The 58 Best Gifts for Kids of 2024

Agoigo Kids Waterproof Camera

$30 at Amazon

This camera by Agoigo allows your kids to have fun, get creative, and make memories. Available in seven different colors, the camera comes with a waterproof and shockproof case to ensure that it stays intact in falls on the ground or water. When the camera isn’t making a brace for impact, it can take both videos with playback and audio, as well as take photographs with 28 different photo frames and six filters. The camera kit also comes with a mount to attach to a bike, scooter, or helmet to record things on the go. And when your kid wants to take a break from taking pictures, they can play one of three built-in puzzle games: tetris, snaker, and push box right on the camera.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3-12 years

Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Activity Set

$31 at Amazon $49 at Walmart $31 at Kohls.com

Budding scientists can learn as they play with the Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Activity Set, which comes with 22 pieces that include a magnifying glass, goggles, test tubes, and beakers to name a few. Kids can choose from 10 activity cards to practice their skills and put their new equipment to work. Although, they might need a little help from the grown ups with securing extras like baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. An excellent foray into the world of STEM, this set’s experiments are quite simple and may be more suited to younger children with little to none science experience.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

ThinkFun Zingo!

$22 at Amazon $20 at Target

Described as bingo with a zing, Zingo is a wonderful board game that entails matching icons on a player’s cards to the ones on the Zinger until each player fills their card; the first one to do so in each round (there are six) wins. It’s suited for children aged four years and older, but even adults can get in on the fun, and up to six players can take part in each round. It is fast-paced and entertaining, and super easy to understand with even little ones being able to get the gist of it from the very first round. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 4+ years

Sherlock Holmes Retold for Children

$40 at Amazon $33 at Walmart $40 at Barnesandnoble.com

Books stay with any child long after it is gifted to them, and they’re something kids can return to over and over again. The Sherlock Holmes Retold for Children Box Set is a beautiful present that will not only provide hours of entertainment, but also encourages children to discover their love of reading. The box set includes 16 individual books with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his sidekick, Watson. The stories have been adapted to be more understandable for children by an award-winning author, Alex Woolf, with thrilling illustrations by Eve O’Brien on each page. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

Crayola Light-Up Tracing Pad

$31 at Amazon $25 at Walmart $30 at Michaels

You'd be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn't like drawing, but sometimes our little friends need a bit of guidance as they master their art skills. The Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad features a paper-locking frame that illuminates illustrations under a drawing sheet, where your kids can follow the lines to draw their own versions of each illustration. The device is slim enough to be taken on trips—perfect entertainment for those long car rides—and it can even help them with their writing and calligraphy, too. Blank sheets, tracing sheets, and 12 colored pencils are included in the set, with additional templates available online for download.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

Uncle Goose Periodic Table Building Blocks

$39 at Amazon $40 at Uncommon Goods View on Thewoodenwagon.com

It’s never too early to get a child into chemistry. These beautiful cubes are not only fun for children as young as two to build with, but also the perfect way to teach them all about the 118 elements in the periodic table. The sides of each cube are designed with an element’s name, symbol, and atomic number against a bright, colorful background. These handmade cubes are durable and made from real basswood, which is great if sustainability is an important buying factor for you. They’re attractive enough to be displayed on a shelf, too, when they’re not being played with. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 2+ years

National Geographic Ultimate Volcano Kit

$17 at Amazon View on Lalial.com

This National Geographic Ultimate Volcano Kit is a best-selling science set around the globe. The kit includes all the ingredients and equipment necessary to create three erupting volcanoes. Each one begins with the process of building and decorating a volcano, then finished after adding all the elements for the burgeoning lava. Thanks to the addition of pop crystals, the eruptions seem far more “active,” as they spew and splutter like a real life volcano. It’s a thrilling visual for both children—and adults—of all ages. Although the game is recommended for ages eight and over, little siblings can safely watch the commotion, hear the crackling, and enjoy the scene from a little further away). 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 8+ years

