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Step 1
Pick a reasonable price range. It can be tempting to pick up the flashiest toy on the market. Toddlers are not impressed by price tags, so there is no need to spend an outrageous amount on their gift. A good price range for a Christmas gift for a toddler is between ten and twenty dollars.
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Step 2
Ask the parents for suggestions. Many parents are particular about what they want their children to play with. Ask if the parents are against commercialized toys such as Elmo and Deigo or if they prefer toys that spark the imagination in their toddlers. There is no need to buy an art set for a toddler if her parents only allow washable craft supplies in the house.
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Step 3
Consider buying clothes. Toddlers are constantly growing, so parents are constantly having to buy bigger clothes. Many times the best Christmas gift to a toddler and her parents is a new outfit or an inexpensive pair of shoes. It is helpful to purchase items in the next size up.
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Step 4
Remember that toddlers have their own particular tastes. Toddlers are individuals. One toddler may love arts and crafts and the next may be too active to sit down. If you buy a toddler a Christmas gift she is interested in, she is more likely to enjoy it.
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Step 5
Experiment safely. Pick toys a little different than her normal toys but with something she enjoys. For example, a toddler who does not like books, but enjoys singing and Elmo may love a singing Elmo book.
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Step 6
Look at classic gifts. Dr. Seuss books, match cars and regular dolls are normally a hit with toddlers. Most people pass over these items in an attempt to buy the newest and hottest toys for a Christmas gift.
