Shopping for kids can be really fun if you know what to look for. Specifically, I find it most satisfying to look for exciting gifts that can provide hours of enjoyment. I’ve put together a list of my top 15 best gifts for kids this holiday season to help make your shopping easy and convenient.
1. Squishmallows Original Mystery Box 5 Inch Plush 5-Pack
Squishmallows Mystery Boxes are great because what kid doesn’t love the iconic, cuddly animals and characters, especially when there is an element of surprise and luck involved? My friend’s kids have been huge fans of these boxes over the years, and it’s fun that the gift itself has additional surprise elements.
Product Features:
Official Squishmallows: Ultra-soft, squishy, and cuddly
Mystery Box: Fun and exciting to open
Includes: Five mystery 5-inch Squishmallows per box
Age Range: Appropriate for kids 24 months and older
2. American Girl Truly Me 18-Inch Doll
American Girl Dolls are a staple for any young girl in the USA. I remember browsing the catalogs growing up, and now there are so many unique options available so that each girl can find a doll that she resonates with. They’re wholesome in a special way too, and that’s rare to find these days.
Product Features:
Size: 18″ Doll
Lifelike Eyes & High-Quality Hair: Eyes open and close smoothly, and hair can actually be styled
Body: Soft Cotton body with head and limbs made of smooth vinyl
Age Range: Kids 6 and up
3. Instant Print Camera for Kids
Instant Print Cameras for kids are exceptional because the design is setup specifically to be safe and easy for even young kids to use. Obviously, parental help may be required at first, but this is such a cool way to inspire kids to create photos and videos without the use of a phone or other connected device.
Product Features:
Instant Camera: Includes instant printing function
Safe Print Paper: Thermal printing technology uses skin-safe printing paper and requires no ink cartridges
Multi-Function: Photo capture, video recording, playback, self-timer, and date setting
Age Range: Kids 3-12
4. TEMI Toddler Toys Die-Cast Construction Car Carrier Toy Set
These die-cast TEMI Toddler Construction toys are ideal for boys who are obsessed with trucks, cars, and other vehicles. I don’t know many young boys who don’t have fun playing with trucks, crashing them, or setting up their own imaginary business. This is a great gift to inspire a child’s imagination.
Product Features:
Kids Toy Vehicle Set Includes: 1 foldable play mat, 1 multi-function transport car, 1 forklift, 1 bulldozer, 1 road roller, 1 excavator, 1 cement truck , 1 dump truck, and a set of road signs.
Active Carpet Size: 32″L x 27″H
Truck Features: 4 buttons on front of truck light up and make sounds, and requires 2 AA batteries (not included), 12 parking spaces on both sides of the truck to store vehicles when not in use
Age Range: Kids 3-9
5. Toy smART Sketcher 2.0 Drawing Projector for Kids
This Toy smART Sketcher makes a great gift for kids because it can help them learn to draw, and support a child’s interest in art, color, and design. This projector includes 60 pre-loaded images ranging from animals to landmarks and vehicles that kids can practice drawing with each stroke. This versatile gift is not only fun, but aids with hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and cognitive development.
Product Features:
Learn to Draw Experience: This drawing projector is the ultimate tool for budding artists, providing a range of features to develop their drawing abilities.
Expanded Content Library: Pre-loaded with 60 images
App Enabled: Connects to Bluetooth and Smartphones to provide additional content and tutorials
Age Range: Kids 5-8
6. Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog
Dog-E Interactive Robot Dogs are an exceptional gift for kids who like animals, or for kids who are interested in having a pet someday. It allows them to play games with the Dog-E, practice taking care of their pet, and includes numerous lights and sounds that are sure to surprise and delight.
Product Features:
One-In-A-Million Robot Dog: Through the minting process, the all-white Dog-E comes to life and reveals a unique combination of colorful lights, sounds and personality traits, so your Dog-E is truly one in a million. No two Dog-Es are ever the same.