KiwiCo Science Kit Subscription

View on Kiwico.com

With over 2,000 projects, the KiwiCo Monthly Science & STEM Kit Subscription will provide your child with an endless set of experiments to learn new science skills each month. The kits are designed by educators and child development professionals and go through over 1,000 hours in design and testing to ensure a high quality product. Each kit arrives every month addressed to your child—another thing they will love about this option, and every box has all the tools needed to complete the experiment. If your child manages to finish the experiment faster than expected, the kit comes with a magazine with additional science experiments. Some of the themes your child can learn about and tinker with are robotics, physics, art, chemistry, engineering, technology, and electronics.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3-16+ years

Different Differenter

$18 at Amazon $18 at Walmart View on Betterworldbooks.com

Written by Jyoti Gupta, “Different Differenter: An Activity Book About Skin” is an activity book designed for children to learn about people from different backgrounds and around the world in a fun and understandable manner. With illustrations by artist Tarannum Pasricha, it sets many fun tasks for children to complete, such as practicing a play or making art, while addressing the social construction of race based on history, social context, and stereotypes—all in an extremely concise and digestible format for children to comprehend. The book is a smart way for parents to tactfully broach the topic of social injustices with their children and a great addition to any child’s bookshelf. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 5-8 years

WowWee Got2Glow Fairy Finder

$23 at Amazon $19 at Walmart $16 at Macy's

The Got2Glow Fairy Finder will have your kids moving around the house and outside to find and collect virtual fairies; the more places they go, the higher chance they have to find fairies. They can also play some games on the jar’s interactive screen to increase the odds of finding rare fairies. This cute little glow-in-the-dark fairy jar can fit up to 100 fairies (each jar is limited to 30 fairies), and kids can digitally say hello to their little winged friends, as well as hug and feed them using the buttons. Once captured, they can even share and swap fairies with siblings and friends who also have their own Fairy Finder. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 5-15 years

Baketivity Cookie Making Kit for Kids

$40 at Amazon

Combining children's love of creating, getting their hands dirty, and eating sweets, the Baketivity Jumbo Yum&m Cookie Making Kit has pre-measured ingredients to make a batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies. Parents will need to prepare a few cooking essentials from their pantry (butter, an egg, and some kitchenware). Overall, though, minimal adult input is necessary, and there are understandable step-by-step instructions to help children feel more independent. This set also includes an apron and a chef’s hat to fully immerse your child into the role of pâtissier. Beyond cookies, Baketivity also offers a pretzel making kit and a cake pops set. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

VTech Rock & Bop Music Player

$18 at Amazon

If you remember the unparalleled joy of receiving your very first music player (be it an iPod or, dare we say it, a Walkman) then you can imagine your child’s excitement to unwrap the VTech Rock and Bop Music Player. Suitable for children starting the age of three, this little device offers a selection of songs that children can dance and play to. But there’s more; it also features 10 musical learning games that teach the alphabet, numbers, animals, instruments, and more. Kids can choose from a variety of songs using the buttons (classical, rock, and hip-hop), and it even lets them create remixes. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3-6 years

Real Cooking Chocolate Pen

$28 at Amazon $27 at Walmart

Create your art and eat it too! The Real Cooking Chocolate Pen gives anyone the creative freedom of a 3D printing pen to create freehand illustrations and lettering with chocolate, perfect for decorating cookies and cakes. You could even make candy creations with the 40 character molds provided. It’s easy to use; warm up the chocolate in the provided tray, fill up the pen with one of the four colors, and start using the pen to make a new creation. Combining baking, art, and technology, children love using this innovative pen, and the best part is they get to eat their tasty creations afterwards.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

Let Loose Moose Hover Soccer Ball

$21 at Amazon $25 at Lalial.com

It’s no secret that kids love to bring in their outdoor play inside, sometimes much to the dismay of their parents. The Let Loose Moose Hover Soccer Ball solves the problem of dangerous indoor play once and for all by ensuring the “ball” in question stays safely on the floor and away from delicate vases. Made from foam, the hover soccer ball’s soft edges protect your furniture, pets, and toes, and simply glides above hard floors or shorter carpets when kicked. Adding to the fun, it also has flashing LED lights for a fun game in the dark too. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

