Collection: Gifts for 1-2 Year Olds
Toys for the newly mobile — chunky wooden toys, pull-along cars, peg puzzles, soft dolls and plenty of books, all built for toddlers who are suddenly going everywhere and touching everything.
This is such a fun age to shop for. They’ve found their feet, they want to push, pull, stack, post and carry things around, and they will absolutely attempt to take the whole toy basket with them from room to room.
Everything here is sturdy enough for that — chunky shapes made for small hands, toys that can be dropped and dragged, and board books that stand up to being read fourteen times in a row.
What are the best toys for a 1 year old?
Chunky wooden toys, pull-along toys, simple stacking toys and peg puzzles are ideal. Toddlers are busy learning to grasp, carry, fit things together and move, so toys that reward all of that get played with most.
What are good toys for a 2 year old?
Peg puzzles, building and stacking toys, soft dolls, and first pretend play toys all suit a two-year-old. This is when imagination really gets going, so toys with no single right way to play are the ones that last.
Are peg puzzles good for toddlers?
Wonderfully so. The chunky pegs are easy for little fingers to grip, and matching a shape to its space builds problem-solving, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, all while feeling like a game.
What books are good for 1 and 2 year olds?
Sturdy board books with simple pictures, rhyme and repetition are perfect at this stage. Toddlers love knowing what’s coming next, which is why the same book gets requested on repeat.
What’s a good first birthday or second birthday gift?
A pull-along toy, a chunky wooden set, a first doll or a lovely stack of board books all make wonderful birthday gifts, and they keep working well into the next year.
Where can I buy toddler toys in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We’re a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.
Find something sturdy, something lovely, and something they can drag around the house — ideally all three in one!
Toys for the newly mobile — chunky wooden toys, pull-along cars, peg puzzles, soft dolls and plenty of books, all built for toddlers who are suddenly going everywhere and touching everything.
This is such a fun age to shop for. They’ve found their feet, they want to push, pull, stack, post and carry things around, and they will absolutely attempt to take the whole toy basket with them from room to room.
Everything here is sturdy enough for that — chunky shapes made for small hands, toys that can be dropped and dragged, and board books that stand up to being read fourteen times in a row.
What are the best toys for a 1 year old?
Chunky wooden toys, pull-along toys, simple stacking toys and peg puzzles are ideal. Toddlers are busy learning to grasp, carry, fit things together and move, so toys that reward all of that get played with most.
What are good toys for a 2 year old?
Peg puzzles, building and stacking toys, soft dolls, and first pretend play toys all suit a two-year-old. This is when imagination really gets going, so toys with no single right way to play are the ones that last.
Are peg puzzles good for toddlers?
Wonderfully so. The chunky pegs are easy for little fingers to grip, and matching a shape to its space builds problem-solving, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, all while feeling like a game.
What books are good for 1 and 2 year olds?
Sturdy board books with simple pictures, rhyme and repetition are perfect at this stage. Toddlers love knowing what’s coming next, which is why the same book gets requested on repeat.
What’s a good first birthday or second birthday gift?
A pull-along toy, a chunky wooden set, a first doll or a lovely stack of board books all make wonderful birthday gifts, and they keep working well into the next year.
Where can I buy toddler toys in Canada?
Right here at The Playful Peacock. We’re a Canadian, mom-run toy shop, and we ship across Canada, hand-packed with care.
Find something sturdy, something lovely, and something they can drag around the house — ideally all three in one!
The Playful Peacock Difference
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About the Playful Peacock
The Playful Peacock was created in 2021 to curate creative, open-ended play for curious children. The Playful Peacock is privileged to operate in Tkaronto/Toronto.
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Quality Toys Designed to Last
We are steadfast in our selection of toy makers that we work with.
Our offerings are from Canadian, female-owned, BIPOC and/or family-owned brands that are firmly rooted in environmental practices with strong ethical standards. We adamantly align ourselves with makers we are proud of and who are equally dedicated to sustainability, transparency and ethical labour, including paying living and fair wages. The majority of the toys these brands make are handmade, natural wooden toys that forge limitless play for kids to enjoy for years.
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The Handmade Difference
The Playful Peacock’s toys are built with quality and care to last for generations. All of the toys are safe and made with individualized love and attention using a high-caliber of materials and finishes that do not include any harmful additives. Our toys will quickly become an heirloom through their high-quality and endless enjoyment.
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Materials Matter
Plastic toys are typically mass-produced and easily breakable. These toys can contribute to sweatshops, unfair labour conditions and pollution in general.
While wooden toys are a step in the right direction, not all wooden toys are made the same. There are many wooden dupes to be aware of cheap, mass-produced wooden toys that are just as harmful as plastic! For example, softwood and plywood can chip and splinter easily, while non-handcrafted wooden toys often are filled with harmful toxic paints, finishes, and sealants.
Consciously opting for ethical, handcrafted wooden toys (renewable wood is even better) is safer for your child, is way more dependable and a kinder contributor to our already fragile planet.
The manufacturing process our makers use considers Mother Earth first through strict FSC Certifications, non-toxic paint, and planet-friendly materials across every single product. After placing an order, you will receive your newly beloved toy in 99% plastic-free, biodegradable, recyclable and compostable packaging, down to the stickers and tape.
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The Right Toy At The Right Time
Children are naturally drawn to play toys that they can master and that is right for their particular stage of development.
With a wide range of toys available for kids ages 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 and 3+, you can ensure the toy is safe, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate, too. The majority of our toys focus on fun and subtle learning, and open-ended play, while being Montessori approved.
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Ethical Toys Making A Difference
We are a purpose-first brand and a business second.
With a deep awareness that the toy industry must do better, we are committed to our part through advocacy for a range of social justice causes, environmental advancement and stringent criteria for makers. We are changemakers and give back through every purchase by donating meals to children in need across 26 Indigenous communities within Canada.