It’s pragmatic and I get a little rush that reminds me of paging through holiday catalogs as a kid with a stack of bookmarks—creating Amazon Wishlists for my toddlers. After all, why should grandparents have any idea what a 2-year-old wants for Christmas. And how is anyone supposed to know what we already have for our 1-year-old?

But when I introduced the idea of a wishlist to my step-mom, she seemed less than thrilled. I asked another mom about it, and she had a similar experience. “Maybe part of the fun for some grandparents is picking out the gifts,” she offered. Oh–so not everyone views buying stuff for kids as a nagging to-do?

In any case, here’s what’s on our wishlist this year. If anything, I guess I have a jump start on my own Christmas shopping.

1. KidKraft Red Retro Kitchen

2. Alex Toys Wood Parking Garage

 

 

 

 

 

4. Haba Fantasy Blocks