Presents for toddlers

[mizarchivist]

I can think of a lot of useless ideas for what to get Crime Fighter for his birthday next month, including a puppy, a big vat of sugar, squealy toys.... All of those ideas are, of course, duly considered and shunted off.

So, what does one get for a one year old when what he loves best is to play with plastic wrappers that make a ton of noise and to play in the recycling bin?   

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[catling.livejournal.com]

There are books that wee ones enjoy a lot. They generally have really cool pictures, textures, etc. K was a HUGE fan of all things Sandra Boynton, but at that age, especially "Fuzzy Fuzzy Fuzzy" if you don't already have it, which has bumpy, fuzzy, smooooth, etc.

I tried pop-up books at one for K and it was a bad idea, though enthusiastic she tended to tear 'em up.

Art supplies! Finger paints. Crayons. As messy as you can tolerate. I recommend a tarp on the floor, a pile of finger paint paper and a lot of finger paint.... in these warm months with that much mess, I recommend that no one be wearing much in the way of clothes for this sort of fun.

How does he feel about baths? Bath toys are also awesome. Rubber duckies in different fun outfits. Boats that float. Squirty toys. Spinny toys. Anything fun that is safe to play in the tub with.

[mizarchivist]

I suspect my best bet is to make the paint from edible stuff, because that's what he'd do. Eat it. Knowing him, he'd dump a whole pot in his mouth given half a chance.
Definitely loves loves loves the bath.