Animal themed baby shower food
Safari Baby Shower Ideas: Food, Decorations, & Invitations
There’s a lot of hard work that goes into planning the perfect baby shower. Not only do you have to find a great venue and work on a guest list that everyone will be happy with, but you also have to come up with the right theme, and then stick to it... with everything. A safari-themed baby shower is a really fun idea for the mama-to-be who loves nature or animals (or both), and is even more perfect if the parents are going to be doing a safari theme for their little one’s nursery.
To throw a safari-themed baby shower that feels Pinterest-worthy, you’ll need to put a lot of thought into every little detail. I recently threw my daughter a safari-themed birthday party (2 Wild!), so I consider myself something of an expert here, OK? The good news is that the safari theme is a popular one, so there are tons of cute options out there to choose from, whether you’re looking for the best invitations, the most creative food selections, or the most fun decorations. Check out the ideas below to get started.
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Safari Baby Shower Invitations
Invitations are the first step in your party planning. Picking an on-theme invitation is important because it shows everyone exactly what to expect and sets the mood. You have some options on how to go about this:
- Opt for a calligrapher. If you have the budget for it, hire a calligrapher or similar professional to make your invitations for you. This gives you the ability to help them create a totally customized invitation, and they will typically also write out the envelopes as well, so all you have to do is put them together and send them out. Keep in mind that this is the most expensive option.
- Order invitations online. Not into the custom idea? There are tons of sites online you can order invites from, and they range from very inexpensive to more premium, depending on what you’re looking for. I personally love Minted because the prices are reasonable, and they will also address your envelopes for no extra charge.
- Go the Etsy route. For an even cheaper option and something that feels more unique, look for invites on Etsy. Lots of artists make the most adorable invitations, and many of them offer the ability to download them as a PDF for a flat rate (this is usually less than $10). From there, you can get them printed at a store like Staples and send them out yourself, or print them at home.
- Do e-vites! Evites are super easy, inexpensive (or even free), convenient, and the most sustainable option. A lot of my friends use Evite.com and it works out really well. This is also the easiest way to keep track of RSVPs.
If you do want to order your invitations online, here are some of the cutest safari options.
Safari Animal Baby Shower Invitation
Zazzle
Baby Safari
Minted
Friendly Animals Baby Shower Invitation
Shutterfly
Peek-a-Boo Giraffe Safari Baby Shower Invitation
Purple Trail
Jungle Baby Shower Invitation
Dream Paperie
Safari Baby Shower Invitation
Etsy
Safari Baby Shower Centerpieces
Get creative and DIY your own centerpieces or buy them already made. Here are some ideas to take inspiration from:
A Sand-Filled Glass Jar
Gold Safari Animals
Amazon
Buy some glass jars, sand, fake palm leaves, and gold jungle animals (like these from Etsy). Fill the bottoms of the tall jars with sand, throw some animals in there, and add some leaves. It looks both cute and sophisticated.
Mini Diaper Cakes
Animal Diaper Centerpieces
Etsy
These mini diaper cakes work double duty as a fun centerpiece idea and as a gift for the mama-to-be — they can unravel them and use the diapers when baby gets here. Buy them from Etsy or craft them yourself.
Palm Trees
Metallic Palm Trees
Party City
Palm trees are perfect for a jungle-themed party. These don’t require much else at all and they’re super easy since they don’t require any DIY.
Palm Leaves Bouquet
Monstera Leaves
Amazon
For something slightly more chic, get some artificial monstera leaves and put them in a slim white vase. This is simple and feels more elegant and less cutesy.
Safari Baby Shower Balloons
Balloons are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to make any room or backyard look more festive and on theme. You can either buy balloons online and blow them up yourself (just be sure to look into helium machines), or you can order them from a party store near you. I love the animal print balloons that I used at my daughter’s party (linked below), and it’s also a cute idea to get some animal-shaped ones as well. A balloon arch is always fun, and while they can take a while, they’re worth it for the photos. Or you can hire someone to make them for you!
