Two-year-olds often come with their own set of challenges, many of which stem from a growing sense of independence and a shortening attention span. One way to deal with the often-frustrating combination is to present toys that encourage pretend play, like this adorable Leapfrog Ice Cream Cart—which serves up more than just fun.
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Scooping and serving pretend ice cream is just half of the fun; this toy offers tons of educational games that help toddlers build memory, sequencing, counting, fine motor and social skills Ice cream orders ranging from simple to complex will continuously challenge little ones’ budding intelligence Toddlers can easily push the cart wherever they’d like, allowing for fun on-the-go
Summary Loads of lessons are hidden within this too-cute toy—plus, who doesn’t love ice cream? Buy it: $40, Jet.com
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