Holiday Wishlists?

[kate1482]

Is it too early to do this? I can’t believe it’s November next month already!

I’m stuck on what to get my ds who will 18 months in December. We have most of the basics from when dd was that age.

[tcjmama]

www.amazon.com/Green-Toys-Wagon-Outdoor-Orange/dp/B06W9JVM1B

I bought this for my DS last year that was the same age. He still plays with it. My 2 and 4 year old still play with the construction sensory box also. I'm making them a farm theme one this year.

[cricketwife]

The green toys wagon is great. We got that for DS las Christmas at 16 months and he still uses it - even more so now at 2. this Ice cream cart  is awesome. It gets played with daily by my 2 year old and often but my 4 year old.  I bought it in the summer and could never find a sale, but you can use the BBB coupon if you buy it there. Maybe there will be sales at Christmas? 

[lacey]

Suggestions for a will be 3 in February girl? Particularly things that are not physically huge.

Or anything particularly awesome for a 7 month old boy? We have all the major stuff from older sister and while I'll suggest diapers I know the grandparents are going to want something fun.

[lacey]

kate1482 is 18 months too young for a train table? That's one I've got in the back of my head for DS when he gets bigger.

[kate1482]

cricketwife that ice cream cart looks fun. Looks like amazon has a warehouse deal for $34 so I might pick it up for my mom. Good to know your older one plays with it too. My dd will be 4 in February.

[mbcdefg]

My mom has this little fold out couch for DD (will be 18 months at Christmastime) at her house and she likes it a lot, so maybe we’ll get her one for our house as well:

www.greenhomefair.com/products/marshmallow-furniture-childrens-2-in-1-flip-open-foam-sofa-sesame-streets-elmo-sesame-by-spin-master

My sister nannies for a little boy who’s currently 18 months and he also likes the couch.

[kate1482]

lacey ds was 6 months last Christmas and we got him this little people set-

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Rescue Playset www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNMC9M1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cs9YBbKV3PVKK

Honestly he started to play with it around a year but my dd played with it a ton (turned 3 in February). So it gets a lot of use.

[kate1482]

Oct 20, 2018 20:08:16 GMT -5 lacey said:

kate1482 is 18 months too young for a train table? That's one I've got in the back of my head for DS when he gets bigger.

Hmm not sure but I do like the idea that they could both play with it! I actually have this saved in my amazon cart-

Brio Railway World Deluxe Set www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNY6EJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oI9YBbD9YJ494

[hermione]

C loved the Little Tykes Trampoline at 18 months.

[redpenmama]

I don't think that's too young for a train table. We got my son one before 2, and he loved it. My 20-month-old plays with it now.

My toddler loves anything you can push: shopping cart, stroller, etc. Other ideas: ride-on toys, Wheely Bug, Little People sets, V-Tech SmartWheels sets.

[sparty04]

The trampoline is a good idea, as well as a rollercoaster. We got DS3 one for his 1st bday and he’s starting to enjoy it now at 17 months. He also likes sitting in his brother’s anywhere chair. Mostly his favorite thing ever is a step stool that he can carry around the house and reach stuff that he’s not supposed to

[mbcdefg]

Oct 20, 2018 20:06:50 GMT -5 lacey said:

Or anything particularly awesome for a 7 month old boy? We have all the major stuff from older sister and while I'll suggest diapers I know the grandparents are going to want something fun.

Bright Starts eggs and LeapFrog picnic basket - DD got these around 6 months and still loves them over a year later. Plus they’re small. And you can keep the sound shut off if you want.

[kate1482]

Oct 20, 2018 20:06:50 GMT -5 lacey said:

Suggestions for a will be 3 in February girl? Particularly things that are not physically huge.

Or anything particularly awesome for a 7 month old boy? We have all the major stuff from older sister and while I'll suggest diapers I know the grandparents are going to want something fun.

We are not a camping family but my daughter loves to play camping in the bonus room. There are nicer looking tents out there but this one is awesome because it sets up/folds like an umbrella. Takes 2 seconds so it’s not annoying to get out for an hour and stored easily under the couch. Adults can fit in it too-

Pacific Play Tents One Touch Tent - Pastel Colored #20318 www.amazon.com/dp/B001J8HMPS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TEiZBbGTKTHMT

[kate1482]

Oh if anyone is looking to add more magnatiles amazon has a few 100 piece sets marked as ‘like new’ in the warehouse deals for $83.11

[lacey]

Oct 21, 2018 8:16:26 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Oct 20, 2018 20:06:50 GMT -5 lacey said:

Or anything particularly awesome for a 7 month old boy? We have all the major stuff from older sister and while I'll suggest diapers I know the grandparents are going to want something fun.

Bright Starts eggs and LeapFrog picnic basket - DD got these around 6 months and still loves them over a year later. Plus they’re small. And you can keep the sound shut off if you want.

Thank you! We have similar squeaking eggs, but the picnic basket looks great!

[lacey]

Oct 21, 2018 9:24:06 GMT -5 kate1482 said:

Oct 20, 2018 20:06:50 GMT -5 lacey said:

Suggestions for a will be 3 in February girl? Particularly things that are not physically huge.

Or anything particularly awesome for a 7 month old boy? We have all the major stuff from older sister and while I'll suggest diapers I know the grandparents are going to want something fun.

We are not a camping family but my daughter loves to play camping in the bonus room. There are nicer looking tents out there but this one is awesome because it sets up/folds like an umbrella. Takes 2 seconds so it’s not annoying to get out for an hour and stored easily under the couch. Adults can fit in it too-

Pacific Play Tents One Touch Tent - Pastel Colored #20318 www.amazon.com/dp/B001J8HMPS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TEiZBbGTKTHMT

Oh, I bet she would like a tent. That's a good idea!