ThinkFun Gravity Maze

$28 at Amazon $38 at Walmart View on Thestemkidz.com

If you’re looking for something to entertain kids from ages 8 and up for hours on end, the ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Game will challenge their minds with STEM activities. This award-winning game follows much of the same principles as the original Marble Run and comes with 60 challenge cards that indicate where to start your marble and how it needs to end. There will be some trial and error through the various levels of difficulty, but it won’t be long before you hear squeals of delight after the marble finally falls from the start position to the end target. The game is designed to develop critical thinking and logical reasoning through engineering and science.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 8+ years

Fisher Price Classic Record Player

$33 at Amazon $46 at Walmart $35 at Jcpenney.com

As well as providing toddlers with fun, music, and dancing, the Fisher Price Classic Record Player is bound to hit the tot’s parents right in the nostalgia feels. This instantly recognizable game was first introduced by Fisher Price in 1971, and the company has pretty much kept the design the same. The record player comes with five playable and colorful double-sided music discs, each with two different kids’ classics like “Humpty Dumpty,” “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” and “The Farmer in the Dell.” Children as young as 18 months are able to play with this classic game, but they’ll love and enjoy it for many years thereafter.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 1.5+ years

Kinetic Sand Sandbox Playset

$19 at Amazon $20 at Walmart

An affordable gift that kids will want to get their hands on—or in—immediately, the Kinetic Sand Sandbox Playset includes magical sand that can be squished, molded, and manipulated in endless different ways. Although it’s not completely mess-free, kinetic sand—which is a sort of mix between real sand and slime—does tend to stay intact unlike sand. It’s almost like each grain is magnetized, so you won’t have to worry about it getting stuck in hair or on clothes and furniture like slime or Play Doh. The set includes one pound of kinetic sand, a tray, three molds, and a scoop for kids to build anything and everything.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

3Doodler Start+ Essentials 3D Printing Pen Set

$50 at Amazon $46 at Walmart $60 at Staples

As the first step into the world of 3D printing, this 3Doodler Start+ Essentials 3D Pen Set comes with 72 plastic filaments in eight different colors that kids can use to make practically anything they can dream up. Jewelry, accessories, toys, keyrings—the options are endless. The device has no external hot parts, making it suitable for children ages 6 and up. The included activity guide booklet also comes with additional ideas and challenges for them to make. And if you still need more, the company’s website also provides helpful resources for users to find an array of free stencils and tutorials.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

Rebel Girls Dream Big Box Set

$25 at Amazon $30 at Walmart View on Thriftbooks.com

As a spin-off from the bestselling and much-loved “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” book series, the Dream Big Box Set includes five books with 125 tales of extraordinary real-life women in modern times. Don’t let the title fool you; the stories in these books are informative and entertaining for all children, with much to be learned about real women (American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga, Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim, and self-made millionaire Madam C.J. Walker to name a few) who have cemented their place in history with their awe-inspiring life stories and achievements. The set also comes with a blank notebook for children to write in their own stories.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 8-12 years

Cricket’s Candy Creations Edible Slime Craft Kit

$42 at Uncommon Goods View on Cricketscandy.com

If you’re fed up with having to keep watch when your child is playing with slime in case they impulsively try to eat it, get them this DIY edible slime science kit. Combining a child’s love of playing with slime and putting things in their mouths, this kit comes with all the ingredients (vegan and all natural) needed to make gummy bear- and birthday cake-flavored slime that kids can actually eat once they’re done playing with it. It also comes with clear instructions, as well as a reusable plastic utensil.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

Fitbit Ace 3

$74 at Amazon $84 at Walmart $80 at Best Buy

Whether you have a child that can’t seem to sit still or a screen-loving kid that needs a little bit of motivation to get active, the Fitbit Ace 3 Activity Tracker for Kids is a practical gift that mimics the features of the original Fitbit adults enjoy using. As a simplified version of the original Fitbit designed for adults, children as young as six-years-old can check the time, track sleep, and count steps. Parents can also connect their smartphones to their children’s Fitbit to monitor their children’s sleep and activity levels. The device is also water-resistant up to 50 meters and a single charge can last up to eight days. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game

