I can’t believe it’s already Christmastime. It really is the most wonderful time of the year! I am so excited that this year we have two little ones to celebrate with and shop for: our preschool girl and our baby’s first Christmas.
Charlotte is at an age where she really understands the hooplah, and I’ve been sharing with her the true reason for the season. I’ve also talked to her about Santa Claus, and she is pumped for all things Christmas!
For Colin, he is so tiny and will only be three months old; he’ll never remember opening gifts (except for the pictures we show him when he’s older), but that means little gifts that will grow with him are key. I’ve picked out several that he’ll be able to play with in the months and years to come.
To make it easy on the pocket book, I’ve been buying things here and there since the beginning of October. But I have been seeing some major sales on Amazon and elsewhere. Most links below are to Amazon.
Pack your cart and then purchase on Black Friday. I hear that the Amazon Black Friday sale will be stellar this year! These are also great gift ideas and suggestions to tell the family.
Here are our picks for this Christmas…
The Preschool Girl’s Wish List
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FurReal Friends StarLily, My Magical Unicorn (on sale for half off!) // An interactive stuffed animal that your little is sure to love! This has been popular for a while, so make sure to get it while you can.
Disney Princess Belle Musical Tea Party Cart // Beauty and the Beast is all the rage right now, and Charlotte is all about the tea party these days. Any little girl will love this! Santa is bringing this one. (Also in the same category is this Doc McStuffins Hospital Care Cart.)
DreamWorks Trolls Poppy Figure and Trolls Harper Figure (below 10 dollars!) // We haven’t even seen the movie yet, and these trolls from the movie are well loved already.
Trolls Decorative Pillow // Even though this is a pillow, Charlotte treats this like a doll. It’s too cute!
Shimmering Dreams 11-Pack // This is going to be a huge winner this year. Eleven Disney princess dolls? Yes, please!
Rapunzel’s Horse Maximus // Since you’ll have the princesses, you’ll need at least one horse to tote them around.
Barbie Dreamhouse (50 dollars off!) // At this age, Barbie is becoming quite popular. We’ve tested this out at a friend’s house, and this will be an investment well worth the money.
Barbie Glam Convertible // Charlotte loves cars, so the glam wheels is sure to be a hit!
Barbie Careers Farm Vet Doll & Playset // If your little darling loves animals and Barbies, this is a no brainer.
Secret Life of Pets Bluray Combo // This movie was a favorite this summer, and I know it will be for years. It’s definitely a must-have.
Secret Life of Pets Talking Gidget // Because the movie was loved, so would this talking pet.
Finding Dory Bluray Combo (on sale for 15 dollars!) // The biggest movie of the summer also happens to be another favorite. This one is definitely getting wrapped for Christmas!
Finding Dory Swigglefish Mr. Ray 3-in-1 // Charlotte saw this and loved it! It rolls around and houses a few of the characters. Too cute!
Magic Tracks // Another toy that was tested out at our friend’s house was this fun track. Boys and girls love this!
Shopkins (less than 10 dollars) // The Shopkins obsessions continues! You can never have too many.
Skip Hop Eureka Unicorn Backpack or the Popatu ‘Trolley’ Rolling Backpack // Little Miss loves toting around all of her stuffed animals, dolls, and little toys (aka Shopkins) and loves anything with wheels. This little backpack is perfect for that!
Disney Pajamas (on sale!) // You can never have too many pajamas for girly girls. Also in the clothes department, we love these t-shirts: Vineyard Vines Tshirt or this special Holiday Shirt.
The Joy of Giving & The Golden Rule // Our book collection will continue with a current favorite: The Berenstain Bears.
Do-a-Dot Art Sponge Markers // These markers are such a great tool for pre-school activities. These would be perfect to use on the Melissa & Doug Standing Easel (on sale!), too.
Melissa & Doug Catch & Count Fishing Game (50% off right now and less than 15 dollars!) // This fishing game is perfect to improve fine-motor skills and practice counting and sorting. Great gift!
Baby Boy’s First Christmas
B. Zany Zoo Wooden Activity Cube // This activity cube has great reviews and will entertain your babe well into the toddler years.
Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo // This little toy is highly regarded as one of the best of the year!
Fisher-Price Go Baby Go Poppity-Pop Musical Dino // I can’t wait to see my little sweetheart’s face light up when he sees this in action.
VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck // There is something about dumping things out that babies just love. Definitely a winner of a toy!
Sesame Street Elmo’s On the Go Letters // A set that houses it’s parts? Great idea! A set that will help your little learn the alphabet in the next couple of years? Even better. (Charlotte even loves this one at almost four-years-old.)
Sesame Street 130 Piece Wooden Blocks Set // Wooden blocks are such a classic. The fun designs will inspire imaginative play years from now, too.
Fisher-Price Classic Infant Trio // This classic trio from Fisher-Price is a must-have. The stacking rings, the sorting shapes box, and the xylophone are classics for a reason.
Stacking Cups (less than 5 dollars!) // Endless entertainment always comes from a stocking stuffer such as this one.
Little Tikes Handle Haulers // A cute toy with wheels that will definitely grow with your growing baby.
Sensory Teether Activity Toy // This teether is a great sensory gift that your little baby will love!
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes (less than 10 dollars!) // Also deemed a top-rated toy, these classical tunes from this little toy are sure to be a hit.
Where the Wild Things Are // A classic book is always a great option, and this one will definitely be going under the tree.
Patagonia Baby Retro-X Jacket // I know that we’ve told several family members that we can never have too many baby clothes. This little jacket is the cutest and will be the best first coat for this winter!
If you’re needing more gift ideas, check out these previous gift guides below…
Baby’s First Christmas // Christmas Wish List for the Toddler Girl // Fun Gifts for the Toddler Girl
Fun Gifts for the Little Girl // Gift Ideas for the Girl Turning 3
All of these gifts are great for any time of year. I would definitely bookmark this if I were you. ;) Be sure to pin it to your Pinterest account, too.
Happy shopping and happy holiday time!
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We aren’t really doing toys this year for A, but the baby guide is great! We have a few of those items. Great graphics girl!
Great ideas!
I have a few of the things on the baby list for my baby’s first Christmas, too :)
Love the ideas!! I saw the Beauty and the Beast Tea Party Set and now I am having anxiety over what I have bought already and what I should take back with these new options.
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You put together the BEST gift guides! I just got so many ideas for the little ones in our life. Luke has the dump truck and he loves it. You will totally get the song it sings stuck in your head!