Home / Parenting Trend alert: These creative toys are currently taking over Pinterest Starting our kids’ wish lists for them like ??? By Emily Glover September 5, 2017 Rectangle OK, I really don’t want to be that person—but did you know Christmas is only three and a half months away?! Well, if you’re a parent on Pinterest you might already be ahead of the game. Pinners start their hunt for holiday gifts two times sooner than analog-only present pickers, according to Pinterest. Thanks to those early birds, we already have an idea of what presents will be packed under Christmas trees come this December… Wooden car tracks Homemade fidget spinners Fanciful toothbrush holders Stacking toys Push-along toys Custom plushy replicas of pets Teething toys Crochet animals Sensory toys Cardboard furniture Hand-built dollhouses Baby lumbar pillows Learning shapes Alphabet blocks Kids’ drawings turned into dolls Fabric balls Personally, I’m loving the mix of DIY ideas and ready-to-order options. This way I can get a head start with crafting—and then resort to 2-day shipping when I realize crocheting animals on my own wasn’t the best idea. The latest News Georgia mom arrested for letting her son walk to town alone—how much freedom should kids have? News 8,500 Guava strollers recalled over brake issues News Kyte Baby Slumber Suits recalled over fire risk—here’s what parents need to do Sleep Safety 2 million Fisher-Price swings recalled: What parents need to know