Christmas Lists

[djc315]

Books
Easel w/ accessories
Melissa & Doug Puzzles

I'm hoping to get DH to build a learning tower.

We have too many toys already that don't get played with, so I'm planning on going low key this year.

Also on his wish list (for bday/xmas)
-Tegu Blocks
-Drum Set www.amazon.com/dp/B007XVYSDE/ref=gl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=UL4KTGVECCBI&coliid=I1YMJCDFVREJRS
-Pegs/Pegboard www.amazon.com/dp/B000F8TANU/ref=gl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=UL4KTGVECCBI&coliid=I18FYXCEJT9TS4
-h2-whoa water drawing board www.target.com/p/b-h2-whoa-water-drawing-board-olive/-/A-12026423?ref=tgt_adv_XSP10001&AFID=pricegrabber_df&LNM=12026423&CPNG=Toys&LID=34pdf&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=34-246063589-2

[niq]

V will be 17 months at Christmas. Right now the only non book/clothes items on the wishlist is a set of Mega Bloks

If someone told me he would play at the play kitchen or workbench lightly supervised for half an hour, I'd get it. But we don't really have the spae.

[djc315]

Oct 2, 2014 9:44:14 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Oct 2, 2014 9:39:26 GMT -5 rikki said:

Some sort of workbench that definitely has a hammer and pounding blocks.

I like the idea of a pop up tunnel! Which one are you thinking of?

Maybe a ball-pit. He loves the one at My Gym.         

Probably this one.  I read that the feet keep it from rolling all over the place.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0032MYYBE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119K6XOQLM0CK&coliid=IOQW7DKIF2FL0&psc=1

The Ikea one doesn't go as flat, and I don't like the colors.  (We don't have it, but had considered buying.)

Additionally, I bought an pop-up Ikea tent and hate it.  I may actually return it the next time we're there.  It doesn't open square at all.  Ours is probably defective, as it doesn't stand flat, and is very warped.  Bummer!  www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60243576/

We actually love our Ikea tunnels & tent.  The tent should absolutely fold flat/stands straight up and our tunnel is only about 4" when collapsed.  For the price, 

[jenn248]

Oct 2, 2014 9:44:14 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Oct 2, 2014 9:39:26 GMT -5 rikki said:

Some sort of workbench that definitely has a hammer and pounding blocks.

I like the idea of a pop up tunnel! Which one are you thinking of?

Maybe a ball-pit. He loves the one at My Gym.         

Probably this one.  I read that the feet keep it from rolling all over the place.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0032MYYBE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119K6XOQLM0CK&coliid=IOQW7DKIF2FL0&psc=1

The Ikea one doesn't go as flat, and I don't like the colors.  (We don't have it, but had considered buying.)

Additionally, I bought an pop-up Ikea tent and hate it.  I may actually return it the next time we're there.  It doesn't open square at all.  Ours is probably defective, as it doesn't stand flat, and is very warped.  Bummer!  www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60243576/

We have the caterpillar tunnel and like it.  It can still roll with the feet, but it more or less stays in one place.  And it definitely folds up flat.   

Tagging rikki, too.

[rikki]

Oct 2, 2014 11:15:04 GMT -5 jenn248 said:

Oct 2, 2014 9:44:14 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Probably this one.  I read that the feet keep it from rolling all over the place.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0032MYYBE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=119K6XOQLM0CK&coliid=IOQW7DKIF2FL0&psc=1

The Ikea one doesn't go as flat, and I don't like the colors.  (We don't have it, but had considered buying.)

Additionally, I bought an pop-up Ikea tent and hate it.  I may actually return it the next time we're there.  It doesn't open square at all.  Ours is probably defective, as it doesn't stand flat, and is very warped.  Bummer!  www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60243576/

We have the caterpillar tunnel and like it.  It can still roll with the feet, but it more or less stays in one place.  And it definitely folds up flat.   

Tagging rikki, too.

Thanks, glad you like it!  I was just emailing my MIL and she is going to buy him this and the workbench.

