1. The classic wooden
children's table and chairs set.
Toys of this nature have been popular with kids and parents for
hundreds of years. Give a kid miniature furniture set like this and
their imagination will quickly kick into high gear. The best are
crafted of wood, making them durable and long lasting and helping to
avoid exposure to toxic plastics. At first glance, something like
this may not seem so exciting, but kids flock to the
children's table and chairs in daycares, creating their own homes,
serving their dolls or teddy bears, even creating their own
restaurants.
2. Knights and Castles.
It’s not just boys that love playing with knights and their castles.
A quality set with stone-look walls, flag-topped towers and a
drawbridge will keep older toddlers busy for hours. Throw a dragon in
the mix and good luck getting one of these sets away from them.
3. kidkraft
kitchen
Don’t mistake one of these for the moulded plastic versions you find
in the big box stores. Featuring detailed appliances and brightly
painted wood, these are sure to draw kids like moths. Parents like
them too, particularly the retro look and high quality. You may have
to look online to find them, but KidKraft makes the funkiest,
retro-chic kitchen play sets you’ll find anywhere. We recommend
Simplykidstoys.com, which carries many premium toy brands, including
KidKraft.
4. Scooters.
Safer than a skateboard, easier than a bike, scooters can be the ideal
first wheels for the older toddler who wants to be active. Parents
who want a well-built scooter that looks good, can take a few bumps
and is designed with their child’s safety in mind will be happy with
the offerings from Radio Flyer, Wee Blossum or Italtrike.
If you didn’t find anything in our list that would make the perfect
gift for your toddler, don’t give up hope. For some
children table and chairs isn’t quite exciting enough, but there
are always choices. Just make certain to pick carefully, keeping
safety and quality in mind. The classics are often just as appealing
as they were forty years ago and they’re usually built to last that
long, even under the kind of punishment only a determined toddler can
deal out.
