Need ideas for birthday gift

Marcella · April 8th, 2004, 08:51 AM

My daughter is turning one next month. My mother would like to purchase a "nice" (meaning, fairly expensive, and one that she will really enjoy) toy for her, and one that she will "grow in to" (not necessarily one that's appropriate for a one year old... Amelia already has more than enough toys currently). Any suggestions?

I know there are tons of toys on the market appropriate for toddlers, but just wanted to get some ideas of nice toys that your children enjoy! Thanks.

kim · April 8th, 2004, 08:54 AM

for tony's 1st birthday we bought him an outdoor climbing thing. do you have one of those? or how about a playhouse?

here's the one we have:

Lette · April 8th, 2004, 09:33 AM

Here's a cute girly house at TRU! Of course if you have a boy or may have a boy, you may want to go with something more neutral. My poor son who was born 2nd is going to have to play with a lot of girly things thanks to my mom!

Lette · April 8th, 2004, 09:40 AM

We have this one and I think younger kids will start to use it earlier than perhaps a playhouse.

chefkath · April 8th, 2004, 11:45 AM

How about a play kitchen? Brigit loves hers - she's had it for a year and still plays with it every day. She has the Little Tikes one:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B00004XCKF

It's an OK kitchen, but I'm not that fond of plastic toys and if I could have afforded it I would have gotten her a wooden one instead. Depending on how much your mom can spend, you could consider some of those. The one from Pottery Barn Kids is really cool, and I also love the ones on this site:

http://www.woodentoys.com/toys.asp?key=100000

Jillian · April 8th, 2004, 12:13 PM

I was very set on a wooden kitchen for Janelle's second birthday, but now I'm in love with this one.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...594310-5175107

So I don't know. DH and I have been buying her random wooden food though since before she was born, it will be fun to give it all to her.

Ohh and Janelle got that play gym that kim posted for her birthday last year (along with other naturally playful stuff) but we haven't set it up yet...

Karri · April 8th, 2004, 05:17 PM

I was also going to suggest a real nice wooden kitchen, if she's willing to spend that money. Other than that, what about a nice wooden dollhouse?

Tara · April 8th, 2004, 06:10 PM

I'll second the playplace thing. They are really cool and can grow into it!

Brandi · April 8th, 2004, 11:57 PM

Hey Kim and Lette - those are cool climbing things - do you know the brand? I don't remember seeing those exact ones before.

Marcella · April 10th, 2004, 08:44 AM

Thanks everyone! These are fantastic ideas! I love the climbing thing, and I had never thought about a kitchen set.. but that's a great thought too! I'll run these by my mom and see what she thinks.

kim · April 10th, 2004, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandi

Hey Kim and Lette - those are cool climbing things - do you know the brand? I don't remember seeing those exact ones before.

we got it at toysrus, it's from 'step2'
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...oys&n=12764711

April 8th, 2004, 08:51 AM	#1
Marcella My baby started kindergarten! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 718	Need ideas for birthday gift My daughter is turning one next month. My mother would like to purchase a "nice" (meaning, fairly expensive, and one that she will really enjoy) toy for her, and one that she will "grow in to" (not necessarily one that's appropriate for a one year old... Amelia already has more than enough toys currently). Any suggestions? I know there are tons of toys on the market appropriate for toddlers, but just wanted to get some ideas of nice toys that your children enjoy! Thanks.

April 8th, 2004, 05:17 PM	#7
Karri really? seriously? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: still freakin' stressed. Posts: 21,559	I was also going to suggest a real nice wooden kitchen, if she's willing to spend that money. Other than that, what about a nice wooden dollhouse? __________________ Easy Bakin' Living out Loud

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April 8th, 2004, 08:54 AM	#2
kim Louise, no matter what happens, I'm glad I came Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: with you Posts: 11,198	for tony's 1st birthday we bought him an outdoor climbing thing. do you have one of those? or how about a playhouse? here's the one we have:

April 8th, 2004, 09:33 AM	#3
Lette Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 10,333	Here's a cute girly house at TRU! Of course if you have a boy or may have a boy, you may want to go with something more neutral. My poor son who was born 2nd is going to have to play with a lot of girly things thanks to my mom!

April 8th, 2004, 09:40 AM	#4
Lette Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 10,333	We have this one and I think younger kids will start to use it earlier than perhaps a playhouse.

April 8th, 2004, 11:45 AM	#5
chefkath Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 501	How about a play kitchen? Brigit loves hers - she's had it for a year and still plays with it every day. She has the Little Tikes one: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B00004XCKF It's an OK kitchen, but I'm not that fond of plastic toys and if I could have afforded it I would have gotten her a wooden one instead. Depending on how much your mom can spend, you could consider some of those. The one from Pottery Barn Kids is really cool, and I also love the ones on this site: http://www.woodentoys.com/toys.asp?key=100000

April 8th, 2004, 12:13 PM	#6
Jillian Umm...need something new... Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,251	I was very set on a wooden kitchen for Janelle's second birthday, but now I'm in love with this one. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...594310-5175107 So I don't know. DH and I have been buying her random wooden food though since before she was born, it will be fun to give it all to her. Ohh and Janelle got that play gym that kim posted for her birthday last year (along with other naturally playful stuff) but we haven't set it up yet...

April 8th, 2004, 06:10 PM	#8
Tara Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 1,275	I'll second the playplace thing. They are really cool and can grow into it!

April 8th, 2004, 11:57 PM	#9
Brandi Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: They donate to your favorite charity! Posts: 6,197	Hey Kim and Lette - those are cool climbing things - do you know the brand? I don't remember seeing those exact ones before.

April 10th, 2004, 08:44 AM	#10
Marcella My baby started kindergarten! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 718	Thanks everyone! These are fantastic ideas! I love the climbing thing, and I had never thought about a kitchen set.. but that's a great thought too! I'll run these by my mom and see what she thinks.