Holiday Gift Guide 2011: gifts for toddlers

Toddlers are so busy that it’s often really hard to pick out what will be their favorite toy. In fact, at this stage in their life, they change their mind so often that you would think they have a split personality. Make it easy on yourself as the gift giver this year and go for a crowd pleasing gift that you know they will love like messy finger paints for the one that loves to get dirty or perhaps a drum set for the budding rocker. And remember…kids are easy to please so you don’t have to spend a ton to get them to smile and “thank you!” (all our picks are less than $130).

Toddlers love to make lots of noise — with this they’re a one man band! B. Parum Pum Pum Drum, $23.19 - Target

Toddlers love to build really high and then knock it down! Melissa & doug® wood block set $24 - Kohl’s

For the budding artist of the family! Young Artist Finger Paint Set $25 - Giggle.com

Great for riding in the house during the cold winter season! Wheely Bug - Cow $70 - Giggle.com

Because it’s never too early to teach them to give back! Red holiday tiny toms classics $29 - TOMS Shoes

Their first backpack to carry all their new toys in. Elephant Backpack $20 - The Land of Nod

Nothing is better than wearing a cute hat! Critter hat $8 - Children’s Place

Magnetic blocks that you can take anywhere — great for tots on the go! Tegu The Pocket Pouch - Tegu Tints $32 - Petit Tresor

A chair they call their own (comes in boy, girl and gender neutral patterns and colors)! Pink Circus Nod Chair includes Cover and Insert $129 - The Land of Nod