$9 at Amazon $21 at Wayfair $10 at Walmart

Affordable and compact, the Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game is fun enough to be a standalone gift but small enough to be a stocking filler. With over 200 challenges to get stuck into, it's the perfect companion to take on road trips, long flights, or even trains. The colorful marbles come in the little case that also serves as the playing board, and when you’re done, the case snaps securely shut keeping the marbles safe inside. It’s best suited for kids age 7 and up, but adults will equally appreciate the game. If you find yourself becoming a fan of the game, you can also level up to other Kanoodle games to choose from like the Genius, the Extreme, or the two-player Head-to-Head.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 7+ years

Loog Mini Guitar

$98 at Amazon $98 at Walmart $98 at Uncommon Goods

For musically inclined children or those who have expressed an interest in learning an instrument, the Loog Mini Acoustic Kids Guitar for Beginners is the perfect way for children to get to grips with the instrument quickly, easily, and in a fun way. The guitar comes with an app and flash cards, and the company hosts free 30-minute live Zoom lessons covering the basics to set the future musician up for guitar strumming success. Even though the guitars have just three strings, they are designed to allow users to play any song, with many children able to play a simple tune after one lesson. The guitars are made from real wood and come in six different colors. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

Amazon Kindle Kids

$120 at Amazon $120 at Best Buy $120 at Target

If you know a child bookworm or want to start instilling the love of reading into children, the Kindel Kids device is a convenient and lightweight e-reader that can hold hundreds of books, enabling children to take it with them wherever they go. Unlike other Amazon devices, the Kindle has no games or distracting videos on it—it’s purely designed for reading. No matter how many hours it’s used, its glare-free display and adjustable light make for comfortable reading without eye strain. A single charge of the Kindle can last up to six weeks, and the Kids model comes with three cover options: Space Whale, Ocean Explorer, and Unicorn Valley. It also comes with a free one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription for access to thousands of titles and hundreds of audiobooks for more reading fun.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3-12 years

Insect Lore Butterfly Farm

$59 at Amazon $77 at Smartkidsplanet.com $59 at Ibspot.com

Most children by the age of four are well aware that caterpillars turn into butterflies. However, unless they see the chrysalis metamorphosis with their very own eyes, they won't appreciate just how magical this event actually is. With the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden, children can witness and be part of a butterfly’s life cycle stages, and note their findings in their very own butterfly observation journal. The kit comes with five baby caterpillars, caterpillar food, a feeding dropper, and the mesh chrysalis station that showcases each growth stage. The whole process takes about three weeks, and once their baby caterpillars have transformed into beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies, they'll be able to take them outside and set them free. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 4-6 years

Gohero Projector for Kids

$35 at Amazon

For all the little Picassos and Van Goghs, The Gohero Drawing Projector comes with all the tools to get your future artist into drawing. The drawing kit comes with eight slides, each with 12 images that are projected onto the base of the unit for children to trace over. Projected images include animals, sports, and fruit and vegetables to name a few. Although no paper is needed as the base is completely wipeable (an eraser comes with the kit) and reusable, kids can add paper to keep their drawings if they so wish. Ten colored markers and three stencils are included, as well as a pack of drawing paper. The whole unit folds up into a lightweight carrying case making it ideal for taking on road trips or vacations.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 5-7 years

Crazy Forts Original

$50 at Walmart $55 at Barnesandnoble.com $49 at Macy's

Children seem to love nothing more than turning the living room into their own personal fort. Instead of having to pick up your expensive throw blankets and pillows from the floor every evening, get your kids the Crazy Forts! Buildable Fort Playset. Much of the fun of fort play is in the actual building of the constructions, and the included balls and sticks (69 of them) connect to one another to create houses, castles, towers, pirate ships, and any other imaginative structure your children can think up. Once it’s built, just cover it with a bed sheet or blanket, and let them play king and/or queen of their castle.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 5+ years

National Geographic Break-Open Geodes Kit

$40 at Walmart $50 at Shopdisney.com $40 at Target

Another educational and entertaining find from National Geographic, this geode kit is an excellent introduction into the world of geology. It comes with 15 different types of geodes that children can break open to discover the hidden crystal treasures inside. The kit comes with clear usage instructions, as well as a magnifying glass, safety goggles for protection, and three display stands to showcase their discoveries. There’s also a learning guide that teaches about geodes and minerals to further their rock fascination.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 8+ years