Safari Balloon Garland
Etsy
Jungle Safari Balloon Arch Kit
Etsy
Palm Leaf Animal Print Balloons
Etsy
Tiger Ballon
Etsy
Safari Baby Shower Balloons
Etsy
Coffee Balloon Garland Arch Kit
Etsy
Safari Baby Shower Signs
Signs are a cute decoration for the entrance into whatever room or venue you’re using, and they’re also fun to scatter along the various food and gift tables. Banners are also a great idea to add below a balloon arch or draped from a table.
Safari Baby Shower Welcome Sign
Etsy
Safari Baby Shower Signs
Etsy
Baby Shower Welcome Sign
Etsy
Let's Get Wild Banner
Amazon
Welcome Baby Banner
Etsy
Safari Baby Shower Decorations
You can also scatter some other decorations around the room. Think baby blocks with a safari theme (bonus points if they can be used as nursery room decor later on), small items like hand-held fans to place at the tables, or diaper cakes that are on-theme.
Animal Safari Set
Etsy
Greenery Cute Tropical Leaf Baby Shower Hand Fan
Zazzle
Jet Creations Inflatable Giraffe
Amazon
Safari Baby Shower Decor
Etsy
Get Wild Jungle Cardstock Wall Decorating Kit
Party City
Honest Mini Clean Conscious Giraffe Diaper Cake
Honest
Safari Baby Shower Photo Backdrops
You obviously need to have a great spot for photos for social media! This is so fun for making memories and capturing images of your guests that you’ll want later on. You can do a sign with your name and date, or something a bit more general, like leafy greens that can easily be reused for photos or an event later on.
Safari Baby Shower Backdrop
Etsy
Botanical Leaf Ribbon Backdrop
Etsy
Leafy Green Photo Booth Frame
Etsy
Mocksicka Baby Shower Backdrop
Amazon
Maijoeyy Oh Baby Backdrop
Amazon
Safari Baby Shower Games
This is a baby shower, so of course you have to have games, no matter how corny it might seem. You can keep games on theme with cute decorations that go along with them. Some cute ideas: put animal crackers in a jar and get people to guess how many, match the Disney animals to their parents, and do a jungle Price is Right. You can also rely on classics like advice cards, diaper raffles, and bingo.
Guess How Many Animal Crackers
Etsy
Diaper Raffle Tickets
Target
Big Dot of Happiness Funfari Bingo
Target
Jungle Price Is Right Game
Amazon
Big Dot of Happiness Jungle Advice Card
Target
Safari Animals Match Disney Parents Game
Amazon
Safari Baby Shower Paper Goods
If the baby shower is being held at someone’s home or in an outdoor venue that requires you to provide utensils and plates and all of that, then you’ll need to have paper goods on hand. And sure, you could opt for a solid color for everything, and that’s totally fine. But it’s a little more fun to stay on theme. Opt for fun animal print napkins and plates, and Meri Meri offers this amazing line of creative plates and napkins as well.
Go Wild Toucan Napkins
Meri Meri
Safari Cheetah Plates
Meri Meri
Safari Animal Dinner Plates
Meri Meri
Safari Print Paper Plates
Etsy
Animal Safari Plates
Etsy
Spritz Jungle Print Napkins
Target
Safari Animal Print Cups
Meri Meri
Safari Baby Shower Party Favors
A small favor is expected at something like a baby shower, and they can be fun to pick out. You can go for something traditional and classic, like a candle or hand sanitizer (which is really popular right now), or something that feels more appropriate for the theme: think animal crackers in a bag or leopard print scrunchies.
Safari Baby Shower Candle
Etsy
Baby Shower Safari Animals
Etsy
Baby Shower Hand Sanitizer Packet
Zazzle
Jungle Baby Shower Candy Wrappers
Etsy
Safari Baby Shower Scrunchies
Etsy
Safari Baby Shower Dessert Ideas
Maybe the most fun part of the whole baby shower is coming up with a safari themed dessert table. If you’re planning on supplying desserts for the shower, there are tons of ideas out there for the cutest jungle animal treats.
