Christmas gift ideas?

Reilly626 · October 2013

I'm going to have some time off to shop soon. What are you getting your little ones? On my mind are bean bag chairs, a mini table and chairs, Thomas train stuff... Any other suggestions? A friend gave them a play kitchen which they like a lot, they love the fake food more! I already got them the FP laugh and learn house door thing (a hit), anything I'm missing? We have the Radio Flyer wagon and Little Tikes cars..

skooz · October 2013

We're planning to get some duplos. They might still be a tad bit old for her at Christmas, but I think she'll start to enjoy them before her birthday comes around next year.

ks3pink · October 2013

We got the bears with the book, cannot remember the name but they are FP, an activity table, a little people farm house and accessories, and then some odds and ends. Oh and puzzles with big pieces with handles. I think I may fill their stocking with socks! Don't know what else to do because they don't need small toys.

SJandVA · October 2013

A small ball pit was a hit for DD1. Shopping cart DD1 still plays with that.
Kitchen stuff like cups, plates, bowls.

brandyleighxx · October 2013

Honestly... I'm thinking about power wheels. By the time it warms up in the spring, he'll be almost 2 and ready to ride. Plus I think my 4 y/o step son would love it too.

shakinros · October 2013

All of these things sound wonderful. We're in an apartment with no space, so I'm thinking:

A kid-sized arm chair - we'll get rid of our old ikea chair to make space for it.
Xylophone toy
Maybe a tambourine?
Maybe a small rocking horse? Are they old enough for that?

fastcarsandfreedom3319 · October 2013

I'm thinking some kind of indoor playgym. Maybe one of those pop up ones, but he climbs everything so I'm leaning towards a first steps play gym. Then, when it gets warm out, we can move it outside.

I saw these awesome ride-on toys that have the seat on a ball so the kids can bounce on it. He loves bouncing. Something like this, but not exactly.

or maybe this:

We will also get him a bunch of different size and texture balls. He loves balls!

piphigirl · October 2013

Bean bag is a great gift - Charlotte was given one for her birthday and she loves it. It's her little reading chair.

I know that interactive toys are not popular here, but we gave Charlotte a Violet dog for her birthday and she really, really likes her Violet.

Mega Bloks are great, too! And don't forget books!

We went to a toy store the other day and Charlotte was all about these big stuffed animals called Stuffies. They are kind of like Pound Puppies - they have a zipper pocket in which kids can put stuff. Charlotte just liked that they were huge and snuggly.

sdlaura · October 2013

Am I the only one contemplating not getting DD a gift from us? We didn't give her one last year, because she gets so much stuff from other people for the holidays. I don't think she really understands what is from us vs. other family and friends, and we're really trying to cut down on the amount of "stuff" we bring into our house.

sdlaura · October 2013

Also, for those of you contemplating rocking horses/riding toys, my parents gave DD this toy for her birthday, and it's great. It switches back and forth easily between a rocking toy and a riding toy with wheels. It's not cheap, but is really high quality and seems like it will last a long time:

https://www.yoyo.com/p/wishbone-flip-2-in-1-ride-on-101127

millerhomelife · October 2013

We love our Wee Sing DVDs. Highly recommend! The only thing I have my eye on for Christmas is the Little People Klip Klop Stable.

zbeesma86 · October 2013

we were thinking something to climb on- inside.

play kitchen- I had one as a kid and loved it!

books

MoFree · October 2013

L12541 said:
Am I the only one contemplating not getting DD a gift from us? We didn't give her one last year, because she gets so much stuff from other people for the holidays. I don't think she really understands what is from us vs. other family and friends, and we're really trying to cut down on the amount of "stuff" we bring into our house.

Lila has very indulgent grandparents and I am also trying, though without much success, to also reduce stuff so we will probably only buy a Corolle doll.

rp-chicago-mom · October 2013

I want unit blocks, duplos, maybe the fisher price farm and animal train. Books. We're lame.

AmySmolos · October 2013

Can someone link an inside play gym? That sounds right up DS's alley!

SJandVA · October 2013

AmySmolos said:
Can someone link an inside play gym? That sounds right up DS's alley!

Something like these?
https://www.walmart.com/cp/Climbers-Slides/86644

vvvvvfee · October 2013

L12541 said:

Am I the only one contemplating not getting DD a gift from us? We didn't give her one last year, because she gets so much stuff from other people for the holidays. I don't think she really understands what is from us vs. other family and friends, and we're really trying to cut down on the amount of "stuff" we bring into our house.

agreed! i would like to just give DS a small gift from us, or else towards an activity, like a family membership to a local nature center or children's museum. i will ask anyone else who inquires to contribute to his college fund (and of course most of them won't listen and we'll still get a bunch of toys anyway ;P ).

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