Matteobenni Kids Storybook Torch

$29 at Amazon

Take reading bedtime stories up a notch (and give kids a reason to actually want to go to bed) with the Matteobenni Kids Multifunctional Story Projector, a projector that uses film slides to illuminate story images onto walls or ceilings while parents narrate. The storybook includes eight story discs with eight images from fairytales like “The Gingerbread Man,” “Cinderella,” “Pinocchio,” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” The projector also serves as a portable lamp and a starry night light that can be set to a 15-minute timer. The toy has just one button to activate all functions, making it super easy to use, even for very little ones.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3-12 years

Hey Clay Animals Colorful Modeling Kit

$32 at Amazon $20 at Walmart $20 at Dickblick.com

Parents will understand the messiness of Play-Doh or slime. If left out, the materials can crack and end up having to be discarded after a few play sessions. The Hey Clay Animals Colorful Modeling Kit, however, uses a special clay that air dries within 24 hours to literally solidify your child’s creation. Purchasing the set also gives you access to the Hey Clay app that has interactive guides with step-by-step instructions on how to make different cute animals, including a rabbit, a horse, a sheep, and a cow. The clay is soft and easily moldable, and it doesn't stick to fingers or stain surfaces. And each kit comes with 18 cans of clay in a range of colors

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

Spirograph Original Design Set

$10 at Amazon $30 at Walmart $13 at Selfridges.com

Children may have to fight their parents off to use this retro art kit—it’s just so much fun! First brought to mass market in 1966 (but originally invented by a mathematician in the late 1800s for drawing spirals), the Original Spirograph provides a lot of entertainment, as well as the ability to create beautiful art. The kit includes 30 pieces, including precision stencils, pens, a design guide, and a storage tray to keep it all in. There are even 10 sheets of paper to get them started.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 8+ years

Babycakes Cake Pop Maker

$35 at Amazon $35 at Walmart $40 at QVC

Spend quality time with your children and create some delicious cake pops to enjoy afterwards with The Babycakes CP-12 Cake Pop Maker. The machine (similar to a waffle maker) has 12 compartments for the cake pop batter and takes just 4 to 5 minutes to cook. Once they’re baked, pop the balls out of the machine—easy enough to do thanks to its non-stick baking plates—, and add your favorite toppings like icing, nuts, and sprinkles for taste and decoration. The machine even comes with a cake pop stand to display your baked creations, although we wouldn’t imagine they’ll stay around for long enough! 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: Not stated

Kinderific Gardening Set

$25 at Amazon

Let’s get out all those green thumbs. The Kinderific Gardening Set is a great gift to get your kids introduced and involved in the world of gardening. The set includes real—but kid-friendly—gardening apparatus like a trowel, a rake, a fork, a watering can, gardening gloves with grips, and a tote bag to keep all the tools in. They can work on their motor skills and “help” you plant flowers and vegetables in the garden, and even help with the weeding. All items are made from durable and antimicrobial safe materials. The set also comes in four different colors.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 2+ years

Gentle Monster Wooden Wobble Balance Board

$70 at Amazon View on Smartkidsplanet.com View on Toytooth.com

If your child is constantly climbing on and jumping off furniture (and seemingly doing anything and everything dangerous to get you to panic), they—and you—will love the Gentle Monster Wooden Wobble Balance Board. This clever device allows kids to safely explore their daredevil side while simultaneously helping them to work on their balancing skills. It’s safe for even toddlers to use; flip it to be used as a stand, a track for cars and trains, a mini slide, and even a little rocking bed for them to relax on. Made from natural wood, the board can also serve as a way to stretch your back (like a yoga wheel) once the kids have gone to bed.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 18 months+

