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Gifts For Kids Ages 2 to 7 - Under $25

By Dave More

Let's get right to the point - you need gift ideas for the toddlers in your life. Choosing gifts for this age group can be a bit of a challenge. With that in mind, here's a quick list of gift ideas - all under $25 - for the little ones in your life.

Playskool's Chuck My Talking Truck

Here's the perfect gift for boys. This fun and fully-motorized toy dump truck plays over 40 phrases and sounds - eagerly awaiting the commands of your demanding toddler. Boys - and girls, too - are sure to have loads of fun with this talking truck. Appropriate for ages 2 and up, Chuck is best suited for the younger toddler. This gift includes the truck, a storybook and 3 "C" batteries.

LeapFrog Scribble and Write

Appropriate for boys and girls, the LeapFrog Scribble and Write is not only fun, but teaches toddlers the skills for drawing simple shapes and pictures. Older toddlers will be able to practice learning upper- and lowercase letters with step-by-step guidance. Fine motor skills are reinforced with fun learning games. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This toy requires 3 AA Batteries, which are included.

Melissa and Doug Friendship Stamp Set

Before you say no to this gift - you're thinking ink all over the house - be assured that everything in this set is washable. Perfect for boys and girls, toddlers will develop their fine motor skills and creativity with this inexpensive gift. The set includes five colored pencils for sketching, scribbling, or coloring, and two large pads of washable ink. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Zingo

If you like Bingo, you'll like Zingo. Zingo is a simple Bingo-style game that uses pictures instead of numbers or words - NO reading required. Zingo is a great family gift - Moms and Dads will certainly have fun - and recommended for boys and girls ages 3 through 8.

Melissa and Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set

For the aspiring young chef in your gift list, please consider this fun set. Kids will have great fun making sandwiches with colorful likenesses of meaty cold cuts, garden vegetables and fresh bread. The Sandwich Making Set comes packaged in a cute little wooden crate. The set includes 18 mix-and-match pieces total. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8.

So go get shopping. The toddlers in your life are depending on you this year. You now have 5 great gift ideas, with more to come as you start your holiday shopping.

Dave More writes toy reviews and develops toy-specific shopping sites. His most recent project features Melissa and Doug Food Sets. Start cooking-up some fun with your toddlers at http://www.melissaanddougfood.com