Safari Animal Pretzel Sticks
courtesy of Jessica BoothInspired by an image on Pinterest, I *painstakingly* made these pretzel sticks for my daughter’s safari party, and they were a hit. I chose to do tiger stripes, cheetah/leopard print, and zebra print. It’s simple, but time-consuming: dip pretzels in melted chocolate (I found orange, salted caramel, and white chocolate at the craft store near me), then add the design using melted dark or milk chocolate. I used a toothpick to create these designs, and yes, it took about as long as it sounds like it would. But I think they came out so fun! And, bonus: these also work as a good edible favor.
Monkey, Lion, & Tiger Cupcakes
courtesy of Jessica BoothInspired by the recipes for jungle cupcakes on Chelsea’s Messy Apron, I made these lion, tiger, and monkey cupcakes. These were not as hard as they seem — I’m not a professional by any means and had no trouble doing these with my mom and aunt. They’re a little time-consuming, but completely worth it, because they were adorable — and delicious. I chose cupcakes instead of cake, but you can do both.
Chic Safari Cake Pops
EtsyYou can buy these chic gold safari theme cake pops from Etsy, or you can make them yourself. These definitely look like a professional is necessary, so I recommend buying them if you’re not a pro at this kind of thing.
Jungle Theme Rice Krispie Treats
EtsyAnother item you can buy from Etsy or make yourself is these jungle-themed Rice Krispie treats. You would decorate them with melted chocolate, which seems relatively simple, if not a little time-consuming. These are another item that look so cute on the dessert table, or can easily be wrapped up and sent off as edible party favors.
Jungle Cookies
EtsyCustom decorated cookies like these are always a popular option. They taste good and look so amazing. You can buy these from Etsy, or you can try creating them yourself. This palm leaf and animal set is adorable, but the options here are really endless.
Safari Baby Shower Free Party Planning Ideas: Food, Games & Invites!
I absolutely LOVE planning themed parties! It is so much fun to come up with a theme and carry it all the way through the party through the invitations, food and games. I have some really fun and easy safari baby shower ideas to share with you! This is a free party planning guide to hosting a safari baby shower. Enjoy!
I hosted this fun safari themed baby shower and it was a blast! The food was really easy and it was also delicious and crowd-pleasing! I’ll share all the ideas with you so you can host the best safari baby shower too!
In order to host an amazing safari baby shower, you’ll need to start by setting the tone of your safari theme right off the bat! You can do this by sending an adorable safari themed baby shower invite. I personally love these safari invitations from Basic Invite. They offer custom baby shower invitations so you can easily match the colors of the invite to the colors of your safari baby shower! I love this adorable giraffe baby shower invite!
You could also go with a safari themed baby shower invite that has multiple safari animals on it like this one! Then you have the option to change the colors (Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online), change the text, order a sample if you’d like to see it before ordering all of your invites and even choose the color of your envelopes! I also love that they let you know what postage is on the invites. Have you ever ordered square cards only to find out you have to pay way more postage versus a standard envelope? Yup, been there done that! No more surprises thanks to Basic Invite, they’ll let you know if it’s more expensive to mail!
Now that you’ve ordered the perfect safari baby shower invitations, we can move on to the fun safari baby shower food ideas! These were so fun to come up with and they tasted great too! For our main food option we had a sub sandwich snake! Simply make your sub sandwiches and then cut them in small sections. Arrange them on a large oval platter with some lettuce greens for grass and swirl them around to create a snake shape. Add some green olive eyes and a red pepper tongue to complete the snake sandwich!
Crocodile eyeballs are a quick, easy crowd pleaser! Just cook some meatballs and warm some marinara sauce. Add toothpicks for easy grabbing of the eyeballs!
Serve up this lion mane hummus tray and your guests will roar! We made a simple hummus recipe and arranged it in an oval in the center of our oval platter. We then added some black olives to create the lion’s face and two pita chips for ears! Then create a mane around the lion’s face using carrots and colored peppers sliced into strips.
