AimeeM Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Title says it all :) If no list, what do you plan to buy for your little boys (particularly ages 2 and 5, or somewhere around those ages). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At that age, the best gift my son got was the Imaginext fire station at age 3 and the Imaginext Castle at age 5. The plane=ship at age 4 was a complete fail. A close second was Magformers (though I think the Magnatiles would have been even better now that we have both) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 rokenbok, marble runs, wooden train set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 My boys BOTH love the Magnatiles! Those are pure gold. I like them too, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Just turned 1 so I'm buying ahead a bit. Duplos Nice wooden trains/rails to add to his set Books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 My 5-year-old is getting Paw Patrol figures, a homemade house/headquarters for them, walkie-talkies (real rechargeable adult ones), and a metal detector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At that age, my boys loved their wooden marble run, blocks, and train track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Magnatiles are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sarahjoharris Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 For those who have Magformers or Magnatiles--how many sets do you have? I just ordered the big set of 64 but with a (almost) 6, 4, and 2 year old boys, I'm wondering if another set would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirtyogapantmama Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Anything related to trains, cars (hotwheels/nascar types), and building blocks like legos. I would love to find some more puzzles or games we can play with him that are short 15-20 mins and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I haven't figured out Christmas yet for my boys (8,6, nearly 4,1.5), but #3 is turning four next week and he's getting: Land of Nod Playhome (the spaceship) Kidoozie Build a Road (maybe) more Playdoh accessories vet kit from Lakeshore Learning (perfect since we just rescued a kitten and have been at the vet a lot this fall!) ambulance (Tonka style) possibly a doctor outfit for his Build a Bear Monkey. Since he's the third boy, I've had to get a little more creative since we already have bins and bins of duplos, legos, trains, magnatiles, blocks, playsilks, animals, and an impressive fleet of trucks. We have some Imaginext that they all still like, although none of them have ever loved Playmobil. My mom has a marble track that's popular too. Oh, one cool idea maybe: my sister is getting him Civil Engineer Tape for Christmas and more Hot Wheels to go along. https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/copernicus_toys/civil_engineer_tape.cfm ETA: Puzzles (especially Ravensburger) and games, of course, and Usborne sticker books are a favorite of them all. We have themes from build your own plane to dressing Shakespeare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 For those who have Magformers or Magnatiles--how many sets do you have? I just ordered the big set of 64 but with a (almost) 6, 4, and 2 year old boys, I'm wondering if another set would be a good idea. We have a lot! Three 32, two 100, and two of the deluxe sets, both clear and solid. They all get used! We started with the 32 and went from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 For those who have Magformers or Magnatiles--how many sets do you have? I just ordered the big set of 64 but with a (almost) 6, 4, and 2 year old boys, I'm wondering if another set would be a good idea. 2 smaller sets of Magnatiles. 2 Kids. ages 7 and 3. ANd I'm considering a 100pc set for Christmas. Several sets of Magformers. Enough that we don't run out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I think this might be the year for Sleich for my 6yo, probably knights and fairies or elves. I'd like to get him some Tinker Toy to expand the set we got him when he was 4, but I'm not finding what I want and he threw blocks when he was a toddler so he could definitely do with more, maybe these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 the best $15 I ever spent on a present for dudeling when he was around 2 was a fisher price lawn mower. he loved that thing . . . . oh - and the other thing was a playmobile noah's ark. I bought it off ebay because it is discontinued. he disappeared Christmas morning. . . . . . then I heard the water running . . . . he'd taken it in the bathtub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 My ds4 want a remote controlled car, a scooter, and a bouncy ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Last year, 5 yr old got the Hape Space Ship. That still gets played with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 A scooter, marble run, wooden train set I'm also thinking of buying some old electronics from Goodwill or garage sales for him to take apart and destroy. He's wanting to do that all the time with the stuff I have around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At that age, the best gift my son got was the Imaginext fire station at age 3 and the Imaginext Castle at age 5. The plane=ship at age 4 was a complete fail. A close second was Magformers (though I think the Magnatiles would have been even better now that we have both) I was thinking of getting the bolded for my son. It's good to know that your son enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I was thinking of getting the bolded for my son. It's good to know that your son enjoyed it! YES! Absolutely BEST present that year. He's 7 and