Toys for Active Toddlers to Keep Them from Climbing the Walls

Keep your little one moving and grooving with these fun toys.

November 22, 2021

By: Amanda Mushro

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The Perfect Toys for Your Energetic Toddler

Toddlers are magical creatures who seem to have an endless supply of energy. They play hard, and if we’re really lucky, they sleep hard so they can do it all again tomorrow. If you are looking for ways to keep your little one entertained and help them burn off some of their energy, this roundup of toys and activities is for you. Not only will kids stay active, but they’ll also work on important skills like creativity, language, and fine and gross motor skills. So, let’s get to playing!

Intex Inflatable Jump-O-Lene Playhouse

Inflatable bounce houses are an awesome way for kids to jump and bounce out their energy. This bounce playhouse from Intex is perfectly sized for toddlers. It won’t take up too much space when inflated, it’s priced under $50 and it’s a great activity to break out when you and your toddler are stuck inside and need to burn energy.

BUY IT: Amazon, $49.99

Skip Hop Kids 3-in-1

We love a toy that grows with our kids, and this scooter, wagon, and walker from Skip Hop is perfect for that. Your child will love it through the infant, toddler, and preschooler stages. This toy starts as a walker and wagon, then easily transforms into a ride-on toy. Finally, it becomes your toddler’s first scooter that will have them whizzing by during playtime.

BUY IT: Amazon, $60.99

UTEX 3-in-1

This one is a triple threat — tent, tunnel, and ball pit. This activity center offers hours of entertainment and you and your toddler can play inside or outside. It also folds up for easy storage, but there’s a good chance your toddler will want to take a swim in the ball pit every single day!

BUY IT: Amazon, $37.59

Skywalker Trampolines Mini Trampoline with Enclosure Net

If you have the space for an indoor trampoline, this is the one you’ll want for your toddler. It has an enclosure net that keeps your jumper safe and contained, a handlebar for added stability, and soft padding inside and outside.

BUY IT: Amazon, $71.66

Move Your Body Cards

Can you stand like a flamingo? Roll like a log? How about you walk like a mummy? This fun deck of cards gives your toddler easy movements to mimic. They will giggle and burn energy at the same time. It’s also a great activity for creativity and learning new skills.

BUY IT: Amazon, $29.00

Prince Lionheart Wheely

Choose between a ladybug, pig, mouse, and so many other cute animals for this Prince Lionheart ride-on toy. It’s cushioned and comfy to sit on, and the wheels allow the toy to move in all directions. It helps them develop balance and gross motor skills and it’s super durable, so siblings can take a spin on it too!

BUY IT: Amazon, $59.99

B. Toys by Battat Floor Piano Mat

Combine movement and music together with this toy. It’s a light-up musical dance mat that gets kids moving and grooving during playtime. Kids can play memory games to their favorite nursery rhymes or speed games to catch the lights. This is definitely a fun toy that kids will want to play with again and again.

BUY IT: Amazon, $36.99

Smarty Flutter

Kids can learn on the move with Smarty Flutter. This interactive butterfly talks to kids and encourages them to "fly around" to find colors, shapes, and learn directions. So, Flutter tells kids to fly to something red or fly to the left. Kids will learn, play, and be active.

BUY IT: Amazon, $24.99

Elefun

There are plenty of games that encourage quiet time, but that’s not Elefun. Kids gather around and try to catch all of the butterflies that float out of the elephant’s trunk with their nets. This silly game will have kids jumping and running to catch as many butterflies as they can before the music stops.

BUY IT: Amazon, $26.99

Little Tikes Hide and Seek Climber

This climbing toy from Little Tikes is perfect for toddler playtime. Kids can climb, slide, and crawl around to explore and burn off energy. Keep the toy inside or outside to change up playtime all year long.

BUY IT: Amazon, $79.00

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