Ideas for 2.5-3 year old boy for Xmas???

iristony · November 2012

We already have a kitchen, play table and chairs, balance bike, Kettler push trike, etc... So far, some ideas I had for his list are below. Anyone have additional ideas? ? A magnadoodle or other drawing thing ? Grocery cart and play food ? Faux kitchen appliances (toaster, blender, etc?) ? Play doh ANYTHING ? other types of toddler friendly craft things ? Guitar (would like a kid one that looks more real), ? Kid Movie DVDs ? Portable DVD player for car ? Switch N Go dino toys ? Imaginex ? some type of set or toy ? Puppets!!! ? Toy Story toys??? ? Books ? Gift certificate or money towards a Please Touch Museum membership

saturdaynightdoubletree · November 2012

All of your ideas are great. DS's bday was this weekend and we got him a black & decker tool bench (on sale at target for $39.99 for black friday, we spent $65 on amazon and still totally worth it!) - DD loves this too and they both have had a blast playing with the tools and "building" things. Other suggestions: mega blocks or duplo blocks, lacing cards, books, pattern blocks with cards (melissa and doug), puzzles, trains and train tracks, memory game, and art supplies. Happy shopping :-)

simplyatomic · November 2012

We bought our little guy a portable dvd player when I was planning a trip to California and we wanted him to be good on the plane. Seriously, had no idea how much use we would get out of it. We bring it with us in the car now when we know we will have a ton of stops, or a long drive. It has saved the day more than once around here.

rlyttle · November 2012

I'm really excited to get DS the Fisher Price electric drill for Xmas. I know he is going to love it!!!

MrsWindyCity · November 2012

We and/or other people are giving him a lot of books (these are still, by far, his favorite thing to use), a matching set (probably Good Night Construction Site), Hi Ho Cherry-O, the M&D wooden vehicles & traffic signs set, some sort of fold up road/car mat (like this, sorry not clicky: https://www.amazon.com/Alex-36-Vinyl-Padded-Playmat/dp/B0009S5TYA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=UKY46GS6ERTL&coliid=I1O4EZQFDCL5P0)

Maybe Legos/Duplos. I think I'm going to get him a backpack because I think he'd like it and some sort of calendar - either a regular one, the M&D one, or make one where we can do the days/date/weather/etc. in the mornings.

1026pumpkin · November 2012

Train table (Imaginarium set is awesome), Scooter, big trucks, big wheels, duplo blocks

Fashiongal1973 · November 2012

DS is getting a tool bench and accessories. He is also obsessed with Matchbox cars and his race track so he is getting a track that does a loop! Sit and Spin, Pirate Ship, art supplies. He has been telling me that Santa is going to bring him paint.

JillAly · November 2012

Ditto to the pp about the portable dvd player. It was the best thing ever during the hurricane. It kept my kids entertained for hours (until the battery died- then we recharged at a firehouse). It's been great on car trips, plane trips and things like doctor's waiting rooms! It may not be fun like a toy - but it is helpful to mommy!