Christmas Shopping guilt: what to get for my son's first Christmas??
The problem is, he doesn't care. He'd enjoy a box of Kleenex or an empty 2 liter bottle of Coke about teh same as an expensive gift.
Do you guys have any ideas for something to get that a one year old would enjoy? I don't want him to ask years from now, "Dad, what did you get me for my first Christmas?" And then I reply "And empty box of Huggies wipes, lad."
Talk about guilt...
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What about a Baby's First Christmas Handprint Ornament Kit?
I actually came across one at a yard sale last month and I'm going to put my puppy's paw print on it. (crazy dog lady at your service!)
They range anywhere from $12.95 to $18.00
http://www.nextag.com/christmas-baby-handprint-ornament-kit/products-html
I thought I saw Bed, Bath, Beyond advertise them. You might want to give them a call, or call around at your local baby boutique.
Let's face it. Your baby isn't going to remember his first Christmas, but I think he'll be amazed each year when he sees the ornament and how much he's grown!
Merry Christmas @irishstephen1974!
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But I also bought him a special, unusual toy car. I looked on Oppenheim Toy Reviews and found a toy car that had a driver that turned his head as the wheel turned. It also had no sharp edges and was sturdy enough for my son to play with both as a baby and then as he got older. I think he quit playing with it when he was 5 or 6.
It looked a lot like this, but more realistic. He could also pull back on it and let go, and it would race forward.
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That being said, I would go for something a.) very cute and b.) photographable so that it can be preserved in memory.
Thus, I would recommend a "onesie set" of a sports team. Do YOU have a favorite sports team? Most likely, your son will end up following that team that you admire. So, what's more perfect than a story, years later, sealed by a cute photo of your son in a "seattle mariners onesie" and telling him that, "here is proof that you were born to be a die-hard mariners fan."
Plus, you have a nice family photo to send around to everyone: Take a picture of you all gathered in front of the tree, holding your son in his new sports onesie. Title it: "Billy's" first Christmas. Then, everyone will know that you're a super dad, and you didn't give your son an "empty box of Huggies" for his first Xmas. This will go by BIG with the Mrs, and every woman in your family. Cute dress up's and pictures for your baby---makes women melt. And gives you big points for making it happen.
P.S. Or, if you're going for something a little bit lower profile-grab a team bib!!!!
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M$Merry Christmas!
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CHOMP & CLACK ALLIGATOR PUSH TOY
A bit later I got him one of these activity cubes. One of the best investments I ever made. He played and played with it. Now when small children come to my house, it's the first thing they go for. You can find the smaller for about 35 bucks or huge for 100 to 150.
BEAD MAZE CUBE
If you want something with more sentiments, if you haven't already, I suggest a "Guess How Much I Love You" set.
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OMG... SO PERFECT!!!!!!
Well Done @bunnyphuphu!!!
I actually teared up a little...