Parents, re: Christmas or applicable holiday.

[Deleted]

Theo will be 7 months and Sofia 2.5.

Theo- I have no idea. He doesn't care. Clothes, a few toys, maybe some kind of bongo drums

Sofia- play kitchen, food and kitchen stuff, clothes. Right now she's really into stars and the moon, so I'm thinking some kind of educational solar system type toy, maybe name a star for her (obviously she won't understand right now, but she will when she's older), but that idea is still up in the air.

[Redpoppy]

DS is 5. He asked for the Lego train so I have that and the train station so far. He also asked for the Mouse Trap and Angry BIrds Star Wars board games. I'll probably get some new coloring books, a dvd or two and some Lego Ninjago books.

There are a few other Lego sets he wants but I'll probably suggest them to my parents.

[sonrisa]

Oct 27, 2013 17:52:28 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

DH and I were discussing this last night. Ds will be 3 months old. Do we get him presents?

I think he wants a nice bottle of wine. I know that's what my will-be-one-week-old wants. She has been very clear in her morse code letter to Santa.

[stephm0188]

I have a five year old son. I'm done shopping for him, minus stocking stuffers.

Playmobil fire station
A few Lego Star Wars sets
Two Angry Birds board games
Hotwheels race track
Monsters U playset
Planes playset and diecasts

[sonrisa]

DD has a lot of gift occasions coming up. Birthday mid-november, becomes a big sister mid-december, then Christmas. Baby is getting her a dollhouse and a family to go with it. Other gifts will be:
- ukelele
- a few pieces for her Ikea train track set
- some books
- some clothes
- furnishings for the dollhouse
- more duplo legos

On the grandparent possible wish lists:
- Magformers or Magna Tiles
- puzzles
- dress up stuff
- a skuut or other riding toy

[snickers]

My baby will be 3 months.
She is getting pretty much everything she will need from this Christmas until next Christmas that I can think of. I am being cheap and calling them Christmas presents, lol. Toys, cups, plate set, books, clothing, things like that. I am already finished her

[cereal K]

C is three. So far, I've bought:

- an Ikea easel and art supplies to go with
- a jasmine dress up outfit with shoes and jewelry
- a set of ladybug girl books

That's probably all we'll get. I might throw some coloring books and other small crap in.

I'm not familiar with magnatiles, but this thread has piqued my curiosity, so I'll go check them out. Might be a good grandparent gift.

[sonrisa]

Oct 27, 2013 20:01:23 GMT -5 cereal K said:

I'm not familiar with magnatiles, but this thread has piqued my curiosity, so I'll go check them out. Might be a good grandparent gift.

They are neat but pricey. I'm torn between magna tiles which are solid and can lay flat v. magformers which are hollow, have stronger magnets and are better for 3D play.

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Oct 27, 2013 20:13:50 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

Oct 27, 2013 20:01:23 GMT -5 cereal K said:

I'm not familiar with magnatiles, but this thread has piqued my curiosity, so I'll go check them out. Might be a good grandparent gift.

They are neat but pricey. I'm torn between magna tiles which are solid and can lay flat v. magformers which are hollow, have stronger magnets and are better for 3D play.

I just checked out Magnatiles and for the money I would go Tegu, but that's like apples and oranges.

[sonrisa]

Oct 27, 2013 20:19:21 GMT -5 @imback said:

Oct 27, 2013 20:13:50 GMT -5 sonrisa said:

They are neat but pricey. I'm torn between magna tiles which are solid and can lay flat v. magformers which are hollow, have stronger magnets and are better for 3D play.

I just checked out Magnatiles and for the money I would go Tegu, but that's like apples and oranges.

Tegu are neat, but the magnets aren't very strong, right? You couldn't build something then pick it up and fly it around, could you? We have lots of wooden blocks for building basic floor or table top structures. Personally I'm looking for something that is portable and allows for exploration of the magnetic properties (stick it to the fridge, or the baby gate, or whatever). Yay for science!

[mrsjuleshs]

Dd is 14 and wants new bedding (chevron print) despite having the cheetah print bedding for all of 10 months. At least that can be handed down to one of my nieces. 3 James Avery rings, and we will probably get her more spanx and sports bras if I can find some fun colored ones. We may get her some bath stuff. At her age, I won't pick out clothing unless I have seen her eyeing a particular pair of jeans or a cute top. Her gym's winter clothing line goes on the website tomorrow do I'm sure she'll want everything on there. After show offs at dinner tonight my in laws asked her what she wants and she told them she didn't know because she has everything she really needs so maybe add to her college fund.

[emsumm]

Magnatiles are amazing.

