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AffordableChristmas Toys for Babies

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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what to get my baby for Christmas. Of course, I want the day to bring her joy and laughter, but I know that it is completely unnecessary for me to overwhelm her with material objects in order to bring a smile to her face (and I pray that I never lose sight of that fact!). I’ve been thinking about finding just a few  interactive toys for baby that are developmentally appropriate for her (looking for baby toys for 6-12 months), and that are affordable. If you’ve ever shopped for toys for babies, you know that you can certainly find cheap stuff out there, but that doesn’t mean that it will engage a child’s mind. You can also find some really engaging toys that hit your checking account awfully hard. In my opinion, Playskool is a brand that offers the toys that children can learn and grow with, minus the heavy price tag. If you have a baby or toddler on your Christmas list, I want to highlight a few really great affordable toys for babies from Playskool, all under $20.

christmas toys for babies For babies ages 6 months and up, the Tumble ‘N Twirl Top is an excellent option. Balls can be dropped into the chute, and then the button on top can be pressed to start twirling them around! A baby can also open the door to release the balls and enjoy crawling after them. This product retails for $19.99.

Another great option for a baby 9 months and older is the Blocksters Blockimals. These are stacking blocks with a twist! The outside of the blocks have different animal characters on them. The blocks also have an animal on the inside of the blocks for additional fun! The blocks come in sets of 3 and retail for $14.99.

If the baby in your life is 12 months or older, Playskool has a really cute and thrifty option for you. Wheel Pals are soft and squeezable animals on wheels! Your young toddler will really enjoy rolling these along the floor time and time again. The price also cannot be beat, as these retail for $3.99. These would be a terrific stocking stuffer, or put together a few of them (there are 12 varieties from which to choose) for a really fun gift.
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For the kids ages 2 and up (and let’s be real, also for the grown ups), consider a Classic Themed Mr. Potato Head! christmas toys for babies If you never had a Mr. Potato Head growing up, I encourage you to indulge yourself and get one! They are SO MUCH FUN, and of course, they are even more fun when you get to introduce them to a child for the first time. Pretty much everyone is familiar with Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head figures, but did you know that Playskool also offers a Firefighter Spud that comes with an extinguisher and Captain Potato Chips, complete with a peg leg, eye patch and hooked hand? Imagine the fun to be had with these toys, and for the low price of $9.99!

I hope that this post gives you some ideas for truly fun toys for babies at a price point that won’t make you squeamish. The folks at Playskool do an excellent job of creating great toys that children will reach for again and again. They are definitely buy-worthy, in my book!

They are also win-worthy! Playskool is offering a Stuff Parents Need reader some of these excellent toys! One of you will win a Firefighter Spud AND 2 Wheel Pals! You will be giving hours and hours of fun to the little one in your life who will receive these, I guarantee it! This contest will run until December 15th at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected via random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email with requested information. Open to residents of the United States.

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Disclosure: I received no form of compensation for this post. I just love Playskool! Affiliate links may be included at no cost to you.

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  7. I learned from one of their articles by Lawrence Cohen, PhD about the importance of empowering girls and connecting with boys. I like his statment that All Children need roots and wings. Playskool toys helps children through exploring.

    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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  72. We really love the sit and spin. I know that Raileigh is technically too young for it. true, she can't actually sit and spin. but, she loves to press the top of it and hear the music! Plus, she'll hold on to it and dance. We gave it to her at a year and I am glad we did.

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  99. I thought it was neat that "In general, we do a better job giving confidence to boys and comfort to girls." It was interesting to read about the 1970's study that went along with this.

    khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  108. I learned this from For Parents:

    Modern Times, Modern Toys
    By the late 1960s, Fink and Meythaler were ready to retire. They sold the brand to the Milton Bradley Company, then best known for board games, and PLAYSKOOL entered the modern era with a bang—or rather a "zap": We became the first brand to make electronic toys for preschoolers, beginning in the late 1970s with Alphie, a chunky and chatty robot. His cutting-edge talents included playing music and simple guessing games. Alphie was just the start of a long line of PLAYSKOOL high-tech toys that have entertained and inspired young minds. In 1984 both PLAYSKOOL and Milton Bradley were bought by Hasbro. As a result, we became the new home of those famous spuds, Mr. and MRS. POTATO HEAD, as well as the GLOWORM and other beloved early childhood classics.

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  112. and I learned: To learn how to balance, children have to move in lots of different directions to “train” their inner ear to know which way is up.

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  126. I found the The Emotional Roller-Coaster article very informative. I didn't know they had so many resources on their website!

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  127. I remember loving the PLAYSKOOL PLAY FAVORITES MUSICAL SIT & SPIN and a kid. I hope when my daughter is old enough she enjoys it just as much!

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  129. Follower!

    Oh and how is work/daycare going. I read your blog post and have been thinking about you. Hope each day gets easier!

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