When choosing gifts for kids with Down syndrome, the best toys are the ones that spark joy again and again and help support important developmental skills through play. Whether you’re shopping for babies, toddlers, or big kids, the toys below are not only fun—they also encourage fine motor skills, sensory exploration, language development, problem-solving, coordination, and creativity.

These gifts are engaging, inclusive, and chosen with intention. Let’s dive in!

1. LeapFrog Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket

A classic early-learning toy that encourages pretend play, shape sorting, and vocabulary. Little ones love opening and closing the basket, sorting food pieces, and enjoying endless “picnics.”
LeapFrog Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket

2. Wishy Washy (Water Reveal Edition) First Words & Colors by Tabitha Paige
A magical, mess-free water reveal book that helps introduce first words, colors, and cause-and-effect in a calming way — perfect for building early language skills.
Wishy Washy First Words & Colors

3. Mr. Potato Head
Endless mix-and-match fun that strengthens fine motor skills and supports body-part identification. Kids never get tired of the silly combinations.
Mr. Potato Head

4. Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Books
These interactive books offer irresistible “popping” buttons that support finger isolation, counting skills, and attention span — great for little hands.
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Books

5. Spinning Stacking Toy
Captures attention with satisfying spins and colors. It encourages hand–eye coordination, spatial awareness, and problem-solving.
Spinning Stacking Toy

6. Innobaby Spike Bubble Blower with Mess-Free Botanical Bubbles and Dipping Tray
A gentle, easy-to-hold bubble blower with a no-spill tray — ideal for grip strengthening and outdoor sensory play.
Innobaby Spike Bubble Blower

7. Magnetic Drawing Board
A mess-free creative outlet that supports early writing skills, doodling, and fine motor development — a go-to toy that travels well, too.
Magnetic Drawing Board (Gigglescape)

8. Baby Einstein Musical Mix ‘N Roll 4-in-1 Push Walker, Activity Center, Toddler Table & Floor Toy
This musical, multifunctional toy grows with your child—supporting walking, balance, exploration, rhythm, and sensory development.
Baby Einstein Musical Mix ‘N Roll 4-in-1

9. Skip Hop Baby Guitar, Farmstand Grow & Play, Rock-A-Mole and Musical Fruit Band Set
A great introduction to music play. These instruments encourage cause-and-effect learning, rhythm, bilateral coordination, and lots of giggles.
Skip Hop Baby Guitar & Musical Fruit Band Set

1. Pre-Made Sensory Bins
Ready-to-go sensory play that supports tactile exploration, imaginative play, and language development. Perfect for independent or guided play.
Pre-Made Sensory Bins

2. Learning Resources Fine Motor Feeding Friends
A playful set designed specifically for strengthening hand muscles, grip, and coordination — all through feeding adorable characters.
Learning Resources Fine Motor Feeding Friends

3. hand2mind Phoneme Phone
Helps children hear their own voices more clearly, supporting speech development, sound awareness, and early reading readiness.
hand2mind Phoneme Phone

4. Melissa & Doug Wooden Peg Puzzles with Sound Effects
Perfect for matching, shape recognition, and cognitive development. The sound effects add excitement and motivation.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Peg Puzzles (Sound)

5. YBIKE Pewi Walking Ride-On Toy
A versatile walker/ride-on that helps build balance, coordination, and confidence in movement.
YBIKE Pewi Walking Ride-On Toy

6. Hasbro Gaming Cootie Mixing and Matching Bug-Building Game
A fun, silly game that supports turn-taking, fine motor skills, and creative thinking as kids mix and match bug parts.
Hasbro Cootie Bug-Building Game

1. Operation Board Game
A classic for developing focus, steadiness, fine motor skills, and hand–eye coordination — with plenty of laughs along the way.
Operation Board Game

2. Light Bright
Supports creativity, color recognition, and fine motor precision as kids design glowing masterpieces.
Light Bright

3. Skillmatics Scissor Skill Activity Book
An ideal way to build hand strength, bilateral coordination, and confidence with scissors.
Skillmatics Scissor Skill Activity Book

4. Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad
Perfect for artists-in-the-making. Encourages drawing skills, visual-motor integration, and creativity.
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad

5. Walkie Talkies
Great for speech practice, cooperative play, role-playing, and communication — plus they make every kid feel like an explorer.
Walkie Talkies

6. Karaoke Machine
A joyful way to practice speech, articulation, and confidence while singing favorite songs.
Karaoke Machine

7. Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register Toy
Supports early math, pretend play, social skills, and functional learning in an engaging way.
Learning Resources Cash Register Toy

8. Yoto Player
A screen-free audio player that encourages listening comprehension, independence, and a love for stories and music.
Yoto Player