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Hi everyone,

My daughter is turning four in January and it just seems she has everything. Any good ideas? Really..anything is helpful!

Thanks,
Lauren (mom to Brooke 4 LOBPI)

how about a musical instrument she can start puttering around with?

We got Jojo a bunch of arts and crafts supplies, a lap desk w/ pockets and he loved it. stickers, glue, crayons- all things he had, but I think gifting it all together made the difference. also - cd's Kids Bop, and Disney Jams. Todays music redone for and by kids.

good luck- I am having trouble thinking of gifts for my 8 soon to be 9 year old. he doesn't want toys and I am NOT only giving him videogames. He loves to draw and listen to music though.

Thank you everyone! Great ideas. Books are a HUGE part of my list, she's getting several sets. The hard thing is that her birthday is just one week after Christmas which makes innovative ideas hard. She loves arts and crafts and books, but she's getting a ton of that stuff for Christmas. Santa has to look good ya know!!..on top of that she's getting a jumpy house. I just can't seem to think of anything that even comes close for birthday.

Lauren

Arts and Crafts are great for that age.. have you ever gotten her Playfoam? I love that stuff!
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2309041
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2960357
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... Id=2948670

Also, any type of learning activity books/set (magnetic boards with letters/numbers) or felt boards are a hit with the 4-5 yr olds

Marieke 33, LOBPI ex-pre k teacher!

Thanks, the play looks really cool. It's nothing like moon sand though, right? That stuff says it's clean and gets EVERYWHERE!! Also, I have a one year old, is it non toxic?

Thanks again!

yes, it's safe.. doesn't get everywhere.. sticks to itself and you can shape it/take off/add on clumps (like it's not little bits)

http://www.playfoam.com/aboutus.html

http://www.playfoam.com/

Is a Wii out of the question? Great for everything! & can play with others too, or alone. Wi is different from regular Video games as it is very physical..& F-U-N!

Hugs,
"Gramma" Carolyn J
LOBPI/70--sometimes adult

Wii are fun, but she is a little young.. there is a Vtech version for toddlers though...