Inexpensive Return Gift Ideas For Toddlers

sanjuruby3 · Jun 20, 2017

I am planning bday party and need some ideas for return gifts and where to buy in bulk. Thing is this time we have lot of kids about 30. I have seen return gifts here in US are not really useful and very cheap. I understand the concept ofcouse but for me, and I feel pain buying things separately ( like candies, glasses etc) and mix them to make goodie bags. Moreover I have done that last yr.
So I was thinking buying books or coloring pages like 1 item or 2 per bag but then these are not very cheap.

Any ideas.

Rihana · Jun 20, 2017

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Look for assorted items in Oriental Trading Company: Toy Assortments, Wholesale Toys, Toys In Bulk

Buy "treat bags" with ties from amazon or elsewhere. Amazon.com: 200 Pcs 10 in x 5.5 in Clear Flat Cello Cellophane Treat Bags(1.4mil) Good for Bakery, Cookies, Candies, Dessert.: Kitchen & Dining

Put a few assorted items in each bag.

You can save the left over items in a box where kid can't find it. They come in handy for future birthdays and other parties.. Even when your child is older, there might be younger kids (siblings) invited.

If you have the time, a better option is to try a Dollar Store. Find one item costing less than $3 and give that.

peartree · Jun 20, 2017

If you have a 1/2 price books store near your house, I think it might be worth making a trip. You should find books that are proced quite low and assuming all your child's friends are toddlers as well, you should find some easy reading books. I am sure the parents will appreciate a book as well.

kalainat · Jun 20, 2017

check Barnes&Nobles stores. They have lots of coloring books in clearance. I bought coloring books as gifts for $2 each.

sindmani · Jun 20, 2017

Toddlers books are really good gift. I bought few in nearby sale , I saw in dollar tree too. There were many kids colouring books too in dollar tree.

armummy · Jun 20, 2017

Books are good option, but you also can give some small hobby items like bird house kits , on which children can paint colors, they enjoy it and their parents will get an hour of free time.

Children look for excitement when they open the goody bags ....so plan accordingly.

Rihana · Jun 20, 2017

Animal Chalkboard
Pull Back Action Jet
Vehicle Block Sets

Even with $10 shipping, these are a good deal. More so, since can order online.

Laks09 · Jun 20, 2017

One year I was really busy and distributed $5 target gift cards. They were a big hit. For a long time all my friends did that.
Now I have a teen who assembles her brother's goody bags!

rachaputi · Jun 20, 2017

You can try in AliExpress too. But they take lot of time to deliver.. check with seller once before you order

sanjuruby3 · Jun 21, 2017

I checked orientaltrading and aliexpress. It has good options but I do not have lot of time ( my mistake) so do not want to rely on these websites. I place bulk order and it does not arrive on time while party hall booked and everything.
So I am thinking dollar store or 5$ gift cards. My H may not like idea of giving 5$. He does not understand.
One another thing I am confused. How many kids max you guys had?
I plan to invite her class and thats already a big class, then there are friends with kids. Now many may not come but we never know. Then kids have siblings + parents to come. My kid recently moved classes. We do not know new classmates or parents yet but since we were pre invited to bdays before moving, we are still going to their b'days. Now so I am confused If I should invite her old class too. If I invite her old class + new class + friends, there is going to be huge. We do not have any close relations in old class. Just met couple parents at every party.
What do you suggest?