HELP! Mothers of girls toddlers/preschoolers

[kristen78_vt]

I need ideas for Christmas gifts for Caitlin

Does anyone have any recommendations of toys that their daughters love? I am running out of ideas for Caitlin. I feel like she has almost everything! She's 3 year old going on 13....

Thanks!

Comments

[jenniferinclyde]

HUGE for my three and four year old nieces were cash registers - so they could play "shopping" - maybe an interesting life lesson - but LOVED! Also kitchen stuff.

[kristen78_vt]

Thanks. Yup, got that already. I feel like there isnt anything she doesnt have! I am considering more kitchen food though. She has this Melissa & Doug wooden pizza that is a big hit and I see they make a similar birthday cake and a cookie set too.

[fwgirl]

Loren has the bday cake and LOVES it. Everyday is someone's bday around here.

[kristen78_vt]

Yeah, the pizza Caitlin has is a big hit too. One thing that is hard now is that our girls are getting old enough to use different toys for ages 3+, but now we will both have babies and my kids doctor doesnt recommend getting Caitlin toys with small parts because of Liam. It can be hard to find appropriate things for her that will also be safe for him in case he gets his paws on it!

[lollylu]

What about a backpack? I'm considering one from Stephen Joseph. Something useful that won't just get thrown in her toybox (hopefully not).

Sticker book, digital camera...just giving you what's I've put on Mary's list.

[kristen78_vt]

she did just get this bag for her b-day. i think its a back pack, but not sure. If not a backpack is a good idea!

[jenniferinclyde]

Does she have a wallet/purse yet? Those were huge with my friends daughters.

[kristen78_vt]

Yes, she is rocking the purses now!

[fwgirl]

Does she like games? Candy Land, Shoots & Ladders and Hungry Hungry Hippo are very popular around here.

The "big" gift we're giving Loren this year is a sleeping bag. We ordered it from LL Bean and I'm super happy with it. It's practical, but something that I think she'll really like.

[kristen78_vt]

She has Shoots and Ladders. I was thinking of some games, so those are good ideas, thanks! I like the sleeping bag idea too. Thats a good one. I'll have to check LLBean for that.