The Voice of Mom is highlighting the best gifts of 2008. We’ve tested dozens of products and reviewed them to pull together our gift guides with the best products out there.
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When shopping for preschoolers, you want to reach key components of their personality: curiosity, adventurousness and creativity. These gifts speak to those traits.
Without further ado …
The Pottery Barn Anywhere Chair is a great addition to any living room or playroom. The soft, durable construction is ideal for little kids on the go. And with the optional personalization, it makes this an extra special gift for an extra special kid. Plus, Pottery Barn has recently re-released the chair insert in a more ecologically friendly material. Covers come in a variety of patterns and fabrics including twill, denim, solids, stripes and polka dots. [Review] [Buy]
My kids love anything that involves food – their play kitchen, fake food, pots and pans. So, when Generation Orange sent Cate and I the Green Toys Recycled Tea Set to review, I was excited. The durable, recycled plastic pieces are made from recycled milk jugs and packaged in easy to recycle corrugated cardboard. And there are no annoying plastic ties to fight with so kids can get right to playing with this pretty set. [Review] [Buy]
Reading is a subject near and dear to my heart. And learning to read is so, so important for all children. That’s why the Poingo is so great for future readers. The pen-like Poingo device allows children to interact with storybooks, reading passages and encouraging beginner critical thinking skills. It’s perfect for children who are just learning about letters, words and sentences. [Review] [Buy]
Santa Claus gets a lot of play this time of year, but what about the Mrs.? This story, What Does Mrs. Claus Do, is a perfect way to answer that question, and is ideal for preschoolers on up. After all, we could all use a little more belief in magic, couldn’t we? [Review]
Looking for a unique and practical gift for your child? Then you might want to check out U*Neaks. Reasonably priced and a creative spin on something every kid needs … sneakers. Love them. [Review]
So far, this is one of my favorite gifts to give young children, superhero capes that you can customize. I gave one to my niece when she turned one, and will be ordering one for my daughter as well. I don’t think you’re too young or old though … my six-year-old loved his just as much. [Review]
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