I know it seems TOOOOO early for this, but can we get a gift list going?
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Looking for a big (ish) gift for a 3.5yo girl. Her older brother is getting a new bike, so want to give her something she’ll be excited about too.
She has a great dollhouse and loves calico critter stuff for it. She likes music and stories… I was thinking about a keyboard but not sure if she’s too young? I feel like I always overshoot the age appropriateness just a bit (like- got her a toniebox for her bday; she’s just now really getting into using it on a regular basis. Or the dollhouse- she didn’t play with it much at first but now loves it) Maybe playmobile set? Any recommendations of a good one? We try to do fewer, bigger presents on our side because grandparents go crazy with stuff in the $10-$30 range. |
Anonymous
| I learned my lesson the hard way last year with advent calendars. Buy yours now! I bought up the lego friends one and the LOL surprise one last week. |
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My kid was closer to 4 last Christmas, and the big hits were 2 stuffed animals that she got and a welliewisher doll with a couple of outfits and books that grandma gave her (she has never been into baby dolls, but if yours is then the bitty baby would also be a good option at this age). My dd also loves playmobil, and there's pretty much a theme for every interest, so it depends on what your kid is into (mine likes scooby doo, princesses, forest fairies, regular city type stuff, animal sets. there are a lot of choices). |
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For the PP with the 3.5 year old, can you get her a balance bike or scooter?
Also, at that age, it’s important to somewhat match physical size/ number of presents but they have no sense of how much things cost. So if you get her a bean bag chair for her room or even a big box with all her winter snow gear in it along with some smaller presents that she’ll be really excited about, it should be enough. |
Anonymous
We already have a scooter and balance bike (all were originally gifts for DC1, so while she could get her own, that just feels like a ridiculous waste). A beanbag chair could be an interesting option, just not sure where it would fit in her room… |
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Toy kitchen? |
Anonymous
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PSA:
This take-apart tractor was a HUGE hit when DS was maybe 2-3: https://www.hammacher.com/product/tractor-lovers-engine-repair-set?cm_cat=ProductSEM&cm_pla=AdWordsPLA&source=PRODSEM&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces-across-google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces-across-google&gclid=CjwKCAjwtfqKBhBoEiwAZuesiK82lYeljtH8qQ85tJNT3W22MqZLls7CLEFc4QdjnYNTftn3qJnPQxoCe1IQAvD_BwE And this fort kit has been a hit for several years (we’ve actually purchased expansion packs): https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Forts-Purple-69-pieces/dp/B001DNHYC0/ref=asc_df_B001DNHYC0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312031081908&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9595803279281204948&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007745&hvtargid=pla-435965670631&psc=1 |
Anonymous
+1 My kids (ages 4, 7 and 8) get so much use out of their Crazy Forts. |
Anonymous
What about adding a finger guitar to your mix. They are small hand helds and my 13 yr old ds loves his! |
Anonymous
How about a raspberry pi? It is a kid friendly into to coding computer. |
Anonymous
+2 for the Crazy Forts! |
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| Does anyone have experience with tubelox? |
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6 yr old boy:
Lego Castle Cat Kid Comic Club book Marvel Book Lego advent calendar Batman fleece onesie 4 yr old boy Hape Play Firestation Lego ship set Seek and find book Batman fleece onesie Lego advent calendar We have bought everything but the books. Wish I had waited on calendars bc Costco is selling for $10 cheaper than lego.com |
Anonymous
| DD10 wants a new makeup kit and a Target gift card plus some Shopkins or LOLs to add to her collection. She stopped playing with them a while back but she still likes to line them up and count them. Maybe some new graphic novels. DD12 (turns 13 in January) wants a volleyball, some new clothes, and a bracelet making kit. Maybe some spirit wear from her school or a new phone case. |
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| DD10 wants a new makeup kit and a Target gift card plus some Shopkins or LOLs to add to her collection. She stopped playing with them a while back but she still likes to line them up and count them. Maybe some new graphic novels. DD12 (turns 13 in January) wants a volleyball, some new clothes, a bracelet making kit, and new shoes. Maybe a Netflix subscription. Books are always a good choice too but she reads so quickly it's more affordable to get them from the library. |