Toddlers can't read yet, but they will sit very still while you read them a letter that says their name. A Forever Page letter is something you read to them this year and they rediscover at seven, when they can finally read it on their own.
Writing for little listeners
Keep it short: four or five sentences is plenty for a two-year-old. Use their name more than once, mention one thing they love (dinosaurs, the bath, the dog), and end with something they can do, like leaving a carrot out for the reindeer.
For the Nice List line, pick something simple a toddler understands: "for giving such good cuddles" or "for trying broccoli". It reads beautifully on the certificate and makes the moment feel official.
A keepsake for you, too
The first Christmases go fast. A letter at a permanent link is a small time capsule of what your child was like at two or three: their favourite toy, their first words, the song they asked for on repeat. Many parents make a new page each year and keep the links together.
A line to get you started
Ho ho ho, Leo! Rudolph told me you can roar just like a dinosaur now. Please give the reindeer a big wave from your window on Christmas Eve. They love waves.
Questions
What age is this best for?
Ages one to four, read aloud by a grown-up. For older children, see our letter from Santa for kids.
How long can the letter be?
Up to 2,000 characters, but for toddlers we suggest around 300 so you can read it before attention wanders.
Does the animation suit very young children?
The snowfall is slow and soft. If the device has "reduce motion" turned on, it is switched off automatically.