best4less Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Alright, I need a little help here with gifts for my niece. She is 2, will be 3 in April. I thought I knew what to get her and now I am having second thoughts lol. Would love to hear some ideas. My youngest will be 9 next month so its been a while since I had to buy for a 2 year old. I know for certain I will be getting her the Dress and Dance Dora doll. I'd like to get her at least 2 more gifts- $30 or under each. I was thinking of the Disney Princess dress-up trunk and maybe a toy vanity but I don't know, I could see her getting bored with that fairly quickly. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryka Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Anything dora is good at that age. My daughter is 5 and loves her. Also maybe a leappad. They make them for different age groups and it is educational too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeswiff Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 My daughter got her disney dress up trunk last year and is STILL very into it! I highly recommend that one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 my daughter is almost 3(11/28) and she is very much into dora. she will be getting mostly dora things for xmas. maybe a bike with training wheels, if she doesnt have that already?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly2hottie Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 What about a play vaccum? Walmart has a little hoover and it's like $15. I got it for my son when he was 18 months and he is now 3 and still loves it. Everytime I vaccum he vaccums too. Also the crayola color wonder sets are great too. If you haven't seen them, they are special markers and fingerpaints that only color on special paper or books. Great for that age when they are still learning and there is no mess if they color on tables or furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanaBanana Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 My youngest DD will be 3 in january :) So far I have bought her a Video Now Jr, 3 Videos to go w/ it, a play Mixer to go with her kitchen (she LOVES her kitchen) a Power Touch w/ 2 books, a Learn Through Music (Fisher Price) and some coloring books and crayons & a Aqua-Doodle. I also made her a No-Sew Fleece blanket. Dolls are always a plus as well. Toy cell phones.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best4less Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 Oh yes, I got the play vacuum for her last Christmas and she still loves it! Got her a bike for her last birthday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brynnfromtheblock Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Anything Dora or Carebears is good. My middle daugter just turned 3 and the thing she wanted most this year was a doodle bear.. which was right up her alley since she writes all over everything... it's one of those bears that they can color all over with markers and then mom puts it in the washing machine and you start all over..... I think somewhere had them for 10 bucks recently, and the glow in the dark one is on sale for BF for 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4linkae Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 My daughter just turned 3. She loves her cookware and her dolls the most. She's also VERY much into the Mr. Potato Heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outnumbered Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Play food, Little People toys, the My First Leappad, Fisher-Price Learn Through Music, dollhouse-size little dolls, a doll stroller, Playhut tent...those are all big hits here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Alright, I need a little help here with gifts for my niece. She is 2, will be 3 in April. I thought I knew what to get her and now I am having second thoughts lol. Would love to hear some ideas. My youngest will be 9 next month so its been a while since I had to buy for a 2 year old. I know for certain I will be getting her the Dress and Dance Dora doll. I'd like to get her at least 2 more gifts- $30 or under each. I was thinking of the Disney Princess dress-up trunk and maybe a toy vanity but I don't know, I could see her getting bored with that fairly quickly. Any ideas?I have a 2 year old that will be 3 in January. She gets bored w/ EVERYTHING easily...lol. But she did have a vanity that would play w/ and I bought a lot of stuff to go w/ it....like rings and shoes and stuff at the dollar store for cheap. I bought her a new one for Christmas this year to replace it. But unless you get it at Walmart or something it's probably going to be more than $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Play foodI would suggest you get the plastic or wood stuff and try to avoid the paper boxes. They always get destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 My daughter just turned 3. She loves her cookware and her dolls the most. She's also VERY much into the Mr. Potato Heads.My daughter LOVES her dolls too. Every time we go anywhere she wants another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Anything Dora or Carebears is good. My middle daugter just turned 3 and the thing she wanted most this year was a doodle bear.. which was right up her alley since she writes all over everything... it's one of those bears that they can color all over with markers and then mom puts it in the washing machine and you start all over..... I think somewhere had them for 10 bucks recently, and the glow in the dark one is on sale for BF for 20I also bought my daughter an Aquadoodle for the car for Christmas. Wanted one she could leave in there and I didn't have to throw in the washer all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Oh yes, I got the play vacuum for her last Christmas and she still loves it! Got her a bike for her last birthday :)My daughters had the vacuum that comes w/ the broom and loved it. Going to replace it if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amystuff Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 i just ordered for my little nieces & nephews off of the Hasbro site. You can get 25% off and free shipping with the code HASBRO25 through Sunday. Here's the list of items for 2-3 years olds: http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByAge.htm?CD=10&NPG=504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddielexi4 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Get