Holiday Gifts for Toddlers

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I made a run to the library today and along the way caught a glimpse of the mall. There wasn't an empty parking space to be had. I cannot even imagine how bad it's going to be on Friday. For all of you celebrating this week -- Happy Thanksgiving and good luck on all your gift buying excursions! Here are some ideas to get you started:

Gift Ideas for Young Toddlers
These toys make great toddler gifts for the 9-to-18-month-old child who is just beginning to gain mobility and become interested in the mechanical workings of the world around him. You'll want to purchase sturdy toys that can handle repetitive use as well as toys that allow him to practice his emerging social and motor skills.

Gift Ideas for Older Toddlers
These toys are for the 18-to-24-month-old child who is mastering mobility and exploring the more physical aspects of his world. These toys help him refine his large motor skills plus they allow him to practice his growing vocabulary.

Gift Ideas for 2-Year-Olds
These toys are for the 2-to-3-year-old child who can be very active at times and yet will readily engage in quiet, cognitive activities at other times. This age is a time of both balance and discovery, which can be enhanced with the right toys. These gifts will do just that.

And of course, don't forget about getting your toddler some stocking stuffers. I like to use this time of year to replace old, worn-out items like socks, crayons, markers and toothbrushes and then I throw in a few fun items, too.

Stuck on what to get for Dad or Grandma? I've got a round-up of great gift ideas if you need help figuring out what to buy for other folks in the family, too.

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