it still gets played with (Some. The Castle gets more play by him. But there was a 3 week stretch earlier this year it was all about the fire station) Oh and it stores in one of those big plastic totes so can be put away and taken out easier also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Mine wants Buckbeak (a hippogriff) and/or Fawkes (a phoenix), a Gryffindor robe, and a sonic screwdriver. He is four, and has never had much interest in the typical toys aimed at his age. His birthday money from grands was spent on a Harry wand/glasses set and Hedwig the owl. That owl goes everywhere with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 My 5 yo wants Transformers, Lego, a Fur Real Kitten, Imaginext BatCave, Skylander TrapTeam figures....and the list goes on and on lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 What exactly ARE skylanders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Last Christmas, DS was 5 and he got a bike. Earlier gifts that lasted well were the wooden train set, Magnatiles, and a remote control car. For his birthday the last few years, we've enrolled him in Mommy & Daddy's Book of the Month Club. I buy a dozen books, but only give him one on his birthday. Then I give him another on that same day of each month for the rest of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 He turns four in two days. His list that I made for both birthday and Christmas is:72 (?) set of magnatileszoo membershipjamba juice gift cardstiddly winkslincon logscowboy costume with 6 shooterpirate costumekendo sticksglow sticksbanana gramssketch books (great for church)insect displayscuisionare rodsgeometric shapes ETA: I just raided our nursery and listed their favorites. The same water bottles that mom and dad have, but in their favorite colors. A small play kitchen (but only if your husband cooks). The Leapfrog "Scout". He comes in 2 different stages, so they could each get one if you like. Where's Waldo set A real guitar ($40 at Toy's R Us) A real doctor set. A black bag, a real stethoscope, a real light for the mouth and ears, etc. Tool kit Little people barn and tractor. They didn't like any other little people. The thing that you pull the thing down and the arrow spins around and says moo when it lands on a cow. Mega Blocks/Duplos/Legos A 3 foot tall Mickey. I didn't think that one through very well. He's been joining us for lunch for the past 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 What exactly ARE skylanders? A big, fat money pit LOL They are part of a video game. You buy little figurine characters and put them on a portal to play in a game. I do not want to mention how many my kids have but the creators of the game must be mega millionaires...a lot funded by me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My DS6 wants a magic set. I think we might also get him a small bag a ChuckECheese coins (special treat bc I really do not enjoy taking them to that place!), and maybe a gift card to the movies. He also wants a first aid kit (real one). DS4 doesn't ask for much, but I think we will get him the Sneaky Squirrel game, movie GC, maybe marble run, and some Stabilo woody art pencils. Of course, I'm sure a box or two of Lego will make it under the tree as well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 What exactly ARE skylanders? Have I got a deal for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 DS5 is proving pretty exceptionally difficult, as he doesn't really deviate (or "grow") in his interests - he loves building, gaming, cuddling, and being read to. He has so many books that I haven't room for much more (first world problem), and I hesitate to add to his already extensive collection of building sets (angry bird building sets, archiquest blocks, legos, magnatiles, etc). I've imposed a "no more electronics" holiday, as I'm about tired of the Minecraft obsession (yes, I understand that it can be educational, and it is, but he doesn't need any more devices to play it on, no matter what Darling DH thinks, lol). He hates getting messy (no art supplies), doesn't care for playing outdoors, and is just generally our quiet, thoughtful, cautious kiddo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I give up this phone is impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 A small play kitchen (but only if your husband cooks). My husband doesn't cook. At all. But all three of my boys have loved both play cooking and real cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernal Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My DS6 has asked for a globe and his own copy of The Magic Schoolbus DVD about the body. The one from the library is scratched. He is also getting the Playmobil fire station, new boots, and a pirate costume. And books of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Lego and Duplo. Tricycle Books Wooden train set stuff Before we had all of them, we collected Little People sets, and our toddlers have played and played with them. Fireman hat and/or jacket, or any costume Race track for toy cars Backpack Toy tools, especially ones that really work Any sort of tiny car Small dinosaurs or other animals -- my kids tend to like anything that fits in a pocket easily. Puppets Baby dolls, sling Play kitchen/velcro food Small backpack Those are all things that we have and which our small boys have loved. Problem is that now I'm on my third 3yo boy my fourth 1yo boy, and we have every single toddler toy ever made, I think, and for things that have components, we have lots of those components. I have no idea what to get my littlest guys for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My little ones with get blocks/building toys- bristle blocks, legos, possibly