Buying gifts for kids has become more difficult than ever in this day and age when it has never been easier to get anything you need or want. So, how do you buy a gift for your friend’s or your relative’s toddler boy, when you know they have everything? Aside from buying something easy, like chocolate treats, something practical like nappies, bibs or comforters, or something very expensive like a stroller, the safest way to go is to get a gift that you like, that is good for the child, and of course, something you know won’t end up in the trash or sit in a corner gathering dust.
Clothes
Everybody always talks about how kids grow up too fast. This is what makes buying clothes really difficult. Many parents are left with pieces of clothing that their baby boy never got to wear, or only wore once or twice. So, many people decide, wisely, not to spend too much money on clothes. However, the fact that everyone loves dressing up their kids in cute outfits, gives us the perfect opportunity for a great gift that your loved ones will love.
Of course, when you are buying clothes as a gift for a young child, your goal probably wouldn’t be to buy basics, because the parents will most likely have plenty of those. Instead, you should go for pieces of clothes they wouldn’t wear every day, and buy cute little boys clothes that will certainly make it to the family’s photo albums.
So, if that is something that you are aiming for, there are several things you need to take into account when you are buying toddler boy clothes. Young children’s skin is highly sensitive, so the clothes they are wearing needs to be made of high-quality fabrics, which are hypoallergenic and soft. Moreover, when you are buying clothes for young children, you should check if there are choking hazards, such as bows, flowers, buttons, strings etc. If there are decorations on the garments, you need to make sure they are attached properly.
Finally, little boys clothes always fit for a short period of time, because of how rapidly kids grow. Make sure that you are buying clothes that fit them well, or alternatively, you can err on the side of caution and something that is a little bit bigger, so that you don’t make a mistake, and also so that they can wear it longer. It is also a good idea to get adjustable garments.
Kids Play Rugs
Floor play is really important for kids, so many parents and caregivers purchase specialised kids play rugs to encourage children’s physical and mental development, while also staying safe from slips, bumps and falls. One of the most common gifts that kids get from their relatives and family friends are toys, but a kids play rug, while still on the theme of child’s play, is a much more unique gift. Of course, before getting one for your loved one’s child, you should make sure that they don’t already have one.
When they are young, kids learn from everything that surrounds them, and there are a lot of products on the market like kids play rugs, that can help boost their learning and their development. Of course, not every carpet can be considered kids play mat or a play rug. Here we are talking about rugs that are specifically made for floor play. These play mats or rugs are designed in a way that takes advantage of the baby’s curiosity and utilises it to encourage the child to move on their tummy and play. This in turn helps them learn how to kick, crawl, grasp, pull, squeeze, etc. So, in a way, it helps improve the child’s motor skills, but it also has a positive impact on the child’s cognitive development.
To stimulate and engage the child and attract their attention, well-thought-out play rugs feature different shapes, designs, colours, etc. Because children’s sight takes time to develop, these shapes also help them improve their vision and focus. Moreover, they will help them to start discovering their body, their senses, as well as learn the concepts of colours, shapes, distance, size…
If you decide to get a play mat rug as a gift for a toddler boy, make sure that it features colours that he will be able to see. This means that it should have a light-coloured background and darker shapes, or neutral background and shapes in brighter and more vivid colours.
Toys
Things have changed a lot in the last decades, and while kids used to have just a couple of toys and there always was something left to be desired, something that they wanted but wasn’t so easily available, nowadays kids are flooded with toys. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t get your loved one’s toddler boy a toy.
If you want to get a toy as a gift, it is very important that you make sure that you aren’t buying something just to buy anything. In other words, aim for a toy that the child will really use. Like with boys clothing, when you are buying toys, safety needs to be one of your top concerns. Moreover, you should make sure that you are buying good quality toys, that they will be able to use for a long time. Wooden toys, for instance, can be a great choice, not only because they are a great way to steer clear of plastics, but also because they can last for years and they can be passed down to other kids.