5 Christmases taught me which gifts last vs. get donated by March 📦 I've tracked what my son STILL plays with years later versus what ended up in donation piles. Some survivors have made it through 3+ Christmases! 🏆 PROVEN WINNERS: • Bubble Blower- Christmas 2022, still in heavy rotation • Favorite Show Toys- 3 Christmases running, never gets old ✨ NEW PICKS FOR 2025: • Drums - hits every pattern of our long-term winners • Mathlink Cubes- extends play value of existing toys ❌ WHAT ALWAYS GETS DONATED: • Single-use novelty items • Too many electronics • Age-inappropriate complexity My rule: If it encourages creativity, grows with development, and doesn't drive parents insane - it's a keeper! YOUTUBE: ACCORDING TO APRIL LTKGiftGuide LTKHoliday LTKKids