I got them the My Little Ponies from Costco, and a Plan toys playground deal already. They'll also get dreidels and gelt, some hairclips I've made, maybe something else I'll make, and something my bf makes (super crafty). I only need 8 things :-P

[VillainV]

WOT?*, Amazon Prime does ship to APO/FPO, and it's usually Priority Mail which means stuff gets there pretty fast usually. I'm not sure about to Japan, but stuff from the US usually gets to the UK in a week via priority mail. If it's sold by a third-party seller (Amazon Marketplace) then it may or may not be shipped via Priority Mail -- so stuff can take a few weeks. If you're in a rush and they only offer Standard Shipping on your item, then it might be faster to ship stuff to yourself in the US (you'll probably get in 1-2 days with Prime), then take it to the post office and ship it via Priority Mail yourself. The Flat Rate priority boxes aren't too expensive, and larger/lighter stuff can be pretty reasonable too.

[Overthemoon]

We have two girls, 3 years and 15 months. We are thinking about getting them one big present this year like a play house or dress up box or something. They have SO many toys and we know they will get more from family.

[ElizabethBennet]

Well crap, now I want to get some magnatiles for D.

[sonrisa]

Oct 27, 2013 22:34:18 GMT -5 Que? said:

This post has made me realize that G desperately needs an easel and magnatiles.

The Ikea easel is great and very affordable (about 1/5 the price of the one I recently saw on sale at Costco). It has chalk and white board sides, a little tray underneath and you can get big rolls of paper for it. 

[WOT?*]

VillainV - thank you so much for the info.

[gretchenindisguise]

L is 4.

I think this year will not have a "big" present. I foresee princess barbies and my little ponies. Maybe with some twirly dresses.

[circa1978]

janiejones I'm on the app, but are you wanting to know more about the superhero stuff? I've been hanging onto these for almost a year trying to find the right time to give them to him. DH is a HUGELY into comics and graphic novels. So far, Henry just likes superman, but we figure, close enough. Comic board books are on Amazon and the cape is from there too.

www.target.com/p/fisher-price-little-people-dc-super-friends-figure-pack/-/A-14050177

[janiejones]

Oct 27, 2013 23:03:52 GMT -5 circa1978 said:

janiejones I'm on the app, but are you wanting to know more about the superhero stuff? I've been hanging onto these for almost a year trying to find the right time to give them to him. DH is a HUGELY into comics and graphic novels. So far, Henry just likes superman, but we figure, close enough. Comic board books are on Amazon and the cape is from there too.

www.target.com/p/fisher-price-little-people-dc-super-friends-figure-pack/-/A-14050177

YES.  Thank you!  

[sherbanator]

Oct 27, 2013 17:52:28 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

DH and I were discussing this last night. Ds will be 3 months old. Do we get him presents?

Dd was 3 months on her first birthday. I got her things that she needed and it was just a good photo op with all of the presents.

She is 5, this year she is getting Lego friends, Doc Mcstuffins set, stompeez, and Barbie accessories.

[looseseal]

DS1 will be 3 1/2, and I think we'll get him a couple of puzzles, a few books, some Matchbox cars, and maybe his snow boots. I'll wait to see what he asks for for his Santa gift.

DS2 will be 7 months, and we're going to re-gift him some of DS1s baby toys.

[BAMFMrsB]

DS will be 17mo, nephew will be 16mo. I think will be getting them both rocking chairs from Michaels in unfinished wood and probably doing an ombre color scheme to paint them up. DS' will be in turqoise colors to match his room, DN will be in probably orange shades, for his dad's Clemson addiction.

[mrsgoontz]

Non-parent but I'm getting my 2 y/o nephew some retro hot wheels. He's obsessed with cars and I found a ton un-opened at a garage sale a few weeks ago. He's going to love them.

[thatgirl2478]

Oct 27, 2013 17:52:28 GMT -5 panicfoot said:

DH and I were discussing this last night. Ds will be 3 months old. Do we get him presents?

I was just trying to remember back to our first Christmas ... DD was 10mo old and we got her some small toys.  At 3mo, maybe a teething ring or other developmentally appropriate toy?  He's not going to KNOW it's a present though.

[thatgirl2478]

DD will be almost 3 a Christmas ... I'm leaning toward some finger painting stuff, some more books, maybe a Goofy shirt (if I can find one in her size).

I already bought a vintage My Little Pony and Vintage Fisher Price Record Player for her off ebay... But her birthday is in early Feb, so maybe some of that will be saved for her birthday?

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Note that I am not sure what we will actually end up buying him, but DS will be 5 at christmas and these are on his list:

Connect 4
A giant Lego storage head
Play food
Skylanders or Disney Infinity

[messykitchen]

My kid is 15. He is getting an xbox one or whatever they are called. He's been saving up all year for the damn thing, but when it comes out next month I am going to be all SURPRISE KIDDO, keep yer cash.

Then he'll get some games and other random things. Who knows. He is a good kid and and fun to spoil. He's also getting a new bed, but that's not so festive. Maybe I'll throw a bow on it. 

OH and I forgot to add, I have a 10 yr old daughter I gave up for adoption. I always buy her jewelry. This year she is getting a bracelet from Alex and Ani with her birthstone on it. And you know, whatever else I see. She is also fun to spoil.

My dogs will also get new outfits. I don't dress the cats.