“Mom, I want that one, pleeeasssee.” It’s that time of year. Sometimes, getting the right gift for your child might be a challenge as they keep growing and their interests keep changing.
Their ever-changing interest has cost you a bookshelf or closet or some room filled with toys which they never use or rarely play with.
Then the real question most parents ask: “What possibly could my child need??”
These days, children have more toys than ever before in the history of the world. According to Plastic Box Shop, the average child owns 190 toys by age 5, 342 toys by age 9, and 493 toys by age 13.
Imagining 493 toys inside your home can be scary for a lot of parents. This is why it’s important to guard against your impulses.
Here’s a practical step I found against giving your child all he or she wants. When next your child asks you for a particular toy, you let them know it has been put on the list of things you would get them.
Most times, they would forget what they have on the list and you can buy whatever you want for them.
You still need to get toys for your child right? I have got you covered.
Good Housekeeping made a list of the best toys to gift your child, so I put together the toys that would give your child top-level fun and also educate them:
Ages 0 - 2 years
The Surprise Learning Box is inspired by Ms Rachel’s popular baby and toddler videos. It is designed to nurture early developmental milestones like animal and object recognition while honing fine motor skills like pinching and grabbing.
The Box also encourages communication skills: "What's in the box, what could it be?" as the baby pulls out objects. The bonus learning card has even more play ideas and skill-building tips.
At a stage when your child learns to walk, you will want to support them as much as possible. What better toy than a walker to aid him or her on this journey?
This toy walker incorporates fun into the walking process with phone dials, lights and sounds to teach your child parts of the alphabet, shapes and colors.
Age 2 - 5 years
Want to unleash your child’s inner creativity? The Crayola Scribble Scrubbie explores your child's range of creativity.
An adventure of color awaits with the Scribble Scrubbie Pets Arctic Snow Explorer set! Kids are in for a flurry of fun with 3 Color-Change Pets, 6 markers, 2 snowboards, 2 tubs, 1 brush and a real-working explorer vehicle that doubles as a storage solution.
Do you have an upcoming scientist at home? This microscope is just for him or her.
Your child gets to discover the world with science & exploration toys designed to get up close with nature, peer into outer space, and get smart about science
Your child can study 20 pre-prepared slides (60 images total!), and little ones can choose from Fact or Quiz Mode to hear more than 100 fun facts and quiz questions voiced by Wildlife Warrior Bindi Irwin.
Ages 6 - 9 years
This robot improves your child’s ability to program codes. It has pre-made instructions to help your child turn code into art.
After your child is more comfortable with pre-made codes, he can then use blocky, python, or javascript to build better artistic drawings.
Unlike other puzzle box toys that turn out disappointing & dull, the shashibo sensory box features 36 rare earth magnets for an innovative design that transforms into over 70 shapes.
It fits comfortably in the hand for hours of mind-challenging fun and stimulates the senses with unlimited creative possibilities.
Bring out your child's inner competitiveness with this beautiful puzzle box.
Age 10 - 13 years
Does your child play basketball with you? This is a great gift for him or her. It contains LED features 2 lights that are good for up to 30 hours of nighttime play. The ball lightens up only when bounced and goes off when inactive.
This kit contains 100+ science experiments that let kids explore the wonders of hands-on chemistry experiments. They can launch a rocket, build and erupt, create fizzy reactions & more. You might just have a hidden chemist in your child. This kit will help ease your child into the world of science.
Christmas is a season of giving and your child deserves all the best gifts he can get. With these gifts for different age groups, you can select a gift for your child. Not one that will just give your child some fun but educate him or her.
The Redeemer’s Learning Center wishes you a Merry Christmas in advance and hopes you have a great holiday with your family.
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