Your favorite toy that the kids ever had - Page 2

Chaos Coordinator · 10-31-2015, 05:18 AM

There's a new thing out called spinnyos that all my kids are fascinated with. I jotted it down on my littlest's Christmas list but even my 6yo said he wanted to play with it.

gerberadaisy · 10-31-2015, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos Coordinator

There's a new thing out called spinnyos that all my kids are fascinated with. I jotted it down on my littlest's Christmas list but even my 6yo said he wanted to play with it.

my little guy saw it on TV & has asked for that too. I don't think he'll be getting it though.

I'm having the same issue coming up with ideas for birthday (November - 2 weeks - yikes) & Christmas gifts for my guy & he's an only. It's because he doesn't really show interest in any one thing but rather minimal interest in a lot of different things. *sigh*

forty-two · 10-31-2015, 09:20 AM

Honestly, when my youngest was that age and we had the same problem (already had all the kids toys that I'd wanted to have), I went through the house and picked out the sorts of things I'd have wanted to give him if only we hadn't already had them (especially those that were gathering dust because everyone forgot we had them

) and wrapped them up and "re-gifted" them to him

. He loved it

and we saved both money and space

.

Chaos Coordinator · 10-31-2015, 09:23 AM

That is an excellent idea. My 6uo said he didn't want his bilibo anymore, so I told him to stash it under his bed and then gift it to 1yo for Christmas

ECingMama · 10-31-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by forty-two

Honestly, when my youngest was that age and we had the same problem (already had all the kids toys that I'd wanted to have), I went through the house and picked out the sorts of things I'd have wanted to give him if only we hadn't already had them (especially those that were gathering dust because everyone forgot we had them

) and wrapped them up and "re-gifted" them to him

. He loved it

and we saved both money and space

.

I have all our best toys in a tub and would absolutely re-gift them to another child of ours. If the need arises.......

houseforjoy · 10-31-2015, 10:27 AM

Yep we do that

I just need ideas for grandparents. We already got the needed car seat at his bday, and I told my mom a sleep E O and diffuser for him for Christmas

but I was just trying to see if there were some good toy options too

Aerynne · 10-31-2015, 12:21 PM

I am particularly partial to the 2004 Little People Farm (there are a bunch on ebay) and find it super fun to play with the kids.

My older kids have really enjoyed finding gifts for their younger siblings from their old stuff.

Allison · 10-31-2015, 02:01 PM

The Tonka Toughest Mighty Dump Truck was such a hit for my oldest son that we wound up getting one for each boy because the younger boys always wanted Kangaroo's. It definitely grew with them.

My youngest has been playing with his since before he could walk and still plays with it now at almost 10 years old. It's been outside most of the time, too, so they really hold up.
http://amzn.to/1iuNANC

RealLifeMama · 10-31-2015, 07:57 PM

Bilibo
When I asked my dh to pick one up for the kids for Christmas many years ago, he was perplexed and doubtful, but he did it. 10 years later, he still says "you were right!" Because it has been a favorite of all the kids, still is played with nearly every day, and is in great shape.

MrsHutch · 11-01-2015, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Allison

The Tonka Toughest Mighty Dump Truck was such a hit for my oldest son that we wound up getting one for each boy because the younger boys always wanted Kangaroo's. It definitely grew with them.

My youngest has been playing with his since before he could walk and still plays with it now at almost 10 years old. It's been outside most of the time, too, so they really hold up.
http://amzn.to/1iuNANC

We have this and it is the BEST. My 3, 5, and 6 year olds play with it almost daily.

RealLifeMama · 11-01-2015, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by forty-two

Honestly, when my youngest was that age and we had the same problem (already had all the kids toys that I'd wanted to have), I went through the house and picked out the sorts of things I'd have wanted to give him if only we hadn't already had them (especially those that were gathering dust because everyone forgot we had them

) and wrapped them up and "re-gifted" them to him

. He loved it

and we saved both money and space

.

We do this! It is always the things with a lot of pieces, like Potato Head sets or Little People, because it is not long before we pack them up out of frustration over finding pieces and parts everywhere.

knitlove · 11-01-2015, 07:24 AM

The cutting food and cutting fruit from Melissa and Doug

sprout · 11-28-2016, 03:23 PM

bump b/c this is an awesome thread.

gerberadaisy · 11-29-2016, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gerberadaisy

my little guy saw it on TV & has asked for that too. I don't think he'll be getting it though.

I'm having the same issue coming up with ideas for birthday (November - 2 weeks - yikes) & Christmas gifts for my guy & he's an only. It's because he doesn't really show interest in any one thing but rather minimal interest in a lot of different things. *sigh*

Man, this is no longer true. This kid is a walking commercial. He is so in love with his magic tracks these days & the commercials that come on Nick Jr. he's constantly asking for those products.