something vehicle based. I like to build on to existing sets, but I think it's time to introduce something new. Melissa and Doug play food. They just used their allowance to buy the pizza set and birthday cake set. They are in the play kitchen chopping and baking right now. Wearable items- animal themed, wearable blankets, fancy slippers, their first gloves, maybe capes and masks? Knight's armor? Something like that. Snacks. We usually do a big can of popcorn for each kid. One kid will get a package of gluten free oreos-he hasn't had them yet. The other will probably get a similar package of regular cookies. We don't have a lot of prepackaged snacks, so this is a Big Deal for our kids. Books. I want to order one of these boxes http://www.booksbythefoot.com/shop/pc/Boxed-Children-s-Books-17p148.htm I'm leaning towrd wrapping the whole thing unopened, and letting them dig into it and be surprised. We have kids at every level from newborn to young adult, so there should be something for everyone. We keep it simple around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Books. I want to order one of these boxes http://www.booksbythefoot.com/shop/pc/Boxed-Children-s-Books-17p148.htm I'm leaning towrd wrapping the whole thing unopened, and letting them dig into it and be surprised. We have kids at every level from newborn to young adult, so there should be something for everyone. We keep it simple around here. Thanks for sharing this. It is a cute idea! We have thousands of books, but I know several families (including my sister's kids) who could really use them! I just ordered four boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 There are so many great ideas here, more aren't needed, I second most of these, but have to add 2 more: The Haba Ball Track - it's pricey but you can add on pieces slowly, and it will last and last and last till you have grandkids. :) And for all those playsets ... some playsilks. Blue makes great water for pirate ships and water battles. Green for grass. Get large enough that they can be used to assist in fort making, or become capes, or ... everyone in our house has loved playsilks. They are *essential* for pirate play as head scarves and sashes. They become pouches on hobo sticks, they are waved as flags, they are pulled out of hats during magic shows. They are not a girl-gift. All the boys who come over use them, even at 9 - 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My husband doesn't cook. At all. But all three of my boys have loved both play cooking and real cooking. My husband cooks and our boy plays with his sister's kitchen, but our neighbor doesn't and neither does his cousin. I thought it might be because their fathers don't cook. I didn't want to recommend a flop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My husband cooks and our boy plays with his sister's kitchen, but our neighbor doesn't and neither does his cousin. I thought it might be because their fathers don't cook. I didn't want to recommend a flop. That is interesting. It could just be personality, or possibly the kids who aren't interested in pretend cooking don't have anyone at home who expresses interest or pleasure in cooking or includes them in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That is interesting. It could just be personality, or possibly the kids who aren't interested in pretend cooking don't have anyone at home who expresses interest or pleasure in cooking or includes them in the process. You have put way too much thought into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have, too :laugh: I remember one year trying to buy ds some kitchen stuff and being ticked off that the things I wanted were geared toward little girls (the stereotypical girly color scheme). I'm happy to see not all play kitchens are pink. Ds doesn't have a kitchen but he does have cooking items, some of which are for real use in the kitchen. Daddy is the best cook in the house so cooking is encouraged from a male which probably does influence a boy's interest. I have, also. DS loved his play kitchen, and all the accessories. His wasn't girly at all, but we had to search a bit to to find one that wasn't geared to girls - it was a few years ago. His actually had a grill on the back, so we made a lot of jokes that it was the boys' version. Here, DH is the cook, and he's very good about including little people. So DS never thought of cooking as a girly thing. He also played with dolls. :) But we have a neighbor who is very traditional and even if his boy showed interest in traditional "girl" toys, the poor kid wouldn't be allowed to play with them. But honestly, that kid would never be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 You have put way too much thought into this. LOL, maybe so. I was just surprised because, while there are definitely gender-related preferences in the way my kids play (my boys to tend to spend more time with the train sets and matchbox cars, my girls with the dolls and dress-ups) cooking play is not one where I have noted a difference. If my boys were just choosing based on copying dad, they would definitely not be cooking... With the exception of a few stocking stuffers, I don't give individual Christmas presents; whatever toys we buy are family gifts available for anyone to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Ikea has nice gender-neutral kitchen play sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 What about getting things that stretch him a bit? A wobble board? Some yoga dvds? My ds has been in a rut for years as well....and helping him build a bigger skill set has helped him branch out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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