what should i buy my son?

Question

i am deployed and i have a 3 year old little boy i miss him alot what should i buy him to remind him i still love him and miss him alot i'm looking for a toy or somthing i can buy him online and have it sent to the house

Answer 1

Dude, I've been deployed with young kids too. The best thing you could possibly do is write letters and if possible send pictures. The gifts don't mean anything to the kid, but your words will mean the world.

Answer 2

You didn't mention where you were deployed. I was deployed to Somalia in 1993 and I was able to find some great wooden animal carvings for my then young nephew and some kind of a stone chess set for my brother. The best gift you can give someone while you are abroad is something from that region of the world that you just can't get from any old local store. Something that they can tell the story of what it is and where it came from. If you can get to a local market or bazaar I'm sure that you could find something great. As far as shipping, when I was in Somalia, I could ship anything within a certain size back to the states for free. I don't know if they will still do that or not but it might be worth asking your CO about.

Answer 3

First thank you and stay safe.

Now for your little one... everyone who has said that the toy doesn't really matter is right, but I know it feels so good to get hime something that he can enjoy. (I have a 2 year old boy.)

But, I would consider something diff't than just a toy. Try to think of something that will connect the 2 of you. One of my son's favorite toys is a plastic spoon. He and his dad made pasta one day and he got to stir. Ever since, he's run around with that spoon pretending to cook.

Is there anything that you have that you could send him? Ex. - If you could find a hat or sunglasses or a watch and take a picture of you wearing it. Send him the picture and the item and ask him to keep it for you until you come home. It will make him feel important and help him to connect to you by wearing "Daddy's hat, etc."

Or, maybe you could consider finding a kit online, like the little wooden race cars that you build and paint. Send him 2. One to build now with Mommy (kids are too impatient to not do anything with a new toy until months from now) and one to save and build with Daddy when you come home. Then, your wife coudl remind him when he's playing with one that he'll be able to build the other one later and race them with you.

These are just examples, just do something that comes from the heart. And mostly, keep those letters coming and keep yourself safe. You coming home to him will be the best present.

God bless.

Answer 4

I have a 3 year old boy, too, who's daddy is deployed. Our FRG sent out a link for a Flat Daddy. You upload a photo online and they make a life size print (from the waist up) and stick it to styrofoam or cardboard. They can kiss "you" goodnight and you can be there for storytime, etc. When you get back, you won't be someone they haven't had any interaction with for the past year. I don't know if your son is anything like mine, but he gets on the phone for 2 seconds and then runs off to play. It's an idea :)

http://flatdaddies.com/

Or you could buy a Build-a-Bear animal with BDU's or DCU's. http://www.buildabear.com/

Or a personalized book featuring father and son. http://www.anns-personalized-books.com/books/baby/baby-read.htm

My prayers are with you. Be safe and good luck finding something special!

Answer 5

It's funny that alot of people will spend lots of money on all the latest gifts and a kid will often favor some random something that no one would have guessed he'd favor. For example, I got my cousin one of those punching bags with the sand in the bottom this Christmas and it was his most favorite gift! 3 year olds like keyboards, kids guitars, figurines (power rangers, turtles, whatever), small kids skateboard (but they won't use it to skateboard, they will use it to send action figures a flyin'), blocks, costume (police, army outfits), sunglasses, movies, science stuff, ect.

Answer 6

Build A Bear
http://www.buildabear.com/

You can pick a cute little outfit w/shoes and stuff. All kids love them. My brother in the military sent them to me and my sisters kids. Every once in a while when he's in a giving mood he'll send them some new clothes or accessory.

Thanks for serving our country!

Answer 7

The best gift to give him is to be there in person, but as you can't buy him a teddy and record a tape with a message to him, or make up a story and include the teddy in it. This way your son will be able to hear your voice whenever he wants.

Answer 8

The best thing you could possibly do is write letters and if possible send pictures. The gifts don't mean anything to the kid, but your words will mean the world.

Answer 9

I personally think the best to giv would b a visit to see him u most likely mean the world to him...plus a wagon and candy might help too.

Answer 10

You should buy him toys that is fun and gives him a head start on his education. That game v-smile is very popular, fun, and educational, and that is what my Aunt gave her son and he loves it. Maybe your son will too.