We were given one of these Cedar Adirondack Chairs for my son when he was about 10 months old and it is still his favorite place to sit, inside and out. Despite having much more comfortable chairs to lounge in, he always goes back to this one. A friend painted a green frog on the front, so it has become even more appealing for him. It is lightweight enough for him to carry from room to room on his own, and yet really sturdy too. This has a weight capacity of 70 lbs, so we have a while to go yet.

You do have to assemble this yourself, but it is well worth the difference in price. They also have a rocking chair version. This would be great to have in your backyard to help your child feel a part of the family gathering in his own big boy chair. These chairs come in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, green, yellow and red and being made of cedar they are great quality. You can find one at Overstock.com for $44.99.

Musically-inclined toddlers will love this Child’s Acoustic Guitar. At just 23″ tall, it is the perfect size for small hands. Made entirely of rosewood, it comes in a variety of colors suitable for boys or girls. It also comes with an extra pick (your child will lose the one that comes with the guitar almost immediately if you don’t keep it in a safe place) and extra strings.

My son received this as a gift last Christmas, and the only warning I have is that the strings need to be tightened continuously, using a Philips-head screwdriver, to keep the guitar in playing mode. Other than that, this is the perfect guitar for little musicians ages 2-5.The price is right, too, as it’s currently on sale for $21.99 (regularly priced $29.99) at KidsInstruments.com.

This Wooden Toy Organizer with Casters is handcrafted by Little Colorado and includes eight plastic bins and lids for storing all kinds of “kid stuff”. The six quart-size bins are great for organizing blocks, doll clothes, art supplies, Hot Wheels, rock and seashell collections, etc. (Note: Toy Organizer is shown without casters in above photo).

To make it easier for your child (and for you) to sort toys in the matching bins, find a picture of the toy and tape or paste it to the end of the plastic bin. This organizer measures 33″W x 15″D x 23″H and is designed for ages 3 and up. It can be purchased for $146.70 at TheBabyOffice.com.