I get asked every year from many family members what I think my boys would like for Christmas gifts. In reality they don't need anything. We are so blessed to have everything they need and then some. We have toys and clothes overflowing most of the time. So this year I thought I would try to look at toys, books, ect. and make a list that would help guide everyone to what we are looking for this season that my boys will use. I think it's very important for toys to be things we will actually use and I think that learning toys are always important too. Monkey actually prefers toys that he can learn from but he also enjoys board games or books. So here is my list.
1.) Fisher Price Growing Baby Animal Activity Puzzle
Monkey loves puzzles & I think that they are fun learning toys. I never knew they made puzzles for little guys like Goose but I would love to start introducing puzzles to him so he can find a love for them as well!
I had to add this one too! Why? Both Daddy & Popa are contractors so they use tools all the time! Monkey has a big tool bench that he plays with so I think it's only fair if Goose has his own tools too!
3.) Playskool Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper - Blue
We had a ball popper for Monkey when he was little he loved it. I know that Monkey would really enjoy playing with his brother with this elephant. I'm not quite sure that Goose is old enough for it yet but he'd always grow into it!
4.) Momo Baby Soft Sole Baby Shoes - Airplane Brown (6-12 months)
1.) Giant Kids Car Play Rug
One of Monkey's favorite toys to play with is cars & his dinosaurs. Having a rug to drive his cars on & a town for his dinosaurs to stomp on would keep him busy for hours. Another great gift idea that I think would get used a bunch!
2.) Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock
Again with Monkey loving time right now I think a clock would be great! He is always asking me what time is it or saying we are doing this at 1:00 o'clock. Just last night while in bed reading stories he says "It's 1:00 o'clock?" Of course we don't go to bed then so I told him the correct time of 8:30.
3.) Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Calendar
Monkey is getting very interested in time. He wants to know what day it is & what we are doing that day. I think this will be a fun calendar that he can help care for himself while learning about the days & months. I really think he would enjoy this.
4.) The Imagination Station Series Books
Monkey loves painting! He uses water colors all the time. I think he might find it fun to be able to use finger paints to create some fun pictures. But he would always love more water colors as well.
6.) Melissa & Doug Triangular Crayon Set
7.) Dinosaur (The Movie)
There are more ideas that I have for Monkey or would like for him here if you are interested in seeing more ideas
By no means do I think my boys need all of these!
I just like giving suggestions and letting you have some choice in what you pick to get them. I have linked all of the toys to amazon to make ordering them easy. I'm not sure if they are at local stores or not. I hope this helps you all with gifts for the boys! Have fun!
For Goose
(this list was hard because really what does a 5 month old baby need?)
Monkey loves puzzles & I think that they are fun learning toys. I never knew they made puzzles for little guys like Goose but I would love to start introducing puzzles to him so he can find a love for them as well!
I had to add this one too! Why? Both Daddy & Popa are contractors so they use tools all the time! Monkey has a big tool bench that he plays with so I think it's only fair if Goose has his own tools too!
3.) Playskool Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper - Blue
We had a ball popper for Monkey when he was little he loved it. I know that Monkey would really enjoy playing with his brother with this elephant. I'm not quite sure that Goose is old enough for it yet but he'd always grow into it!
4.) Momo Baby Soft Sole Baby Shoes - Airplane Brown (6-12 months)
I just think these are adorable & he needs to have shoes to wear during these cold winter months.
I love this toy! I think that he would enjoy playing with the bugs & make them make all their noises. Plus it will help him start developing those all important fine motor skills!
Another workbench! Some of the same reasons I listed above for a workbench however this one makes noise & teaches things as well.
Sorting blocks are always fun! It's bright colors of course will draw his attention. The problem with this toy...I think we have a shape sorter however I have packed all the toys away & I'm not sure if it is something that we kept or gave away.
I have more gift ideas for Goose here although it is nothing compared to the list I have for Monkey. I mean seriously what does a 5 month old really need?
For Monkey
One of Monkey's favorite toys to play with is cars & his dinosaurs. Having a rug to drive his cars on & a town for his dinosaurs to stomp on would keep him busy for hours. Another great gift idea that I think would get used a bunch!
2.) Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock
Again with Monkey loving time right now I think a clock would be great! He is always asking me what time is it or saying we are doing this at 1:00 o'clock. Just last night while in bed reading stories he says "It's 1:00 o'clock?" Of course we don't go to bed then so I told him the correct time of 8:30.
3.) Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Calendar
Monkey is getting very interested in time. He wants to know what day it is & what we are doing that day. I think this will be a fun calendar that he can help care for himself while learning about the days & months. I really think he would enjoy this.
4.) The Imagination Station Series Books
Monkey loves reading the Magic Treehouse books which are great but these books are Christian based so I would love to own this series to read over and over to the boys!
6.) Melissa & Doug Triangular Crayon Set
Monkey is learning how to hold crayons the proper way & I love that these will help him. Right now one of his favorite things to do is go in his room and "Do Work" which could be coloring in a coloring book or practicing his letters & shapes. He loves it! I know these will be a big hit!
7.) Dinosaur (The Movie)
He loves this movie. We use to borrow it from Grandma Sheila but we weren't able to get it before she passed away & I know it would mean a lot to both of us if we were able to own it.
There are more ideas that I have for Monkey or would like for him here if you are interested in seeing more ideas
By no means do I think my boys need all of these!
I just like giving suggestions and letting you have some choice in what you pick to get them. I have linked all of the toys to amazon to make ordering them easy. I'm not sure if they are at local stores or not. I hope this helps you all with gifts for the boys! Have fun!
Curious to see what I would like for Christmas this year? Check it out here.
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