We have compiled a list of books, art equipment, sound toys, building toys and toys for active play, that are suitable and lots of fun for babies and toddlers. Each item is accompanied by a direct link to the online shop with the best deal (everything under $50), for your convenience and hassle-free shopping!
Every Christmas or birthday, our kids receive lots of gifts from generous friends and family. Being very practical people, our relatives and friends would ask us what toys our kids would like. At times, we will let our family members know what toys our kids are into.
This is especially so for the primary schoolers, who know very well what gifts they want for their birthday or Christmas. We would ask the older kids to write down their wish list, and we will vet them (to make sure the items are within reasonable limits) before passing it on to our relatives or friends. If your kids are old enough, do get them involved in the decision making. Though they will not be surprised when they receive the gifts, they will certainly be happy to receive something that they have been wishing for!
Tips to get the best value out of this...
Books
1) Usborne activity book, starting from $24.54
2) Urborne Beginners Science Box Set (10 Books), $19.90
3) Pokemon: Super Deluxe Essential Handbook, $27.52
4) Choose your own adventure books, starting from $13.46
Art & baking
1) CiyvoLyeen Sewing Craft kit, starting from $31.75
2) Art flock mixed media art kit, $45
3) Bakedin baking kits, starting from $17.90
4) The little things baking kits, starting from $25
Building toys & imaginative play
1) LEGO sets and LEGO DOTS series, starting from $5.50
2) Playmobil play boxes, starting from $39.95
Active play
1) Racket sports equipment from Decathlon
2) Soccer equipment from Decathlon
3) Pool toys, starting from $2.99
Card and board games
1) Card games and board games, starting from $4.99
2) Organ attack card game, $12.80
3) Outfoxed! Boardgame by Gamewright, $39.90