As organized as I am with a lot of things in life, gift giving is just not one of them! I prefer to give gifts that are special for each person – something that really made me think of that person when I saw it. So when I’m under pressure to get gifts by a certain date, I tend to procrastinate. This year, I’m really trying to be on the ball and get my Christmas shopping done early! One of my favorite ways to give gifts to little ones is by giving them a book and an experience or educational (but fun) toy to go with it. I love themed gifts as a way to make it fun for the littles! There really just isn’t anything better than a good book and great memories, right?! Here’s my 2016 Christmas gift giving guide for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!
Baby Gift Box – Elephants
I just think this is such a sweet baby gift! The That’s Not My series is seriously so cute! My boys have loved these books. They are colorful and there’s a different texture on each page. Plus the story is repetitive and simple, so Noah can now read these books to Liam. Melts this momma’s heart!
Baby Gift Box – Tummy Time!
This is another adorable gift for any new baby! How cute is this?! An adorable ‘under the sea’ themed play mat and tummy time book!
Fold out tummy time books These are simply some of the coolest books for a baby! They fold out and stand up in front of baby! Baby can either be on their tummy or even sitting up. Liam loves looking at the high contrast pictures and Noah loves telling him what each picture is!
Baby Gift Box – Beginning Shapes
Toddler Gift Box – We’re Going to the Zoo!
Tickets to the Zoo
Toddler Gift Box – Learning Colors and Taking Turns
Taking turns is something we are working on, and the Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel game gives us a fun way to practice! I love that when it’s your turn, you hold the squirrel. This provides the child a very concrete way of knowing whose turn it is. This game also targets learning colors! We get a lot of laughs out of this game! Noah gets very protective of his acorns!
The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game
Toddler Gift Box – Exploring My World
My Very First Book About the World
Soft Globe (We have this soft globe at home and love it. It’s not only educational, but gives him something to hold while we read our books about the world. It also is great for learning to play catch! It’s soft enough that no one will get hurt and its squishy, so it’s easy for Noah to catch).
Preschool Gift Box – Secret Hide Out
There’s just something that is so much fun about having a secret hide out. We have a tee pee in Noah’s room with a basket of books right outside its door. He loves to go hide in there and read (sometimes I even get invited in!). Pair this with a secret flashlight book and I guarantee this is one gift your kids will love!
Teepee (I loooove the selection from Land of Nod!!)
Shine-a-light book (There are so many in this collection and they are all so much fun! Definitely a favorite in our house!). Give it with a flashlight to make it a complete gift.
Preschool Gift Box – Learn how to code! Yep, you read that right! How fun does this look?!
Look Inside How Computers Work
Preschool Gift Box – Natural History Experience
Tickets to local Natural History Museum
Preschool Gift Box – Snowy Day Rescue Kit
Zoo on the Loose is hands down our favorite game right now! It’s so fun and interactive. Best of all, it burns energy! We don’t always follow the rules exactly and modify it for when it’s just Noah and I playing, but nonetheless, we run around the house laughing while we play this game!
Sticker Dolly Dressing Activity Pack
Get Ready for School Wipe Clean Activity Pack