bluemongoose Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 what would you buy? My Grandmother sends my kiddos $$ for Christmas and Birthday (they have Christmas-time birthdays) for me to go shopping in her place. I wrap the gifts and add her card that she sends for them to the gift. She would be offended if I didn't get a gift and just gave the money, so that is not an option. Well, my older kids know what they want, so it is just a matter of picking from their lists until I spend their money, but I have no ideas of what to get my youngest DS.:confused: He will be turning 1 this Christmas, so I am looking for things to last him this year...so for kids aged 1-2yo. Since he is my third, we have some stuff that has been handed down, I think this is why I am having difficulty coming up with something. :glare: So help me out here....any awesome things that your lil ones loved at this age? I do like wood toys whenever possible (they usually pass down better) and try to stay away from electronic annoying ones, but if it is really really great, I am not totally opposed to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 well, this is not a toy...but last Christmas we bought our DS a monogrammed duffle bag from Lands End.....he was 9 months at the time, but I could have done the same at a year or 18 months.....we use the bag to pack his stuff for our trips....and he should be able to use it for many years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'd get some fun books (either board books or something to read aloud when they get older), maybe a classic Disney movie or two for their own collection, some type of fun push toy like a grocery cart or baby doll stroller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 A year pass to the zoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Savings bonds. OK, I am a stick in the mud, but consider saving at least part of these gifts. You will not regret it when your children approach the college years. (My son has a nice nest egg from investing cash gifts large and small--and he has developed a savings habit. Now that is a gift!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 a savings bond. Then I'd give the kid a large cardboard box to play in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LND1218 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I would get some really fun toy for around $20 and bank the rest. Or I would buy clothes for the next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 a savings bond. Then I'd give the kid a large cardboard box to play in. Spoken like a truly experienced parent! My children always enjoy boxes far more than the toys. I like the cardboard box idea, especially for that age child. Hours of endless fun. You could bank the money, do the savings bond thing, or just hang on to the money until your little one needs a new wardrobe. The zoo pass idea is good too. We've made good use of our zoo pass this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) I am getting ds http://www.spectrum-scientifics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1570 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31410185&ref=cat3_list_13 and I was thinking about something fun like... http://www.spectrum-scientifics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1313 These are so cute! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13754558 My ds has some like these http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31390167 He likes them. :) He is 16 months, that person also has some other cute stuff. Edited October 21, 2009 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 A complete set of Beatrix Potter books. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christielee7278 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 If your grandmother would rather see toys, here are a couple of my ideas. My 18 month old loves these puzzles. Sam's Club has a cool version too. This looks cute and fun!! We have a wooden version that all of my boys have loved. How about this? Might be a little young now, but these Leap Frog Fridge toys are awesome!! Also, my 18 month old is really into balls and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Books, bath toys, and the Fisher-Price Little People Farm. I'd also buy Baby Einstein dvds. My kids loved them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 You could also get him some Thomas trains. My ds likes them. This is so cute! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31727812 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My boys loved the FP Peek a Blocks. They got a lot of use for years (I just recently packed the wagon away, and my baby is almost 4). The Little People still get played with often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks for the ideas... I know about the saving it idea, that is where I would like to go with it, but I promised her I would buy a gift with it. $100 is just not worth upsetting her over. Keep the ideas coming, I am looking at all the links and thinking it over!! Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 The zoo pass (or other pass you'd use a lot) is a great idea! You could make a point of taking a zoo trip photo at the beginning and end of the 'pass year' and send it as a 'thanks again for a year of fun'. In addition you could pick out one small toy and a special book (maybe both zoo related). Since she will be sending a card, could she also send a bookplate so the book could be personalized to your child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominbc Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 My DS18mth old and DS5 just love these. They are for ages 1.5-5 but I think they can go higher. They are so great because they take no batteries but when you push them they are self motorized and they make sound. The police car even sounds a little bit like a siren. The people come out. They really are a great product. http://www.growingtreetoys.com/brand/wow-toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 http://www.lillianvernon.com/catalog/product_display.jsp?searchParam=LV&pdId=4936&addOn=986&sid=eas My kids LOVE this and it grows with them since it has numbers. I'd bank the rest:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I always recommend "play silks" for this age -- but that's because they have been one of our longest-lived, most versatile, and best-loved toys. I bought our set about 10 years ago, and in that time they've been light baby blankets and loveys, butterfly wings, turbans, fort walls, togas, tunics, dresses, hand-cuffs, capes, ropes, rivers and meadows for Playmobil people, doll slings, and more. Out of the original 7 the kids had (3 primary colors, 3 secondary colors, and a pastel rainbow -- all 45" square scarves), one has gotten torn up and one has gone missing, mysteriously. But still, after all this time, they're still in use. (I think ds played with them regularly for about 6-7 years -- now he only rarely needs them for some project or other, but his sister still uses them.) Ours were silk scarves from Dharma Trading that another mom dyed. I've seen Sarah's Silks (the brand that some toy stores carry) fall apart with less use, so I prefer the weight of the Dharma scarves. But I've bought from this company http://www.atoygarden.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=68 for gifts for other families, and was happy with the quality. If you're wanting something just for the next couple of years, this is a wonderful little wagon / push toy: http://www.rosiehippo.com/p-1104-mouse-family-wagon.aspx Great for toddlers just walking and wanting something to push around, or later to cart their toys with them... Or a little walk / ride-on toy like this: http://www.rosiehippo.com/p-1338-giraffe-scoot-along.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 A Plan set. Probably a garage witha couple of cars. They have a cute airport set at amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgm Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 A multi-textured multicolored fabric ball, possibly with bells inside: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=chime+ball Roller coaster: http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1104 something musical: http://www.littletikes.com/toys/jungle-jamboree-tiger-2-in-1-piano.aspx flashlight http://www.littletikes.com/toys/pawzee-glowin-animal-flashlight.aspx a tunnel: http://www.amazon.com/Bazoongi-Kids-LLC-Multi-color-Structure/dp/B000PAO2NQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1256170255&sr=1-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelmorris Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I would buy things to keep him busy while you teach. Easy Puzzles, Pattern Blocks, Magna Doodle, Play Doh... anything that he can sit with you while the other kids do school that will make him feel included :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 www.novanatural.com Wooden animals, and if i had money to add, I would buy the farm house & some animals. We have wooden animals that are played with daily & have been for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 wood blocks like these that have more variety and can be used with cars/trains tunnels as they get older. Or hand sized unit blocks He really wouldn't know what to do with them much this year, but as he gets older they are invaluable. I love the weight of the true unit blocks. They are great for kids who love sensory input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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