DelilahLov
One is in Kindergarten, another in second, and the other in 4th.
They're my cousins and over the past years I haven't really given
such great gifts. I mean I try hard, but it's mostly toys and clothes.
What's something that they can keep forever (or more then a couple of years)
and it's memorable? I can't give toys because their parents (not all related) don't want any more toys. I don't want to give them DVDs, either (stuck in front of the TV all day) and music is okay but I really don't like Kids Bop or Hannah Montana for the children. Of course for my baby boy cousin, I'll give him a teddy bear or blanket (he doesn't care, he's happy if you give him something to bang with)
Keep in mind, it can't be pricey and it'll be helpful if parents or people with the same experiences answered. (I was thinking of getting them a baby doll, I remember my first one(: but then they own like 20)
Answer
Build A Bear . . it's personal, its designed to suit each childs taste and its something that they can cherish forever. My son is 3yrs (almost 4) and loves his 'magic police panda bear'. You can get a gift certificate so the older ones can go to a store and make it themselves (something my son really enjoyed doing) or you can make it for them with things they like in mind. This is a gift thats great for all the ages you mentioned. http://www.buildabear.com/
The Process
- pick out a animal of your choice to stuff
- pick out a sound (if you choose)
- grab a felt heart (for the inside of your animal)
- sing a song (for the kids) to jump start their heart and make it your special bear
- stuff it
- bring it to the wash station to brush/fluff it (for the kids)
- pick out an outfit for the bear (if you choose)
- fill out its birth certificate at the computer station
- and go to the cash register to get the box and the birth certificate
As for avoiding toys, if you have any girly girls getting then a nice little jewellery box is great. I know my aunt got one for me as a little girl and I still have it. Same with necklaces and charm bracelets. You don't have to spend a lot to get something nice. My aunt never had a lot of money but she always threw together little packets of jewelry (even plastic stuff for my younger sister). Another option is the classics. Cabbage patch dolls are back and my daughter (2yrs) loves them. Something to think about anyway. =)
Build A Bear . . it's personal, its designed to suit each childs taste and its something that they can cherish forever. My son is 3yrs (almost 4) and loves his 'magic police panda bear'. You can get a gift certificate so the older ones can go to a store and make it themselves (something my son really enjoyed doing) or you can make it for them with things they like in mind. This is a gift thats great for all the ages you mentioned. http://www.buildabear.com/
The Process
- pick out a animal of your choice to stuff
- pick out a sound (if you choose)
- grab a felt heart (for the inside of your animal)
- sing a song (for the kids) to jump start their heart and make it your special bear
- stuff it
- bring it to the wash station to brush/fluff it (for the kids)
- pick out an outfit for the bear (if you choose)
- fill out its birth certificate at the computer station
- and go to the cash register to get the box and the birth certificate
As for avoiding toys, if you have any girly girls getting then a nice little jewellery box is great. I know my aunt got one for me as a little girl and I still have it. Same with necklaces and charm bracelets. You don't have to spend a lot to get something nice. My aunt never had a lot of money but she always threw together little packets of jewelry (even plastic stuff for my younger sister). Another option is the classics. Cabbage patch dolls are back and my daughter (2yrs) loves them. Something to think about anyway. =)
What's a good birthday gift for a 1 year old baby girl?
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It's for the daughter of my co-worker and I was unable to go to the party, but I wanted to buy her something.
Answer
at 1 year old they like anything they can push (like a shopping cart or carriage), pull, and dump and fill (like buckets full of snap beads, etc... that they can dump, refill, carry around, and dump out again (its a toddler thing lol). Books are also always a really safe bet. Go to www.toysrus.com or amazon.com and look under the 1 year old age group to search for toys. Good luck!
at 1 year old they like anything they can push (like a shopping cart or carriage), pull, and dump and fill (like buckets full of snap beads, etc... that they can dump, refill, carry around, and dump out again (its a toddler thing lol). Books are also always a really safe bet. Go to www.toysrus.com or amazon.com and look under the 1 year old age group to search for toys. Good luck!
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