No safari baby shower would be complete without a chocolate mud bath! Simply melt chocolate in a fondue pot and add easy foods to dip such as strawberries, bananas and marshmallows.
For the cake we went with a fun zebra cake! You can create this using a white cake mix and chocolate cake mix and swirling them together or you can buy zebra cake mixes that include everything you need! We frosted it with a simple white frosting. It turned out SO cool!
Finally, every safari baby shower needs an epic punch! We created some yummy jungle juice by mixing together ginger ale, pineapple juice and red Hawaiian punch then adding sherbet to the top. It was delicious! Serve it in a large beverage dispenser so guests can help themselves.
Every baby shower needs games! I’ve created this super fun “What’s in your purse?” game that you can print for FREE! Print off this safari baby shower game free here. Guests at your baby shower will each receive one of these printables. Have each guest scour their purse to see how many items they can come up with. The person with the most points totaled at the end wins!
Finally, don’t forget the thank you cards! Save the new mom some work by ordering these at the same time you order the safari baby shower invitations! I love these matching safari thank you cards from Basic Invite! These thank you cards can also be customized to match the colors of your safari baby shower! Have every guest at your party fill in their address on the envelope. Put them in a hat and draw a door prize winner. Now the new mom can easily write out her thank you cards after the baby shower and send them to every guest at the party, without the work of filling out all of the addresses on the envelopes! Make sure to fill in the return address before people fill in their addresses so that people don’t get confused and write their address in the wrong spot!
Now you have a complete safari baby shower party plan for FREE! I hope you enjoy it and that your safari baby shower is a huge success!
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MOSCOW, July 30 — RIA Novosti. Why do people become animal volunteers? The reasons may be different. For some, helping animals is a way to get rid of loneliness and a bad mood, while someone's soul hurts for homeless animals, and he simply cannot remain an indifferent observer.
Some people choose to help animals in zoos, monitor their health and growing numbers. It turns out that volunteering to help animals is a great way to make both ourselves and our little brothers happier. nine0004
Where paws grow from
Very actively use the help of volunteers for animal protection organizations, which began their activities in Russia only after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and until the beginning of the 21st century they actively functioned only in large cities.
Now the development of animal protection organizations and volunteer associations is facilitated by social networks and the Internet in general - it is there that groups of activists appear who want to help animals, place them in good hands, and so on. nine0004
Due to the fact that various volunteer communities created on the network actively disseminate information, increasing the degree of trust in their activities and showing that real people stand behind it, the broad masses began to warmly relate to the work of zoo volunteers, and many even began to accept participation in online and offline promotions, make reposts about animals looking for an owner.
Zoo volunteers can also be called those who promote the humane treatment of animals, call to follow the famous quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupery's "The Little Prince": "Be responsible for those who have been tamed." nine0004
A volunteer and a cat sat by the window: volunteers talked about the "Republic of Cats"
To attract new adherents of animal protection activities, actions, pickets, animal exhibitions are organized, where visitors can communicate with volunteers and learn about the needs of the organization.
Such events are useful for volunteers, also because in this way they can draw public attention to their activities and attract media interest.
Becoming a zoo volunteer is easy
Shelters are always open to those who care about animals and can take responsibility for them. At the very beginning of the volunteer path, a person will not be able to immediately take care of animals, first they will teach this. However, if a familiar volunteer gives a positive recommendation to the shelter staff, then this will be enough to immediately get involved in activities. But if a person does not have such acquaintances, representatives of the shelter have the right to conduct an interview about the motives and desires of a novice volunteer. nine0004
March 2, 2018, 11:02 am
Pet therapy: what animals treat people?
The most important thing that animals need is human attention. If for some reason people cannot take responsibility, constantly visit a shelter or become "guardians" of a particular dog or cat, they can provide temporary assistance, which consists not only in financial support, but also, for example, in communication with animals . It can be different: walking, feeding, washing, combing, monitoring the health of animals, just playing with them and stroking them is also very important. nine0004
Often the animals are very frightened, afraid of people, dogs may be afraid of leashes and not be able to walk with a person. Cats can hide, avoid people, hiss, scratch. All this happens because each shelter resident has his own sad story and reasons not to trust people.
