha, I clicked on this post looking for a bit of inspiration for what to buy my toddler, and got a real giggle instead, thank you! #TheList
Julie says
Hehe 🙂 I figure my gift guide has some actual ideas but I wanted to share some funny experiences too.
Lisa says
It’s when you spend so much time and effort finding the perfect gift and all they want is the box it came in or the wrapping paper. I think Christmas is so overwhelming for them when they are little. #picknmix
Julie says
This is why we should all take a more laid back approach to gifts. I can definitely see it being overwhelming. My little’s first birthday party was so overwhelming that he took a look around the room at all his guests and fell alseep during his party.
Jennifer Preiss says
Greta ideas and pretty simple to obtain. Thank you for posting!
Talya says
Haha love this – the dog bowl and the remotes too true! Seriously, why bother wasting any money?! Thanks for linking to #coolmumclub lovely
Audrey says
Oh my, YES! and don’t forget toothpaste, so much fun to squish out of the tube and all over the bathroom (and more)! Maybe it was just mine.
Julie says
He can’t reach the counter yet so hasn’t discovered the toothpaste but OMG I can imagine!
Janine Huldie says
Omg, yes to all of the above when my girls were toddler age and the scale am with you they could have then and now, too! 😉
Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says
Ha! So true!