Christmas Gift Guide: 3 to 8 Years
3 to 5 Years
Come on in! Playmobil®’s Large Grand Mansion has two staircases, shutters that open and close, and a doorbell that rings. The realistic details and functioning doorbell are every child's dream. Set comes with two figures. For ages 4 and up; $139.99. Accessories for specific rooms sold separately. Buy at Toys 'R' Us (currently on sale for $111.99) or from the Playmobil site.
Several online companies now offer attractive wall art. Wallables goes a step beyond, creating art that is actually designed for play. Children may take it down, play awhile, and put it back on the wall. Made of lightweight foam, each piece attaches to the wall with a Velcro patch. Go to wallables.com to see a Disney line, Winnie the Pooh, Toy Story, alphabet letters, and many more! Prices start at $7.99.
6 to 8 Years
Hexbug Nano is a tiny robotic insect that behaves like a real bug. They are available in several colors; some even glow in the dark. The Nano Spiral Starter set lets kids built a two-level habitat for their little mechanical bugs to explore. Retails for $24.99. Hexbugs and their cool accessories are sold in the toy aisle of stores everywhere. Visit www.hexbug.com.
Your child can store his allowance with style with this Steven Joseph Gecko Wallet. It closes with Velcro and features a zipper coin holder, bill pocket, and two card slots. Not into lizards? Visit www.stephenjosephgifts.com to view other styles. Retails for $8.99.
See yesterday's post for gift ideas for babies to 2-year-old, and tomorrow we'll talk 9 to 12!
