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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Bitsbox Coding Subscription & Toys
A monthly coding activity box and coding-themed toys that introduce kids to programming through fun, hands-on projects.
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Child-Safe Scissors
Child-safe scissors let kids craft independently while minimizing risk, making them a thoughtful stocking stuffer for young makers.
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DIY Gift Card Snow Globe Kit/Instructions
Instructions and ideas for creating gift card snow globes to make gift cards feel more special and festive.
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Rockets of Awesome Clothing Subscription
Kids' clothing subscription offering stylish, unique apparel curated to a child's preferences and size.
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Easy Halloween Cake or Cupcake Decorating Kit
A Halloween-themed cake or cupcake decorating kit inspired by fun, easy designs—perfect for at-home baking competitions with kids.
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Reindeer Treat Jars
Decorated reindeer treat jars filled with candies or cookies — a festive, family-friendly homemade gift.
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Big Dipper / Little Dipper matching t-shirt set
A subtle, science‑themed daddy-and-me T-shirt set that works worn together or separately and appeals to kids and teens.
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Stewart Plaid Monogram Mug (kids line)
A cozy, personalized plaid mug sized for kids — a charming small gift or stocking stuffer.
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Personalized Wonderbly Children's Book
A customizable storybook that includes a child’s name (or up to three) for a unique, personal gift for kids.
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Children’s Magazine Subscription
A recurring curated magazine subscription that arrives throughout the year for kids and teens.
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Ello Bento Box
Compact, compartmentalized bento-style lunchbox that keeps meals organized and simple for young children.
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Embark Upright Lunchbox
Simple, upright lunchbox with a slim profile and stain-resistant options, offered at an affordable price point.
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Hydro Flask Hard-Sided Insulated Lunchbox
Rugged, hard-sided insulated lunchbox designed to protect food from being crushed and keep items cool.
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The Savvy Sparrow Fill-in-the-Blank Teacher Appreciation Note (Free Download)
A simple, fill-in-the-blank printable that makes it easy for young children to create a heartfelt, personalized note.
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Skinny Black Santa Advent Calendar (Pottery Barn Kids)
A keepsake Santa-themed Advent calendar featuring inclusive artwork — a decorative countdown for families.
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Mabel's Personalized Medical Tags
Durable tags for medical info and emergency contacts to attach to bags or gear—useful for children with health needs.
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Personalized Plate from Child's Drawing (Handcrafted Ceramic)
A handcrafted ceramic plate featuring a child's drawing, creating a sentimental, display-worthy keepsake.
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Custom Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book
A customizable comic book that turns dad into a superhero, including child’s name and selectable skin tones.
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Simone Biles x Athleta Girl "The Floor Is Yours" Explore Tee
A sporty, inspirational graphic tee from the Simone Biles x Athleta Girl collection—great for active kids who love gymnastics or motivational apparel.
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Nature Anatomy Notebook: A Place to Track and Draw Your Daily Observations
A guided sketchbook for kids to record and draw nature sightings—encourages outdoor observation and creativity, making it a thoughtful Earth Day gift.
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All of Us Skin Tone Beeswax Crayons (8-pack)
Hand-poured beeswax crayons in eight natural skin tones—sustainably made and meaningful for kids and adults who enjoy art.
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Non-toxic Face Paint Set for Kids
Hypoallergenic, non-toxic face paint is a practical gift for safe, mess-friendly Halloween makeup and costume details.
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Wayne and Garth Costume (90s Rock Duo) - Retail Costume or Etsy Listing
A Wayne and Garth themed costume set channels 90s nostalgia and is a fun matching costume gift for siblings or parent-child pairs.
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Solid-Colored Kids Pajama Set
A plain solid-colored pajama or sweatsuit makes an easy costume base and is a versatile, comfortable gift for kids.
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