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Everyone can use a hideout, from a new crawler looking to explore a new space to an elementary school student in search of a quiet spot to read. This teepee from Target’s Pillowfort line fits the bill. It can be set up in minutes and is easily collapsed to be stored when not in use. $89.99, Target.
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Shop Holiday: Gifts for kids ages 0-5

Shop Holiday: Gifts for kids ages 0-5

Kids love toys, and it’s hard to go too wrong for the 5-and-under set. Here are a few ideas for the holidays’ smallest consumers:


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Everyone needs a hideout, from a crawler looking to explore a new space to an elementary school student in search of a quiet spot to read. This teepee from Target’s Pillowfort line can be set up in minutes and collapses easily for storage. It’s $89.99 at Target (www.target.com).

Munchkin Miracle 360 sippy cups eliminate cracking spouts and hard-to-clean straws while also teaching babies to drink from a regular cup. With only three parts, they are easy to put together and relatively leak-proof. $7 at Babies R Us (www.toysrus.com/BabiesRUs) and other retailers.

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It’s a pillow! It’s a blanket! It’s a stuffed animal! Kids will love these cute throw and pillow buddy sets, which come in six animal styles including moose, raccoon and peacock. $17.99 at Target (www.target.com).

Children can be amateur plumbers at bath time with these colorful easy-to-clean Boon bath pipes. The pipes suction to the wall and can be used individually or in combination. $14.99 at Toys R Us (www.toysrus.com) and other retailers.

The Zany Zoo durable cube from B. Toys offers entertainment on all sides. Infants and toddlers can open and close doors, spin mini cubes and push beads around. The cube also supports them when they stand. $50 at Target (www.target.com).

A portable lightweight block puzzle from Mudpuppy can serve as building, stacking or even throwing blocks when kids are very young and a challenging puzzle as they get older. Six wild animal-themed puzzles are possible. $14.95 at Barnes and Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com) and other retailers.

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First Published: December 3, 2016, 5:00 a.m.

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Everyone can use a hideout, from a new crawler looking to explore a new space to an elementary school student in search of a quiet spot to read. This teepee from Target’s Pillowfort line fits the bill. It can be set up in minutes and is easily collapsed to be stored when not in use. $89.99, Target.
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