January 2014 Moms

Useful Toddler Xmas gifts

Hi all, well it's come to that time of year where the grandparents and aunties start asking me what DD wants for Christmas. I am at a loss as to what to say. The kid has everything, needs nothing! But, I know her family wants her to enjoy the holiday just like her cousins, opening fun gifts. I know I am going to request books, and even DVDs, but I don't know what else to say. We have so many toys, and we are running out of room to put them all. Anyone have any great ideas? TIA!
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  • I have a friend whose parents always get them memberships - the children's museum, fort whyte (an outdoor education place here), etc... Perhaps something like that?

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  • My mom got DS a power wheels. I'm getting him a leap pad ultra. He is doing well on H's iPad with his learning games. I'm not into game consoles, so I'm only getting him learning games. I refuse to have an addicted to gaming child like my nephew has become. His face is in that Nintendo DS the whole time we are together.

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  • A class (gymnastics, mommy and me, etc.)
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  • Ditto PP who said an experience or class. We have a membership to our local children's museum for DS and he loves it!
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  • nbbride06 said:

    A class (gymnastics, mommy and me, etc.)

    We are members to Gymboree. Love it! DS runs wild there.


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    edited November 2013

    Art Supplies? I know that my daughter can be kept busy right now with kid scissors, paper & stickers.

    We've also put experiences & outdoor toys on the list.

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  • This year the grandparents are getting the kids PBK luggage and sleeping bags.  Also, a membership to the local zoo and aquarium.  I'm sure they'll get them toys as well, but at least those items will limit the ONE MILLION TOYS they usually get!
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  • I love LeapFrog products! DS adores his LeapReader Junior. 

    Andplusalso, story time has been great on some pregnant nights when my eyes can't focus on the letters and my eyes are super heavy!  The little dog just reads it for me. 

    https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12403200&cp=2255956.2262937.12007495.12007500&parentPage=family

    It also comes in Violet for girls!

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  • My favorite gift ever was a membership to all the NYC-area zoos - we use that sucker constantly!

    Actually, that reminds me to drop a hint for this year with the ILs ;)

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  • Memberships!
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  • Dress up clothes/costumes.  All the Halloween stuff is crazy cheap. 
  • These are all great ideas, thank you ladies!
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  • In the past we've gotten: wall art for kids rooms, tickets/memberships, sleeping bags, robes, slippers, leap pads and leap pad games, bath toys, car DVD players, outdoor toys, art projects, baking kits, hair bows/hats, movies, books, sticker books, window clings, more accessories for the "big" toys we already have, jewelry, board games. Those are the things that have been the least "toy-like" and annoying but that aren't SO practical that the kids didn't care.
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