15 toys to help your toddler burn off energy indoors, recommended by a developmental psychologist and kids' fitness experts

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• Toddlers develop coordination, balance, and other skills through active play, all while burning off energy.
• When stuck inside, parents need to get creative with toys to encourage physical activity.
• We spoke with a developmental psychologist, kids' yoga instructor, and youth fitness experts to round up the best indoor toys for toddlers.

Toddlers are naturally active creatures. Active play is imperative for them while they develop coordination and build curiosity.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC recommend that toddlers engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. That means parents have to constantly find creative ways to keep their kids moving, even when they're stuck indoors.

We spoke with Buddha Belly Kids Yoga co-founder Erin Bracco, developmental psychologist and Insider Reviews contributor Alyson Aladro, youth fitness expert and consultant Steve Ettinger, and Spiderfit Kids founder Brett Klika who shared some of their favorite indoor toys and activities for toddlers.