by Barb Hopkins

Created on: November 04, 2009

Timeless Christmas gifts for kids include five items that have been beloved by children for generations. These gifts will bring joy to today's generation just as they did to their parents and grandparents, in some cases, even the great-grandparents. While today's versions may be a bit more high tech, these children's Christmas gifts are classics that will never go out of style.

Bicycles

A bicycle under the tree on Christmas morning is sure to bring squeal of delight from a child of any age. A gift of a bicycle is special. It allows a child to become more mobile and for older children, it can offer a new level of independence. There are many different bicycles to choose from for kids of all ages. For parents considering this gift, a good starting point would be to visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website for their helpful tips on how to choose the correct size bicycle for a child. This web page also contains valuable safety information as well as guidelines for choosing the correct bicycle helmet.

Whether you are choosing a traditional bike, mountain bike, racer or the child's first tricycle, a new bicycle with a bright, big bow is sure to be a hit gift on Christmas morning.

Dolls

Young girls throughout history have treasured baby dolls, real-hair dolls, porcelain dolls, and rag dolls. Barbie dolls are still a classic doll gift and are even available in special Holiday editions. The range of Barbie dolls is immense. From Veterinarian Barbie to the modern Twilight Bella Barbie, there is a Barbie doll with accessories to match many different girl personalities.

If the young girl does not care for Barbie dolls, the American Girl dolls may be the way to go. American Girl dolls have grown in popularity over the last several years. These dolls are finely crafted and each is designed to represent an era in American history. The American Girl website is the best starting place when considering this purchase. Unsure which doll your girl would like? Order a catalog by clicking on the link. Some dolls do become retired and unavailable. For example, the Kirsten doll will be sent to the American Girl Archives after the Holidays of 2009.

A popular choice of American Girl doll is Kit and her friend Ruthie. Kit is from the 1930's and is a freckled, spunky girl who meets the challenges of life with intelligence and confidence. Each doll has books that tell the story of the doll. Accessories are also available to match each doll. If purchasing a doll like Kit, consider

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