her a play kitchen. You can get the little ones pretty cheap at WM or TRU. Or, does she like writing, drawing, playing school? If so, you might want to look into getting her a Deluxe Standing Easel by Melissa and Doug. I have one for my 2 year old, and she absolutely loves it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest all2tired Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 All of the above suggestions are great. Left me nothing to add on to it. Little girls love to pretend they are cleaning too so the vacuum idea was a good one. They like playing house so a little play kitchen or tea set always work. Anything Dora works, little doll strollers or doll she can feed. a canopy bed for her doll. Anything to draw or paint with. You may want to cosider the crayola things that only work on the certain kind of paper so she doesn't get paint or markers on herself or furniture. Boxes of Stickers with her fav character on it. Teddy bears. Little girls are much easier to buy for than little boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwish Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 My girls, age 3 and 5, are REALLY into My Little Pony stuff. The ponies hold up well and offer hours of imaginative play. Hasbro sells My Little Pony stuff online and you can use the code HASBRO25 , for 25% off and free shipping. boscovs.com also has some My Little Pony stuff that is difficult to find elsewhere, including clothes. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best4less Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 I just wanted to say, thank you all for such wonderful suggestions! I am defiantly going to look into some of these! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloey Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Ok, here is what I bought my granddaughter who will be three in Dec. Vtech smiles computer....49.00 I think Vtech learn to write computer...I think it was just around 30 Light Bright...says ages 4 and up but I think she can handle it Lincoln Logs, she loves to build...TRU has BIG set for 29.99 I think Large Cinderella Doll Baby Ariel Doll. I think it was 15.50 at the Disney store, but she's an Ariel freak Playskool has the Cinderella playsets, I think they are around 30 and I thought the Aquadoodle looked cute. Oh, also if you have a TRU nearby you, they have these "Sweet Streets" houses and shops that are really cute, and they are about 15 each. I thought for the price they were a good buy. I almost got them but bought the twin time dollhouse instead for 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy72 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 My daughter got her disney dress up trunk last year and is STILL very into it! I highly recommend that one!! I agree. My daughter loved to dress up in the disney clothes. She also loved all those little plastic heels. She would dress up and go outside to catch frogs. And I had to beg her not to wear the shoes to the store. Oh how I wish she was that age again. She is 7 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimfp Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 My boys will be three tomorrow - for Christmas we talked about the play vacuums, also anything SpongeBob or Dora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best4less Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 My boys will be three tomorrow - for Christmas we talked about the play vacuums, also anything SpongeBob or Dora. Happy Birthday to them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeblue Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 My kids love the aquadoodle they got last Christmas. It is in the Target toy catalog for $16.88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 i'd say anything Disney or princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jentery Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 My daughter is 3 and really into the Littlest Pet Shop toys. She is getting the Whirl Around Playground and lots of pets to go with it. Santa is bringing her a V Smile and a few games. My sister is getting her the StarStation entertainment center from Fisher Price, because she loves to sing and look at herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outnumbered Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I would suggest you get the plastic or wood stuff and try to avoid the paper boxes. They always get destroyed.Do they still make those? Plastic and wood is all I've ever seen in stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping mom Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Our oldest 5 kids are 21,20,18,17, and almost 15. The youngest will be 3 in March. It is really a lot of fun to be able to toy shop again!! Whenever we shop she wants to see the Magic Glow Doodle Bear, a bike, a shopping cart, and blocks. She has a MY First Leap Pad and plays with it every day. I am thinking about get her a kitchen. Any Recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outnumbered Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Our oldest 5 kids are 21,20,18,17, and almost 15. The youngest will be 3 in March. It is really a lot of fun to be able to toy shop again!! Whenever we shop she wants to see the Magic Glow Doodle Bear, a bike, a shopping cart, and blocks. She has a MY First Leap Pad and plays with it every day. I am thinking about get her a kitchen. Any Recommendations?If I had the money, I would get my 2 y/o one of these:http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-8057746-5896169?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B000067BIShttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008X340/qid=1131371587/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-8187447-7299850?v=glance&s=toys&n=507846http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006JZCX/qid=1131371587/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-8187447-7299850?v=glance&s=toys&n=507846 Little Tikes and Step 2 are very durable and would hold up well for years. I would avoid the cheaper no-name brands of play kitchens because the plastic is flimsy. I got one for $20 last year and it was a great idea but it was only about a month before the oven door broke off, the feet don't stay on...it's not going to last. But I can't afford to replace it with one of those nicer ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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