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First Christmas Presents
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First Christmas Presents
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:15:21 GMT, "Dave"
wrote: PS If you have twins get two exersaucers, they are a fantastic invention that give kids some sense of mobility and freedom when they have none. Our second is in the exersaucer now and you will REALLY appreciate that 1/2 hour when they are absorbed with some toy... you know they are safe and they really like it. Not all babies like the exersaucer though. My granddaughter didn't like it at all. She likes to play with it from the outside now, but never did like sitting in it at all. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. The Outer Limits |
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First Christmas Presents
Ericka Kammerer wrote:
Marie wrote: I guess what I'm looking for is suggestions of things that I haven't thought of that will prove invaluable for the kidlets when they're between 6 and 12 months old. What was the best "first christmas" present your kids ever recieved? What's the best present almost anyone can get? Time! People who live close can give the gift of time spent with the kids, perhaps one-on-one, doing something fun (and taking pictures, and making a photo album for the future, etc.). If they do it right and you all end up with a night or weekend to yourselves, so much the better ;-) This was going to be my suggestion. Even going to the park can be a great fun experience for everyone and makes a great "gift." I'd also suggest a zoo membership (if you have a local zoo) or a membership to a children's museum if one is available. You could also ask for a gift certificate to a local Gymboree or baby gym. Another idea would be to start a collection that will be continued year after year--start with a bookcase (maybe even a personalized one) followed by books; Christmas ornaments (maybe including a nice box to store them in); a book documenting their first calendar year (to be followed by a volume each year); etc. Books are always a good choice, IMHO. Our son will be 10 months this Christmas and we've implemented the "One Toy" rule. Family members can buy him all the toys they want, but only one toy from each family is coming home with us. We need clothes and books, so we're guiding people in that direction. Jennifer in AZ |
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