https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:57:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920551 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:57:39 +0000 hilary 2920551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man this is all 3 of my kids too. We go through SO MUCH TAPE. And heaven forbid if you throw away an empty toilet paper roll. Other recyclables to save: bottle caps, plastic lids like from water bottles or PB jars (makes good wheels). Adding use of a stapler. And my kids are about old enough to use a hot glue gun relatively safely so I'll be buying hot glue sticks in bulk soon as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920545 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:51:26 +0000 JennyPenny 2920545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lahela017: my son is SUPER into Dogman right now and these would completely blow his mind! Thanks for sharing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920538 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:39:52 +0000 Lahela017 2920538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe not what you're looking for, but these paper toy/craft things are what popped into my head.</p> <p><a href="https://cubles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://cubles.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920537 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:21:42 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2920537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/IQ-BUILDER-Construction-Engineering-Educational/dp/B074TCJMQW/ref=asc_df_B074TCJMQW/?tag=hyprod-20&#038;linkCode=df0&#038;hvadid=241989243824&#038;hvpos=&#038;hvnetw=g&#038;hvrand=14995687413363579617&#038;hvpone=&#038;hvptwo=&#038;hvqmt=&#038;hvdev=m&#038;hvdvcmdl=&#038;hvlocint=&#038;hvlocphy=9032178&#038;hvtargid=pla-455631164570&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/IQ-BUILDER-Construction-Engineering-Educational/dp/B074TCJMQW/ref=asc_df_B074TCJMQW/?tag=hyprod-20&#038;linkCode=df0&#038;hvadid=241989243824&#038;hvpos=&#038;hvnetw=g&#038;hvrand=14995687413363579617&#038;hvpone=&#038;hvptwo=&#038;hvqmt=&#038;hvdev=m&#038;hvdvcmdl=&#038;hvlocint=&#038;hvlocphy=9032178&#038;hvtargid=pla-455631164570&#038;psc=1</a></p> <p>My kids have three sets of this and make alll kinds of things.. we also have legos and magnatiles and these hand down are their favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920524 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:46:37 +0000 JennyPenny 2920524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! Now my kids' xmas lists and wishlists for grandparents are filled out and I probably have ideas for their birthdays too! These all look so fun :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920523 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:15:20 +0000 erinbaderin 2920523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Brio builder sets are great for this stuff, my kids are crazy about them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920519 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:37:01 +0000 Littlebit7 2920519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lincoln Logs and tinker toys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920515 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:10:37 +0000 Jessiemuller88 2920515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 4 year old loves building with Tinker Toys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920514 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:58:56 +0000 JennyPenny 2920514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: @theotherstark: @Mommy Finger: haha same here! Every piece of trash is fair game. We got some towels recently that had a stretchy ribbon as part of the packaging. Oh the joy! I guess that partially offsets all the trees were killing with his paper projects 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920513 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:55:24 +0000 theotherstark 2920513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: this sounds like my son 😂 He has a ‘project collection’ under his reading nook that includes things he’s pilfered from our Recycling. Ha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920512 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:49:14 +0000 Mommy Finger 2920512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've tried.....mine keeps going back to Amazon boxes and tape......He wants to save everything for crafts. Empty apple juice bottle? Crafts! Piece of foam insulation leftover from a home project? Crafts! All the toilet paper rolls? Crafts! Things actually that are supposed to be used for crafts that are sustainable and reusable? Meh.</p> <p>The plus side is that he asks for things like duct tape for gifts..... :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920511 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:47:35 +0000 Mama Bird 2920511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cool! What about cardboard toilet paper and paper towel rolls? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920510 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:46:37 +0000 JennyPenny 2920510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: woah, I just looked at wiki sticks for the first time really and people make some really creative things with them! We’ve gotten tiny packs as birthday favors before so I was familiar with the concept, but people get really creative with lots of them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920508 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:33:35 +0000 SweetCaroline 2920508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm...what about wiki stiks and K'nex (both very different!). Also, what abiut playing with modeling clay and popsicle sticks?</p> <p>I love his creativity and your desire to fuel it ❤ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/building-materials-for-kids#post-2920507 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:27:52 +0000 JennyPenny 2920507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son loves making these creations out of paper he cuts up and tape. I feel like there had got to be a better type of building material for him that would ideally be safe and reusable. We already have legos, magnatiles and play dough. Has anyone else seen something that they think might fit the bill?</p> <p>See below a giraffe-mobile, stroller, and cruise ship. </p> [attach=2543/20/qjch2g.600x600.795B6BD1-6866-4581-A95B-107491B40D89.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907407 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:21:12 +0000 josina 2907407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a lot of hits this year! </p> <p>DS (5) LOVES his bathrobe, one of those, he needs it but might not like it gifts, wants to wear it ALL the time.<br /> As far as toys, the Doctor kit he got, both LO's are obsessed with playing dr.