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The Best Gifts for Kids and Toddlers

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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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Good questions

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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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28 unique personalized gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift GuideDecember 1, 2024More than 60 amazing holiday gifts for kids under $15: Like, GOOD gifts. Not stocking stuffers.November 25, 202430 cool lunch box accessories to make school lunch more fun. Lots on sale too! | Back to School ShoppingAugust 28, 202415 of the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten | Back to School Shopping GuideAugust 19, 2024Creative ideas to help young children with school anxiety: 7 small items that can make a big difference.August 18, 2024Which lunch boxes and bags hold up the best? Here are our 5 picks after trying dozens over the years.August 18, 202421 wildly cool subscription gifts for men. From fair trade coffee to tech toys and everything in betweenJune 3, 2024One Cool Thing: Make homemade crowns for Mother's Day and give back to kids in needApril 23, 2024Easy Last Minute Valentine's Day Crafts That Kids Can MakeFebruary 5, 2024Our favorite Valentine's gifts for kids on Etsy this year, no capJanuary 29, 2024These Valentine's Day gift ideas are perfect for boys who aren't so into the hearts and romance stuffJanuary 23, 202420 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for kids from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift GuideNovember 15, 202324 of the absolute best 2023 Advent calendars for crafty kids, cool teens, and Christmas-loving adultsNovember 3, 2023Setting up a study space at home: Tips to make it one your kid will actually useAugust 15, 20238 ideas for homemade Father's Day cards from the kids. Keep tissues nearby. | Father's Day Gift GuideJune 4, 202324 cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids all under $20. (We love them all!)March 17, 202325 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for toddlers to teens 2022 | Holiday Gift GuideNovember 9, 202220 kids shared what they wish they could give their moms for Mother's Day. Their answers are awesome.May 5, 202213 truly creative DIY Mother's Day gifts that kids can make and give | Mother's Day Gift GuideApril 18, 202215 thoughtful DIY gifts for teenage girls | Holiday Gifts 2021December 20, 2021SponsoredThe top 10 hot holiday toys and games in 2021 to grab before they sell out | Holiday Gift GuideNovember 14, 2021Hand sanitizer cute enough for an Easter Basket? Sign of the times.March 22, 2021The best laptop sleeves for kids: The features to consider before you buy.September 21, 20207 cool face mask accessories for kids, to help them keep their masks to themselvesAugust 23, 2020

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