Gift Ideas: Toys For Toddlers, Robot Truck, Games and More

And you though it was tough to pick toys for babies?? There are even more selections available for the toddler crowd! The thing is, most toddlers aren't that picky (ultimately) - they are opinionated at times, but they'll pretty much play with almost anything. The problem is weeding through the huge quantity of toys out there.

I've compiled a list here of very popular toys for toddlers. Hopefully this will help you in making your decision on what to buy for that special toddler this holiday season.

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• This Citiblocs pine building set has 200 pieces and it lets kids make surprisingly complex structures without the need for glue, slots or little pieces - the possibilities are endless. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.
• Every mom's dream - clear finger paints and no couch stains! The color appears only on the special paper, not on their (or your!) clothes! Let the artist inside come out with this mess-free Color Wonder Finger Paint set by Crayola. Age recommendation: 3 and up.
• My First Mosaic. What preschooler doesn't love stickers? Pint size patterns can be made with stickers on these design cards by Alex toys, which include a bus, fish, butterfly and more. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.

• The Shake 'n Go Speedway is a figure-8 track where, with the simple shake of the vehicle (2 included), your kids can race the cars around the track or set them on a collision course - when they crash, the doors burst open! Age recommendation: 3 to 7 years.
• Rocky the Robot Truck is the life of the party - it tells jokes, plays music and does a dance, stands up to dump things out, and even snores! Age recommendation: 3 years and up.
• These quality wooden Automoblox Minis cars have interchangeable parts and they can even go together to make one very long car. They also look very mod & cool!

• The farm animals in this engaging, easier version of UNO - UNO MOO! - for a younger age group will charm your toddler. Age recommendation: 3 and up.
• The Curious George Hide and Seek Zoo Game goes from traditional board game to hide and seek when the walkie-talkie announces that the animals have escaped! The other players have to grab a mask and hide. Age recommendation: 4 to 8 years.
• To find out who rules the roost, players of Chicky Boom have to try and remove the stacked chickens from their teetering perch without knocking the whole flock down. Age recommendation: 4 years and up.
• Kids try to collect all the pieces needed to complete the story in the Fairytale Spinner Game, and the winner gets to make up a fairy tale. Age recommendation: 5 years and up.

• Go high-tech with Handy Manny's toolbox-looking play computer that teaches your toddler letter and number recognition, following directions, and also basic Spanish words. Age recommendation: 3 to 6 years.
• Adorable Skippy the Smart Pup loves to play, but don't forget to walk him, too! He'll follow the remote control bone. Age recommendation: 18 to 36 months.

• This Alive Mini Panda Cub by Wowwee makes lifelike movements and sounds. Age recommendation: 3 and up.
• Turn this sweet Plush Penguin Peek-a-Boo Plush Pillow penguin inside out to switch it from a stuffed animal toy into a soft pillow. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.

• This Push, Pull & Ride toy by Radio Flyer is 3 toys in one - it transforms into a wagon, a pushcart, and a ride-on when you adjust the seat. Age recommendation: 18 to 36 months.
• With lots of ways to play, the Drive, Chip, And Putt Golf Trainer is a great sporty pick that can grow with your slugger. Age recommendation: 2 to 6 years.

• Your toddler can create the perfect burger and a side of fries with molds that stamp out Play-Doh in this Burger Builder - there's even stamps for lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and buns! Age recommendation: 3 years and up.
• This cool Stir Fry role play toy comes with a sizzling wok, chopsticks, rice, bowls, bok choy, and eggs that actually crack open. Age recommendation: 3 years and up.