Pajamas with reindeer, Polar bears, dancers Or beagles. From $22.
Beautiful animals Schleich, made in Germany, starting at $7. Such great quality, they look like adorable heirlooms.
Flashlight for children, $16 for six. Anton LOVES his flashlight and even takes it with him when we travel. Fun for nighttime walks, sleepovers, shadow puppets, reading in bed, pretending to be a spy, whatever other games and adventures it offers. (It might be cool to add an invisible ink pen.)
This dog game has real rules, but we often shuffle the deck, put down a card each and play “who’s the cutest?” until we reach a final winner. They have cats And dinosaurs, too, of course. $10.
Jewelry Making Kit for Hanukkah, ChristmasOr rainbow lover. From $19.
Children’s stationery, where you fill in the blanks. I used to write my own basic versions for my kids when they were younger, but this set is so much prettier than mine ever were! $25.
Googly eye purse Or bag for a few cents and little treasures. From $12.
When my kids need to get interested in books again – or a friend tells me her child dreads reading time – my tried-and-true recommendation is The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels. They also have a Little Sister Serieswhich is ideal for slightly younger children (I would say around second/third year?).
Or one of your favorite storybooks, like Alexandre, who was rich last Sunday. Find tons of great ideas on Youngna Park’s Instagram Feed.
Bouncing ball, $13. It’s always fun to have something immediately rewarding to play with – things you don’t need to build or understand first. A bouncing ball is exactly that!
Finally, chocolate sardines, just for fun. $4. (These sold out quickly, you can also find them here, here And here.)
Plus, some crowd-pleasing classics: a toy stethoscope, stars that glow in the dark, thumb lightsAnd Uno. What would you add?
P.S. The 2020 children’s gift guide, the 2021 children’s gift guideAnd the 2022 children’s gift guide.
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