Toddler Humor: 10 Things That Toddlers Find Funny

I wake up each morning ready for a fresh dose of toddler humor, because honestly, life is just more fun when you’re tiny and everything is hilarious. I’ve been studying what toddlers find funny, and it’s a very serious science. From the moment my eyes pop open, I’m on the lookout for anything that might earn a giggle, a squeal, or a full‑body laugh that makes my toes wiggle. The world is packed with comedy, and I consider it my personal mission to discover every silly moment it has to offer.

I have a great sense of humor. Laughter is an amazing stress reliever, and everyone should strive for as many good laughs as possible. I make sure that I get my dose of the funny stuff every day. Very few things make me feel as good as a thorough giggle.

As I grow, I find that my taste in humor matures. When I was tiny, I found it hilarious when Mommy would stick out her tongue. As I got slightly bigger, seeing Mommy dance for me was the funniest thing. Then blowing raspberries was the big hit. These days my sense of humor is much more refined.

It may not be as easy to get me laughing these days, but there are several things that are sure to put a smile on my face. Here are ten of my current favorite activities for a good laugh. Favorites may change without notice.

1. Tickles

I am putting tickles at the top of the list because this is a timeless classic. Nobody can resist a good tickle. My favorite tickles are those delivered by the tickle monster. My tastes may be maturing, but I know a good thing when I see it, and tickles never go out of style.

2. Being Naughty

Sometimes being just a little bit naughty can be really funny. The secret is to make sure that you don’t cross the line and get into actual trouble. You want to be just a little bit naughty, not a bad baby.

It’s great fun when you get into something you shouldn’t, forcing Mommy to get up and stop you. Then you run away only to return to the forbidden activity as soon as Mommy sits back down again. If you haven’t tried this game already, you should give it a shot the moment you have the opportunity. It is a real riot, and you’ll be giggling in no time.

3. The Pink Elephant Dance

I can’t help but giggle when Mommy makes Pink Elephant dance. He hops from one foot to the other as his ears flop around and the rattle inside his head makes so much noise. The dance is great, but what really pushes it over the edge is the song that accompanies it. It’s my favorite, and it always makes me laugh.

4. The Airplane Game

This is another timeless classic that I have enjoyed for as long as I can remember. The airplane game only gets better with time. The bigger I get, the more flying around I can handle. I’m practically unstoppable now!

5. Chin Kisses

I can’t help but giggle when I get kisses under my chin. It feels so weird and giggly. Chin kisses come out of nowhere when I least expect them. One moment I’m on my back trying to see the TV behind me, and the next moment I’m rolling around in hysterical laughter.

6. Pillow Bonk

This is a new one that I have discovered only recently. It all started when I brought Mommy one of the chair cushions from the kitchen. Mommy took it and said thank you as usual. Then she brought it up over her head and said “bonk” as she bumped her head with the cushion.

It was funny, so I giggled. Then Mommy did the same thing but with my head, and it was even funnier! Now I bring Mommy the cushion every time I want to play the bonk game.

7. Being Corn

Mommy picks me up on my side and calls me a tasty-looking piece of corn on the cob. Then she nibbles my ribs. Next Mommy says I’m delicious corn and she must give me a taste. This is followed by more rib nibbles. It’s great fun.

8. Toe Nibbles

If we’re going to talk about being eaten for the sake of comedy, we can’t leave out toe nibbles. There is something immensely satisfying about having one of your feet pretend eaten. That’s good comedy.

9. The Hat Game

When I’m in need of a good giggle, I like to wear random objects on my head as a hat. Usually Mommy helps me with this game, but I have been known to play it all by myself. I am a big girl, and big girls don’t always need help.

10. Sound Effects

I’m well aware that Mommy can use her mouth for talking, but she can also make some very funny sound effects. Some of the sounds she can make are downright silly. If they can manage to make faces at the same time, it’s twice as funny. I especially like sounds and faces that I don’t remember seeing or hearing before.

I discover new silly delights every single day, and I’m always ready to test out fresh material in the grand experiment of toddler humor. Now that you know what toddlers find funny, you can understand why my world is filled with so many giggles, squeals, and happy wiggles. Life is just better when you let the little things make you laugh, and I’m an expert at finding the funny in absolutely everything.