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My daughter has 2 on her bed, with removable covers for washing, 1 sleeping pillow and bajillion stuffed animals. She really thinks she needs them all on her bed at once. She also has a down comforter which more or less is another big pillow because she wraps it all around herself like a nest, and calls it just that.

I haven't asked for gift cards for my daughter, but I am overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff that seem to come with every holiday/birthday. So I can somewhat sympathize.

This year I've been asking everyone to get my daughter books, though I did put together a small list of other things she would appreciate for those that don't like getting kids books because they think they are boring... silly people. She LOVES to read, and I'd love if everyone gave her books or experiences (ticket to a movie, bowling voucher, etc) this year...

I try to get our nieces and nephews either something they've asked for, or something consumable... art supplies, craft kits (geared toward their interest)...

If she is suggesting gift cards from a specific store, it's possible that the kids want something a little more spendy and they are hoping to combine gift cards to get it. I know there are a few things my daughter could use that I'd never dream of asking someone else to buy (like the Leapfrog TAG reading system), but a few gift cards from family could get them for her. (Not that I'll start asking for gift cards)

My daughter (2 1/2) just started violin lessons, there are several violin options for less than $100. Granted they won't sound as great as an expensive 4/4 violin, but while she's learning and in dr. destructo mode I won't cry if she breaks it. She's learning from a Suzuki instructor and the violin is a good size for her small hands.

I've seen posts and comments from people who have tried the magnetic strip project from Land of Nod and it hasn't worked at all. Newer cars and many older cars will not stick to the magnetic strips as they are. It look super cute, but wouldn't work unless you want to glue washers or something that'll stick to the strips onto the bottom of each car. (NOTE: this might impede them working on tracks or other accessories, check for clearance if you go the washer route)

I'd go for one of the other options.

I think some people are overreacting here. This shows up in my feed which is equivalent to OhDeeDoh, which was exactly for questions like this. Apartment Therapy also has a children's feed/section/area, so maybe you were viewing all articles instead of strictly the design/home ones.

Check to see if it's expired or recalled, if not go ahead and use it.

Any chance links (like to Will's Red Bed are going to be fixed to the appropriate Apartment Therapy URL)? And the ones at the bottom... Many rooms on Ohdeedoh inspired us! Some rooms we love: Pom Pom Fever, My Room: Ruby Mae, Atti's Mini Modern Sleep Nook.

I had two a redhead with green eyes named Stephanie Amy and a preemie whose name I don't recall. I believe it was something horrible so I renamed her.

I was lucky, we were stationed oversees and my dad picked me one up in Tokyo no problem. I didn't even know they were the hot gift at the time.

We decorate and have lots of little trick-or-treaters... We're in a small city in the midwest and our street is a mix of young families with babies and really young children and a few retirees that built the houses originally. It's a nice mix and Halloween is always fun.

My 18 month old is a handful and tries to get into everything. It doesn't matter what I bring in the bathroom to try to entertain her with she'll just stand right next to the shower and try to open the curtains (getting herself soaked) and scream. I try to always get in my shower before she wakes up. The rare mornings that she does get up first sometimes I just have to bite the bullet and put her in her crib to cry for me for the fastest shower I can manage (5 min or so). Lately I've been able to preoccupy her with Backyardigans and books on my bed before going into the shower. For the most part she'll stay on the bed, even though she knows how to get off of it. When she was younger I used a bouncy seat and then a bumbo... The bumbo didn't last long though, she figured out how to get out of it pretty fast. Didn't help that she never really had chubby legs so she was never really "secure" in it.

We have one like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Danze-D481150-9-Inch-Adjustable-Shower/dp/B0012QM28Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1318447419&sr=8-3

It's not a cutesy kids one. We originally needed it because my husband is tall! It however is flexible and will work great when my daughter needs a lower shower head as well. I think shower extenders are great, but I'd rather have a more multi-purpose one.