[tiptoetulips]

I’m getting my almost 3 yo a nugget sofa for an Xmas bday combo gift

[sometimesrunner]

Oct 21, 2018 14:03:01 GMT -5 tiptoetulips said:

I’m getting my almost 3 yo a nugget sofa for an Xmas bday combo gift

I love this! I'm bummed they only have the grey in stock. I'll definitely keep an eye out for this one!

[tiptoetulips]

Oct 21, 2018 15:33:15 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

Oct 21, 2018 14:03:01 GMT -5 tiptoetulips said:

I’m getting my almost 3 yo a nugget sofa for an Xmas bday combo gift

I love this! I'm bummed they only have the grey in stock. I'll definitely keep an eye out for this one!

They are restocking all colors gradually over the next month or so. They have a place on the site where you can sign up for email alerts for specific colors. They also post a bunch on Instagram with color updates. I’m planning on the cactus color

[gerberdaisy]

Oct 21, 2018 14:03:01 GMT -5 tiptoetulips said:

I’m getting my almost 3 yo a nugget sofa for an Xmas bday combo gift

These look great!  I had been planning on getting DD a bean bag chair, but this looks much better for the playroom

[kate1482]

Oh I wish we had space for the nugget sofa! Those look awesome. I loved taking all the couch cushions off to make forts when I was little. So cool. You will have to update after you have had it awhile

[Susie]

Hobbes is turning 3 in November, so we have bday and Christmas.  She gets a ton of toys from grandparents and aunts/uncles, so we do more practical stuff.

Birthday:
- big girl bed and bedding
- sparkly slip on sneakers that I know she will love

Christmas:
- she needs a new life jacket for next summer, in the next weight range.  Might buy 2, so I can leave one at my dad's house on the water.
- ??

We have a corner of the family room that's hidden behind a couch, and I'm thinking of maybe getting her a bean bag chair and stuff to make a cozy corner for herself there.  They have cozy corner at preschool for self-regulation, and mimicking that at home seems like it might be good?

[loira]

Suggestions for small-sized gifts for a 3 year old? We live with my parents and have basically no space so things like a play kitchen or trampoline aren't doable.

[sparty04]

Oct 22, 2018 9:41:01 GMT -5 loira said:

Suggestions for small-sized gifts for a 3 year old? We live with my parents and have basically no space so things like a play kitchen or trampoline aren't doable.

Alphabots from lakeshore learning are cool!

[simpsongal]

Probably like other parents a few years into the game, I'm really trying to focus on bringing in less "stuff" for the sake of stuff and toys that will actually be played with/enriching/etc.

 

These lanterns are fun for 3+
Good at bedtime, or in pretend tents and safe thanks to the LED design.

DS also loves his magnetic drawing boards.  I got it for like $10, and I'm shocked how much we've used it.

If you're in the market for biscuit cutters, we have these and my 2 year old loves to play with them

These Boon pipes were recommended here, they're awesome and so fun to pair w/bath colors (put the tabs in the pipes and you can mix colors). 

We have the Green toys recommend up thread - definitely good for the younger set.  I got it for like $8 at TJMaxx too - always check their toy depts.

DD just got the Hape high chair and cradle for dolls.  She also has the Melissa & Doug dolls w/feeding set and likes it a lot!

[numbers]

Oct 22, 2018 10:15:06 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

DS also loves his magnetic drawing boards.  I got it for like $10, and I'm shocked how much we've used it.

Do you have a link for this? Sounds like something my DD1 might enjoy.

[mbcdefg]

DD likes playing with disposable drinking cups (Solo cups, etc.). She likes putting them inside of each other and putting smaller toys or socks/washcloths into them. She also likes using a measuring spoon to beat on the inside of the cup like a drum.

Any suggestions for a similar toy? I've Googled but I'm mainly finding stacking cups in graduated sizes - she doesn't stack the disposable cups.

I might even just get her those competitive speed stacking cups because they all fit neatly inside of each other. Or regular reusable drinking cups: www.dx.com/p/sport-stacking-speed-stack-cups-toy-set-red-12-piece-113248#.W83uGHtKiUk 

I know I could just buy a package of Solo cups, lol, but I want something that'll last. And something that can go in the dishwasher when she insists on bringing them with her into the bathtub or onto the changing table.

[mccallister84]

Oct 22, 2018 10:36:50 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

DD likes playing with disposable drinking cups (Solo cups, etc.). She likes putting them inside of each other and putting smaller toys or socks/washcloths into them. She also likes using a measuring spoon to beat on the inside of the cup like a drum.

Any suggestions for a similar toy? I've Googled but I'm mainly finding stacking cups in graduated sizes - she doesn't stack the disposable cups.

I might even just get her those competitive speed stacking cups because they all fit neatly inside of each other. Or regular reusable drinking cups: www.dx.com/p/sport-stacking-speed-stack-cups-toy-set-red-12-piece-113248#.W83uGHtKiUk 

I know I could just buy a package of Solo cups, lol, but I want something that'll last. And something that can go in the dishwasher when she insists on bringing them with her into the bathtub or onto the changing table.

Our stacking cups also nest - we got a set from Ike’s that was pretty cheap.

[ohgillian]

DS is 8 and I have not a clue. He'll ask for more Pokemon cards so I guess I'll get that? He also likes archaeology gem dig kits.

DD is 6 and I have so many ideas. She's newly into AG dolls, so she'll get stuff for her doll. I'm keeping a close eye on my local b/s/t groups to try to find her stuff.