Posts tagged first birthday
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Choo Choo
We are very into trains at the moment in our house - so I thought a train post was very fitting :)
I stumbled upon this great letter train set - perfect for a first birthday (or 2nd)!
Each Letter is $4.80, and you can find it here:
http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/maple_landmark_inc/nametrain_letter_cars.cfm?display=main
Dr. Seuss
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
We were given this set for my son’s first birthday, and I was so excited to receive them -I love reading him the same books I remember as a child.
The set is perfect for a first birthday gift. It retails for $45, but is currently on sale for $21.99 at Barnes and Noble.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dr-seusss-beginner-book-collection-dr-seuss/1016540098?ean=9780375851568&itm=1&usri=dr+seuss+collection
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss - thanks for the memories :)
Zany
Have a 1st Birthday party to go to, or need a gift for the toddler in your life?
The Zany Zoo by B. Toys is my GO-TO 1st (or 2nd or 3rd) Birthday Gift! :)
The “Zoo” is a wooden toy that features tons of toddler - friendly activities. It will keep them occupied (I wanted to say for hours - but lets be real here) for 15-20 mins (which is basically an hour in toddler time)! :)
Each side features a different activity (abc flip blocks, peek-a-boo animals) while the top of the zoo has a loopty-loo track with beads.
It retails for $54.99 at Target:
http://www.target.com/p/B-Toys-Zany-Zoo-Wooden-Activity-Cube/-/A-12025312
And, to discover other amazing B. Toys - go to:
Baby Mag
A good friend gave our son a subscription to Baby Bug Magazine for his first birthday, and it has certainly been a gift that stands out in my mind!
Baby Bug is an adorable magazine for kids ages 6 mo - 3 years. It is filled with beautiful pictures and creative stories, and makes a fabulous and thoughtful gift (that keeps on giving)!
A 1-Year subscription is $33.95 and you can coordinate it all online:
http://www.cricketmag.com/BBB-BABYBUG-Magazine-for-Babies-6mo-3yrs
Stick it to ‘em
This is an ADORABLE gift, that is actually USEFUL! Mabel’s Labels is a genius creation by a bunch of mommies that were sick of misplacing their child’s belongings at friends houses, daycare, etc.
The labels are microwave, dishwasher, and laundry safe and are around $20 for a pack of 40!
Check ‘em out at: http://www.mabel.ca/
Let’s Dish!
These melamine dishes from In This Very Room make a great birthday or holiday gift for the little one in your life.
They are dishwasher safe, and come in a variety of styles and sets. This Puppy Plate is $26: http://www.inthisveryroom.com/kids/personalized-kids-dishes/personalized-kids-puppy-plates.html
My son received 2 sets of melamine dishes for his first birthday, and they were one of our favorite gifts! Anything monogrammed is very thoughtful - and who doesn’t want to make meal time more fun!
You’ve Got Mail!
This is one of my son’s favorite toys / gifts! In a world full of plastic toys, The Stamp and Sort Mailbox by Melissa and Doug is so cute and refreshing!
The mailbox is very realistic looking, and comes with different size mail and stamps that stick on with velcro.
The age recommendation is 3+, but my son was LOVING this at age 1+
It retails for $29.99 and can be found at:
Have a Seat
Hands DOWN, this was one of the best gifts we were given when my son was born. The Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair, makes an awesome gift for a new baby or birthday for any child (Ages 2-10).
The chair comes in a range of different colors and patterns, and can be personalized with the child’s name.
My son LOVES sitting in a chair that is just HIS size!
The chairs range in price from $79 - $139
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/boys-anywhere-chair-collection/?pkey=gthmprione
Cozy Baby
Restoration Hardware Baby is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to find unique baby gifts. The Cuddle Plush Blanket and Pillow set looks so comfy, I want one for myself!!!
This would make a great gift for a new baby, or even a 1st birthday.
The set is $59 and you can personalize the blanket for an additional $6. They come in a range of colors - not just blue and pink (which is refreshing).
Let them CHEW!
It’s OK to let your little one gnaw away on these colorful beads! Chewbeads not only LOOK great, they are functional for those mama’s with teething little ones!
Created by a mama, Chewbeads make a great gift for mamas-to-be, or new mamas!
The beads are 100% Silicone and made with non toxic ingredients - they are also dishwasher safe, and the babies LOVE them! My son is obsessed with my Chewbeads bracelet - and, it is one piece of Jewelry I feel GOOD about letting him chew on!
*This is a great gift to give a new Mama that you can pair with a gift for the baby -as you know, its nice for the Mama’s to get a gift every now and then! :)
The collection consists of bracelets, and necklaces - prices start at $11.50
