Another birthday invitation?! We’ve all hit those patches of birthday party tsunamis where wave upon wave of classmate invitations flood in from school backpacks. Instead of running to the toy store every week, keep a small stockpile of toys in your gift closet. It will save your sanity (and gas budget). Here are the Top 5 Toys to Have In Your Gift Closet for girls.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn™ Learning Piggy Bank™ [1]. This toy has it all; music, counting, colours and shapes. Little ones can grow their fine and gross motor skills with this toy as well as learning the fun in play.
Lollipop Duet Stage Microphone [2]. Microphone & stand plus a headset microphone for a friend to sing with you—this is a fantastic gift. Kids can sing solo or connect ipod/mp3/cd player and they can sing with their favourite groups.
Littlest Pet Shop [3]. Add to a collection or start a new one these little pets are reasonably priced yet a hot buy. Littliest Pet Shop animals allow for open-ended play fueling creativity, role-playing and discovery.
Harumika [4]. Fashionistas can design there own runway-esque creations using the harumika mannequin and fabric (no sewing, glue or scissors required). Perfect for independent play this toy will keep a girl busy for hours.
Kiss Naturals Bath Fizzie Making Kit [5]. It’s science and scent both at the same time! This DIY kit is 100% natural and no measuring required! (Bonus: Made in Canada!)
Looking for ideas for boys? Check out The Top 5 Toys To Have In Your Gift Closet For Boys [6].
Caroline Fernandez shares family friendly activities and tips on her site Parent Club. She is the author of Boredom Busters (Silver Birch Honor Book Award) and More Boredom Busters available in bookstores everywhere. Read her at www.parentclub.ca [19] and follow her on twitter @ParentClub [20]
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