What are you getting your 2-3 year old boy for Christmas?

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My boy is 3 in early January and I’ve got him a few things but I’m worried it’s not enough. What have you ladies got your DS?
I’ve got him so far (he is paw patrol mad)

Paw patrol lookout tower and characters (got off Facebook second hand)
2 pairs of paw patrol pjs and dressing gown
A (you guessed it) paw patrol sit on driving simulator
A microphone on a stand
Marshall soft toy
A radio controlled JCB
A paw patrol(!) torch
A paw patrol (surprise!) lunch box filled with sweets
The paw patroller (god I hope he still likes paw patrol in a month!)

I’m going to get him some books and sweets for his Christmas Eve box and maybe little stocking fillers if I see them.
But does this seem enough? I see huge piles of all the presents people have bought their little ones and feel like this doesn’t look much. It’ll add up to around £200 and we only have a small house with not much storage space and I have no idea where we’re going to put some of these toys as it is!

Thats loads, I'm sure your little boy will love it!

Not a boy but my little girl is 2.5 and is getting:

A Disney Princess Build-A-Bear
A wooden lacing toy
Three Happyland sets (the ice cream van and two little character sets)
The Leapfrog chat and count phone
A Crayola sand-scribbler
Two Playmobil 1.2.3 sets (the night train and rescue ambulance)
A collection of 'Thats Not My' books
A few wooden play food sets

I've made her up a stocking too that includes things like a little soft toy, some chocolate, hair bobbles, crayons, a Barbie doll and a Frozen face cloth and Paw Patrol foam soap for the bath.

@SinkGirl I remember that feeling well. My eldest has autism and 5 years ago I was exactly where you are now. I got him things that tailored to his 'likes'. He loved things with wheels (he's still bus obsessed now!) & things with opening doors. So for his Christmas he got a wooden dolls house for the opening doors, that would withstand his play. A little tikes car carrier - for the wheels. As well as books and a few other things to 'try' him with that weren't expensive just in case he didn't bother with them. He also got a box of treats made up of his favourite snacks (as he doesn't tend to eat most of the chocolate bars in a selection box)

Shitfuckoh one is easier to buy for as he enjoys problem solving so anything he can sort, stack, build etc will interest him. I’ve already bought him a few bits.

At a total loss for DT2 - he likes no toys at all other than for their chewability (the more likely to break his teeth, the better). He likes two specific books and no others. Perhaps a years supply of breadsticks 😳

Thanks all! I’ll stop panicking! x

A balance bike! I'm so excited
We will also check his helmet still fits (he has one for scooter and going in the bike seat on my bike) and if not get him a new one, probably get knee and elbow pads too.

Apart from that we have a few books and will also do a stocking with some small things: cutlery set, socks, new crayons or pens, wooden Christmas figures, chocolate.

Nothing else - he always gets spoiled by family and friends so we don't go too mad ourselves. We do buy him small presents occasionally throughout the year.

We have done a wish list for him which includes things like a doctors set, more duplo and various other bits.

For his 3rd birthday (in March) I am thinking of maybe a playhouse for the garden or possibly a small climbing frame / slide combo. Might change my mind by then, though!

(I can't believe you've spent £200!!
Could you save some of it for his birthday?)

I think he is still quite young to get Christmas. That sounds loads to me and I imagine he will get presents of other family too?

I have 2.5yoDD and 5yo Dd both quite boyish in thier toy choices.

When eldest was 3 she has a Thomas trackmaster set and first pedal bike from a charity shop (cost less than fiver). For my 2yo I think so long fillers will get the most interest- kaleidoscope, craft stuff, chocolate coins.

I've bought her a wooden rocker board (which should provide them both with entertainment)

Boyish?
I think toys are unisex tbh.
In fact you probably could have just left "boy" out of your thread title, OP

I think it sounds lovely. My 2.5 DS is getting:

A balance bike
Toy garage
Remote control paw patrol car
Peppa pig playdough set
A bin truck (his favourite thing)
Hey Duggee soft toy

Lots of vehicles in his stocking and some pyjamas Xmas eve

I really like "Something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read."
My 3.5 yo will have (once I've done the shopping)
2 jigsaws
Some spiderman pyjamas at his request.
Spiderman pants, see above 🤣
A scooter
A rug from Ikea with roads on it to play with his cars.
I always do stockings but it is generally an apple, orange, chocolate, a small book or cuddly toy, soap and new toothbrush.
The kids get spoiled by family so I don't feel the need to go crazy.
I think everyone does their own Christmas though and it doesn't do to compare.
I'm very thankful we can give our kids nice things, it's a tough time for so many.

Balance bike is a great shout.

My lad is almost 4, we’ve got him:
Books
Nerf gun
Playmobil fire engines
Scruff a luv bloody thing
Hot wheels cars
Frustration game
Torch
Ready for school letter/number practice
Smarties
Toy sword
Rainbow teddy (obsessed with rainbows)

I’ve always found him tricky to buy for but easiest this year.

Your son is younger, last year Kerplunk & massive play doh set was a big hit

Thanks everyone. We probably will keep some back for his birthday to be honest. My parents have got him presents but they will likely stay at their house (I hope as we don’t have the room!) for when they have him when I’m at work.

@NameChange30 I just wrote boy as, well.. he is a boy 🤷🏻‍♀️

@DrWAnker I like that phrase actually and I have now got him toys, pjs, some books.. so that’s want play, wear, read.. and DH’s parents are giving us money to get him a bed so that’s need covered to actually! x

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Another suggestion for your DC - mine were really keen on this at that age and you can get different models to match the one at home. Pity my DS wasn’t so keen on using the real thing as he got older!

@sinkgirl

I have two autistic boys, these are so things that have been a hit with them

Gears!Gears!Gears! sets if they like things that spin, they might need help to build them as they are very young but once they are built they are easy to spin.
Chewigem for chewable things of all types, they do little themed bags of chewable toys which would be perfect for a stocking. I have the pirate themed bag for my son for holiday.
Spiral glitter wands (found on Amazon) lovely to watch, very sensory
Tobar penguin race game as long as they aren't sound sensitive. One of mine loves it more than anything in the world as he loves watching things move and the other doesn't like the motor noise
If they enjoy lights and music the vTech Kidi Concert could be great, you can play songs they know and project lights round the room. On the same lines we have had a disco light bulb which is very loved.
For sorting toys a brand called Learning Resources do some brilliant things that are pretty indestructible, some might be small enough to be a choking hazard for the child who likes to put things in their mouth though.
In terms of bigger things a Tuff Spot with stand and a cover to make it in to a dark den has been a brilliant and hugely versatile toy. I put pillows and blankets inside when it's a dark den or it can be a water table or a place to play with messier things like Play Doh.
Tents in general have been a hit with both boys, they like having somewhere to hide out and feel safe. Asda do some really soft blankets very cheaply that they both lovely having in their tents.