6-12 months
Best toys for 6 to 12 month olds: what babies play with, and what to skip
The toy types babies use between 6 and 12 months, matched to what they're learning, plus what to skip and how to avoid duplicate gifts.
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1-year-olds
Best toys for 1 year olds: gifts they'll still play with in March
Toy types that fit what 1-year-olds are learning, from 12 to 24 months, plus what to skip and how to keep the gift pile from doubling up.
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2-year-olds
Best toys for 2 year olds: what gets played with, and what to skip
Toy types that match what 2-year-olds are learning, from toy kitchens to balls to first puzzles, plus what to skip and how to avoid duplicate gifts.
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3-year-olds
Best toys for 3 year olds: gifts for pretend play, building and art
The toy types 3-year-olds play with most, matched to what they're learning, plus what to skip and how to avoid duplicate gifts.
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4-year-olds
Best toys for 4 year olds: gifts for big pretend play and first games
Toy types that fit what 4-year-olds are learning: dress-up, building, first board games, art and active play, plus what to skip and how to avoid duplicates.
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