Great Toddler Christmas Gifts
Children between the ages of 1 and 3, or "toddlers," begin to change into complex people; learning language, motor skills and independent thoughts. With all of the learning that takes place in these formative years, it is important that the gifts you give them take advantage of these changes, and what better time for gift giving than around Christmas. It isn't hard to choose great Christmas gifts for toddlers.
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Play Doh
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A timeless classic, Play Doh has an endless array of possibilities for young imaginations. Many tools are available for crafting and shaping the doughy, colorful substance. Play Doh is a good tool in the development of fine motor skills, and its pliable nature provides many uses.
Leap Frog
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Leap Frog is a system of interactive learning devices designed to be fun for children of all ages. For toddlers, Leap Frog offers interactive books that promote counting, spelling, reading and much more. Not only will toddlers love the diversity and interaction, but it promotes an early enjoyment of learning.
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Memory Games
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Games that utilize picture matching are great for developing minds to enhance memory. Computer games such as "Pairs" and "Memory Tiles" as well as board games like "Original Memory" and "I Never Forget a Face" all follow the picture-matching theme.
Mini Micro Scooter
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This scooter is designed for toddlers, and will make them feel like a big kid. It features two wheels up at the front of a board for greater balance, one wheel at the rear and a handlebar, which is adjustable in height. This is a great transition out of the stroller.
Floor Puzzles
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Floor puzzles feature large, oversized pieces, which are perfect for helping develop fine motor skills in toddlers. At this age, they are beginning to exhibit persistence in problem solving, and completing the task of putting together a puzzle will bolster them with a great sense of accomplishment.
Pup Tent
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Whether you set a little tent up indoors or in the back yard, toddlers will get great joy out of having a place of their own. This will also get them excited about camping, which is a great activity to share with a toddler.
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