10 Best Travel Toys for 18 Month Olds
for June 2023

At 18 months old, your baby's favorite toys probably aren't toys at all. They're books, blocks, stuffed animals, and rattles. But, that doesn't mean that toys aren't important at this age. In fact, toys help babies develop fine motor skills, social skills, and dexterity.

In the Different Guide , we test toys for durability, safety, play value, and ease of use. Our testers evaluate toys for durability by testing them over time for wear and tear. We test toys for safety by evaluating them for lead, phthalates, and flammability. We test toys for play value by evaluating them for how easy they are for babies to play with, as well as how entertaining they are. And, we test toys for ease of use by evaluating them for how easy they are for babies to use, including how easy they are to clean.

Here are the best toys for 18 month olds:

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Busy Cube for Kids Sensory Busy Board Travel Toy for Toddlers 1 2 3 Years Old Educational Learning Toys Montessori Toys for Babies 18-24 Month

Aoumi Busy Cube for Kids Sensory Busy Board Travel Toy for Toddlers 1 2 3 Years Old Educational Learning Toys Montessori Toys for Babies 18-24 Month

by Aoumi
What We like

Most parents told us that this busy cube was incredible for their autistic toddlers. They complained how fidget cube kept the toddlers happy and focused for extended period of time, and a unique toy that gave them something to focus on.

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ALASOU Silicone Flipping Busy Board Toy, Sensory Fidget Gifts for 1 Year Old boy Girl,Travel Toy for 6-12 Months,Baby Toys 12-18 Months

ALASOU Silicone Flipping Busy Board Toy

by Titain Creations
What We like

This silicone toy is highly durable, and resilient to baby's chewing. It also comes in very bright colors, stays cool against baby's skin, and provides an interesting sound when pressed.

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LOFEE Magna Drawing Doodle Board Present for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Girl,Magnetic Drawing Board Gift for 2 3 4 Year Old Girl Toy Age 1 2 3 Birthday Gift for 2 3 4 Year Old Girls Small Toys for Travel SLHFPX

SLHFPX LOFEE Magna Drawing Doodle Board Present for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Girl

by LOFEE
What We like

The best drawing board on the market. Easily erases drawings with the built-in slider. The drawing board is shaped like a diamond, making it an ideal travel toy.

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NARRIO Learning Toys for 1 2 Year Old Boy Gifts, Infant Baby Toys 6-12-18 Months Suction Cup Spinner Toy, Christmas Birthday Gifts for 1 2 Year Old Girl Spinning Top Sensory Toys for Toddlers Age 1-3

NARRIO Learning Toys for 1 2 Year Old Boy Gifts

by Narrio
What We like

A favorite toy that the 1-2-year-olds in our test lab enjoyed playing with. Its top is held on by a rotating thing, so it doesn't spin in place and won't block other toys.

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deMoca Quiet Book for Toddlers - Montessori Basic Skills Activity Toys – Preschool Learning Soft Travel Toy & Sensory Educational Busy Book for 3 Year Old Boys & Girls + Zipper Bag, Red

deMoca Quiet Book for Toddlers

by deMoca
What We like

This toy is educational, affordable, and a lot of fun. The velcro and buckles are easy for little kids, and the double-sided soft pages hold interest.

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Busy Board Montessori Toys for Toddlers Sensory Toys Gifts for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Boys & Girls Preschool Toddler Activities Educational Travel Toy Learning Basic Dress Skills

Gojmzo Busy Board Montessori Toys for Toddlers Sensory Toys Gifts for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Boys & Girls Preschool Toddler Activities Educational Travel Toy Learning Basic Dress Skills

by Gojmzo
What We like

Busy Board is one of our favorites, and we liked it even more than the more expensive versions we tested. It's lightweight and portable, folds up neatly, and gives children tons of fun.

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Busy Board, Montessori Toys Sensory Activity Developing Board for Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Toys Learning Board for Toddlers, Travel Toys for Plane and Car, Gifts for 2-6 Year Old Boys & Girls

VARANO Busy Board

by VARANO
What We like

Busy board is a wonderful toy, which is full of fun! This toy is intended for toddlers (kids under 6 years old), boys and girls. This busy board provides your kids with much fun. Kids will love to help parents setting up this busy board. It is also a great travel toys for plane and car.

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Exorany Busy Board Montessori Toys for Toddlers Sensory Toys Gifts for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Girls & Boys Preschool Toddler Activities Educational Travel Toy Learning Basic Dress Skills (Pink)

Exorany Busy Board Montessori Toys for Toddlers Sensory Toys Gifts for 1 2 3 4 Year Old Girls & Boys Preschool Toddler Activities Educational Travel Toy Learning Basic Dress Skills (Pink)

by Exorany
What We like

Perfect for preschool kids, this montessori toy teaches kids the basic dress skills and enhances their fine motor skills. Thanks to its lightweight, children can play with it anywhere. It's also suitable for travel.

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Skoolzy Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Bear Counters and Dice Math Toddler Games 71pc Set - Bonus Scoop Tongs, Storage Bags

Skoolzy Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Bear Counters and Dice Math Toddler Games 71pc Set

by Skoolzy
What We like

We liked these toddler toys so much, we bought two sets. The counting bears are our favorite of the sorting toys we tried. As these toddler games are best for ages 3 and up, they're ideal for both boys and girls.

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Melissa & Doug K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby Toy With 2-Sided Activity Bag and 9 Textured Shape Blocks

Melissa & Doug K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter Baby With Toy 2-Sided Activity Bag and 9 Textured Shape Blocks

by Melissa & Doug
What We like

Best toddler toy ever :) my kids love them, they not only love it but they love fun little helpers. They teach them how to count shapes, count colors, learn how to sort them, and to stack them.

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