[jenn248]

DD will be two a few days after Christmas. Last year, we got her shelves and a rug for her playroom. She gets so much stuff, I felt like she really didn't need any more toys from us, and we can probably only get away with not getting her those type of gifts for another year or so

My grandmother likes to buy "big" gifts, so I will probably suggest a play kitchen: www.amazon.com/Hape-Playfully-Delicious-Gourmet-Kitchen/dp/B006WZLGXW/ref=sr_1_29?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1412267001&sr=1-29

I have the following on her wish list so far(plus some books, art supplies, and other small things):

Baby doll: www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Toy-130080-Stella-Peach/dp/B001R6W4KA/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1412267043&sr=1-2

Tegu blocks: www.amazon.com/Piece-Tegu-Magnetic-Wooden-Block/dp/B00FZE7WOI/ref=sr_1_13?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1412266927&sr=1-13

Rody inflatable horse: www.amazon.com/Gymnic-7004-Rody-Horse-Lime/dp/B000XSAZUO/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1412266794&sr=1-3

Trunki suitcase: www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Trunki-Sunny-Orange/dp/B003H7HUHO/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1412267157&sr=1-1&keywords=trunki+suitcase

[carolinagirl831]

DD will be 21 months at Christmas-
She is getting a play kitchen from us
A AG bitty baby from In laws
thats all i have so far

[matildasun]

I have no idea. I don't suppose that I can buy accessories to change the bike for their age group and call it a present for them?

[charlotteandwilbur]

I've got way too many ideas and not enough $ or space.

Train table
Learning tower/kitchen helper
Easel/art supplies
Basketball hoop
Strider bike
Mini scooter
Magnatiles
And a list of books a mile long...

[biogirl21]

I want to get him an Anywhere Chair. That will probably be the only thing from us.

I plan to put the Drum I can't remember the name of, blocks of some sort and some other things on his list for grandparents.

His birthday is 3 weeks after christmas so we'll have to save some stuff.

[spanikopita]

Nothing beyond new PJs and maybe a small toy for the baby.

My 4 yo will ask a Santa for something.

[marclovesme]

DD will turn 4 right before Christmas. Her gifts will be mixed between birthday and the holidays (Hannukah for us).

She's asked for:
-an electric train
-a flying fairy (we saw these demo'd at Walmart and a friend has one)

She'll also get:
-silver ballet slippers necklace with book
-a princess doll, maybe Pocahontas
-clothing, I'm sure
-hair accessories, probably two headbands and a bow
-a leotard for gymnastics

[osulori]

If anyone is thinking ball pit, this is the one we have www.toysrus.com/buy/ball-pits/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-playland-w/20-balls-93271-mm-23047026

Pros: well, first and foremost it's TMNT so that's awesome. It doesn't take up as much floor space as, say, a baby pool with balls in it. Having it open on only two sides makes it slightly easier to contain the balls. And the hole in the top is great for lowering your kid through headfirst while you hold onto their ankles. If that's what floats your kid's proverbial boat, at least. Me=MOTY.

Cons: It's inflatable, so either you're blowing that bitch up or hooking up an air pump. Though it's been blown up since late July and I've only had to add more air to a couple of parts once. It only comes with 20 balls so getting more balls definitely helps. I got a bag of 100 for $15 at Meijer and that's been the perfect amount. And your kid may try to climb up the side so he can climb through the hole in the top himself, after you've lowered him through it a few too many times. Oops.

All in all though? Two very enthusiastic thumbs up.

[SJ]

She will be 5 months

Her Amazon wish list has tons of books plus everything on the Baby Cheapskates 6-12m list.

I already bought her a FP Nativity Set and Advent Calendar and (several) ornaments.

[hermione]

ETA: C will be 20 months at Christmas.

FIL likes to do one big gift and I'm going to ask him for the Guidecraft Step Up Kitchen Helper.

Santa is bringing a mini trampoline with bar.

I ordered her a satin Super Hero cape off etsy because she currently uses all clothing as capes. I have the Busy Bug Book and the Green Toys Tool Box stored away.

Other things on her list (she won't get all of this):
IKEA Circus Tent
Little People Stuff
Toy Vacuum and Broom
Puzzles
Little Tykes Basketball
FP My First Dollhouse
A Fishing Toy Thingy
Art Stuff
Trunki and Saddlebags
Joovy Tricycle

Books (of course)

[purplecow0206]

Would A be too young for a crawl tunnel? She'll be a year in the beginning of January...

