Article: Sinterklaas gifts by age: from baby to 4 years
Sinterklaas gifts by age: from baby to 4 years
Choosing a Sinterklaas gift always starts with the same question: how old is the child? What a one-year-old loves will be in the corner within a day with a preschooler, and vice versa. That is why we have listed everything here, from baby to four years old, with our top picks for each age group and a link to the comprehensive guide.
Handy for parents, and just as much for grandparents and godparents who want to take a quick peek at what fits which phase.
Baby and 1 year: first steps and little hands
Around the first birthday, everything revolves around walking, grabbing, and repeating. Sinterklaas himself still completely passes the child by, and that doesn't matter: you are giving something that gets grabbed every day.
Oliver walker by Babiem (64.95 euros)
The classic for the first steps, and the shopping cart of service for years to come.
Wooden fruit set from Coco Village (29.95 euros)
Seven fruits in a basket: grab, sort, in and out. Simple, and that is exactly why it hits the mark.
You can find all the choices for this age, with tips for shoes and Sinterklaas evening, in the complete guide: Sinterklaas gift for a 1-year-old child.
2 years: imitating and moving
A 2-year-old wants to do everything you do and climbs on everything in the meantime. Role-play and active toys win out over everything here.
Wooden ice cream stand from Coco Village (29.95 euros)
Selling ice cream to everyone who walks by. Our best-selling playset, and rightly so.
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Wooden balance stepping stones from Coco Village (59.95 euros)
Six stones, a different course through the room every day. Balance and self-confidence in one box.
View the balance stepping stones
More choice and all practical tips: Sinterklaas gift for a 2-year-old toddler.
3 and 4 years: real play with rules and imagination
From around the age of 3, the game gets smarter. Stories are added, roles, and the first rules of the game. Gifts can now be slightly more complex, and that is precisely when they last for years.
Wooden vending machine from Coco Village (89.95 euros)
Nine buttons, nine compartments, and a little shop that is open all day. The gift that guests play with themselves first before the child is allowed to join in.
Wooden pinball machine from Coco Village (59.95 euros)
Arcade fun without a screen. Aim, count, again: here, a preschooler practices patience and counting through play.
Wooden beauty salon from Coco Village (59.95 euros)
Hair dryer, scissors, and mirror for the budding hairdresser. Role-playing at its best, and it remains fun well into the preschool years.
Wooden camping set from Coco Village (54.95 euros)
Campfire and marshmallows for under the dining table, and into the garden in the summer.
For the shoe
Small, cute, and not made of plastic: the wooden city vehicles from Coco Village (14.95 euros each) fit perfectly in a child's shoe. All ideas up to 15 euros are listed in the guide. shoe gifts for toddlers.
Give one big gift together?
Pooling money with grandpas, grandmas, and aunts for a single keeper, such as a climbing triangle or ball pit, beats any stack of individual packages. You can read how to go about this in gift from grandpa and grandma.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many presents do you give a young child for Sinterklaas?
Two or three is enough, even if the whole family contributes. Young children enjoy the moment more than the pile.
My child is exactly between two blocks in terms of age, what should I choose?
Look at what the child can do now, not at the calendar. If in doubt, choose the younger block: open-ended toys naturally grow with the child.
When is the latest I need to order for Sinterklaas Eve?
Orders placed on business days before 4:00 PM are shipped the same day. Please order on time around the end of November, as that is our busiest period. Also, keep an eye on our Black Friday page keeping an eye on things.
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