So if you don't already know Harrison was one in October which means our house is already full of toys, so the thought of getting him more is a little scary mainly because I'm thinking where am I going to put it all!?
We already got him a car so I think we'll skip a big present this year (lesson learnt for next year...hold out and give bigger present at Christmas) and just get him smaller bits.
So the shopping must start and I thought whilst I'm browsing for him its the perfect time to also do a Gift Guide for any other mums with babies of similar age.
Creative
Aquadoodle
The large drawing mat allows for colourful creations with no mess. Filling the easy grip pen with water and applying to the mat reveals funky colours. Comes with seven different accessories for more creative fun.
The nib has been designed to allow bold strokes of colour at every angle. Safely secured to stop small hands trying to remove it. Ink rinses off skin, clothes etc.
Created for small hands. The larger size barrels allows easy grip and harder to break.
Electronic Learning
Introduce the sound of animals using the fun sound effects and sing-along songs. Hear the animals sing, choose a style of music from classical, jazzy or rock ‘n’ roll. Promotes motor development.
Encourage imaginative play by filling the basket with a choice of 10 brightly coloured food pieces. Listen to songs, melodies and fun sound effects. Two modes of play, one to teach numbers and colours and the other to help your child understand different food items. A fun way to introduce role-play and learn.
Smart Phone
Introduce numbers, counting, greetings and more. Hear over 20 songs and phrases and different sounds. Introduces listening and communication skills.
First Laptop
Learn all about shapes, colours and letter sounds through bright, colourful buttons and engaging light-up LCD screen. 3 sing-along songs and 20 uplifting melodies. Inspires imagination and encouraging role play.
Rock, Light & Roll Guitar
Let them rock out with lights and sounds. Features 10 Classical melodies. Encourages tummy time and floor play.
Baby on the Move
Baby World Cup Winner
Encourage your baby to walk (or drunken stumble) with this talking and singing football goal that has an optical sensor that recognises when a goal is scored. If they feel like dancing, turn to the music mode for lots of songs, sounds and light effects. Also teaches first letters, numbers from 1 to 5, shapes, colours and more.
Piano Mat
Features 10 piano keys with six different musical instrument sounds, four animal sounds and rhythm selection. You can also record and playback the music they create.
Activity Cube
Five sides of fun that includes flip-and-match animal friends, swivelling peekaboo counting circles, spinning gears, a tracking maze full of twists and turns, a bead maze and wooden animal characters to offer hands-on learning. Develops problem solving and fine motor skills.
Drop & Pop Giraffe
Drop the balls in and watch them pop out of the giraffe's legs.
Fun Games
Toot Toot- Drivers Garage & Tow Truck
Three floors to explore, drive, park etc. Plays a variety of fun phrases, songs & music. Teaches colours, numbers and road safety and introduces the alphabet, letter sounds and vocabulary. Encourages fine motor skill development
There are so many toys the list could be endless. As I have been looking I realise that the toys all depend on your baby's skills so some may not be as suitable (For Christmas time) or could be very similar to a toy they already have, in which case I would refrain as I know that any space you have is precious!
We already got him a car so I think we'll skip a big present this year (lesson learnt for next year...hold out and give bigger present at Christmas) and just get him smaller bits.
So the shopping must start and I thought whilst I'm browsing for him its the perfect time to also do a Gift Guide for any other mums with babies of similar age.
Creative
Aquadoodle
The large drawing mat allows for colourful creations with no mess. Filling the easy grip pen with water and applying to the mat reveals funky colours. Comes with seven different accessories for more creative fun.
Crayola Beginnings Range
Ideal for little hands. Chunky & easy to grip. Perfect to develop your child's colouring skills.
The nib has been designed to allow bold strokes of colour at every angle. Safely secured to stop small hands trying to remove it. Ink rinses off skin, clothes etc. Created for small hands. The larger size barrels allows easy grip and harder to break.
Electronic Learning
Introduce the sound of animals using the fun sound effects and sing-along songs. Hear the animals sing, choose a style of music from classical, jazzy or rock ‘n’ roll. Promotes motor development. Encourage imaginative play by filling the basket with a choice of 10 brightly coloured food pieces. Listen to songs, melodies and fun sound effects. Two modes of play, one to teach numbers and colours and the other to help your child understand different food items. A fun way to introduce role-play and learn.Smart Phone
Introduce numbers, counting, greetings and more. Hear over 20 songs and phrases and different sounds. Introduces listening and communication skills.First Laptop
Learn all about shapes, colours and letter sounds through bright, colourful buttons and engaging light-up LCD screen. 3 sing-along songs and 20 uplifting melodies. Inspires imagination and encouraging role play.
Rock, Light & Roll Guitar Let them rock out with lights and sounds. Features 10 Classical melodies. Encourages tummy time and floor play.
Baby on the Move
Baby World Cup Winner
Encourage your baby to walk (or drunken stumble) with this talking and singing football goal that has an optical sensor that recognises when a goal is scored. If they feel like dancing, turn to the music mode for lots of songs, sounds and light effects. Also teaches first letters, numbers from 1 to 5, shapes, colours and more.
Piano Mat
Features 10 piano keys with six different musical instrument sounds, four animal sounds and rhythm selection. You can also record and playback the music they create. Activity Cube
Five sides of fun that includes flip-and-match animal friends, swivelling peekaboo counting circles, spinning gears, a tracking maze full of twists and turns, a bead maze and wooden animal characters to offer hands-on learning. Develops problem solving and fine motor skills. Drop & Pop Giraffe
Drop the balls in and watch them pop out of the giraffe's legs.
Fun Games
Toot Toot- Drivers Garage & Tow TruckThree floors to explore, drive, park etc. Plays a variety of fun phrases, songs & music. Teaches colours, numbers and road safety and introduces the alphabet, letter sounds and vocabulary. Encourages fine motor skill development
Whirling, spinning and spilling fun with stacking rings to build their very own burger. Develops fine motor skills and hand to eye coordination.
Whirling, spinning and spilling fun with stacking rings to build their very own burger. Develops fine motor skills and hand to eye coordination. Jungle Fun Ball Run
Bounce the balls into the palm trees and watch them spiral down through all the twists, turns and loops. Send the monkeys for a spin, introduce them to the giraffe and as the balls travel through the jungle watch the lights and listen to the fun sounds. Encourages them to look, listen and touch.
There are so many toys the list could be endless. As I have been looking I realise that the toys all depend on your baby's skills so some may not be as suitable (For Christmas time) or could be very similar to a toy they already have, in which case I would refrain as I know that any space you have is precious!
If you have a gift idea that I haven't mentioned please comment below or if you have a little one and have already brought Christmas presents I would love to know what you have brought them.
AMY xo