Care for your Dog-E: Dog-E is totally interactive, ready for you to love and care for it. Dog-E uses its tail and app to tell you what it needs, whether it wants food, love, playtime, games and more.
Includes: 1 Robot Dog with 200+ sounds and reactions, 6 LED lights, touch sensors, speakers, and lithium-ion rechargeable battery. (Eye shapes and ear colors will vary.) 1 Removable collar with tag. (Collar and tag colors will vary). 1 Magnetic, interactive toy that Dog-E responds to. (Toy colors will vary.) USB Charging Cable (A/C adapter not included).
Age Range: Kids 6+
7. Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz Air-Powered STEM Building Toys
Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz are an excellent gift for kids because they’re extremely fun to play with, but they also help teach foundational STEM learning. With over 3 hours of runtime per charge, kids have the opportunity to play and experiment for long periods of time without interruption.
Product Features:
Air-Powered Fun: This STEM toy uses a kid-safe turbine to send foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes, making airflow experiments.
Encourages Creativity: Kids can arrange the tubes in countless ways to experiment with airflow and physics, promoting creative problem-solving and building skills.
Convenient: Plugs in to recharge, avoiding the hassle of batteries, and features an auto shut-off after 15 minutes to conserve energy and safety. Includes 20 foam balls.
Age Range: Kids 3+
8. Terucle Remote Control Car
Terucle Remote Control Cars are just really cool. Remote control cars have come a long way over the years, and this one includes strip lights and 360° rotation for endless fun. This RC car is particularly great for parents to enjoy with their kids, as racing or creating obstacle courses can enhance the overall experience.
Product Features:
Upgraded RC Car: Includes strip lights that illuminate for non-stop fun
Long-lasting Battery Life: Equipped with two rechargeable batteries for extended playtime
Easy for Kids to Play: The frequency system ensures a smooth and uninterrupted racing experience that allows friends and family to race without interference
Age Range: Kids 6-12
9. Lincoln Logs 100th Anniversary Tin
Lincoln Logs are a classic gift that so many of us grew up playing with. Give your kids a taste of history and tradition with this incredible building set that encourages creative problem solving and early concepts of engineering. The kit includes a manual with three different building ideas, or kids can create their own structures.
Product Features:
111 All-Wood Pieces: Real, high-quality maple wood
Easy & Quick Cleanup: All the pieces can easily be stored right back in the collective tin included with the set.
America’s National Toy: Invented in 1916 by John Lloyd Wright, the son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, LINCOLN LOGS have become America’s National Toy. Beloved by four generations of builders, they provide hours of fun while building a solid foundation in STEAM/STEM subjects.
Age Range: Kids 3+
10. FORESTAR Glow In The Dark Star Blanket
FORESTAR Glow in the Dark Blankets are fun to give kids because every child needs a soft, cozy blanket, and giving them one that glows in the dark – what’s not to love? The star design is versatile enough for boys or girls to enjoy, and adds an element of fun to evenings and bedtime.
Product Features:
Super Soft Plush Fabric
High-Quality: Stain resistant, fade resistant, and lightweight
Dimensions: 50″L x 60″W
Age Range: Kids 3+
11. Meland Toy Doctor Kit for Girls
Meland Toy Doctor Kits are wonderful gifts for girls because they encourage them to consider medical vocations. These kits are extra cute because they provide numerous tools to play with while also providing the opportunity for her to dress the part whenever she’s feeling up for it. The soft, cuddly dog included provides your child with her first patient, which can provide hours of role play and entertainment.
Doctor Kit Includes: Comes with every imaginable tool that a future doctor will need, including a cute fluffy dog toy, doctor coat and hat, carrying bag, stethoscope toy, syringe, thermometer, tweezers, tray, dental mirror, doctor hammer, scissors, eyeglasses, otoscope, and more.
Experience the Doctor: Good for familiarizing little girls with medical tools and may help calm doctor-related fears.
