large, borderline obnoxious toy ideas for toddler ;)

[CloudBee]

DH's cousin/wife has gifted a few large (in size) items to DS, who will be 21 months old this Christmas.

This month their 2 kids turn 1, and 3. We've already got birthdays covered, but want ideas for Christmas. They really seem to prefer large plastic items, and loud musical toys, so have at it.

$25'ish range for each item.

I'm thinking about a plastic FB slide, but am not $100 certain they DON'T already have one.

[CloudBee]

Would it be strange to give them a large plastic sandbox or water table at Christmas, right as we're approaching our snowy season?

Having both of their birthdays and Christmas in Dec, skew a few ideas that I often have for gifts.

[sjh722]

I'm not sure how much these cost:
play tunnel/tent
FP basketball hoop
FP shopping cart
sand/water table?
some type of cars with a plastic track - I saw some on the v-tech sale last week

[sjh722]

Dec 15, 2014 9:39:20 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Would it be strange to give them a large plastic sandbox at Christmas, right as we're approaching our snowy season?

Do they have somewhere to store it? (i.e. a basement or garage?)

I love our plastic sandbox. DD played in it almost every day last summer. 

[loskadoodle]

Parum pum pum drum?

The vtech go go smart toys are loud and sometimes annoying. The amazement park is huge and so fun but about $40-45

[CloudBee]

Dec 15, 2014 9:40:43 GMT -5 sjh722 said:

Dec 15, 2014 9:39:20 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Would it be strange to give them a large plastic sandbox at Christmas, right as we're approaching our snowy season?

Do they have somewhere to store it? (i.e. a basement or garage?)

I love our plastic sandbox. DD played in it almost every day last summer. 

No garage, but they do have a large shed. And they keep all large plastic outdoor toys on their deck all winter.

[mmmomof2]

That roller coaster thing as a joint gift. I've seen people use it inside.

[Brie]

Fisher Price Loops and Swoops Amusement Park: www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-People-Wheelies-Amusement/dp/B006O6FKDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418654561&sr=8-1&keywords=fisher+price+loops+and+swoops+amusement+park

It is huge, obnoxious, and requires zero imagination. Would work as a joint gift for both kids. I hate that thing.

[Ashley&Scott]

Why does it have to be a large item?

play tent
tunnel
ride on toy
shopping cart
basketball hoop

[gogadgetgo]

Anything vtech is annoying and well loved here. Especially the go go tow truck. Ugh

[dottyblue]

Dec 15, 2014 9:43:34 GMT -5 Brie said:

Fisher Price Loops and Swoops Amusement Park: www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-People-Wheelies-Amusement/dp/B006O6FKDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418654561&sr=8-1&keywords=fisher+price+loops+and+swoops+amusement+park

It is huge, obnoxious, and requires zero imagination. Would work as a joint gift for both kids. I hate that thing.

Ditto this.  I hate this stupid thing.  It's in DS's room and gets played with (maybe) once every two weeks.  I need to donate it but just haven't gotten around to it.

[cherry1111]

Dec 15, 2014 9:43:34 GMT -5 Brie said:

Fisher Price Loops and Swoops Amusement Park: www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-People-Wheelies-Amusement/dp/B006O6FKDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418654561&sr=8-1&keywords=fisher+price+loops+and+swoops+amusement+park

It is huge, obnoxious, and requires zero imagination. Would work as a joint gift for both kids. I hate that thing.

I came in to suggest this exact thing. A friend handed this down to us. My son loves it. I loath it as it now lives in my living room.

[CloudBee]

Dec 15, 2014 9:49:48 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Why does it have to be a large item?

play tent
tunnel
ride on toy
shopping cart
basketball hoop

To be funny. Because everything they give us is always massive.

We've actually exchanged most of what we've ever received from them, because they were duplicates. Like a large activity table, last year. I think we got train track in exchange for it.

[CloudBee]

Dec 15, 2014 9:44:14 GMT -5 @mrsbecky said:

Those vtech go go smart toys are SO annoying but DS loves them so I vote for those lol.

Yeah! Brilliant.

I'm also finding a lot of large plastic ride-on cars for about $25.

A trampoline is an idea for a joint gift.

Now there's a ton I want to get, and I have to narrow it down.

[bunch]

Did they give you the roller coaster? I loled when I saw it next to your helper stand. I know your dh must love it.

[CloudBee]

Dec 15, 2014 10:11:45 GMT -5 bunch said:

Did they give you the roller coaster? I loled when I saw it next to your helper stand. I know your dh must love it.

That was my sister.

We've been working hard on strengthening our relationship. So she's really kicked it up a notch with gifts. She orders something huge, then tells me "don't hate me". LOL

The roller coaster now lives on the deck. The car is still inside. For now.

The helper stand is also from her. I thought I would hate it, but really, we use it ALL the time. It's not in the way as much as I thought it would be.

[bunch]

Dec 15, 2014 10:16:26 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Dec 15, 2014 10:11:45 GMT -5 bunch said:

Did they give you the roller coaster? I loled when I saw it next to your helper stand. I know your dh must love it.

That was my sister.

We've been working hard on strengthening our relationship. So she's really kicked it up a notch with gifts. She orders something huge, then tells me "don't hate me". LOL

The roller coaster now lives on the deck. The car is still inside. For now.

The helper stand is also from her. I thought I would hate it, but really, we use it ALL the time. It's not in the way as much as I thought it would be.

ah ha.  I remembered that she was getting you the helper stand. I'm glad you like it, we love ours.  You have a very generous family  

[CloudBee]

Here's what I went with -

Already purchased:
1 year old birthday: Green Toys airplane $14
3 year old birthday: Pocoyo train set (he loves Pocoyo, & the selection is limited for this line) $15

1 year old Christmas: Playschool walker that converts to a ride-on toy $19
3 year old Christmas: Fisher Price T-Ball set $13

The Christmas items are pretty bulky in size, which is what I was going for. I had the FP basketball hoop in my cart, as it was discounted to only $19... but they sold out before I could complete my transaction!

I spent far less than I had anticipated! Yeah!

[UnderProtest]

If you really don't like them.......

www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-First-Builders-Dancing/dp/B00BGT5KXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418659960&sr=8-1&keywords=billy+beats+piano

My BIL apparently hates me.

[CloudBee]

Dec 15, 2014 11:13:33 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

If you really don't like them.......

www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-First-Builders-Dancing/dp/B00BGT5KXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418659960&sr=8-1&keywords=billy+beats+piano

My BIL apparently hates me.

DS messed with this in Target a few weeks ago. SO OBNOXIOUS!

[UnderProtest]

Dec 15, 2014 11:19:07 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Dec 15, 2014 11:13:33 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

If you really don't like them.......

www.amazon.com/Mega-Bloks-First-Builders-Dancing/dp/B00BGT5KXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418659960&sr=8-1&keywords=billy+beats+piano

My BIL apparently hates me.

DS messed with this in Target a few weeks ago. SO OBNOXIOUS!

It has two volumes.....obnoxiously loud and deafeningly loud.  

[Deleted]

Fisher Price drum set.. It's about 25.00 at Kohl's and qualifies fully for the obnoxious label

[smilee1079]

What teeball set did you get for $13?