Smiles Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 My ds will be 6 soon and I don't know what to get him. He has several grandparents that get him everything, so its hard and I struggle with this because I don't want him to be ungreatful. So some of the things he likes are legos he is getting better but it is hard to have them out sometimes because we have a 2 year old that likes to eat things and drag them out! He loves outside being outside is his favorite but sometimes I run out of things to do outside. He loves electronics but we limit this. He loves books but we have a lot. He loves working on things like taking apart and putting back together, his daddy loves working on cars so this is why he is into this. I would love any suggestions. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Does he like nature? I read a great idea in another thread the other day. They bought a camelback mule (or the kid sized one) and filled it with nature study stuff! You could do sooooo much with this! Then there was the awesome toy mat that could quickly gather them up and away from the 2yo. Snap circuits? Citiblocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Magna-Tiles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 You might check into some of the SmartGames...like Castle Logix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Battat-Take-A-Part-Airplane-Roadster-Exclusive/dp/B00B29K89Q/ref=pd_sim_t_24 Fun toy to take apart My boys that age also like: Design and drill Legos Imaginext Dinos and airplanes Stomp rockets Spot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 youth fishing vest (search amazon, I am having trouble linking from my tablet) model rocket to assemble snap circuits nature guides(the Audubon ones are nice) telescope watch (timex makes nice kids analog ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicMom Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 How about a fun kit to do? It could be crafty, or educational... HomeTrainingTools.com has all kinds of science toys and kits for kids to do. Ant farms, butterfly kits, cheese-making kits, plant kits, Slime Science kits, etc. My kids LOVE (more than I thought) the Squishy Human Body kit and have gotten it out repeatedly to disassemble and reassemble it. They really liked the booklet that goes with it, and it was quite educational, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Lincoln Logs or other like Maxim (quality but cheaper) Logs. I am getting these and the Toobs of Jamestown and Powhatan for my dd's b-day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 PVC pipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchyGirl Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Snap Circuits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceFairy Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 My DS will be 6 in two weeks. I got him his first nice fishing pole and a new loaded tackle box. Plus a pair of stilts. His friends all have them : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjand6more Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Seconding the Design and Drill. Ds 5 and ds2 play with it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaMom Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 My DD LOVES her Magna Tiles. We have had them for 2 years and she still plays with them. Susie DD(8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 My DS turns 6 tomorrow and I think he would love just about anything posted on this thread! I am not going to add one more toy with small pieces just yet. We have lego and lincoln logs. He is getting walkie-talkies from me and DH and some water guns from his sister, both his requests. Other winners have been dress-up, swords, a bow and arrow set and a sleeping bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thank you all so much you have given me some great suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammv15 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I can't seem to go wrong with dump truck, helicopters and cars with my ds 6 yrs old. How about a indoor/outdoor tent? My dc love thiers. My ds loves his SpongeBob pinball machine that you but on you lap. How about a train set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadmom Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I love the ideas mentioned. I think walkie talkies are great. Instead of the kid version, you could get a set of the Cobra brand for around $20. Also, my son loves Play mobile. They have so many themes I am sure there is one your son will love. The animal themed ones were a hit with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorm84 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 My son is 7 and his choice toy is always Legos. If he likes "games" maybe try to buy him some non-electronic game to enjoy. My son is the same and limited to electronics on the weekends. He plays Chess and Risk on the weekdays. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Mine of the same age would love any of the above. I totally agree that the little sibling complicates things. Matchbox cars, a Transformer, a kite, and a (Spiderman?) puzzle are things ds is getting for his 6th birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 You mentioned he likes working with DH on cars. You could get him some 'real' tool sets, like wrenches or ratchets. DH may have to pick those out though! My son loves his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks again for all the ideas so many great ones I think I am going to go with the nature bag and some of the things you build with. He has a good set of walkie talkies and he has his own stand up tool box and tools he got that last year because he wanted one like daddy. Thanks so much this has helped so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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