Gift ideas for children of all ages
Looking for a good gift for a three-year-old? Language is developing very quickly at this age, so books (lets be frank, books are good for any age) and things that encourage vocal interaction (like a DVD that encourages singing and dancing) would be great for a two- to four-year-old. Simple toys like blocks, cars, balls, and animals, or ones that encourage role play (like playing house) are great for this age range.
With a built-in easy-to-grasp slidable eraser that makes it easy for kids to get a blank slate to play with, the Fisher-Price Doodle Pro magnetic drawing board (~$19) is a re-writable writing and drawing board that comes with a magnetic stylus and shapes. The Doodle Pro magnetic drawing board may sound a lot like another […]
Considered the preschool version of the classic card game Uno, Uno Moo ($15) Uno Moo is a fun farm animal spin on an old favorite. By matching pieces by type (various farm animals) or color, kids learn to categorize a piece in two different ways, and try to be the first to get rid of […]
For both boys and girls in the two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old age range, a neat gift would be theMelissa & Doug Lace and Trace Shapes ($13) lacing set. It consists of a set of different types of painted shapes in the package – all made from sturdy and durable card material – that have punched […]
Kids love making music, and when you are ready to let them unleash their inner rocker, try the durable Winfun Sing N Play Magic Keyboard ($50). Younger kids will like the microphone and playing with the tempo of built-in sounds, while older ones will like using the recording feature to play back their own riffs. […]
Whether you are familiar or a fan of the popular Jake and the Neverland Pirates show on the Disney Channel, being able to play along with Jake’s Musical Pirate Ship Bucky ($45) is be fun for any kid. Little ones can fire water-ball projectiles from the spring-loaded cannon, or engage with the Tick Tock Croc […]
Summers are great for sprinklers and water toys, and one of the most fun-looking water tables is the Little Tikes Spiralin’ Seas Waterpark ($31). With plenty of different moving things to keep kids moving from one station to the next, or playing with a friend. Drop balls down the giant spiral, watching them go round […]
For kids that love music and playing in bath, the Alex Water Flute ($11) brings a bit of music education into the mix. Fill the different color flutes to pre-marked levels to get specific tones, then play along with the included waterproof song sheets, or let the kids come up with their own tunes. Might […]
For young ones that love to move, the Kettrike Happy Air Navigator ($230) provides is a tricycle trainer to full trike that makes it easy for both parent and child. Kids can pedal forward, backward to brake, or rest the pedals for auto-free wheeling. The quick-release frame adjusts for growth of the child, and allows […]
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