Holiday shopping is in full swing and there's no better time to shop local than right now. It can be challenging to find everything you're looking for at a small business this season, but that's defiantly not the case when it comes to toys! Learning Express Toys of Collegeville and Blue Bell are ready, stocked, and waiting to help make your gifting spectacular this year! In addition to supporting a locally owned business, when you shop at one of these locations, you have the added benefit of knowledgeable employees who can help you choose the perfect gift for every kid on your list. Both locations also offer free curbside pickup, which means you can shop locally and still remain safe- just pop the trunk and take your treasures home! Recently, I stopped by the Collegeville location and was able to get the low-down on 2020's hottest gifts for every age group, let's take a look.
Babies
Babies are sometimes the hardest age group to buy for because they don't generally need much and they definitely don't help out by making a Christmas list! Some ideas include: bath toys, clothes, mealtime needs like plates, bibs, utensils, teethers. Many new parents can attest to Sophie La Girafe; what makes her so magical is still a mystery to me, but I've never met a baby whose favorite teether wasn't Sophie; made of all-natural rubber she's a great gift for any new or expecting parent. When in doubt a book and stuffed animal always make a great gift! Jellycat Plush Animals and matching stories make for a perfect bedtime.
 Mealtime needs. | Jellycat |  Sophie |
Little Kids
Full of curiosity and wonder it can be challenging to find something just right for this age group. Some ideas include bubbles (every kid likes bubbles), art supplies, stuffed animals, building sets (MagnaTiles, LEGOS), dolls, trains. Little imaginations are running at full steam for these little ones. You may want to consider Melissa and Doug dress-up outfits for magical afternoons of pretend play. This year, everyone is trying to get their hands on Tonieboxes, they come in a variety of characters and tell your child an engaging story. Switch out the characters for even more fun!
 The ultimate night light- projected right on the ceiling! | Squishables are just perfect for story or bedtime |  Toniebox and content insert | Create your own story and refine fine motor skills!  |
Bigger Kids
This age group may have handed you a well thought out list, but if you're in need of ideas you may want to consider games. Board games for family game night, outside games to keep them moving, or educational games to expand their minds- you can't go wrong with a good game. Don't forget about arts and crafts kits, at-home science experiments, telescopes, and more. One of the most popular toys of the year is Doodlematic which turns your kid's drawings into video games- how cool is that?! This STEM toy is perfect for fun or even at home learning inspiring hours of entertainment for their imaginations to run wild!
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Finally, the #1 Toy of 2020 is.....
Available in a variety of sizes and styles, there's really one for every child. These fly off the shelves just as fast as they are restocked, so make sure to grab yours soon!
Check out all the latest toys this year at one of two locally owned Learning Express Toys locations!
160 Market Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-489-9500
1301 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
484-370-8883
A HUGE Thank You to Learning Express Toys for being a sponsor of this year's "Elf Your Neighbor" and "The Great 422 Snowball Fight" pay it forward community projects! To learn more, or participate- click here!
