Toddler GIft Ideas

These are some things Harper has had for a while and some he has recently or will be receiving this year and are all things I can easily imagine most toddlers enjoying.

                       Toy Trains

Toy trains are consistently Harper's favorite thing to play with, and his very favorites are the Fisher- Price Thomas the Train Wooden Railway. Originally, Rob and I were going to give Harper a play kitchen as his big gift this year, but after not finding the exact one we wanted, we decided to get him a few more trains and tracks, knowing how much he will love them.

Art Supplies

Harper's interest in drawing and painting has really developed over the past few months and he will be receiving art supplies from Rob and I. He already has these washable crayons, they color really nicely and I have successfully washed them out of clothing and carpet as well as off windows walls and toys.

 

 Duplos

Like the trains, LEGOs are a toy we have found to be very worth investing in, considering the amount of time Harper spends with them and that they are something he likes to do independently or that we can enjoy together. This year, we are giving him this arctic themed set.

Fisher Price Little People Animal Friends Farm

This was one of the things Harper most loved last year and he still uses it, though most often lately as a parking garage for his trains. I would highly recommend it for a younger toddler.

 

Plush Animals

 Harper has two different jellycat animals that sleep with him every night, his attachment to stuffed animals has really developed over the past six months or so.

Hunter Boots

I thought I was indulging myself when I bought Harper his first pair of wellies, but he loves them even more than I do, which is a lot. He gets compliments whenever he wears them out and about and I honestly have to beg him to take them off at home, he would be happy to wear them just about all the time.

Musical Instruments

Harper has this percussion set and likes to sing and play either on his own or along with recorded music (he loves Laurie Bekner and Raffi). At some point we are planning to get him a ukulele, though we are worried about him being too rough with it, he did really well with his older cousin's this past weekend. He also likes to play his mini piano.

Books

I think books make especially great gifts for young children as they will enjoy them over and over. Here are some of our current favorites that would be perfect for gifting this season.