Baby/Toddler 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

posted on : November 9, 2020 posted by : thetheodorajane 0 Comment

This year’s gift guide covers just about everything on Livvy’s wishlist or toys she already owns and LOVES. I added a variety of toys too, because she doesn’t just only play with wood toys or only with electronic toys. I believe there’s something in this guide for every type of child.

Brown Bear Puzzle Blocks game: If your kid is as obsessed with Brown Bear as much as mine, get them this.
Egg Hatching Game: Livvy recently became fascinated by these, as the chicks make a sort of “peep” sound when you press down on them. Great for teaching sounds.
Music kit: This is very similar to the one Livvy has but has A LOT more. Wish I would’ve purchased this kit for her instead! And all a great value.
Expandable Ball: I am currently using this for speech therapy for Livvy and for working on getting her to focus. She loves making the ball get big and then small again, and likes to see how it works.
Melissa & Doug race car ramp: Another major win from this beloved toy brand! Livvy plays with this daily. If you have a kid that loves to tinker or loves cars, get them this! The bottom of the ramp provides at least 5 different ways to play with this to help your child learn sounds, science and more.
Activity Cube: Livvy has one of these and typically chooses a different side each day. Each side provides different types of entertainment.
Melissa & Doug Baby Doll: Livvy has this baby doll and the excitement on her face when I first gave it to her was truly one of the sweetest moments I’ve ever experienced with her. The body is nice and plush and “feels life-like.” Excellent choice for pretend play!
100 words electronic book: Livvy also has this book and is getting really good with recognizing objects to their words. It’s a nice change from a standard board book as this one is more interactive.
LeapFrog Speak & Learn puppy: Just purchased this for Livvy as a Christmas present! We are huge fans of LeapFrog toys & Livvy is a huge fan of puppies, so its a win-win lol.
Stackable rings: These are similar to the ones Livvy has, but I think these have better colors and the high contrast colors will be great for baby or toddler.
Melissa & Doug Take Along Sorting Barn: All kids seem to love farm animals, and this particular toy works on sorting, organization and also teaches about all of the animals.
Melissa & Doug Take Along Tool Kit: For the child who loves to build!
Melissa & Doug Show Pony Stable: Livvy absolutely adores these horses. What I found really neat was the fact that the bottom of the barn talks about each of the different horse breeds & what they’re known for. There’s always something really educational with Melissa & Doug toys & that’s why we have as many as we have for Livvy.
Kitty Kat Keyboard: Livvy was at a friend’s house and seemed to really enjoy this, so we picked one up for her for Christmas!
Animal Nesting Dolls: Another great recommendation from a speech pathologist friend of ours! Grabbed these for Livvy for Christmas as well.