Christmas present for a boy?

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I think legos are a little small to be around the 1.5 YO eater... I love the savings bond idea - and you could probably pick up a small toy for him to open. How does the mom feel about sugar? My sister found Christmas cereal and it has been a huge hit with my LO. It's a big box makes a fun noise when you shake it and if little brother gets into it - it's ok. It's a version of captain crunch so it's not horrible on the sugar level.

I think his mom is okay with him having sugar as long as he doesn't eat a whole lot of it. I think my nephew has ADHD, but I'm not sure.

What's the name of the cereal?

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Is 6 too young to start reading Harry Potter?

I don't know. I didn't read any of the books.

I'm not sure if he's reading chapter books just yet.

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Of course he will want to open something
and be able to do something with it.

I would suggest the Crayola line of drawing tools (Crayola Color Wonders).
They have glow in the dark papers/markers
magical pens
and more!

I was thinking about those two items I mentioned in my original post, because I went shopping with his mom on Black Friday, and that child will not lack for things to open or do. Lol!

I was trying to think of something to buy him that wasn't too expensive and educational.

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

I'll update you all on what we end up buying him.

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Art supplies! One year I gave all my nieces and nephews little art supply kits that I put together (of course I shopped Back-to-school sales and clearance for most of it so my cost was way cheap.

I got a little Rubbermaid type tote that closed with a carrying handle, I tossed in crayons, washable markers, watercolors, some homemade play dough, paint brushes, finger paints, pipe cleaners, pom pom balls, glue sticks, Popsicle sticks and some construction paper and kid scissors. I decorated the totes with the kids names and stickers and they were a big hit! I would just make sure all the craft supplies are non-toxic and washable. And I would maybe pick up some of those Crayola Tadoodles or just some fat crayons for the baby and the baby can sit in the highchair and color too.

I also made these art kits for my own kids and they love them, we can pack the whole kit for car trips or visits to grandparents, they can shut the lid on them and with art supplies if the older one sits at the kitchen table then maybe just maybe the baby cannot get and chew them up! LOL

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Art supplies! One year I gave all my nieces and nephews little art supply kits that I put together (of course I shopped Back-to-school sales and clearance for most of it so my cost was way cheap.

I got a little Rubbermaid type tote that closed with a carrying handle, I tossed in crayons, washable markers, watercolors, some homemade play dough, paint brushes, finger paints, pipe cleaners, pom pom balls, glue sticks, Popsicle sticks and some construction paper and kid scissors. I decorated the totes with the kids names and stickers and they were a big hit! I would just make sure all the craft supplies are non-toxic and washable. And I would maybe pick up some of those Crayola Tadoodles or just some fat crayons for the baby and the baby can sit in the highchair and color too.

I also made these art kits for my own kids and they love them, we can pack the whole kit for car trips or visits to grandparents, they can shut the lid on them and with art supplies if the older one sits at the kitchen table then maybe just maybe the baby cannot get and chew them up! LOL

Great idea! I saw this woman buying some of what you described at Toys R Us on Black Friday and I wished I had grabbed some, but I agree, making your own is better and cheaper!

Also, I saw some diy projects on another site like make your own galaxy play dough so I may end up making a diy present.

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Here are a few links to some homemade playdough recipes I have posted on the blog too:

The Best Homemade Play Dough Recipe!
Homemade Gift Idea

Also the dollar store here in our town has some inexpensive art supplies too. Construction paper, pipe cleaners, glue sticks etc.

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Here are a few links to some homemade playdough recipes I have posted on the blog too:

The Best Homemade Play Dough Recipe!
Homemade Gift Idea

Also the dollar store here in our town has some inexpensive art supplies too. Construction paper, pipe cleaners, glue sticks etc.

Thank you! I'll check them out.

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We decided on the Smithsonian's grow your own crystals and maybe Uncle Milton's moon in my room. Thanks everyone for your ideas!

[kschick96]

This sounds really cool-I think he'll love it!

We decided on the Smithsonian's grow your own crystals and maybe Uncle Milton's moon in my room. Thanks everyone for your ideas!