MomtoCandJ Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 What should I get my daughter for her birthday and Christmas? She turns 1 on Thanksgiving day and we are going to Michigan for Christmas to see family. I am at a loss, she is developmentally advanced for her age (she's already walking) so somethings that are meant for her age she gets bored with. Oh and need them not to cost a lot, we have limited funds especially since we are also saving to go to MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 What should I get my daughter for her birthday and Christmas? She turns 1 on Thanksgiving day and we are going to Michigan for Christmas to see family. I am at a loss, she is developmentally advanced for her age (she's already walking) so somethings that are meant for her age she gets bored with. Oh and need them not to cost a lot, we have limited funds especially since we are also saving to go to MI. A cardboard box seems to be what most one year olds like the best. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Look at the Melissa and Doug shape sorter/stacking toys! Also, basic wooden puzzles. :001_smile: Edited October 12, 2009 by Reya can't type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 If you're coming up here to MI, I'd get her a snowsuit. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFarmMom Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 How about a pop up tent or tunnel? Little ones love them but it will grow with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougarmom4 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 One of those fold-up baby strollers and a baby doll. A blanket and bottle for the baby. My little girl was 16 months for Christmas last year and when she woke up and found her stroller w/baby, she was so excited! You can get each for about $10. Wooden puzzles Board books Nesting cups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Both of my daughters favorite toys at 1 were a corolle calin doll and stroller. They also really liked blocks and animals at that age (schleich or papo) and kitchen play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 One of those little ride on toys or push toys. All my children loved this push toy. I loved it even better once the batteries ran out. ;) They've used it several months after they learned to walk. And mostly for the pushing, not the educational toy part. When we visit other houses with "new" toys, they always want to play with the ride on toys like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 My dc's favorite toy at that age was this ball that is actually for dogs. It is so easy for them to throw! And we got it bigger so that it was not a temptation for them to chew on (since I don't know if the rubber used for dog toys is ok for babies to chew on). http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/212924/product.web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shusband Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Laugh-Learn-Learning-Piggy/dp/B000A88KOA/ref=pd_bxgy_ba_img_b and this http://www.amazon.com/Parents-PM90621-Alphablock-Sorter/dp/B00005BTL7/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1255339206&sr=1-3-fkmr0 also love this mother goose http://www.amazon.com/Neighborhood-Notable-Childrens-Younger-Readers/dp/0060515732/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255343061&sr=8-1 Summer ds6, ds4, ds2, ds#4 coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 yeah we are looking at the snowsuits, by the way does any one have any suggestions for those too? obviously we don't want to spend a whole lot on something that will only be worn for a week, we prefer one that has a coat and snow pants so that we can at least use the coat here in Georgia. She already has a push/ride on toy it's by playskool, one of those push walk and rides. Her's is pink, and thankfully does not use batteries, we have boosted the rechargeable battery market because of her learn and groove table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 yeah we are looking at the snowsuits, by the way does any one have any suggestions for those too? obviously we don't want to spend a whole lot on something that will only be worn for a week, we prefer one that has a coat and snow pants so that we can at least use the coat here in Georgia. She already has a push/ride on toy it's by playskool, one of those push walk and rides. Her's is pink, and thankfully does not use batteries, we have boosted the rechargeable battery market because of her learn and groove table If you won't have any use for the snowsuit in GA, here's an idea. You could call your family here in MI and ask them to check at some thrift stores around here for something in her size. That way, you won't spend much on something you'll only use for a week, and it can be waiting for you when you get here. Just an idea. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 My son got a set of "play silks" when he was a toddler, and they got many, *many* years of use! They were in regular use for at least 6 years by both of my kids, and they still get pulled out from time to time (now mostly just my daughter). They've been lovies, light blankets for a sleeping child on a warm day, doll blankets, baby doll slings, turbans, capes, skirts, fairy wings, hand-cuffs, fort walls, rivers and fields for Playmobil people and Legos, ropes, table cloths, and much, much more. Definitely one of our longest-lived and most creative toys ever. The ones we have were 45" square habotai silk scarves from Dharma Trading that an acquaintance dyed for us (we had six primary and secondary colors and a pastel rainbow). Since then, I've ordered from this company: http://www.atoygarden.com for gifts for others and found they had good quality at a very competitive price. (I've found the major brand of play silks "Sarah's Silks" to be a lighter silk and more prone to wear and tear.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 My daughter has a very well loved Little Mommy Doll from Fisher-Price. Also, Little People are still played with here by my almost 6 and 8 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Shopping cart. Melissa and Doug wooden puzzles, ride on battery operated 4 wheeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Something inexpensive that my kids liked was a squishy vinyl page book from Sassy that had clear vinyl pockets where you could put in photos of the child, family, pets, etc., or even magazine cutouts. A toddler photo album, if you will. The five year old just dragged it out today and wants to put new pictures in. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Last year we got our youngest (8 months old at the time) one of these monogrammed duffel bags from Lands End. It is very well made and roomy, and I foresee him getting years of use out of it. We use it to pack his stuff whenever we go on trips. A few years ago we bought bags from Lillian Vernon for our older two kids for half that price. They are cheaply made and the strap has already broken off my son's bag. So now I'm thinking about purchasing the Lands End bags for them as well. We take about 3 trips out of state (Michigan and Mississippi) each year to visit family, so I love each kid having their own bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Some of my dd's favorites in the past year: baby doll big push toy or ride-on toy wooden puzzles with knobs board books (she especially loves the ones by Sandra Boynton and the Baby Signs books) crayons stacking toys shape sorter Little People large Lego blocks play food and accessories, especially the spoons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine smith Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 My little boy is turning one on Nov 19th, and he really likes "DK Kids touch and feel cards." We take them to church and he can sit for a while playing with them. There are all sorts of diff textures to touch and feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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