Sunday, January 19, 2025
The last gift guide is for little chickadees (2-4 years old)! Again, I know these are way past Christmas but I recommend coming back if you need suggestions for upcoming birthdays. Best part of sharing a gift guide way past Christmas is at least I can let you know if it was a hit or miss! 

SIENNA'S GIFT GUIDE

I'm going to be honest - my daughter is four going on fourteen! She loves pretend play but she also likes Barbies and Monster High dolls.

1.Wild Manes Cocoa's Bakery - How cute are these horses? There's a bunch in the series (there's a bakery one, surf shack, tea party - there's a ton) and they come with cutest little playset and accessories. Obviously, if you have any concerns with little pieces, I recommend taking them away.
2. Hopscotch Lane Diaper Bag - I die over this little pretend diaper bag! It's a little tote and comes with a little phone, keys, wipes, teether; there's a few others I can't remember. If you have a little one that loves to pretend they are their mama, this is perfect and is under $15!
3. Hopscotch Lane Foldable Stroller - We've gone through quite a few play-strollers with our daughter (see: having older brothers 😒) so we didn't want to go expensive with this but also wanted to give this thing a fighting chance. Super impressed with this stroller. It can go off-roading and keep the baby doll strapped in. Fantastic price point too, coming in at under $10!
4. Little Tikes Creative Chefs Cookie Kit - I really thought with my daughter being so into slime and playdough that she would like this kit! It comes with kinetic sand as dough, some cookie cutters and plastic chocolate chips (they're oversized Hershey Kiss-sized). To be honest, she didn't hate it but it's definitely not getting as much use as I thought it would! 
5. Scribble Scrubbies - Unlike the cookie kit, these things get so much use! We've had Scribble Scrubbies for years now. They're little animal figures that you can draw all over and then wash off with water. Rinse and repeat, over and over again. Even my older guys like this!
6. Disney Sweet Seams Dolls - I think these dolls are so freaking presh. My daughter more collects them than actually plays with them but they're on the cheaper side so I don't mind. Each one comes with a doll that has knotted limbs (??) and a little playset. It's a lot less weird than I'm describing them, I promise.
7. Melissa and Doug Play 2 Go Pack - We didn't end up getting this but they look so cute! They're little packs you can take on-the-go and they have a little wooden make believe set (cookies, cake, etc.) inside.
8. Cuddle and Kind dolls - These dolls are SO expensive but I look at them as heirloom pieces. Also, I have bought a few secondhand (FB Marketplace, Mercari, Poshmark). If you do buy from their site, one doll bought creates 10 meals to help feed children in need. The company, themselves, are also amazing!
9. Whoa Dough - I feel like playdough is always a good idea with little ones. It's non-toxic and free from Gluten, Peanuts, Eggs, Milk, and Soy.
10. Hair Blinger for Kids - Listen, we can share gifts, okay? We didn't get this one this year (but it's definitely happening for her birthday)!
11. Melissa and Doug Sandwich Maker - Melissa and Doug playsets are always a hit around here! They last forever (we have some pieces that are from when my oldest was little and he's now ten). The sandwich maker is reminiscent of Subway with their sandwich offerings and chips and cookies. It's adorable!
12. Barbie Dream Besties - These are so freaking cute! They're slightly bigger than your average Barbie which makes them perfect for little hands. They do come with little pieces so store those away if you think your little one might pop them somewhere they shouldn't. There's four total! She plays with these every single day.