Brilliant! Best Unisex Toys and Gift Ideas for Young Children

Our kids really love to play together, which I am so thankful for! Our son and daughter are 25 months apart in age and they have totally different interests. My daughter is obsessed with princesses, crafting, unicorns and Fancy Nancy. On the other hand, my son loves all things trains, cars and balls.

Even though they have different interests, they still manage to play together! I’ve definitely prayed about their relationship and I’ve encouraged sibling play throughout the years (see 10 activities babies and toddlers can do together). But I think another huge part of this is finding unisex toys our kids love.

So with the holidays coming up and parents scrambling to decide what toys to get for their kids I decided to share some of our favorite unisex toys and gift ideas for young children.

Almost all of these toys are items we own and personally love. There are a few items listed with a ** that we haven’t tested out, but are on our own personal gift idea list for this year! Affiliate links are included in this post.

Also be sure to scroll down and leave your favorite toys for siblings of different sexes in the comments below.

Building Toys

Our kids love to build forts and obstacle courses all over our house. They also love to build marble sets and castles or forts out of wooden blocks. These toys are perfect to build everything their little minds can imagine!

Tegu Magnetic Wooden Block Set

Hape Wooden Marble Run Construction System

Fort Magic Fort Building & Construction Toy Kit**

Melissa & Doug Jumbo Extra-Thick Cardboard Building Blocks

Pretend Play

Pretend play is for everyone! It doesn’t matter what age or sex, you can always fall in love with homemade coffee shops or food trucks! We’ve used the toys listed in multiple pretend play scenarios. See a list of our favorite dramatic play centers for your playroom here.

Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register

Little Tikes 2-in-1 Food Truck

Fisher-Price Wooden Toys, Early Bird Barista Set

Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Food Set**

Outdoor Play

Our kids love to explore outside. It’s an easy activity they can always do together. Here are some of our favorite outdoor toys.

Little Tikes T-Ball Set

Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table**

Riding Bikes Together

GIANT Bubbles Wand with GIANT Bubble Solution**

Brain Building Toys

I’m a firm believer that kids learn through play, but I also love finding educational games or toys. The kind where they don’t even realize they are learning while playing!

Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Starter Building Set

Learning Resources Super Sorting Pie (goes perfect with the fine motor tool set in the next section)

Melissa & Doug Children of the World Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle

Little Tikes STEM Jr. Wonder Lab Toy with Experiments for Kids

Fine Motor Toys

Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set

Educational Insights The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

LEGO Juniors/4+ The Incredibles 2 The Great Home Escape 10761 Building Kit**

Play-Doh Playful Pies Set**

So there it is! 20 unisex toys for your toddler or preschooler to love. Do your children of different sexes play together? What are their favorite activities? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.

This year I’ve joined some of my favorite kid bloggers to share unique and interesting gift guides. Be sure to visit them below!