The task of volunteers is to socialize unadapted animals and eventually find them a permanent home. The volunteer helps the animal to rehabilitate, stop being afraid, start trusting the person again, thereby increasing the chances of "adoption". nine0004
Temporary home for tailed animals
In almost every city in our country, caring citizens or local authorities have created homes for homeless four-legged animals. There are several dozen shelters in Moscow, where thousands of dogs and cats live. Of course, the conditions in such "houses" are far from ideal; shelters often lack food, medicine, and insulated enclosures. In addition, animals need to be walked regularly, taught commands - volunteers help shelters in all this.
Various foundations are involved in the rehabilitation of animals from shelters. nine0004
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Environmental volunteering: seeing the world while helping natureEnvironmental volunteering is one of the most interesting and accessible types of volunteering, which has become especially popular in Russia during the Year of Ecology.
One of these is the Givers of Hope Foundation. Its board of trustees includes well-known personalities. Volunteers of the foundation take an active part in protecting and helping animals. Everyone can become a volunteer of this organization, because our little brothers need completely different help: the foundation needs lawyers, photographers, copywriters, dog handlers, as well as drivers to deliver food to shelters or transport an animal to a veterinary clinic. nine0004
The Kind Heart Foundation also helps shelters, in particular, they purchase various equipment for veterinary clinics, raise funds for the development of animal care in the regions, and implement programs for castration, sterilization and vaccination of caudates. At the moment, the foundation is engaged in a new project, the purpose of which is to create a modern social center for animals, where 200-300 four-legged animals could live at the same time. When developing, the psychology of animals is taken into account, all conditions are created for their well-being. nine0004
The Beam Foundation was established in 1986. The activity of the foundation began with the creation of the first shelter for homeless animals in our country, located on the territory of the ecological center for guide dogs. During the existence of the fund, a total of five shelters were opened in Moscow and the Moscow region, which are successfully functioning today. The total number of animals living in these shelters is more than 3 thousand. Dogs and cats, as well as horses, pigs, sheep, geese, squirrels, crows, pigeons, owls, ferrets, foxes, and hedgehogs have found homes within the walls of the shelters. Even monkeys, a camel, bears, lions, ostriches live in the care of "Bim". nine0004
The Foundation has its own veterinary service, which provides qualified assistance to injured animals at any time. The foundation also has its own hospice for incurable and old animals.
Animal Volunteer School
In some cities of Russia, educational platforms have been created to teach children and teenagers the humane attitude towards animals and further involvement of the younger generation in the process of environmental protection.
For example, activists from Kazan who want to learn how to help animals joined the club "School of a young animal volunteer". As part of the project, they attend theoretical and practical classes, where they are told how to properly help cats and dogs. Together with their mentors, they visit homeless animals in shelters, watch themed films and discuss them. For club members, creative master classes and meetings with specialists are held. nine0004
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Charge of good mood, or Pet therapy in action
In our country, such organizations have not yet become widespread. Perhaps it is worth turning to Western countries for an example. Almost all US zoos, such as New York, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Phoenix, Denver and many others, have schools that train volunteers and then turn to them for help. Schools are developing programs that include lessons in the proper handling of animals, interaction with visitors, and those who wish to learn how to care for the zoo. Volunteers are hired for a fixed period, most often for a year. nine0004
Be that as it may, in Russia there is also the practice of volunteering in zoos. Since 2013, the management of the Moscow Zoo began to invite volunteers to help monitor the well-being of animals, and first of all, to ensure that visitors do not feed them. Volunteers are on duty next to the enclosures, where the cubs have recently appeared and the animals need peace. In addition, volunteers explain to visitors how to find the exposition they are interested in, if necessary, guide them to it, show the correct route. Volunteers work at the contact area in the children's zoo and greenhouse, take care of the flower beds, and help to celebrate holidays. Volunteers feel involved in such an important matter as the preservation of the population of some animals, because it was for this purpose that the zoo in Moscow was created in 1864. nine0004
Animal protection and rescue is an urgent problem of modern society, which should be solved at the legislative level with the full support of not only volunteers and individual organizations, but also the general public. The main task is to achieve the most comfortable coexistence of people with domestic and wild animals, excluding damage from both sides.
