Little Ones have been back to school now for about a month and I wanted to present my top picks for fostering continued learning at home, sparking sensory play, infusing after-school joy, enhancing nighttime routines, and curating the perfect fall wardrobe.
Playmobil: Disney 1.2.3
Bringing together the magical allure of Disney and the developmental prowess of PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3, each Disney 1.2.3 playset is designed to cater to a child’s educational growth across three interlinked learning phases: fine motor, social and cognitive skills. This launch was in perfect timing for back to school!
Availability: Playmobil.ca and local & major toy retailers
MSRP: $44.99
Jazwares: CoComelonMusical Bedtime JJ Doll
Continue the learning all the way until bedtime and bring CoComelon nursery rhymes to life with the Musical Bedtime JJ Doll! This adorable and soft plush is inspired by JJ, a popular character from the educational CoComelon YouTube series! JJ is ready for bed in his iconic onesie, clutching his favourite teddy bear pillow plush! This perfect bedtime friend even comes with 7 sounds and phrases! Just squeeze JJ’s tummy and listen as he says iconic phrases and even plays the “YesYes Bedtime” song! Your child will love cuddling up to their favourite CoComelon friend!
Ages: 12m+
Availability: Available at Mastermind Toys, Amazon, Indigo, Toys R Us and Walmart
MSRP: $39.99
Funrise Toys: Cat Construction Mini Crew 2-Pack
Built small and tough, the Cat Mini Crew 7” push-powered vehicles allow you to be in control every step of the way. Be in the middle of the action by moving and posing the articulated vehicle buckets and booms just like the real thing. Real Cat machines are known for their high quality, these toys are no different, built to withstand the elements and perfect for indoor or outdoor play. Appropriate for ages 2 years and up. Collect them all!
Availability: Available at walmart.ca and major toy retailers
MSRP (CAD$): $9.97
BumBumz! by Jazwares: BreakfastBumz!
The most important meal of the day is with the BreakfastBumz! Little ones can get well-nourished and ready for school with BreakfastBumz! There are 6 BreakfastBumz plush to collect and more unique BumBumz series to come.
Availability: Indigo and Toys R Us
MSRP: $14.99
Funrise Toys: eenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Half Pipe RC
Introducing the newest and hottest toy in time for back to school. Play and perform like a real skater with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Half Pipe RC. It’s a full-function 2.4 GHz remote-controlled vehicle built to skate smooth and imitate realistic skateboarding moves. Designed with a movie-inspired style and your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles riding the skateboard, the unique skateboard shaped controller makes it easy to gain speed, shift, and shred on any surface! Collect all 4 characters!
Availability: Available at walmart.ca and major toy retailers
MSRP (CAD$): $34.97
Little Big Friends – Musical Friends – Elephant
Musical Friend – Vincent the Elephant is an adorable soft musical cuddly companion, part of Little Big Friends’ Musical Friends collection. It is pleasant to handle thanks to its supple texture and its rounded shape. It’s also a beautiful decorative object, and will quickly find its place in a baby’s room. Vincent plays Brahms’ famous “Lullaby” for babies thanks to its built-in mechanical music box, a lovely soothing tune to relieve your little ones’ back to school anxiety.
Availability: little-big-friends.com and local & major toy retailers excluding Amazon
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MSRP: $39.99
Cloud b – Tranquil Turtle
Getting back on track with sleep is one of the hardest adjustments for children when it comes to back to school. The beautiful Tranquil Turtle™ from Cloud b will transform your child’s sleep routine and make their room into a peaceful oasis. The light projector creates a serene underwater effect – complete with softly undulating waves – while the sound machine unit offers two calming choices: a gentle melody or whispering waves. The Tranquil Turtle nightlight soothes babies from birth and reassures children who are afraid of the dark. Made up of 100% recycled fabric.
Availability: cloudb.com and local & major toy retailers excluding Amazon
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MSRP: $73.99
Nest Designs – Long Sleeve Footed Sleep Bag 1.0 TOG (Bamboo) – Giraffe Shapes
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This soft and cozy footed sleep bag is perfect for little adventurers who love to roam and explore, but aren’t quite ready for that big kid blanket. Sleep soundly knowing your bubs’ precious skin will be snug in silky smooth, breathable bamboo and a 1.0 TOG rating that keeps them from getting too warm as they dream. Designed with stretchy side panels for added movement, and fold over ankle cuffs to cover those tiny toes, your mini mover will stay comfy and covered all night long.
Availability: nestdesigns.com
MSRP (CAD$): $60.00
Petite Revery – Corduroy Shacket
Your little one one will fall in love with this Corduroy Shacket – comes in shades, turmeric and oat. This shacket is perfect for layering on colder days on top of a t-shirt, a mock neck top (like this one), or a turtleneck. Details like colourful buttons made of recycled plastic and patch pockets add to the shacket’s charm. Perfectly oversized, this shacket has endless styling possibilities and can be worn open or closed. Also paired adorably in matching fashion with the Knit Crewneck Top and Knit Leggings set in Tumeric.
Availability: Available online at www.petiterevery.com
MSRP (CAD$): $43.00
Petite Revery – Corduroy Square Backpack
The Corduroy Square Backpack is perfect for school or an adventure day. Your little one will love using this bag to store their essentials and any treasures they find exploring. This square backpack has a textured finish and zipper closure. We love the adorable daydreamer cloud that adorns this backpack to celebrate your little daydreamer. Pairs adorably with the Knit Cardigan in Cocoa.
Availability: Available online at www.petiterevery.com
MSRP (CAD$): $55.00
These products are just some of the amazing items from companies that I have grown to love and trust over the years. Whether it is playtime, bedtime, or stylin” time, you are sure to find just what your little one wants and you approve of from these well-known, trusted companies.
The product quality for these items is what I have come to expect from the respective companies.
I highly recommend you browse through their products when looking for your next item for you toddler.