<br /> DD (2-1/2) loved the Melissa &amp; Doug Ice Cream set, and her balance bike.</p> <p>Misses - Really, nothing with the kids, they loved everything; but I will vote for this Frozen Trouble game: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Gaming-Trouble-OLAFS-Adventure/dp/B07MMP11S4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=frozen+game&#038;qid=1577978339&#038;s=toys-and-games&#038;sr=1-2" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Gaming-Trouble-OLAFS-Adventure/dp/B07MMP11S4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=frozen+game&#038;qid=1577978339&#038;s=toys-and-games&#038;sr=1-2</a> . My 2 year old got it, and it's above her age range, but both kids still love to play - it is SO SO messy because there is water everywhere if they play by themselves, and of course they want to play all the time. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907359 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:03:35 +0000 ALV91711 2907359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6.5DS was not impressed by the big pack of batteries wrapped for the both of them under the tree. If looks could kill when he opened that😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907310 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:27:22 +0000 graceandjoy 2907310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Biggest hit is the cheapest item :silly: My 5 and 3 year old girls are obessed with these M&amp;D make-a-face pads where you make princess' faces, or another one is more adding accessories/nails to "models". </p> <p>My 5 year old is not AS into Osmo as she had wanted it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907213 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:44:42 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2907213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that we're a few days in, I feel like I can answer this. There isn't really anything that she doesn't like just yet, so, no misses this time. DD is 3 1/2:</p> <p>Biggest hits:<br /> Anna &amp; Elsa Barbie dolls<br /> Pop up tent<br /> All of her dresses. This kid is a girly girl and likes to wear dresses.<br /> Her "makeup". Except it isn't makeup, its a hair dryer, comb, mirror, etc kit :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907198 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:37:59 +0000 hummusgirl 2907198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>4 and 7 yo boys hits: Beyblades, Sleeping Queens card game, diary with a lock on it, gift certificate to bookstore (7 yo), real stethoscope (4 yo), Shrinky Dinks (both) </p> <p>Misses: clothes (but I'm not surprised) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907162 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 08:03:15 +0000 gracecat 2907162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Daughters age 7 and 4<br /> Hits: LEGO sets featuring Disney princesses.<br /> They were playing with these for 3 days straight! </p> <p>Miss: Random baby toy given to all the 4 year olds at preschool. Totally not age appropriate! Really missed the age bracket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907152 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:34:07 +0000 imadreamer 2907152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kids are 6 and 4.</p> <p>Hits:<br /> They both loved their singing Anna and Elsa dolls.<br /> 6 year old: 5 Second Rule Jr, scrunchies, puzzles, Owleez, art supplies<br /> 4 year old: Osmo Little Genius starter kit, Barbies, Butterbean Cafe toys, Unicorn play doh set</p> <p>Misses:<br /> They didn’t care much for the books I bought them 😭 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907045 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 22:44:30 +0000 Kemma 2907045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kids are 7, 4.5 and 20m and fave presents have been scooters (7yo and 20mo), balls (all kids), books, and homemade cookies from Grandma! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907043 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:47:34 +0000 lady baltimore 2907043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 4.</p> <p>Biggest Hits: dress-ups and Lego sets</p> <p>Misses: a dollar-spot sticker book thing that it turns out isn't very high quality (and therefore is hard for her to use), and a bath bomb that I erroneously told her had prizes hidden inside it :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907038 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 18:09:06 +0000 Littlebit7 2907038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 yo girl: Elsa costume, beading kit, paw patrol stuffie<br /> 2 yo boy: little tykes airplane and Daniel tiger trolley. Also bag of assorted mini sports balls </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907030 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:20:57 +0000 smuckers 2907030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hits: Ribbon wand and Ukulele for DD (2.5)</p> <p>No huge misses, but DD is 2.5 and DS is 4m, so not a ton of room for missing this year :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907021 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:59:10 +0000 charm55 2907021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hits:<br /> Dd6 - AG remote control car, Owlee<br /> Dd4 - double stroller, Peppa Pig Fair playset</p> <p>Misses:<br /> Pop Pop Snotz - omg that stuff is gross. Regular slime is bad, but this stuff is just the worst. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907011 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:15:52 +0000 LadyDi 2907011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: I almost got the ufo thing from Costco but was done shopping and over budget. I regret not getting it now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907010 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:58:27 +0000 MrsADS 2907010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>4yo:<br /> Hit: Little brother's motorized train (sigh); Thomas the train big storybook; Muppet Babies microphone (sidenote, do not buy this, it is annoying AF)</p> <p>Miss: unfortunately the remote control car Santa brought almost lit on fire, so he can't play with it :shocked: and my in-laws were supposedly going to send him another car that drives up walls, but it was out of stock so they sent him a TOY GUN instead (WTF?!?!?!). Needless to say, I hid the gun but I feel kind of bad he didn't have a great Christmas gift. </p> <p>19 mo:<br /> Hit: water wow mat (like water wow but a big mat on the floor); stuffed animals, being pushed around in empty Amazon boxes :grin:<br /> Miss: clothes? he's happy about everything</p> <p>Hit with both: Ikea tent and tunnel. They have crawled and played in it nonstop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kid-gifts-that-were-hits-and-misses#post-2907008 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:13:28 +0000 maybebaby 2907008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: following for link haha </p>