Zoo volunteers: how to become happy by helping animals
© RIA Novosti / Alexander Kryazhev Often, animals in shelters are scared, afraid of people, because everyone has their own sad story. Volunteer helps animal to rehabilitate
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Animals in shelters are often frightened, afraid of people, because everyone has their own sad story. A volunteer helps an animal to rehabilitate
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© RIA Novosti / Alexander Kryazhev There is not much space in animal shelters, in addition, pets there lack human affection and care. Rehabilitation of animals in shelters is carried out by different foundations
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There is not much space in animal shelters, besides, pets there lack human affection and care. Rehabilitation of animals in shelters is carried out by different funds
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© RIA Novosti / Kirill Yasko There are several ornithological centers in Russia that are involved in rescuing injured birds, and such organizations also need volunteers
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There are several ornithological centers in Russia involved in saving injured birds, and such organizations also need volunteers
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© RIA Novosti / Igor Ageenko from the shelter on social networks
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Zoo volunteers can perform various functions: feed animals and clean cages in shelters, conduct information campaigns or simply repost with a request to take an animal from a shelter on social networks
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© RIA Novosti / Aleksey DanichevSometimes the volunteers get animals that seem to have adapted to life, like toads and frogs, but by coincidence, they cannot survive without the help of people
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Sometimes such seemingly adapted animals as toads and frogs get to the volunteers, but by coincidence they cannot survive without the help of people
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© RIA Novosti / Aleksey DanichevSome volunteers are so attached to their wards in shelters that they stay with them almost for a minute or take them home
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Animals in shelters are often frightened, afraid of people, because everyone has their own sad story. Volunteer helps animal to rehabilitate
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There is not much space in animal shelters, in addition, pets there lack human affection and care. Different funds are involved in the rehabilitation of animals in shelters
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The most important thing that animals in shelters and rehabilitation centers need is human attention and help
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In Russia, there are several ornithological centers involved in rescuing injured birds, and such organizations also need volunteers
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A person who wants to become a zoo volunteer first undergoes training, and only then can he take care of the animals himself
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Zoo volunteers can perform various functions: feed animals and clean cages in shelters, hold information campaigns or simply repost with a request to take an animal from a shelter on social networks
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Sometimes such seemingly adapted animals as toads and frogs come to volunteers, but by coincidence, they cannot survive without the help of people
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Some volunteers are so attached to their wards in shelters that they do not leave them for almost a minute or take them home
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Animals like bears cannot simply be given to good hands - they need specialized care and an aviary for life
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Any holiday is always gifts. Especially when the most magical and kind holiday, the New Year, is just around the corner. When choosing a gift for a son or daughter for the New Year, parents can rely on the individual preferences of the baby and find out in advance what exactly the child is dreaming of. But there are situations when you need to choose presents for a large number of children at once and try to please all the kids at once. For example, if we are talking about gifts for children in kindergarten for the New Year 2023. Komsomolskaya Pravda collected the best ideas and expert advice for this occasion for parents. nine0004
Top 25 best gift ideas for children in kindergarten for the New Year 2023
Still would! Indeed, from multi-colored squares, triangles and other shapes, you can collect a lot of everything - houses, animals, rockets. The list is almost endless. It is also important that such an activity is not only pleasant, but also useful: it develops fine motor skills, imagination and spatial thinking in children.
nine00042. Book with 3D illustrations
Photo: pixabay.comThe classic adage says that the best gift is a book. Indeed, for children, books open the door to hundreds of magical, wonderful worlds. And modern technologies make this trip even more interesting. A book with 3D illustrations will be a great New Year's gift for a child in kindergarten.
