Christmas gifts for toddlers ages 1-4
A toddler's first Christmas does not need a mountain of toys. A few well-chosen gifts that invite sitting together, scribbling and talking about pictures often last longer than something that lights up once and is forgotten.
This list is for new parents and grandparents shopping for ages 1 to 4. It starts with our toddler Christmas coloring book and adds washable crayons that little hands can use. Always check the age guidance on each product and sit with very young children while they color.
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My First Christmas Coloring Book for Toddlers Ages 1-4
Fifty big Christmas pictures with thick, connected lines: trees, trucks, puppies, Santa hats and more. The pages are simple enough for a toddler to scribble on and clear enough that a preschooler can start to color inside the shapes. A good gift from a grandparent who wants something the whole family can use in December.
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Crayola My First Palm Grip Crayons, 6 Count
Egg-shaped washable crayons in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. The palm-grip shape is made for toddlers who are still learning to hold a regular crayon. Crayola lists these for ages 12 months and up.
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Crayola Washable Crayons, 24 Count
A classic box of washable crayons for older toddlers and preschoolers who are ready for thinner sticks and more colors. Useful in a shared family crayon cup once little hands have outgrown palm-grip crayons. Packaging notes these for older preschool ages, so pair them with supervision.
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How to wrap it as a gift
Pair the coloring book with the palm-grip crayons for a one-and-two-year-old, or with the 24-count washable crayons for a three- or four-year-old. Add a small tin or pouch so the colors have a home after Christmas morning. If you are shopping for more than one grandchild, our Christmas coloring book for ages 3-8 is a natural next step for the older cousin.