It’s that time of year when you might look at your house and wonder, “Do my kids really need more stuff?” Christmas is coming, and while experience gifts are wonderful, most parents still want our children to have something special to unwrap on Christmas morning.
From dump trucks and story projectors for toddlers to telescopes and drones for older kids, you’ll find gift recommendations here to fit nearly any budget.
AGES 0-2
Top toys and gifts for newborns, infants, and toddlers
Playskool Flip & Fun Sensory Board
Ages 12M+, $13.97 at Walmart
Features 3 double-sided sensory boards with over 9 busy activities, including tactile surfaces with bumps, ridges and notches for exploration.
Hokey Pokey Elmo
Ages 18M+, $44.99 at Amazon, Target and Walmart
This 14-inch interactive Elmo plush toy gets little ones moving, giggling, wiggling, and spinning for active play.
Wooden Pizza Food Truck Activity Center
AGES 3-4
The best playthings for preschoolers
Ages 3+, $197 at melissaanddoug.com
Take imaginations for a spin in the sturdy, free-standing food truck with built-in play pizza oven and wooden and felt play food to create custom pizzas and ice cream treats.
Sesame Street Cloudheads™
Ages 3+, $9.59a piece at teeturtle.com
These new sensory-friendly plushes with oversized heads and weighted bodies are great for holiday gifting or nostalgic collectors.
Tonka Next Gen Mighty Dump
Ages 3+, $34.99 at Amazon, Target, and Walmart (in stores only)
Includes articulated steel dump bed with safe touch edges, pneumatic Mega Wheels with rugged Tonka Tread, front & rear towing connections.
Ty – Beanie Bouncers
Ages 3+, $5.99 each at Michaels, Amazon
These round pals are soft, squishy, and love to bounce around.
Luna StoryTime Projector
Ages 3+ | Starter Set: $59.99 at LunaStoryTime.com,Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Make bedtime, quiet time, or anytime magical with this calming, screen-free way for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy stories.
AGES 5-7
Must-have gifts for grade-school-aged kids
Moji the Lovable Labradoodle
Ages 4+, $119.99 at Target and Amazon
A lovable labradoodle toy that reacts when you pet and talk to him, just like a real puppy. He likes to be brushed, playing rope and performing tricks when you ask.
World Kids’ Telescope & Astronomy Kit
Ages 6+, $44.68 on Amazon
This high-quality, durable refractor telescope is perfect for young scientists starting their observations of the moon, stars, planets and wonders in the sky.
Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven
Ages 7+, SRP $44.99 at Walmart
Comes with the oven, one baking pan, a pan tool, and instructions; food mixes are sold separately.
AGES 8+
Expert picks for tweens and teens
Razor Jett Heel Wheel
Ages 6+, $24.45 at Walmart
These gliding heel wheels are great for kids of all ages, and allow them to easily get around in style. They’re easy to put on and adjustable to fit any size of shoe between US youth 12 and adult 12.
Sky Viper Dash Nano Drone
Ages 12+, SRP $29.99 at Walmart, Target and Amazon
A drone that fits in the palm of your hand, perfect for indoor and outdoor use.
Avatara Kombucha Skincare 5-Piece System
$75 online.
Complete starter set with cleanser, toner, moisturizer + SPF, sleep mask, and eye cream. Perfect for tweens building their first skincare routine.
FOR PARENTS!
The 5 Love Languages Card Game
Ages 16+, SRP $19.99 at Amazon and Walmart
A fun and engaging game that will have you laughing and discovering more about yourself and your partner.
The Crapkeeper Organizer Bag
$39.99 on Crapkeeper.com. The first organizer bag that simply straps to chairs and other crap. Now in 5 colors.