3. Magnetic drawing board
Photo: pixabay.comThis device is not accidentally popular with both children and their parents. Kids like that on one board you can draw or write anything, then erase it with a slight movement of your hand - and create again. And parents like that for this you do not need to spend endless sheets of paper. By the way, such a board is perfect not only for creativity, but also for learning - for example, you can write simple mathematical examples on it or add syllables. nine0004
4. Art kit
Photo: anastasia-shu, pexels.comArt kits are produced today invisibly and invisibly, for any age, taste and budget. Embroidery, engraving, carving, appliqués, creating toys according to ready-made patterns - there are a lot of options. It is better to choose from them based on the age of the children. In the case of gifts for children in kindergarten, it is not necessary to talk about an individual choice of presents, but choosing different sets, for example, for boys and girls, is quite realistic. nine0004
5. Puzzles
Photo: pixabay.comPictures divided into puzzles, for example, of popular cartoon characters, will impress any child. Still - after all, you will certainly want to assemble the puzzle and boast of the result. This is a great educational toy that trains attention, perseverance and patience. Remember that it is better to choose the size of the puzzles based on the age and capabilities of the children.
6. Invisible ink pens
Photo: pixabay.comThis gift option is not as useful as the previous ones, but it will certainly bring a lot of delight to the children. Who among us in our youth did not imagine being a spy or a detective? nine0004
Today's kids have the opportunity to become involved in the fascinating world of spy tricks - for example, leaving secret inscriptions or drawings with an invisible ink pen, and then using special flashlights to find them. Often spy kits for children also include toy walkie-talkies.
7. Soft pillow toy
Photo: pexels.com/Karolina GrabowskaA win-win option for preschoolers is a soft pillow toy, you can not only play with it, but also use it as a basis for sleep at any time. At this age, children are very attached to toys, many prefer to fall asleep with them in their arms. Therefore, the pillow toy will definitely bring joy and will be used for its intended purpose. nine0004
8. Constructor
Photo: pixabay.comConstructor is a universal gift that will equally interest both boys and girls. Thematic constructors "Lego" combine entertainment for the child and at the same time - benefit, contributing to the development of spatial thinking, imagination and fine motor skills of hands.
9. A set of dishes
Photo: pixabay.comChildren's dishes are a thing that will never be superfluous. A beautiful plate and cup with the image of your favorite cartoon characters or fairy tales will complement your meal with game elements and make breakfasts, lunches and dinners much more interesting and exciting. The main thing when choosing a gift is not to confuse cartoon characters and take exactly those that the child likes the most. nine0004
10. A ball with a fun pattern
Photo: pixabay.comA ball is an indispensable attribute of every child's room. A child can perfectly play ball alone, with parents or friends in the yard. For a budget gift option, you can pick up a ball of the optimal size with funny drawings - for example, your favorite cartoon characters. And even if the child already has one ball, such a toy will definitely cause joy and will not be superfluous.
11. Lace toy
Photo: shutterstock.comA useful and exciting lacing toy will appeal to both toddlers and children in the middle group. Such toys perfectly develop logic and spatial thinking, train attentiveness and fine motor skills of hands. Children will certainly be interested in working with lacing, so this gift will not make the baby bored.
12. Car with a miracle track
Photo: pixabay.comSmall sets of a car and a miracle track that can bend in any direction are incredibly popular with preschoolers today. Therefore, such a machine will certainly become a welcome and long-awaited gift. Curving bright track will be great fun for both boys and girls. nine0004
13. Plasticine that does not stick to hands
Photo: pixabay.comA set of multi-colored airy plasticine or kinetic sand invariably delights children. And this is not surprising - after all, anything can be molded from them! A set of such plasticine is able to captivate a child for a long time. And parents will surely be pleased with the benefits that modeling brings to the development of children.
