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To Salem, From Santa: What My 1 Year Old is Getting For Xmas
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items Santa is being pretty darn generous to our 1 year old this year! Here is everything he is bringing in his sleigh.
Sections
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Gross Motor
Playsets
Puzzles and Games
The “Main” Gift
Books
Misc
Gross Motor
I remember playing with one of these until I made myself sick as a kid. Now, I get to look on and giggle as Salem does the same. 😊
Playskool Sit ’n Spin Activity Toy, Spinning Seat, Kids Ages 18 Months and up, Hasbro Licensed
This girl has been a fan of watching sports with her Daddy since she was a newborn. So now, she gets her very on basketball goal so she can also play!
Little Tikes TotSports Easy Score Basketball Set
This cart has a seat for a baby doll and a removable shopping basket, so it can be played with in multiple ways.
My Sweet Love Shopping Cart for 18" Dolls, Pink, 26.38" Tall
Salem got a babydoll for her first birthday from my Mom that she adores, so I wanted to start adding on some accessories. I figured this stroller would be great for her to take along on our neighborhood walks, and the fact that it has a puppy as the ...
Gray Dot Dog Fold-Up Stroller for 14" - 16" Dolls - Gigglescape™: Recycled Materials, Powder-Coated Steel
Playsets
This is something I picked up at an AMAZING price, and I know it will be able to grow with her. I can’t wait to see all the towns she builds!
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Road Rug Play Set
We LOVE Little People, and this will be her first Disney Princess set.
Fisher-Price Disney Princess Belle 11-pc. Time for Tea Playset
We are most definitely a Bluey household!
Bluey Family Road Trip Play Vehicle, Includes Chilli Fits 4 Bluey Figures , Toys for Kids 3-6 Years
Salem loves Bingo!
Bluey, Bingo's Helicopter with 2.5 inch Bingo Figure and Tool Accessories, Ages 3+, Toddler Toys
The perfect size Bluey playhouse to have fun, and not take up a ton of space.
Bluey Playset - Mini Heeler Home
I thought this playset was super cute, and the alien adds an aspect that most other playsets don’t offer.
Toddle Tots Far Out Farm - Alien Spaceship Playset | Little Tikes
Yes, more Bluey! 😆 This set was on an insanely good deal for Black Friday! How could I say “No” to adding Bluey’s friends to the collection?!
Bluey Neighborhood Friends 8 Pack, 2-2.5 Inch Articulated Figures, Toys for Kids 3-6 Years
This one checks TWO boxes for us! Blues Clues and play food! Also, you can never go wrong with Melissa & Doug!
Melissa & Doug Blue’s Clues & You! Share with Blue Picnic Play Set with Hand Puppet - FSC-Certified Materials
Puzzles and Games
We’ve recently started watching Blues Clues, and Salem adores it. This is a fantastic wooden puzzle that she will be able to play with for a few years.
Blue's Clues & You! Wooden Chunky Puzzle - Alphabet
Salem really enjoys playing with her Magnatiles, and when I saw this add on playset I knew my dog-loving girl HAD to have it!
MAGNA-TILES Puppy Park: 27-Piece Magnetic Building Set for Math & Engineering Skills
Perfect for working on fine motor skills as well as creativity!
MEGA BLOKS First Builders Big Building Bag Toy Blocks with Pink Storage Bag for Toddler - 80pc
Great for working on fine motors skills, as well as learning shapes/colors/animal names.
Wooden Shapes & Animals Puzzles - 2pc - Gigglescape™: Educational Toddler Puzzle Set, Fine Motor Skills, Ages 2+
Ms. Rachel is Salem’s 3rd parent. 😆 She has been a staple in our household since the newborn stage, and we have several of her toys. I found this one on an amazing sale at Target, and simply couldn’t say no! It should be a great way for Salem to gai...
Ms. Rachel Spin Along Learning Wheel
The “Main” Gift
I knew that I wanted to get Salem a play kitchen this Christmas because it was one of my favorite toys for most of my childhood. I can’t believe that I found one that actually matches our REAL kitchen’s color! I also love that this one is wooden, and...
Best Choice Products Pretend Play Kitchen Wooden Toy Set for Kids w/ Telephone, Utensils, Oven, Microwave - Teal - Walmart.com
Got to have the pots/pans to go with the kitchen!
Stainless Steel Pots & Pans Play Set
And what’s a kitchen without the food to go in it?! Definitely prefer these wooden ones over the more cheaply made plastic varieties.
Melissa & Doug Food Groups - 21 Wooden Pieces and 4 Crates, Multi
Books
This looks so fun! She can also use the book and flashlight separately.
Bluey: Oooh, Shiny!, Mixed Media
We have started a Little Golden Book collection for Salem.
I Am Oogie Boogie (Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas)
We have started a Little Golden Book collection for Salem.
I Am Jack Skellington (Disney Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas)
We have started a Little Golden Book collection for Salem.
Frankenweenie (Disney Classic)
We are “spooky” year round in this family, so how could I pass up a children’s book written by Elvira?!
Elvira's First Book of Monsters
We watched the movie on Netflix and Salem adored it, so this will be the book I include in her Christmas Eve box this year.
Sesame Street: The Nutcracker: Starring Elmo & Tango, (Board Book)
Salem has been OBSESSED with the book “Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Sleigh” so we wanted to be able to enjoy the Pigeon year round!
A Busload of Pigeon Books
Salem’s first Poke-a-Dot! book! So happy I was able to find a Blue’s Clues one.
Blues Clues & You Poke-A-Dot - Shapes with Blue|Paperback
Misc
Mini sized plush puppy that moves her head and wags her tail when you pet her. Perfect for our doggie obsessed girl!
furReal My Minis Puppy Interactive Toy, Small Plush Puppy with Movement, Faux Fur, Kids Toys for Ages 4 up
Had to get the Tonie to go along with her new books!
Mo Willems' The Pigeon Series Tonie
Not a gift from Santa, but Salem’s aunt (my sister). Salem recently watched Frozen and loved it, so had to add this to the collection.
Disney Frozen: Elsa Tonie
Another gift that will be coming from her aunt. It combines 2 of Salem’s favorite things — Ms Rachel and music — so it should be a hit!
Ms. Rachel Karaoke Microphone Sing-Along Musical Boombox, Child Electronic Learning Systems for 18+ Months
I knew I wanted to get Salem a doll with hair, but not the typical plasticy kind that doll have. Then, I saw this and COULD NOT pass it up! Not only is it nostalgic for ME, but Salem’s room has a rainbow theme!
Rainbow Brite 12" Threaded Hair Plush Doll, Children Ages 3+
Apparel
Not a Santa gift, but these PJs will be in Salem’s Christmas Eve box for her to wear WHEN Santa comes. Of course, I had to get my dog loving girl the ones with Christmas puppies!
Carter's Baby & Toddler Holiday 2-Piece Velboa Pajama Set - Samsclub.com
Salem really needed a coat, and this one is just too adorable! I got it in a 2T so that MAYBE she will be able to wear it next year, as well 🤞🏻
Character Toddler Girls Puffer Jacket - Samsclub.com