Christmas ideas for 2 year olds

Everybody's asking and I can't think of anything! Santa's bringing them a kitchen, but other than that, I need suggestions.

 

Some of the things on my list are:

Large trucks, buses, planes, etc. (that they can push and walk behind) -- especially if they have cargo capacity
Bath toys -- things that spin, make noise, etc. when you pour water through them
Make-believe housekeeping items (broom, dustpan, vacuum?)
Art supplies, especially stickers, colored paper, and watercolors
Kids' music CDs

Mods, would it be possible to have a FAQ (or sticky post, or whatever you call it) with gift suggestions for various ages? Then we could compile all these ideas in one central place.

 

Trikes, puzzles, duplo/Mega Blocks, playhouse, pop up tents (easy to store!), art supplies (crayons, paints, etc), Aquadoodle, shopping carts (for kitchen), Little People, Music Cds, books, clothes!, basketball hoop....


those are a few toys we have and/or are getting and my 2 just turned 2!

 

Last year's big hits for us at Christmas (21 mos) and birthday in March were: Magnadoodles, play kitchen, Little People sets (esp. the A-Z Learning Zoo), Mega Bloks, A-Z letter puzzle and magnetic letters, doctor kits, diaper bags w/ all the kit & caboodle for their baby dolls. And books, books, books galore!

 

Mine have really been into caretaking of their baby dolls, so things like doll strollers, high chairs, a toy PNP, changing table, have been big hits. They also love the toy kitchen and play food. Little People sets are big too. I'm just starting to think of Christmas gifts, and Ainsley really likes puzzles at the library, maybe an easel, and more push things like a shopping cart. Oh yeah, my girls are big into accessories like hats and pocketbooks, I have a whole basket of those.

 

QUOTE(Minette @ Oct 15 2007, 09:20 AM) [snapback]451119[/snapback]
Mods, would it be possible to have a FAQ (or sticky post, or whatever you call it) with gift suggestions for various ages? Then we could compile all these ideas in one central place.


I really just wanted to second this suggestion.

Mine are just now 19m, but here's what we're planning for Xmas:

*Tool bench or Play Kitchen (not yet decided)
*Vaccuum/Broom
*Lawnmower
*Puzzles
*Pillows & Blankets (have not yet introduced these yet)