[Deleted]

Following. Everything I want to get for DS is way out of our price range, womp womp. I really want a play set for the new backyard but we totes don't have the money for that. Boo. In reality:

Train/Lego table
Big boy bedding set
Doll? He loves his friend's dolls
Matchbox ramp

[hermione]

Oct 2, 2014 13:11:32 GMT -5 purplecow0206 said:

Would A be too young for a crawl tunnel? She'll be a year in the beginning of January...

C started loving hers around 12 months. LOVING! LOL.

[Deleted]

I just added trains to his Wish List since it didn't have enough bigger things for my parents/ILs. Is the Melissa and Doug set good? I already have a train table (it's currently our coffee table). I feel like he's too young for trains but he will probably enjoy them at some point.

[purplecow0206]

Oct 2, 2014 13:24:25 GMT -5 hermione said:

Oct 2, 2014 13:11:32 GMT -5 purplecow0206 said:

Would A be too young for a crawl tunnel? She'll be a year in the beginning of January...

C started loving hers around 12 months. LOVING! LOL.

Awesome, we were tossing the idea around, but now we'll definitely put it on the list.

[rootbeerfloat]

Uh, I don't even have anything for DD's birthday in 3 weeks, lol.

They will be 5 and 8. More Legos is all I've got so far.

[aspentosh]

DD will be 3 at Christmas.

From Santa
Dress up trunk filled with:
Costumes/dresses (4)
Headbands, tiara, hats (police, construction, fire fighter), sword/shield, capes

From us
Books (2 Olivia ones, 2 If you Give…, Zoo book)
Memory game
Floor puzzle
Monkey jumping on the bed game
Cherry picking game
Markers

Everything is bought and ready to be wrapped. I am tempted to get a couple 24 piece puzzles since she is doing the 16 piece ones now, but don't want to overload her.

[cinco]

A trip to Disney! And whatever they ask Santa for. DD1 has already circled the outfit she wants for her doll. I suspect DS will ask for a lego set. No idea about the 2 year old, and she has a birthday right after, so I'm going to need ideas.

[turtletop90]

Dd wants a bike with pedals.

[lindsaymg]

KidKraft Garage
A big lego set
A smaller lego set or two
Some Schleich dinosaurs

I refuse to go overboard this year (just keep repeating that Lindsay, maybe it will stick this year!)

[ginkgoleaf]

Bought:
- A bunch of books from the Scholastic Book thing at his preschool
- Easel from Ikea with paper and coloring supplies

On his wish list:
- Super hero cape
- Octonauts play set
- Books
- Puzzles
- Keyboard someone posted recently
- Magnatiles
- Toy vacuum (that works)
- Toddler camera

[MamaMaui24]

DS (almost 3)
Radiator Springs Cars train table (Costco $140)

[Redpoppy]

DS has requested the Lego ice breaker ship. It's back ordered online til December but I stopped at the Lego store today (double VIP points this month!) and they had it. So that is set and will be the big thing from us.

He's been asking for a bow and arrow so that may be the Santa gift. Alternatively he's been asking for a Lego table to go in his room when we buy FIL's house in the spring so maybe we will make that as his gift. Planning on two ikea trofast units (we have one of them already) with plywood on top. It has to be "big enough to make a Lego city".

I've gone overboard previous years and really want to cut down on number of gifts this year. Someone mentioned the phrase "want, need, wear, read". I might do that, plus a Santa gift and stocking. The Lego table would be his "need" as he really needs a better Lego setup.

[teatimefor2]

DS will be 27 months:

Puzzles
Art supplies
Money in college account
Maybe Thomas train set
Books

New baby will be 2 months:
Money in college account
New teethers
If girl, clothes (we have baby boy clothes)

If no one gives him a balance bike, we'll get him that.

He's still young enough and we'll be OOT that I just let family buy gifts!

[meij]

Oct 2, 2014 13:37:21 GMT -5 purplecow0206 said:

Oct 2, 2014 13:24:25 GMT -5 hermione said:

C started loving hers around 12 months. LOVING! LOL.

Awesome, we were tossing the idea around, but now we'll definitely put it on the list.

DS has been playing with ours since 6 months. He loves it!