Top 10 Toys for 18 Month Old Toddlers

Choosing the perfect toy for a little one can feel like navigating a maze of bright colors, blinking lights, and catchy jingles. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! This list features lots of great toys for 18 month old babies. As the leading authority on lovely gifts, Wicked Uncle know exactly what makes toddlers happy.

At 18 months, little ones are curious, mobile, and ready to explore the world in exciting new ways. The right toy can support their development, boost motor skills, and even help with early language and social learning – all while being seriously fun.

Whether you’re a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend wondering what to wrap up for a birthday or holiday, this list has been carefully curated just for you. Get ready to discover ten toddler-approved toys that are educational and totally delightful.

Toddler toys

1. Lion Xylophone – Play a Happy Tune
2. 2 in 1 Rider Walker – With Shape Sorter
3. My First SAFARI Animals – Magnetic Fun
4. Stacking Rings Flower Garden
5. Game Controller – Sounds & Melodies
6. Lion Shape Sorter
7. Pull Along Jungle – 27 Wooden Pieces
8. My First Totem – Magnetic Discovery
9. Locking Door – Wooden Matching Game
10. Pink Mouse & Cat Maraca Set

1 Lion Xylophone – Play a Happy Tune ,  £14.99 £14.99

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Lovely wooden instrument with 4 keys & a bright colour scheme – cute!

Play a pretty tune with this charming and sturdy xylophone. It features four colourful keys mounted on a wooden base shaped like a smiling yellow lion. Use the two beaters to tap out a melody and experiment with music! Perfect for developing coordination skills, the lion measures 25cm from top to bottom.

2 2 in 1 Rider Walker – With Shape Sorter ,  £49.99 £49.99

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Sturdy & bright toy with cute shaped blocks to sort

This colourful ride-on has two different play modes. Little ones can sit on the seat and scoot themselves along, or push the handle to help with their first steps! Have fun sorting the four colourful blocks into the shaped holes, then pop them under the seat for easy storage. A timeless toy.

3 My First SAFARI Animals – Magnetic Fun ,  £21.99 £21.99

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Mix & match 18 magnetic pieces to make fun safari animals.

This fascinating set contains coloured magnetic rods and the front and back of six different safari animals. The extra-large, soft touch, animal parts click easily onto the body bars. Make six different safari animals including an elephant and giraffe, or “mix & match” to create the weirdest of animal combinations.

4 Stacking Rings Flower Garden ,  £18.99 £18.99

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Wooden stacking toy with colourful blooms & watering can – so cute!

Unleash your creativity with this wonderful nature-themed toy! Stack the 11 colourful pieces on the 22cm base, decorating the wobbly stems to create a variety of designs. The set features two flowers, green leaves and an adorable watering can too – perfect for encouraging imaginative play. Sustainably crafted from FSC certified wood and brilliant for small hands to grasp.

5 Game Controller – Sounds & Melodies ,  £16.99 £16.99

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Learn colours, numbers & shapes with this bright, interactive toy!

Now your little one can join in the gaming fun with their very own easy-to-hold battery powered controller. Measuring 17cm, it’s perfect for little hands, with lots of interactive elements – multiple buttons, roller balls and more. This engaging gadget uses delightful melodies and light-up LEDs to amuse children for hours! Sure to entertain any tot whilst introducing them to numbers, colours, shapes, music and more. Let the gaming begin!

6 Lion Shape Sorter ,  £16.99 £16.99

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Colourful wooden set with 6 blocks

This durable and colourful shape sorter is sustainably crafted from FSC-certified wood. Measuring 22cm, it is decorated with a rainbow lion design! Little ones are sure to enjoy sorting the six colourful shapes into the sides, from a triangle to a five-pointed star. When play is over, simply slide off the lid to begin again. Great for developing colour recognition and co-ordination

7 Pull Along Jungle – 27 Wooden Pieces ,  £24.99 £24.99

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Colourful 38cm train with wooden blocks to mix & match – choo choo!

This charming toy is great way to encourage toddlers to take their first steps. Made up of three carriages, little ones are sure to enjoy linking them together to create a 38cm train and then stacking the colourful blocks on the pegs. Mix and match the shaped pieces, from a cute ladybird to pink flowers, then pull the cotton cord to set off!

8 My First Totem – Magnetic Discovery ,  £21.99 £21.99

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Build a crazy totem & bright structures with rattling magnetic blocks!

Build fun and crazy structures with this colourful 8 piece magnetic set. Explore the magic of magnets as you stack the bright blocks with funny animal faces to make a wacky totem. Have more building fun completing the 24 construction challenges, stacking the soft touch blocks as shown in the cards.

9 Locking Door – Wooden Matching Game ,  £12.99 £12.99

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Slide the blocks onto the string, then open the door and say hello!

This clever sorting toy is sure to excite little learners. Select one of the ten pattern cards, then find the blocks that match the shapes and colours shown. Thread them onto the string and use the key to open the door in the 13cm house board. The yellow door really functions – open it and say hello! Sustainably made from FSC-certified wood and great for dexterity skills too.

10 Pink Mouse & Cat Maraca Set ,  £12.99 £12.99

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Pretty pair of 15cm wooden maracas, with adorable cat & mouse design!

Develop musical skills and rhythm with this adorable set of colourful pink maracas. Designed especially for little hands, they’re lightweight with super easy to grasp handles and measure 15cm each. Made from FSC-certified wood with a dazzling cat and mouse design.

Wicked Uncle have scoured the world to find a really useful selection of fun, unusual and different presents for children.  We test every potential present before it goes on our website – we build the robot kits, paint the fairies, doodle with the pens, play the games and yes, we even wear the t-shirt!

We also have a brilliant gift wrap service, with lots of cool designs available. Simply select this option at checkout and one of our expert Elves will wrap your order with care. It will look as good as if you’d done it yourself – or better!

For more great toys for 18-month-olds, check out what’s popular for 1-year-olds on our website!

Remember, silence is golden. Unless you have a toddler. Then it’s just suspicious.