Educational Insights BrainBolt Genius

$17 at Amazon $17 at Walmart View on Fatbraintoys.com

Be warned, this screen-free game is highly addictive. Small enough to fit in a pocket, the Educational Insights BrainBolt Genius Handheld Electronic Memory Game is a light-up device that is designed to boost memory and improve reaction skills, in an extremely entertaining way. The premise of the game is simple; the device shows a sequence of lights that users have to repeat by pressing the correct buttons. While it seems easy enough at first, it gets deceptively tricky as it goes along. There are also two player options for siblings, friends, and even parents to get in on the fun.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 7+ years

Dr. STEM Toys Talking World Globe

$100 at Amazon $100 at Walmart View on Lalial.com

Take an interactive approach to teaching your children geography with the Dr. STEM Toys Talking World Globe. The colorful and rotating globe stands at nine inches tall and comes with a stylus pen that speaks. Press the pen against a certain country, and it will provide an array of facts like the country’s area size, its capital city, the language spoken, its population and currency, and its climate. Along with useful geographical trivia tidbits, this interactive game also plays national anthems and offers 300 quiz questions to test your child’s new geography knowledge; the pen will ask “Where is Australia?” and the child will have to tap the correct country with the pen. There are over 30 levels for children of all school ages.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

E-Blox Circuit Blox 120

$34 at Amazon View on Geyerinstructional.com

While many games tend to be discarded after just one play session, this sound machine by E-Blox will keep kids busy for 120 projects. Whether your child is showing a curiosity in science, engineering, or music-making, they’ll love this innovative circuit kit that combines all those interests in one. Projects include making their very own games and toys, in addition to building a working radio. The building kit comes with colorful building blocks, switches, lights, a motor, and a speaker to get your innovator started—you’ll just need to provide three AAA batteries. Detailed instructions are provided for each of the projects, so even beginners can successfully build and learn all about the ins and outs of electricity, current, and voltage.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 8+ years

Mattel Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Race & Go Play Set

$49 at Amazon $69 at Walmart View on Toyshnip.com

Give your kids a thrill with the speed of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Down Hill Race & Go Playset. The giant truck not only serves as a transporter for smaller Hot Wheels cars and trucks, but also transforms into a four-foot-long raceway when expanded—a two-for-one toy! The track design narrows towards the end, so there can ultimately only be one winner. The set comes with one of each vehicle so kids can start the nail-biting face-off immediately.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 4-8 years

Creativity for Kids Hide & Seek Rock Painting Kit

$11 at Amazon $17 at Walmart View on Hobbylobby.com

For a quiet crafting play session, this Hide & Seek Rock Painting Kit by Creativity for Kids is a fun (albeit not mess-free) pastime. The kit comes with over 30 designs that can be transferred onto the rock’s surface, and a set of eight paint pots that are weather resistant, and two paint brushes to embellish the 10 included rocks however their little hearts desire. There are also other kits to choose from, like this glow-in-the-dark set, and a Halloween-themed set. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 6+ years

Quip Kids Electric Toothbrush

$20 at Amazon $22 at Walmart $15 at Walgreens

As well as being a thoughtful and practical gift, the Quip Kids Electric Toothbrush will actually have children wanting to complete the otherwise arduous chore of brushing their teeth twice a day. Available in three colors, this toothbrush is American Dental Association-approved and features a slim, modern design with an easy-to-grip rubber handle for little hands. It uses sonic vibrations for two minutes (divided in 30-second pulses) to effectively clean teeth and let children know when it's time to change quadrant. The toothbrush is also water resistant and comes with a travel cover that can be used as a mirror mount.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

My Fairy Garden Light Garden

$43 at Amazon $45 at Walmart $40 at Wickeduncle.com

This light garden by My Fairy Garden comes with a fairy house and its own beautiful yard with a working pump-operated water wheel. But that’s not all! The set also comes with soil and seeds for little ones to plant. It’ll only take a few days to start seeing little sprouts pop up in their fairy garden. The fairy house even lights up, serving as an ambient night light. More accessories are included, like a bridge, a watering can, gardening tools, and a fairy flying cord for hours and hours of fairy fun.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 4+ years

