26 Adorable (and Fun!) Gifts for Kids
Much of your holiday shopping will come down to getting children's presents. In this guide, we've gathered 26 of the best gifts that kids are sure to love.
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These presents will keep them entertained long after they rip the wrapping off the box.
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Olli Ella See Ya Suitcase
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
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Oli and Carol Origami Boat
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
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Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
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
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Mandi Smethells Rainbow “Candy Land” Wall Hanging
Mandi Smethells' cheery hand wrapped cotton rainbows will brighten up your little one’s room.
$125, etsy.com
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Milton and Goose Play Kitchen
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
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Moon Picnic Cross Stitch Friends
Teach your little ones to stitch with this adorable craft kit that comes with wool yarn in two tones, a safe plastic needle, and a booklet with tutorial.
$15, moonpicnic.com
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Hearth and Hand with Magonlia Rocking Goat
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
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Martha Stewart Family Friendly Craft Paints
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
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Silicone Miffy Light
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
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Lil Roadster
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
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Mia + Finn Luna Nightdress
Soothe your little angel into slumber with this darling block-printed and oh-so-soft cotton nightgown.
$52, miaandfinn.com
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Purl Soho's Flying Geese cuff
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
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Dollhouse and Pals
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
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Lexon Bluetooth speaker
Once they link Lexon’s Mino Bluetooth speaker to their phone, your in-house influencers can DJ away.
$34 each, modernmojoshop.com
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"What Can a Citizen Do?" Book
Spark a mind with Dave Eggers’s heartening and galvanizing storybook. (The answer to the title? A whole lot, in fact.)
$18, amazon.com
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Pick-Up Sticks
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Popuband Populele
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
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Cuddle + Kind Sabastian The Lamb Doll
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
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Automoblox Mini SC1 and HR5 Scorch 2-Pack Cars
You little ones can takes these cars apart and redesign to their heart’s content.
$37.99, amazon.com
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Technicolor DIY set
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.
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Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 9 Camera
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
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Nailmatic’s Polishes
Delight mini mani-acs with Nailmatic’s très belles water-based polishes; they’re odor-free and wash off with soap.
$25, nailmatic.com
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Brio’s Activity Set
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
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OOLY Chalk-O-Rama Dustless Chalk Crayons
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
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Back to the Roots Mushroom Kit 2-Pack
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
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Cat & Jack Fair Isle Sweater
Little ones can stay toasty (and totally adorable) in this colorful pullover made from a breathable and super soft cotton blend.
$16.99, target.com
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