His favorites these days are any construction kit. He just got citiblocks for his birthday. Basically planks of wood. He loves his magformers & is waiting to buy a gear set when daddy cashes his birthday check from grandma. He also loves his plain ole unit blocks. He loves the games jenga, blokus, & stormy seas. He loves other board games as well. He is newly five & his world has seemed to explode with things he loves this last year.

AngelaVA · 11-29-2016, 07:54 AM

The Little People characters and sets. I'm trying to save them for grandchildren but my kids still drag them out sometimes (they are 10 and nearly 8). Wooden Unit blocks would be my second choice.

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10-31-2015, 05:18 AM	#16
Chaos Coordinator Rose Garden They need freedom to just be fluffy mashed potatoes and feel their fluffy feelings. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Up to my earballs in little boys. Posts: 20,259	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had There's a new thing out called spinnyos that all my kids are fascinated with. I jotted it down on my littlest's Christmas list but even my 6yo said he wanted to play with it. __________________ Joy Progressive Methodist Enfp mama to Sparrow, 10 Zion, 7.5 Baby Gus, 4.5 Preschool teacher. Musician. Timelord. Www.justicemercymayhem.wordpress.com "What you plant in the kingdom will surely grow, and what you grow with love will surely bloom, and the fruit of the spirit will come back to you."

10-31-2015, 09:20 AM	#18
forty-two Rose Garden The Gospel is for Christians, too :). Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,911	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had Honestly, when my youngest was that age and we had the same problem (already had all the kids toys that I'd wanted to have), I went through the house and picked out the sorts of things I'd have wanted to give him if only we hadn't already had them (especially those that were gathering dust because everyone forgot we had them ) and wrapped them up and "re-gifted" them to him . He loved it and we saved both money and space . __________________ ~ forty-two ~ Possessor of The Answer to Everything and Solver of (Somebody Else's) Problems INTJ: introverted iNtuition with extraverted Thinking DYT 4/2: connecting intellectually and emotionally Enneagram 5w4: a need to perceive and to feel special Wife to my pastor dh (INTP) since 2003 Mother to: dd13, 'R' dd10.5, 'A' ds8, 'J' and two in heaven: miscarried 10/29/04 and 01/01/05 Blog: Lutherama What we want is just one* thing, not the thing.*

10-31-2015, 09:23 AM	#19
Chaos Coordinator Rose Garden They need freedom to just be fluffy mashed potatoes and feel their fluffy feelings. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Up to my earballs in little boys. Posts: 20,259	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had That is an excellent idea. My 6uo said he didn't want his bilibo anymore, so I told him to stash it under his bed and then gift it to 1yo for Christmas __________________ Joy Progressive Methodist Enfp mama to Sparrow, 10 Zion, 7.5 Baby Gus, 4.5 Preschool teacher. Musician. Timelord. Www.justicemercymayhem.wordpress.com "What you plant in the kingdom will surely grow, and what you grow with love will surely bloom, and the fruit of the spirit will come back to you."

10-31-2015, 10:27 AM	#21
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had Yep we do that I just need ideas for grandparents. We already got the needed car seat at his bday, and I told my mom a sleep E O and diffuser for him for Christmas but I was just trying to see if there were some good toy options too __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

10-31-2015, 12:21 PM	#22
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had I am particularly partial to the 2004 Little People Farm (there are a bunch on ebay) and find it super fun to play with the kids. My older kids have really enjoyed finding gifts for their younger siblings from their old stuff. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

10-31-2015, 02:01 PM	#23
Allison Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just exactly where I should be Posts: 6,741	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had The Tonka Toughest Mighty Dump Truck was such a hit for my oldest son that we wound up getting one for each boy because the younger boys always wanted Kangaroo's. It definitely grew with them. My youngest has been playing with his since before he could walk and still plays with it now at almost 10 years old. It's been outside most of the time, too, so they really hold up. http://amzn.to/1iuNANC __________________ Allison Blessed mother of my three sons: 22, 20, 18 Grateful for GCM since 2004

10-31-2015, 07:57 PM	#24
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had Bilibo When I asked my dh to pick one up for the kids for Christmas many years ago, he was perplexed and doubtful, but he did it. 10 years later, he still says "you were right!" Because it has been a favorite of all the kids, still is played with nearly every day, and is in great shape. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

11-01-2015, 07:24 AM	#27
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had The cutting food and cutting fruit from Melissa and Doug __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

11-28-2016, 03:23 PM	#28
sprout Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,261	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had bump b/c this is an awesome thread.

11-29-2016, 07:54 AM	#30
AngelaVA Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,512	Re: Your favorite toy that the kids ever had The Little People characters and sets. I'm trying to save them for grandchildren but my kids still drag them out sometimes (they are 10 and nearly 8). Wooden Unit blocks would be my second choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Wife to David since July 2005, Mama to Genevieve born June 2006 and to Gabrielle born February 2009

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