Micro Kickboard Maxi Scooter

$140 at Amazon View on Microkickboard.com View on Maisonette.com

Getting the kids out of the house and away from those smart devices will be much easier with this little scooter in tow. The Micro Kickboard Scooter is ideal for beginners, but just as much fun for kids who have already tried a bit of scootering. The handlebar is adjustable to accommodate their growing frames, and there are three wheels (two at the front) to aid kids as they learn to turn on the kickboard. The intuitive lean-to-steer design is also helpful for new riders. There are four colors to choose from, but don’t forget to buy a helmet if they don’t have one already.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 5-12 years

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Noodle Party Play Set

$14 at Amazon $10 at Lalial.com

Play-Doh is always a raging success (as far as children are concerned), and this Kitchen Creations kit from the brand will have them spending hours playing chef as they make their own noodles, penne, ravioli, and other delicious-looking pasta dishes. The kit comes with a hand-crank pasta machine, a bowl, cutlery, a ravioli mold, a bowtie stamper, and there’s even a mini grater to grate their own play cheese to accompany their carb-tastic meals. Five standard 2-ounce Play Doh cans are included in different colors, as well as two creation cards with ideas and instructions on what to make. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

Joyin Spaceship Tent

$40 at Amazon $40 at Walmart $40 at Joyin.com

Turn the living room, play den, basement, or backyard into a space station with the JOYIN Rocket Ship Pop-up Play Tent with Tunnel. It’s much easier to set up than it looks; just take the tent out of its carrying case and the tent easily pops up and out on its own. Standing at 54 inches tall and 111 inches long, it will need quite a bit of space—pun intended. With a NASA and USA space station-themed design, the full space station comes with a capsule tent, a spaceship play tent, and a play tunnel that connects the two. Good luck trying to get the kids out of this thing once it’s time for bed. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

LTKFFFdp Magnetic Building Block Construction Set

$35 at Amazon View on Bta-mall.com $34 at Homefurniturelife.com

With endless construction possibilities, the LTKFFF Magnetic Building Blocks is a STEM-based toy that encourages children to exercise their imagination by building mazes with magnetic pipes and tiles. The goal is to find ways for the included marbles to fall flawlessly from the top of their construction to the bottom. They’ll learn the basics of 2D and 3D shapes, as well as dabble in the basics of architecture. The set comes with 101 pieces of tiles, tracks, windows, stickers, and balls, plus stickers that can be adorned on the tiles. The strong magnetic tiles effortlessly join together for a stable build, and the windows also rotate 360 degrees for a more interactive design.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 5-12 years

Laurence King Publishing 299 Dogs (and a cat) 300-Piece Puzzle

$24 at Amazon $21 at Walmart $20 at Uncommon Goods

This 299 Dogs & a Cat puzzle from Uncommon Goods transcends age groups and can be enjoyed by all. Much humorous frustration will ensue when putting this together due to the pieces not being your average jigsaw-shaped bits of cardboard. This cluster puzzle has 300 pieces that even the most advanced jigsaw enthusiasts will find tricky to assemble. The irregular shaped bits are all different kinds of dogs (bar one, the cat). If you’re finding it too hard, however, it does come with square framing pieces to make it a little easier. For those who prefer cats, there’s also a 299 Cats & a Dog version. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 8+ years

Squishmallow Ultrasoft Plush Toy

$20 at Amazon $21 at Walmart $40 at Target

Squishmallows are all the rage with kids across the globe building their plush collections one animal at a time. This adorable brown otter will make a much-loved addition to their bed, whether it’s their first squishmallow or one of many.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+ years

Dearfoams Kid's Peyton Animal Slippers

$25 at Amazon $21 at Walmart $26 at Target

Your little one will love lounging around the house in their new Dearfoams slippers, which are available in five adorable creature variations—a shark, dinosaur, leopard, dog, or unicorn. With a durable rubber outsole and comfortable memory foam insole, it might be challenging to put on any other pair of shoes once they slip this pair on. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 2+ years

Bedsure Bedsure Human Dog Bed

$104 at Amazon

Whether they love to curl up with your family pet or often slumber in odd nooks and crannies, the Bedsure Human Dog Bed will be their new favorite spot for an after-school nap, movie marathon, or canine snuggles. The Bedsure Human Dog Bed has a cozy vegan fur exterior, plush pillow, handles, and a pocket for their tablet or latest read. Plus, it’s big enough for you to cozy up too.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: Not listed