Builds Confidence & Communication Skills: Participating in doctor-patient role-playing game in parent-child activities or children’s games will exercise the conversation, enrich creativity, and develop empathy.
Age Range: Kids 3-8
12. Fort Building Kit
Fort Building Kits are perfect gifts for kids because I don’t know about you, but I built plenty of forts when I was young. The unique connection design makes forts easy to build and easy to dissassemble without falling apart during play. Encourage kids to use on their own, or in conjunction with other materials for countless hours of fort-building excitement.
Product Features:
Creative Connect System: Set comes with 30 magic balls, 64 long rods, and 46 extend connectors for a total of 140 pieces that are enough to create a wide variety of structures.
Easy to Use: Simply insert the rods into the balls, builder connects in a few seconds. Best of all, it’s light but sturdy, supports sheets well. A handy step-by-step guide shows you how to build.
Premium Quality: Made with durable 100% safe ABS plastic. Toy set conforms to US Toy Safety Standards.
Age Range: Kids 4-12
13. Selieve Toys Walkie-Talkies
When you have kids, no home is complete without the walkie-talkie era. I remember using walkie talkies with my younger brother for years because our bedrooms were on opposite sides of the house. Rather than using SmartPhones, this is a fun way for siblings or neighborhood kids to communicate safely, play, and maybe even get into a little mischief. Walkie talkies are just that fun!
Product Features:
Clear Sound: Features a cool call alert function, crisp and smooth sound quality, adjustable volume level – all in an ergonomic design.
Key Lock Function: It is not easy for children to modify the channels to enhance the fun of parent-child or peer-to-peer interaction.
Modern Design: Simple push to talk operation, double click to activate a beep single. Broadcast to one or multiple units, ability to use different channels.
Age Range: Kids 3-12
14. National Geographic Light Up Terrarium Kit
Give you children the gift of creating their own dinosaur world with National Geographic’s light up terrarium. Kids can easily grow a mini indoor garden with a prehistoric look and feel! Just choose a backdrop, decorate, plant & water the seeds, and watch their new dinosaur habitat flourish.
Product Features:
Kit Includes: Chia and ryegrass seeds, a peat pellet, spray bottle, colored pebbles, rock specimens, river stone, faux succulent, 2 dino figurines, and reversible laminated backdrop.
Real Rock Specimens: Genuine blue calcite, rose quartz & aventurine specimens are included, adding to the prehistoric vibe of the terrarium habitat.
Wide Mouth & Panoramic View: Wide-mouth design of this terrarium makes it easy for smaller hands to set up and work with the provided materials. And the panoramic view lets kids explore what’s inside as their habitat evolves.
Age Range: Kids 6+
15. KLASK: The Magnetic Award-Winning Party Game of Skill
Klask is a great gift for kids because it’s a tabletop game that is a unique combination of air hockey and foosball. Each game lasts only about 10 minutes, so that it can be easily played without lots of setup or commitment. This would be fun for siblings, kids playing with friends, or to setup a family tournament to see who is the real champion.
Product Features:
Best Party Game: Klask was ranked as the #1 party game of 2015 in Sweden and Norway! Ideal for parties big and small, families, or just couples having a game night, Klask is fun for everyone!
Frantic & Fast: Get your hand under the table! Try to score but watch out for the hole! Use your magnetic handle and striker to defend your half, avoid the biscuits (magnets) and send the ball flying into your opponent’s goal to score. Be careful not to land your striker in your own goal.
Beautifully Crafted: Carefully designed and optimized for tabletop use in the finest regions of Denmark with a lovely wooden finish to help the game stand out.
Age Range: Kids 8+
Wrapping Up Gifts for Kids
One thing I love about the holiday season is remembering how joyful it was to be a kid and to open presents that were fun and exciting to play with. While some of these toys are discreetly educational, I think it’s important to give kids gifts that allow them to play and use their imaginations as much as they can before the world inevitably forces them to grow up. I hope this list helps you gift your kids magic and fun for the holidays this year.
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