Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

by Nicholas Russo

Shopping for a toddler or preschooler this Christmas? The best gifts for 2- to 6-year-olds are things they'll actually use: books they'll ask for again and again, clothes with a character they love, and keepsakes the family will bring out every year.

What makes a good gift for a toddler?

  • It grows a skill. Picture books build language, listening and big-feelings skills.
  • It's safe and sturdy. Look for age-appropriate items without small loose parts for younger toddlers.
  • It creates a moment together. A book read at bedtime or an ornament hung each year means more than another toy that's forgotten by January.

Gift ideas from the world of Munchie Giraffe

Munchie Giraffe is a tiny but mighty toddler giraffe created by a dad to help his own son learn big lessons in a fun way. Here are our favorite gifts for little Munchie fans.

1. A picture book + ornament gift set

A book and a keepsake in one gift: Munchie Holds Hands with Munchie Giraffe ornaments. The book teaches street safety through a sweet cookie-baking adventure, and the shatterproof ornament becomes a keepsake for the tree. Also available with a single white, green or blue ornament.

2. The two-book bundle

The Munchie Giraffe two-book bundle includes Munchie Holds Hands (street safety) and Munchie Needs Batteries (patience). It's a great pick for grandparents, preschool teachers and classroom libraries. Ages 2–6.

3. A Christmas tee for the holiday photos

The Merry Munchie Christmas toddler tee (sizes 2T–5T) is soft, festive and made for Christmas morning pictures. Each shirt is printed to order, so order a little early.

4. Ornaments for their own tree

Let your little one hang their own ornament this year: choose the Santa Hat, Present or Merry Christmas ornament. They're shatterproof, so there's no glass to worry about if one gets dropped.

5. Stocking stuffers for preschoolers and big kids

These have small parts, so save them for kids ages 3 and up.

6. Something for the grown-ups

Parents need cocoa too! The Munchie Santa Hat mug and Merry Christmas Munchie mug make easy add-on gifts for Mom and Dad.

Order early

Books, ornaments, mugs and keychains ship from Colorado the same business day. Clothing is printed to order and usually ships in 2–5 business days. See our shipping policy for delivery times.

Free extras for the holidays

Pair any gift with our free activities for toddlers and preschoolers or the free Munchie coloring book. They're perfect for the slow days between Christmas and New Year's.

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