With inputs from Neha Gupta Kapoor, founder & CEO of Ilchi Pilchi, an online space that offers educational and fun kits for your kids. Being a mompreneur, she started Ilchi Pilchi to make learning a fun activity for kids through scrapbooking, storytelling and DIY craft. Parents, bookmark this one!
Birthday gifts for the little tots mean hunting for hours before we finally narrow down on a bunch of meaningful and constructive toys. As a mother of two kids, I can confidently speak for most parents when I share our experience with presents. After ripping open the wrapping paper, peeping inside and interacting with it for a total of three minutes, the new gift is left to collect dust.
Hence, when giving presents to children, I think the secret is to put yourself in the parent’s shoes and ask if you would appreciate receiving the same for your child or if it is just another addition to the tons of toys cluttering their rooms. Educational and creative toys usually top the list for most parents, as do storybooks and those that encourage solo play.
Here are my top picks to thrill: