Gift Giving Guide
An ideal gift is just a click away! At Design for Play, we are not aiming to be the ‘it’ toy of the season, but rather the ‘it’ toy of each little person’s childhood who receives our toy as a gift. Take the guesswork out of gift giving by getting ideas in the gift guide.
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Gift Guide By Age
| Gift Occasion | We recommend… | Ideal Toys | How to Play |
| Baby Shower or New Baby | Rattle Set | New babies receive dozens of gifts. Offer one which stands out from the rest. Wood rattle and teething set is unique, high quality, and suitable for baby from three months through the first year and a half. | Use rattles to encourage ‘tracking’ and early baby milestones. First smiles come easy with monkey rattle as a prop. Encourage her to grab and reach for teethers that fit comfortably in her hand and help soothe aching gums. |
| Heirloom Gift | Heirloom Blocks | Classic, to be handed down from generation to generation. Inspires hours of imaginative play and is a ‘go to’ toy throughout childhood. | Build castles, trains, birthday cakes, spaceships and more. Build garages for small cars. Encourage good ‘clean up’ habits since blocks come with their own wooden storage box. |
| For an active child | Cars and Trucks Set, Elephant Cart | Play options are as unlimited as a child's energy! Versatile toys with individual pieces which travel well, too. | Construct roadways and traffic with Cars and Trucks. Send out the ambulance or police for a wild chase! Elephant Cart 'bricks' stack to create a 'home' for elephant. |
| For an older child 4 years+ | Fishbowl Puzzle | Gorgeous and unique, even adults enjoy the challenge of this beautifully crafted puzzle. | Once you've mastered this puzzle, try it without the frame for an extra challenge. |
| For a child who enjoys ‘playing house’ | Breakfast Chef | Hours of play guaranteed...this set is perfect for those who love to help in the kitchen. This is a big hit with parents who want to keep little ones out of the way in the kitchen while including them in the process of meal preparation. | The toast can be 'cut' apart and served with fried egg as a sandwich. Encourage pretend play by cooking imaginary meals in the fry pan with spatula. |