Parenting

Holiday Gift Guide: 9 Ideas For Your Little Astronaut in Training

Becoming an astronaut has long been an ambition for many children. While some peg the odds at well over 12,000,000:1, it sure is fun to imagine.

A child can dream can’t they?

Here are 8 great ideas to keep your little Astronaut in training engaged:

Holiday Gift Guide: 9 Ideas For Your Outer Space Fan
  1. Space Station – This great space station is 11″ tall and it includes an 11-piece play set. $31
  2. 2 in 1 Space Rocket with Detachable Capsule – This Rocket is 16 inches tall and the Capsule detaches. Not only that, the set includes 2 Astronauts, 3 Aliens and a Moon Buggy. If that’s not enough, the Rocket includes Rocket Sounds!$39.95
  3. KidKraft Fun Explorers Rocket Ship – This ship features over 25 colorful pieces, including astronauts, robots and even aliens. Two glow-in-the-dark moon craters Two space vehicles for exploring uncharted planets Removable ramp lets the astronauts drive their vehicles onboard. This rocket ship also has a working elevator. $125
  4. Rocket Ship Tent – $49 – Your young astronaut will have a blast playing inside the My Little Rocket Ship Playhouse Tent. This fun indoor tent is made of industrial-approved 100% spun-bonded fabric supported by patented fiberglass poles with protective plastic coating. The pointed roof and shiny silver tails make this playhouse look like a real rocket ship.$49
  5. Cardboard Design Rocket – This cardboard rocket is a simple space that can be transformed into a personalized child’s play space. A bunch of paint and a few hours will make it a one-of-a kind rocket that can recycled after they are done with it! $72
  6. Jr. Astronaut Helmet with sounds – This cool helmet will make kids feel like they are communicating with ground control. $40
  7. Jr. Astronaut Suit with Embroidered Cap – This Aeromax’ Astronaut costume is a big hit with my son. It looks very similar to an authentic Astronaut suit and it includes Official NASA patches, including special commander patch. Available in orange and white from 18months+ $40
  8. ImagiPLAY Zoom to the Moon – This portable rocket ship playset includes 7 painted wooden figures(2 Astronauts, 3 Aliens, Space Dog, Space Pod) and Zippered-closure cloth Rocketship tote. $23
  9. Star Theater 2 – Kids will love studing the night sky on their walls & ceiling overhead. The Star Theater give a guided audio tour of the sky and a first class view of the Milky Way.$28.95

About the author

Lisa Arneill

Founder of Growing Your Baby and World Traveled Family. Canadian mom of 2 boys, photo addict, lover of bulldogs, and museumgoer. Always looking for our next vacation spot!

Leave a Comment

Send this to a friend