my nephew whos 19 months old its like the remote controlled ones but way bigger and he could rid on it as the conductor. I dont have kids of my own so please parents tell me is this an awsome present or should it wait till he's older? It is recommended for 18months to 3 years? Im in a giving mood and want to spoil him a bit,
2007-10-12 07:10:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If it's better to just buy him lots of little toys could you fill me in please. Also should I ask his parents permission? Or do you think this is ok
2007-10-12 07:12:00 · update #1
Ask the parents first. They might be upset that you want to spend so much or may not have the space for it. My nephew had one and loved it. However, he outgrew it quickly, so it was a waste of money. You'd be better off buying a giant train table and the wooden tracks and trains to go with it--that will last him until he is 6 or so and can be replaced with lego mats when he's older. He'll only be able to use the ride on one for a year or two at most. The train table will be cooler and will cost the same, if not a bit more.
2007-10-12 07:22:08 · answer #1 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. There is like this imaginary 'rule' about stopping kids from doing things and it seems to be getting younger and younger, there is this pressure to make what essentially are babies to grow up way too fast. I actually just answered a question where someone said 'is it ok to potty train a 1 year old?' NO it's not. All kids vary and where some may be ready at the 'normal' age of around 2 others will not be ready until they are 3/4 and I really feel for the parents that post questions worrying about this and just receive answers from 'super-duper' parents about how they had it cracked straight off! I also hate the questions about pulling very young kids off their dummies (pacifiers) WHY? I wish people would just use their own initiative and make their own decisions about these things instead of trying to keep up with the so called 'rules' =)
2016-04-08 05:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the space issue I would talk to the parents first, otherwise I think it could be really cool. Not that a less expensive gift isn't perfectly good but all kids deserve a couple of really cool toys.
However you may find that he doesn't enjoy it as much right away as he does when he is older. Don't be discouraged if he doesn't like it right away, some toys I thought were a waste later turned out to be the best things ever.
2007-10-12 07:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son would have loved that train! First check with the parents to make sure there are no space issues, and make sure he likes ride on toys. If it all checks out, go for it. Just don't get upset if he doesn't play with it the way it was meant. Check to see if there is a place in the train to hide little toys and such. My son loves his ride on cars that have a spot under the seat to hide little cars.
2007-10-12 08:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really, NO.
My daughter is 20 months old, and I can say that almost every toy she has, was given to her....new or even VERY used. She plays with them, but not creatively...She plays with non-toys even MORE...like, for example, she has been carrying around the plastic packaging for a curtain rod that we bought 3 days ago. She screams when we take it away from her.
She plays a lot with her little stuffed animals...feeds them, makes them dance, and kiss each other. She has little detailed toys that keep her occupied in her carseat, but there is one thing I can safely say your nephew really NEEDS, if he doesn't have it already, and those are:
BOOKS. Board books, word books, abc books, number/counting books. Because of books, my 20 month old can read numbers 1-12, can recite numbers 1-20, and can read every letter of the alphabet (can't recite abc's though), and can read about 5 words. She has had books in front of her since she was 6 months old.
The 2nd thing he needs is: SOMEONE TO READ THE BOOKS WITH ENTHUSIASM TO HIM.
Hope this helps. I believe strongly in what I am telling you.
2007-10-12 07:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by gg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found with my kids that the thing they are most excited about for a present is the one I give away because they don't play with it. I would say wait till he's older for the big stuff.
2007-10-12 07:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd do some research, and if your going to buy something that big ask the parents if they have room for or want to make room for it. There are alot of places to research toys on the internet, you may want to check out http://www.epinions.com
I write on there quite frequently about my sons toys.
2007-10-13 15:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by somethingorginaltoponder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, especially for a boy that age...
Children at that age are more interested in the things around them, as they are just starting to understand the things they see. If you want to spoil him, get him some really nice clothes or fancy books.
2007-10-12 08:11:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not worth spending alot of money for a two year old,just get them something cheap and give them a Saveings Bond!
2007-10-12 07:19:23 · answer #9 · answered by doc_holliday1863 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dad has a whole apartment full of toys for his cat, but she's just as happy playing with an empty paper sack!
2007-10-12 07:37:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