2006-06-25 09:46:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
something musical
2006-06-25 09:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by barb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sesame Street DVDs or Videos.
I grew up watching them in the 70's and I still remember a lot of them in fair detail.
They are safe, dynamic, non-partison, non-church and state, fun and educational. They also offer the viewer of the experience of watching a diversified cast, often working and playing together throughout various situations working from a foundation of common ground instead of pointing out differences in a sarcatic or negative light. That has to be a good thing in this day and age.
True, they do have plans to change Cookie Monster to "Broccoli Buddy" which loses a little charm, but maybe in the face of our obesity rates, it isn't such a bad idea. Who knows...
Besides, every new parent knows that videos can be a life savor as children approach their terrible twos.
"Precious Moments First Bible"
Dear lord, why do Christians always assume that everyone is Christian too? It's like the hotel Bible in the drawer by the side of the bed. That's arrogant.
2006-06-25 09:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by MB H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter loves her fisher price little people. The sets come in all price ranges. They aren't cheap but we have had more than our moneys worth.
Otherwise, go for something with some educational value and not too noisy or irratating - that way you stay friends with mum.
If she is on her feet then maybe a small slide, or a small paddling pool and lots of balls or an activity table that she can pull herself up onto. It all really depends on the ability of the child.
If in doubt, go for something more complex than the stage she has reached and she will be challanged and grow into it.
What ever it is, wrap it in that shiny foil like paper that doesn't tear too easily - will keep her occupied for hours!
Oh, and a bottle of wine for mum too - she has made it through the first year too!!!
Actually, I brought my god-daughter a smoke detector for her 1st birthday as she already had more than enough of everything else and her parents hadn't fitted one so I took my resposibility seriously.
2006-06-25 23:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by mumh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say buy her something small and put the rest in a savings account as children get to much and get confused as to what to play with
2006-06-25 09:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by colleen.mckeon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's up to you bec. its your niece..just kidding!!! lol! I f I were you I'll ask her mom to get all the b-day card from all the relatives and have them write a note whatever they want to say to your niece including you..and ask the mom to keep it until she turns 16...and let her read it on her own...isn't it a NIIICCCEEEE!!!!!! gift she'll ever recieve? and remember to put a picture on each card whoever wrote it.
2006-06-25 09:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by vision 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somehting practical, dont go overboard as she doesnt know the difference anyway and kids are usually happier playing with packaging! give her abox!
i bought my neice who is one tomorrow some chunky lego to build as i gave it to my daughter when she was one and a year on she still plays with it quite often.....
in the case of my neice/daughter the rest of the family spolit/spoil them with toys and too many can overwhelm them so buy something practical like clothes -you can never have too many clothes when it comes to kids!!
good luck and happy first birthday to your neice!
2006-06-25 10:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by sinnedfairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy my year old cousin toys from the early learning center
2006-06-25 09:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by Bea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about some premium bonds never loose value and a chance of winning up to a million pounds.
2006-06-25 10:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her clothes or shoes or a bathing suit or if she still plays with barbie dolls get her some of them or porcelain dolls are really good. she will remember those 4ever.
2006-06-25 09:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by Brittany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A savings bond to begin her college fund.
2006-06-25 09:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know its not about money but i think a premium bond from www.nsandi.com would be a really special gift for her, it will never loose money and she has a chance to win each month
2006-06-25 09:51:06 · answer #11 · answered by allybally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