14. Velcro construction set
Photo: shutterstock. comModern construction sets come in a variety of variations. An interesting variety is Velcro designers, when individual soft parts are fastened together with a sticky layer. Children really like to mess with such designers, because they are soft and pleasant to the touch, and a variety of assembly options provide a flight of creative imagination. nine0004
15. Car on the remote control
Photo: pixabay.comThe car on the remote control will equally delight both boys and girls, because everyone is interested in driving it, regardless of gender and age. In addition to expensive options in stores today, there are many budget cars on the control panel, which are quite suitable for a New Year's gift in kindergarten.
16. Sets of toys by "professions"
Photo: pixabay.comAt preschool age, a child actively discovers and learns about the world around him, learns about the variety of professions and their differences from each other. Thematic "professional" sets, for example, a set of a doctor or a baker, can help him in this. nine0004
17. Toy-symbol of the year
Photo: pixabay.comA win-win and budget option for a New Year's gift in kindergarten is a toy-symbol of the year. Moreover, you can choose both a soft toy and, for example, a figurine for coloring or a piggy bank - there are a lot of options!
18. Sweet gift
Photo: pixabay.comA sweet New Year's gift is something that children always look forward to. And for many, not even the sweets themselves are important, but the feeling of magic and celebration that accompany this gift. And it can also be especially interesting for children to delve into a gift, looking for familiar and unfamiliar sweets among the assortment. nine0004
19. Puppet theater
Photo: pixabay.comThe main activity for any preschooler is play, children play anytime and anywhere, alone, with parents or other children. The puppet theater set, where you can put on various fairy tales and skits, will surely captivate the child and give him many pleasant minutes.
20. Appliqué set
Photo: pixabay.comMost kids love appliqués - this kind of creativity gives endless scope for imagination. Ready-made sets for applications will be a good option for spending your leisure time, and therefore we can say with confidence that this is a good and budget choice for a New Year's gift. nine0004
21. Set of luminous felt-tip pens
Photo: pixabay.comA set of luminous markers that can glow in the dark will absolutely delight children and find their application in no time. Such a gift will definitely allow you to multiply the atmosphere of joy and magic that prevails on the eve of the New Year.
22. Projector flashlight with interchangeable discs
Photo: shutterstock.comProjector flashlight with interchangeable discs is an unusual gift option. Interchangeable discs with different patterns will allow you to get different images on the wall and amaze the child's imagination. Such a toy will definitely delight and captivate the baby. nine0004
23. Watches with cartoon characters
Photo: pixabay.comFor preschoolers, their own watches are of particular importance - this is how children learn to tell time on their own. In addition, it is a beautiful "adult" accessory that both boys and girls want to have. And images of your favorite cartoon characters and fairy tales will make the gift especially pleasant.
24. Drawing tablet in the dark
Photo: shutterstock.comThe drawing tablet in the dark is a toy that always delights and captures the imagination of children. Such a tablet gives a huge scope for creativity and self-expression, so this is a great New Year's gift. nine0004
25. Transparent backpack
Photo: shutterstock.comA backpack is a practical, convenient and useful gift that will surely come in handy and will not lie idle. And a backpack made of transparent material will be convenient because it will be easier for the child to find something among its contents. Stylish and comfortable!
More Christmas gift ideas for kindergarten
- Toothbrush holder
- Bed linen with cartoon characters
- Dry watercolor set
- Bean bag chair
- Piggy bank
- Ball pool
- Warm mittens
- Snow scooter
- Ice slide
- Snow scooter
- Sandbox set
- Bicycle
- Hygiene accessories
- Children's cosmetics
- Musical instruments
- Night light
- Star projector
- Luminous stickers
- Printed T-shirt
- Children's fortune cookies
- Going to the zoo
- Play mat
- Going to the children's entertainment room
- Wireless karaoke
- Snowcap
- Balloon set
- Soap bubbles
- Chocolate egg with surprise
- Game pyramid
- Bath toys
- Toy mobile phone
- Children's camera
- Kaleidoscope nine0460 Growing pencil
- Kids bowling set
How to choose gifts for children in kindergarten for the New Year
Choosing a gift can be a difficult task for parents of preschool children - after all, children in kindergarten are different, with their own character traits, tastes and preferences.