26 Adorable (and Fun!) Gifts for Kids

These presents will keep them entertained long after they rip the wrapping off the box.

When your little one is not visiting grandma or waiting with you to board the plane, this vintage inspired trunk looks sweet in her room packed with her toys.

$79, amazon.com

This eco-friendly bath toy—made from natural rubber from Hevea trees—has no pesky holes for water to creep into, meaning you don't have to deal with mold or bacteria worries.

$17, amazon.com

Moms save their baby’s first shoes and this festive pair is shadow-box worthy. Consider it a special item you’ll be passing down to his kids one day (plus, our best gift picks for him).

$295, net-a-porter.com

This stylist American made, non-toxic kitchen set is crafted from sustainable Baltic birch and solid North American maple, ensuring it lasts for generations. It's the perfect heirloom to pass down for generations of creative play.

$799, miltonandgoose.com

Adorable rocking goat or whimsical décor—you decide. Either way, this playful friend is sure to delight. (And check out our favorite home décor gifts here!)  

$59.99, target.com

Martha's new line of family-friendly paints works on a variety of surfaces including wood, glass, ceramic and canvas. Here's to letting their imaginations soar.

$2.99 each, michaels.com

Ensure a kiddo’s sweet dreams with this bedside lamp, shaped like author Dick Bruna’s iconic “Miffy” character. Speaking of, don't forget your furry friends! Here are 28 of our favorite gift picks for pets.

$99, store.moma.org

Stick a big bow on this kids' wheeler. It easily sheds its training wheels (as will your budding cyclist), and is just the right size for a 4-to- 6-year-old with places to go.

$289, linusbike.com

Soothe your little angel into slumber with this darling block-printed and oh-so-soft cotton nightgown.

$52, miaandfinn.com

Crafters who have aced friendship bracelets can upgrade to Purl Soho’s Flying Geese beaded cuff.

$48 per kit to make one cuff; and bead loom, $12.50, purlsoho.com

Outfit IKEA’s Flisat shelf (cum dollhouse) with a family of Danish-designed Maileg critters and their furniture.

$35, shelf, ikea.com; critters, from $16 each, mailegusa.com

Once they link Lexon’s Mino Bluetooth speaker to their phone, your in-house influencers can DJ away.

$34 each, modernmojoshop.com

Spark a mind with Dave Eggers’s heartening and galvanizing storybook. (The answer to the title? A whole lot, in fact.)

$18, amazon.com

Everybody wins with these classic but colorful pick-up sticks by Printworks.

$18, westelm.com

Popuband’s Populele smart ukulele isn’t just an instrument; it’s a music class with a built-in app that can teach your strummer how to play a song in one jam session.

$189, momastore.com

Buy this hand-knit lamb, not just because it’s adorable. But for every doll sold, the company supplies 10 meals to children in need.

$48, cuddleandkind.com

You little ones can takes these cars apart and redesign to their heart’s content.

$37.99, amazon.com

Break the crayon mold with a Technicolor DIY set. Using natural beeswax and carnauba wax, non-toxic dyes, and silicone ice molds (like these Lego-style blocks and gemstones, above), you can create a playful collection that’s super-comfy in little paws. Pack them up in a wooden slider box so cleanup time is simple and swift. 

Aw, snap! Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 9 camera ups the fun at any party. It prints and has a tiny mirror to assist with the inevitable selfies.

$70, bestbuy.com

Delight mini mani-acs with Nailmatic’s très belles water-based polishes; they’re odor-free and wash off with soap.

$25, nailmatic.com

For budding builders, Brio’s activity set is chock-full of nuts, bolts, wheels, tools, and wooden parts. It comes without projects, so tiny tinkerers can really go to town.

$70, brio.net

Don’t let fear of a mess hinder your little Picasso’s creative process. With these dust-free chalk crayons, which come in 12 bold colors and can be used on wood and whiteboard surfaces, they’ll be making mini masterpieces well into the New Year.

$9, amazon.com

Budding foodies and curious little scientists will love watching these all-organic ‘shrooms sprout before their very eyes in just one week. And with this special 2-pack, they can snag the Original Oyster Mushroom and the newest Pink Oyster Mushroom kits with everything they need to get the growing started, plus the 101 on the science behind it. 

$39.99, backtotheroots.com