Make the Holidays Merry with The Moving Munchkin Gift Guide!
Stuck on what to get your munchkin this holiday season?! Maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the choices, or maybe you’ve got the perfect gift and are just looking for some stocking stuffers. From play mats to books, to teethers and sensory play, Moving Munchkins has great suggestions to help you cross off your shopping list. The holiday season is a time of joy and giving, but when it comes to infants and toddlers, we want to make sure the gifts are not only fun and thoughtful, but developmentally appropriate!
Developmental Toys
Toys that promote motor skills are perfect for infants and toddlers in physical therapy. If your munchkin is on the move, look for items that encourage crawling, standing, or walking, like push toys or activity walkers, which are both entertaining and developmentally helpful. This V-Tech Sit to Stand Walker is a great gift that will last through multiple stages.
Sensory Play Mats
Sensory mats provide a stimulating environment with various textures, colors, and shapes. These mats are great for tummy time, encouraging sensory exploration and physical development. Your munchkin will love the music and lights on this Fisher Price ocean themed play mat.
Musical Instruments
Lights, music and animals?! Music and noise is always entertaining for munchkins. Instruments such as this Baby Einstein Piano is good for babies and toddlers ages 3 months+. Bonus – instruments enhancing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and the music can be soothing and engaging for young children.
Crinkle Books with Sensory Interaction
Interactive books with different textures, sounds or activities are excellent for cognitive development and sensory exploration. They also encourage early language skills and can be a fun activity for parents and children to share.
Teethers
Have a teething munchkin? Let them chew on these fruit shaped, freezer safe teethers for some relief. They are easy for baby to hold, baby safe and can reach those molars in the far back.
Soft Building Blocks
Soft, stackable blocks are safe for young children and can help improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. They also encourage creative play and problem-solving.
Squigz
Encourage creativity, experimentation and motor skills with these fun and versatile suction toys. Easy to clean and perfect for dry play or the tub, your munchkin will enjoy seeing what they can create with this toy – the perfect size for a stocking stuffer!
Baby Wraps and Carriers
Of course… we can’t forget mom and dad! Maybe you’re expecting you’re own little one of looking for a gift for a friend or family member. Take a look at this Ergobaby Baby Carrier that is specially designed to keep mom or dad’s back supported while also keeping parent and baby cool.
Choosing gifts for infants and toddlers in pediatric physical therapy can be rewarding. Not only do these gifts bring joy and excitement, but they also support the child’s developmental journey. This holiday season, consider these thoughtful and beneficial gift ideas to bring a smile to these little ones’ faces. For the full list of my personal recommendations, check out my Amazon Store HERE.
-Keep your munchkin moving!
