GIFT GUIDE HIERARCHY for Kids

Toys are often the “go-to” gift for kids, but there are so many other options you should consider gifting.

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Toys are often the “go-to” gift for kids, but there are so many other options you should consider gifting.

Hopefully our gift guide hierarchy will inspire you to think outside the (toy) box.

EXPERIENCES

The best gift you can give a child is an experience, and the memories that come with it.

Examples:

  • Annual Memberships
    • Zoo, Aquarium, Children’s Museum, Theme Park, etc.
  • Tickets
    • Special Event, Play, Festival, Show, Zoo, Museum, etc.
  • Outing
    • Park, Playground, Ice cream, Putt-putt golf, Bowling, etc.
  • Lessons
    • Swim, Karate, Dance, Music, Art, Soccer, etc.

PRACTICAL ITEMS

This category of gift ideas includes items that you (or the parents) would have gotten the child regardless.

Examples:

ART/CRAFT SUPPLIES

Examples:

BOOKS

We are HUGE book lovers in this house, but we also frequent the library and encourage others to do the same. When gifting books, consider those books that the library doesn’t have (or types of books that just don’t fair well at the library, like lift/flap books).

Examples:

  • For babies:
  • For babies and younger children:
    • Touch and Feel books
    • Lift and Flap books
  • For older children:
    • Books from their favorite series
    • Journal/Write-in type books

Toys

If you do decide to gift a toy, know that all toys are not created equal. The best types of toys are:

And please be mindful, do your research and consider whether the toys you buy are:

  • Eco-friendly (like the ones in this GIFT GUIDE)
  • Non-toxic (like THESE) and
  • Ethically made

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