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Gift Ideas for Young Children
Among members of a family, children are the ones who are most often given gifts. Nowadays, parents have a wide range of ideas to choose from when shopping for an ideal gift for their kids. In the past, toys were the most common gifts given to children but the market for children gifts has evolved. There are more options now for parents other than the typical robot toy for boys or Barbie doll for girls compared to, say, 10-20 years ago.
Gifts should also be considered according to the recipient’s age. A Transformers action figure would be more appropriate for a 7-year old than a four-year old toddler. In the same vein, a book about dinosaurs would be more apt for a four-year old than an eight-year old kid. Then here are our WippySuggestions:
For Under 3 years
Because of their age, children under three years of age should be given educational toys that would help boost their learning ability, creativity and memory. Toys that require children to stack up blocks, match items according to colors, or complete a simple puzzle are ideal for children in this age range.
Younger children, say a year old, would be more interested in colorful toys like soft dolls. Puzzles and toys, which contain small parts, are not recommended for 1-year olds for safety reasons.
For 5 year olds
As a child grows, his or her interests and needs vary as well. Boys become more interested in toys appropriate for their gender, like action figures of popular cartoon, movie and comic characters. There are kids, however, who prefer educational materials while some are inclined to improve their skills like drawing. Parents should observe and take note of the interests of their children so that they can choose the most interesting toys for their offspring.
Toy cars and trucks are common gift items for young boys. Die cast toy cars have been in the market for a long time and they remain popular up to this day. There are also toy cars inspired by famous Disney movies like Cars. Toy cars can be bought by one or in bulk, and some come in a package complete with accessories like a carwash, garage and even traffic signs.
Five years old boys would also love toys that allow them to create. This is why Lego has been in the business for some time now, as their products come in different types that enable kids to create things ranging from castles, houses, ships and airplanes.
For girls, dolls are can’t-miss gift items. But there are other options for parents looking to buy a different gift for their 5-year old girls. A typical 5-year old girl likes to dress up, thus parents would find dress-up clothes perfect for their young girls, for instance gowns can be matched with tiaras and high heeled shoes special for girls this age, with play make-up such as lipstick and blush. Play jewelry like bracelets and rings should also appeal to girls of this age range. Also girls in this age range might like to dress up as their favorite fairy tale character, such as Tinker bell, Cinderella or Snow White. They will also enjoy having some toys or accessories with regard to their favourite theme.
For Seven year olds and up
At this age children are more likely to enjoy activities that require physical effort, such as outdoor games. Baseball games, soccer, cricket or tennis come to mind, so why not buy them something like a new soccer ball, a cricket set or a new tennis racquet? Also, if they have a favorite sports team you would do well to buy them a new kit in their team’s colours.
You can also opt to take them for a ride on the Go-karts, or if they like horses you can take them to a farm where you can take lessons on how to ride a horse with your kids.
If they enjoy swimming and animals, swimming with dolphins would be a fantastic idea that really thrills your kids! Check the aquatic parks nearby in your area. Something like this will be wildly fun and totally unforgettable experience that will stay in their memory forever. All these options apply to both genders, which is great! You just have to pick the one that suits your kids the most while staying within your budget.
Remember childhood is just a short time in our lives we won’t get to relive it, so it’s up to you to make it special for your kids!
Today is a great opportunity to start building a strong and happy foundation for a successful adult life. Good luck!