15 Fun Gift Ideas Perfect for Toddlers (Ages 1-4)

Updated by Timothy Paradis

Rambunctious, precocious and guaranteed to be a little ball of energy, if you’ve got a toddler in your life, we hope you’re able to get a good night’s sleep! Toddlerhood is a fascinating time in any child’s life. It’s a period that’s filled with tons of growth, busy little hands, and non-stop moving and grooving. With so much energy, you’d like a way to corral it in a positive direction that can be both stimulating and constructive.

Enter in monthly subscription boxes designed just for toddler growth and development. Early childhood experts and savvy moms and dads are the brains behind plenty of the toddler subscription boxes available on the Cratejoy marketplace. They’ve put their time and energy into creating monthly subscription boxes that will make unique gifts for toddlers.

From hands-on activities and developmental toys, to early learner books and music-making boxes, there’s plenty of gift ideas for toddlers that pack in plenty of age-appropriate fun. We've put together a gift guide of the top toddler subscription boxes, perfect for keeping the little tikes momentarily entertained and engaged!

Reading Bug Box for Babies & Toddlers

Reading Bug Box for Babies & Toddlers

From $19.00 per box
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Gift your child the joy of reading with the Reading Bug Box. Each month they’ll receive 3 hardbound children’s books curated by the staff of the award-winning Reading Bug Bookstore.

Shipping: Reading Bug Boxes ship between the 15th-20th of each month. Please email bugbox@thereadingbug.com should you need an earlier shipment and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

“I sent this to my niece for our brand new member of the family. She loved it!! Very high-quality items wrapped up beautifully!! It even arrived before Christmas which was an unexpected surprise!! Thank you so much. I’m renewing!!” – J G.

Petite Princess Box

Petite Princess Box

From $20.00 per box
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Every little girl dreams of becoming a princess and with the Petite Princess Box, that dream can materialize month after month. Each box centers around an enchanted theme, delivering 4 princess accessories and items that are perfect for pretend play and make believe. Now she can get a box of princess goodies sent directly to her modern-day castle.

Shipping: Your first box ships on the 10th of each month. Orders placed by the 5th of each month will ship on the 10th.

"This is a wonderful box! I highly recommend it. The items were lovely and surprisingly high quality. Everything felt very special and thought out. One of my favourites recently. Perfect for a present." - Alex C.

Didis Toy Box

Didis Toy Box

From $49.95 per box
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This subscription is dedicated to making “the world a little bit better each day…by enhancing the way your child plays” with toys that educate through exploration, imagination, and discovery. Boxes are customized based on a child’s age, so toys will be developmentally appropriate for your baby’s exact stage in life, whether they’re rolling over or starting solids.

Shipping: We ship every month on or around the 12th. Orders must be placed by the 20th of the month prior. Your box will arrive 3-5 days after we ship.

“These [are] super cool European toys, highly recommended. We absolutely loved everything in the box.” — Irene O.

Little Bookish Wardrobe Book Club

Little Bookish Wardrobe Book Club

From $49.00 per box
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Merge reading with imaginative play with Little Bookish Wardrobe, a fun monthly book box that delivers an age-appropriate kids' book to read, character-inspired costume pieces, and craft projects to help your little one bring their favorite stories to life. Packed with hours of playtime fun, sit back and watch your children's imaginations run wild and free.

Shipping: All orders placed between the 1st and last day of the month ship around the 15th of the following Month. For example, an order placed in December will ship around January 15th.

"My 4yr old niece loved this last box! I get her a 3 month subscription every year for her birthday and it never disappoints" - Melinda A.

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