Step2 Has Holiday Shopping Wrapped Up with Award-Winning Toys Kids Love
STREETSBORO, Ohio, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finding a gift that will earn squeals on Christmas morning just
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STREETSBORO, Ohio, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finding a gift that will earn squeals on Christmas morning just got easier. Step2 is making holiday shopping simple this year with an expansive lineup of new and award-winning toys designed to spark imagination, encourage active play and create memorable moments for kids of all ages and stages.
Whether shoppers are searching for a toddler’s first holiday toy, a gift for a budding chef or builder, or a showstopping present destined to be the star under the tree, Step2 has something for every type of play — and every size wish list.
For Their Very First Holiday Moments
For the littlest names on the list, Step2’s growing My First Collection turns familiar family experiences into kid-sized adventures designed especially for toddlers.
New this year, the 2026 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award-Winner My First Picnic Basket™ ($79.99) gives little ones everything they need to take pretend play on the go. The rolling basket features an easy-to-grasp handle and opens to reveal a 29-piece play food set with charcuterie-inspired favorites including brie, jam, pear and a baguette sandwich, plus a water-resistant picnic blanket.
During the holidays, little ones can celebrate with traditions all their own with the best-selling My First Christmas Tree™ ($69.99), My First Snowman™ ($42.99), My First Gingerbread House™ ($54.99) and My First Advent Calendar™ ($74.99). Designed to bring favorite seasonal experiences to life at just the right size, the collection lets even the youngest family members get in on the holiday fun.
Nice List Newcomers
For gift-givers looking for something brand-new under the tree, Step2 is unwrapping fresh ways to play this holiday season. From imaginative role play and active adventures to gifts that bring big “wow” moments, Step2 has introduced new soon to be favorites.
The NEW Garden Fresh Kitchen™ ($148.99) gives little chefs a place to cook up big ideas and imaginative adventures, while the Grill & Go BBQ Cart with Lights and Sounds™ ($159.99) serves up portable pretend-play fun for budding grill masters.
For kids who like to move, the NEW Seesaw Snail™ ($69.99) puts a playful twist on a classic playground favorite – the teeter totter, while the Topsy Turtle™ Rocking Disk & Stepping Stone ($49.99) encourages kids to rock, balance, step and invent their own active-play adventures. For even bigger thrills, the NEW Bubblegum Blast Up & Down Roller Coaster™ ($139.99) brings the excitement of a first roller coaster home with a colorful ride-on car and kid-powered track that keeps little ones moving, indoors or out.
For gifts that keep the fun going well beyond the holiday season, the Putt & Splash Adventure Center™ ($169.99) combines putting and water play in one action-packed activity center. Meanwhile, the NEW 2026 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award-Winner Sunshine Springs Splash Table™ ($169.99) transforms backyard play with a spacious water table and innovative misting canopy, while its versatile design extends the fun indoors as a sensory table during the colder winter months.
“The best holiday gifts create excitement the moment they’re unwrapped and inspire kids to keep imagining, exploring and playing long after the decorations come down,” said Kelly Pezley, Chief Revenue Officer for Step2. “With toys for different ages, interests and ways to play, Step2 makes it easier for families to find something special for every little one on their holiday list.”
Step2’s holiday assortment is available at Step2.com, Amazon and select retailers. Pricing and availability may vary. For more information on Step2, or their holiday décor line, visit www.step2.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
About The Step2 Company:
Step2 has been a leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing children’s and home products for over 30 years. From imaginative kids’ toys to resilient planters and sleek pool loungers, Step2 brings high-quality, durable innovative products that bring fun and style to your home for many years to come.
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