Inspiration for an IRL Gift
Watching (hearing) a toddler wail-for 2 hours 22 minutes-from pre-boarding -to a final descent on a recent flight.
A trio of adults-nanny - parents-attempts to tempt the offspring with an iPad video-failed- again and again. Onboard- the nanny - escaped to coach... the father, quickly napped in first -tuning out the decibels... the mother desperately kept to a screen 'pacifier' for those tears loaded eyeballs...as fellow passengers looked (heard) on incredulously.
On the one hand-the lung power of this two (ish) years' old-was impressive...on the other-the lack of a physical object, a picture book-crayons-coloring paper, a toy- a puzzle, doll, cards, stuffed animal or physical activity- liking walking up and down the airport terminal pre-flight-or up and down the aisle to blow off steam-during...guessing-might be new ideas for adults-probably used to plopping kids down in front of a tv screen-and having them insta-absorbed.
Eh.
For holidays...a kids gift tips that truly interact -creatively + physically.
Maybe the best idea ever-for public airport venturing people with little kids...the genius 8lb Micro Scooter LUGGAGE EASY ride-on over head bid size suitcase-with a built in study platform for kids 18+months up (up to 44lbs)-to sit on while cruising the terminal.
The ideal antidote for screaming toddlers pre-flight? DEF WORTH A TRY! PLEASE. $179
What Else: This Swiss based company has other terra-firma options-to get kids moving along.
Scooters, and bike -choppers for tiny tots-sized right-up to teenaged sized skateboards-scooters.
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| Adult version of Luggage Easy- (and scooters)-move along big humans too. |
FUN---add a bike bell in fun designs-to clamp on a Electra Bicycles-Sprocket cruisers are kids sized with patented flat foot technology onboard for proper leg extensions and no nipped toes. Available in 16" and 20" wheel sizes for the perfect fit-with saddles, grips, and handlebars sized accordingly.
Spark hours of imaginative story play time with Schleich's detailed lifelike miniature dinosaurs and mythical creatures- imagination inspiration for kids 5+. (And nifty terrarium accessory).
This company- employs an artistic team steeped in the natural world- creating high quality past, present and fantasy figures (bayala®, Eldrado) that inspire wonderment. Plus-each figure comes with its own backstory too.
Kits-for each thematic series-like Farm World, Horse Club and Wild Life sets- are also available.
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| Life sized tiger-a store prop but maybe available special order... |
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| Stocking stuffers we'd borrow=and note-not just for Gen Zers fond of the app VSCO...SCRUNCHIES by Pomchies! Made from swimwear production material scraps in sweetest prints like unicorns to fashionista worthy plaids, animal prints and solids. Trios and singles available for this -in 'regular' scrunchies shapes as well as a pom pom hybrid pony tail holders... aka POMCHIES. |
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| The classic Beatrice Potter fairytale- Peter Rabbit-is whimsically illustrated on Wedgewood's collectible children's dinnerware sets and individual pieces...like a boy's single handed mug (blue-works for girls too imo)...as well as the sets pictured above.$19.95-$49.95 |
Tea time...it's never to early to appreciate the "good stuff' to use everyday. Adorable toddler sized Bunnykins fairy tale illustrations are made by Royal Doulton Bunnykens Collection (ceramic mug + plates, moneybag for coins + silver plated items - music box-pictured). $24.99-$79.99