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something to push while learning to walk is usually good at that age. Put the rest in a saving account for her (or give it to her parents to save for her).
I judge the 'best' toys to be the ones that capture the kids' attention the most.
I don't know how much it cost, but the best present my son (12 months) got was one of those FAO Schwartz big pianos...you know, the kind that unroll on the ground and you can walk/crawl on the keys? It's fantastic.
For 70 bucks, I got this convertible tricycle thing at Costco - it starts off as a push stroller type thing (with seatbelts) but it has a dashboard that lights up and makes noses and a steering wheel...and it eventually converts to a full tricycle he can pedal around the house himself. He loves to just play with it, even if he's not sitting in it.
He also has this walk behind toy my mother keeps at her house - it has an activity center in the front and when he walks behind it, it plays music (and he dances). He doesn't need it to walk, but likes to do it...it looks like he's pushing a little grocery cart. Freakin' hysterical when he breaks out into a dance when Rockin' Robin comes on.
Otherwise, I agree with the other posters. These kids get WAY too many toys (I can't buy him anything because he simply has too much crap already)...savings bond or something like that could be nice, too.
I would like to buy a great gift for my nephew for Christmas. Any ideas? I am budgeting up to $100 for one or combination of toys. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Or open a mutual fund for him with a low minimum. He's only 9 mos old.
Wow thanks so much for all of the ideas! I appreciate everyone taking time to respond. He is the first baby in our family, which is why I am asking for advice. I definitely like the idea of something that will grow with him. In the future, I will definitely be considering more of a practical, financial gift.
I wouldn't bother with spending a whole lot on toys, get him some that will help the parents out: clothes, diapers, formula etc...
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