18 Non-Toy Gifts Toddlers Will LOVE

Non-toy gifts are a great option when buying gifts for toddlers
0:00 Intro

0:25 Lessons and Classes
Swim lessons, dance, gymnastics are all great ideas and benefit little ones.

0:47 Memberships
Children's Museums, the zoo, YMCA or family gyms are all wonderful.

0:55 Puzzles
I've always been surprised at how early little ones understand puzzles and really enjoy them. You can find wooden ones, 2-piece, and 4 pieces.

1:19 Books
It’s never too early for books. Did you know that reading to babies and toddlers changes the way their brains develop and gives them a better chance at life? You can watch a video about it here. A couple of our favorites are Sandra Boynton's books, Robert Munsch's books, Bill Peet Books.

1:39 Photo Album
Little ones love looking at pictures of family members and of themselves doing things or at special places. On many online photo sites, you can create a photo book of all the special people and special things the child has done.

2:00 Pajamas
If you sew, special homemade pajamas are THE BOMB! My mom sews and my children just adore the fact that MorMor (Swedish for "mother's mother") made them something special.

2:28 Sprinklers
Good old fashion fun right there! There are all sorts of sprinklers, I personally prefer the old-fashioned oscillating sprinklers, and the kids like running through the "tunnel."

2:46 Bird Feeder and Seed
Having a bird feeder outside a winder is very entertaining for kids to watch and helps get them interested in wildlife. You can also encourage them to recognize bird species and develop a lifelong interest!

2:57 Artwork Picture Frame
Displaying our children's artwork is important and also very fun. A hinged art cabinet hangs on the wall and allows you to change pictures out when a new masterpiece is created.

3:27 Towel Set
It's so much fun for little ones to have their own towel and washcloth. I have color-coded all our towels, it makes it easy for the kids to know which towel is theirs and it also cuts down on the spreading of germs if you teach them to always dry their hands on their own towel.

3:53 Savings Account or Stocks
Setting money aside for each birthday or holiday may not be very exciting for these little people right now, but when they turn 18 and realize the amazing start they have in life, it will be a huge blessing.

4:02 Music
Kids love music! Some great kid-geared artists are Raffi, Casper Babypants, Sandra Boynton.

4:25 Sleeping Bag
Having their own sleeping bag can make little ones pretty excited about sleepovers, trips, or camping out on family nights.

4:45 Piggy Bank and Coins.
This may take some supervision, but all the little people I know absolutely love putting coins into their piggy banks!

4:55 Shoes and Boots
Snow boots or rubber boots are especially helpful. For the little cowboy or cowgirl, having a special pair of cowboy boots is super exciting.

5:21 Play Silks
We love our play silks. My kids have used them as capes for superheroes, skirts, dresses, wraps to carry their baby dolls, over chairs and couches to make a fort, the possibilities are endless.

5:47 Math Counters
Kids will totally end up playing with animal counters, but we keep ours in a small bucket and bring them out when everything else is put away.

6:10 Donations
We personally like World Vision and Compassion International.


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