The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit

$30 at Amazon View on Thewoobles.com $30 at Uncommon Goods

For the crafty, artistic kid, the Woobles Beginner Crochet Kit is a dream come true. This beginner-friendly crochet kit has an easy-to-follow tutorial and all the supplies they need, plus a pre-started crochet piece to get them started. You can choose from eight designs to suit your kid, from a whimsical narwhal to an adorable fox.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 12+ years

Catan Studio Catan

$44 at Amazon $44 at Walmart View on Belk.com

If your kid can’t get enough of board games, Catan is an absolute must for their collection. This beloved game mixes strategy, skill, and luck for an enthralling ride from start to finish. Plus, it’s suitable for 3-4 players, so the whole family can get in on the fun. 

Barbie Dreamhouse Pool Party Doll House

$179 at Amazon $179 at Walmart $180 at Target

Barbie fever is far from over, and this doll house is the next best thing to living in Barbieland. The Barbie Dreamhouse Pool Party Doll House has all the playful touches a kid will love including a three-story spiral slide, a palm tree-dotted balcony, and a working elevator, plus integrated lights and sounds that bring it to life. 

Uncommon Goods Custom Search & Find Adventure Book

$43 at Uncommon Goods

Taking inspiration from “Where’s Waldo,” this “Custom Search & Find Adventure Book” by Uncommon Goods lets your child be the main character of their own book. The cover features the child’s own name, and they, in effect, have to search for themselves within its 26 colorful and vibrant pages. Parents can choose from either a world trip or European trip as the location setting and create a little avatar that resembles them; you can choose everything from its hair, clothes, and skin color, and children get to “see themselves” near famous landmarks like the Great Barrier Reef, or Stonehenge in England. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 2+ years

LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box

$22 at Amazon $22 at Walmart View on Lego.com

This LEGO set includes over 480 bricks in 35 different colors, allowing children to build an array of objects, from cars and trucks to plants and animals. In addition to bricks, this set also includes a baseplate, tires, wheel rims, and toy eyes for children to really delve into their imagination and create anything they envision. Since LEGOs are cross-compatible, children can use these bricks with any other LEGO sets they already have. Parents will also appreciate that the set comes in a large box to keep all the pieces in—we know how painful it can be to accidentally step on a lone lego. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 4+ years

VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam

$70 at Amazon $73 at Walmart

If your children have taken to using your smartphone as their own personal video recorder and camera, then the VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam is sure to get them away from your phone and keep them busy and entertained. Not your ordinary camera for children, this camera allows kids to film and edit videos within the same interface. It even has a built-in microphone for them to add voice-overs. The kit comes with a green screen fabric and 20 in-camera animated backgrounds to create special effects. It also comes with a tabletop tripod and a selfie stick to create a full setup for filming.

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 5-10 years

Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand

$27 at Amazon $27 at Target View on Thamesandkosmos.com

Unleash their inner tech whiz with this futuristic STEM kit from Thames & Kosmos. The final product of their building genius is a wearable cyborg hand that they can operate with their fingers and movement—no batteries or motors needed. Whether your kid is fascinated by science fiction or bionic builds, this kit is a prized toy and experiment in one. 

Nintendo Switch OLED

$323 at Amazon $314 at Walmart $350 at Best Buy

Your favorite gamer will be overjoyed to receive the Nintendo Switch, which includes a vivid LED  7-inch screen and two hand controls. Whether they adore Animal Crossing, Super Mario Bros, or Fortnite, this portable gaming device will be their trusted companion for at-home and on-the-go gaming. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 3+

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Food Truck

$85 at Amazon $90 at Walmart View on Orientaltrading.com

Bring their at-home restaurant to life with this vibrant food truck playset from Fisher-Price. With over 20 toddler-friendly removable play pieces, interactive elements, and over 100 sounds, songs, and phrases, your little one will become a master chef in no time. This developmental toy is ideal for toddlers ages 18-36 months old. 

Manufacturer’s Recommended Age Range: 18-36 months