The Best Gifts for Kids and Toddlers
We love finding gifts that spark creativity, get kids moving, or just make them giggle, ideally without a thousand tiny pieces to step on. Here are our favorite gifts for toddlers and kids of all ages, from imaginative toys and games to craft kits and outdoor fun. Shopping for a specific age? Our birthday gift guide breaks it down year by year.
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Frequently asked
What do you get a kid who has everything?
Skip more stuff and go for something they can do: a craft or science kit, a cool experience, a class, or a membership to a museum or zoo. Gifts that feed a current interest (art, animals, sports, cooking) also beat another toy. Find age-by-age picks in our birthday gift guide.
What are good gifts for kids who love to draw, cook or read?
Lean into the passion with a slight upgrade: better art supplies or a sketchbook set for artists, kid-safe kitchen tools or a cookbook for little chefs, and a series starter or book subscription for readers. Browse our DIY and handmade and kids picks.
How many gifts should kids get for Christmas?
There's no right number. Plenty of families use a simple framework like "something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read" to keep things meaningful and manageable. Fewer, better gifts usually win.
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Mabel's Labels Sleepaway Camp Summer Label Pack
Durable, machine-washable and dishwasher-safe name labels to keep clothing, water bottles, and gear identifiable at camp.
From: These sleepaway camp packing tips keep things stress-free. (If not tear-free.)
Star Wars Rebels Stormtrooper Kids Headlamp
A themed kid‑sized headlamp that provides hands‑free light for tents, nighttime activities, or reading in a cabin.
From: 14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers
Creative Writing: A Journal with Art to Kickstart Your Writing
Prompt-driven journal designed to inspire kids to write and create during quiet time at camp.
From: 14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers
Assorted Craft Supplies for Friendship Bracelets
Basic craft kit items like embroidery floss that let campers make friendship bracelets and other small projects.
From: 14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers
Showaflops Kids' Flip Flops
Water‑friendly, slip‑resistant flip flops with drainage holes and antimicrobial layers—practical for camp showers and waterfront days.
From: 14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers
Custom Pet Photo Pillow (Etsy, Broder Press)
A personalized pillow printed with your pet's photo—comforting keepsake for campers missing their four‑legged friend.
From: 14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers
Teebee Travel Toy Box
A compact, colorful travel toy box designed to organize and entertain kids on the go — good for parents who need a tidy, portable solution.
From: The travel toy box that solves every parent's travel toy nightmares
Go Fish Water Play Ice Activity Kit (DIY)
A creative, kid-friendly ice play activity that can be assembled from common household items — great for sensory and motor-skill play.
From: Summer ice activities. They're so hot right now.
Ice Boat Racing Craft Kit (DIY)
A craft-and-race ice boat activity where kids design and test small ice boats — great for creative play and outdoor races.
From: Summer ice activities. They're so hot right now.
Build-Your-Own Ice Castle Activity
A fun DIY ice castle project that lets kids build chilly structures outside — whimsical and season-transcending.
From: Summer ice activities. They're so hot right now.
Mermaid Pillow Co. Positivity Sequin Pillow
A reversible sequin pillow with positive action words on the front and color-changing silky sequins on the back — tactile, playful, and great for kids who like sensory toys and room decor.
From: A mermaid pillow so mesmerizing, your kids just might choose it over an iPad.
Lifearound2angels Handmade Bath Bombs (Amazon, 12-pack)
Colorful, scented handmade bath bombs presented in gift-ready packaging—good for a kid-friendly birthday present.
From: I found the best bath bombs in a kind of random way.
Star Wars Paper Dolls by Pop Culture Looking Land (Elena Carrillo)
A collection of printable Star Wars paper dolls spanning multiple eras—good for imaginative play or a themed gift bundle.
From: Get out the scissors! Check out these 7 sets of cool, modern, free printable paper dolls, from Wonder Woman to Hamilton
Brooklyn and London Paper Dolls by Lova Blåvarg for Sweet Paul (printable)
Whimsical printable dolls and clothing designed to be colored or painted—great for creative, screen-free play and DIY gifts.
From: Get out the scissors! Check out these 7 sets of cool, modern, free printable paper dolls, from Wonder Woman to Hamilton
Doctor Who Paper Dolls by Entertainment Weekly (printable)
Printable paper dolls of The Eleventh Doctor and Clara, a fun collectible craft for fans of the series.
From: Get out the scissors! Check out these 7 sets of cool, modern, free printable paper dolls, from Wonder Woman to Hamilton
Knowledge Is Power Kids' T-Shirt (Science Trio)
A colorful kids tee celebrating science icons to inspire curiosity and a passion for learning.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
Commas Save Lives Kids' T-Shirt
A humorous kids (and adult) tee that promotes punctuation and literacy with a playful message — great for matching parent-child outfits.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
Grace Hopper Youth T-Shirt
A tech- and history-inspired tee honoring computer pioneer Grace Hopper to inspire young coders and problem-solvers.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
Dream Like Martin Kids' T-Shirt
A kids tee showcasing trailblazers like Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, and Rosa Parks to inspire conversations about perseverance and leadership.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
The Book Was Better Youth T-Shirt
A playful reader’s tee for kids who prefer books to their screen adaptations—a smart pick for young bibliophiles.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
Future Whatever I Want to Be Kids' T-Shirt
A positive slogan tee that celebrates a child’s freedom to choose their future and ambitions.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
This Girl Asks Why Science Kids' T-Shirt
Empowering STEM-themed tee encouraging curiosity—good for kids who love science and asking questions.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
Schuyler Sisters 'Work' Kids' T-Shirt
An empowering kids tee inspired by the Schuyler sisters with the message “work!” to encourage ambition and perseverance.
From: 11 wonderful kids' t-shirts that promote a love of learning and the importance of education. Yes!
Amazon in Training Kids Tee
A kids' Wonder Woman-themed T-shirt (sold via RedBubble) perfect for fans who want casual, wearable character gear.
From: 23 of the coolest Wonder Woman school supplies | Back to School Guide 2017