Great Gifts for Kids

The holidays! You have plenty to do, maybe even more than that, so our editors have decided to help. They’ve combed the shelves and searched the web to find the best and the brightest kid gifts this season. Check out this curated list to save time, energy, and unnecessary stress.

Baby

1. Hoot the Motor Owl A Learning Resources hands-on toy that builds fine motor skills plus teaches colors, shapes, numbers and keeps baby delightfully entertained. $14.99, 18 months and up. amazon.com.

2.Bla Bla Mini Honey the Bunny A rose & rex handcrafted best seller from Peru. These adorable bunnies are perfect for snuggling and playing with for years to come. $48. roseandrex.com.

3.Spitzy the Llama Babies can have fun with this funny and hungry llama! Great for giving baby happy belly laughs. $24.99, 18 months and up. target.com.

4. Crate & Kids Plan Toys Solid Drum This classic toy never goes out of style. Baby can bang the drum in different spots to create different sounds. $25, 18 months and up, crateandbarrel.com.

5.Lovevery Buddy Stroller Let your wee one take their buddy along for a walk. By pushing this kid-sized stroller baby builds independence and enjoys exercise. $55, 12 months and up. lovevery.com.

6.Fisher-Price Linkimals Lights & Colors Llama Classic stacking fun just got better with this Fisher-Price version that includes colorful lights, exciting music and songs and phrases that expose baby to different colors. $14.99,
9 months and older. target.com.

7.Pottery Barn Kids Everything Bagel Set Babies like brunch too! Especially when you bring along this BPA-lead free bagel with fixings. $29, 24 months and up. potterybarnkids.com.

Little Kids Ages 2 to 4

1.Crate & Kids Abstract Blue Teepee It’s the perfect hideout for youngsters. Featuring a tie-back front opening, 100% cotton, and bold geometric design. Personalization available. $159 (on sale currently at $96). crateandbarrel.com.

2.Papoose Felt Bento Box Set Your littlest chef can make delicious meals with this colorful bento box of handmade pretend sushi and sashimi — just bring an appetite for play! $30. roseanderex.com.

3.Pinkfong Baby Shark Song Puppets with Tempo Control You know the song, now sing it! This interactive plush toy gives a new dimension to the Baby Shark doo doo doo doo doo doo we all love. $19.99 each, ages 2 and up. walmart.com.

4.Fart Ninjas Basic Figures Series 1 Action figures trained in espionage, gassassination and martial farts. Collect all eight of these hilariously gross figures. $5.99 each, ages 3 and up. walmart.com.

5.LeapFrog RockIt Twist in Purple Handheld learning game system from LeapFrog allows kids to hatch and grow RockIt Pets and guide then through games and puzzles. $59.99, ages 4 -8. target.com.

6.Crate & Kids, Hape Four Stage Rocket Ship Kids have a blast with this natural wood, 29.25” tall, 20-piece toy rocket ship. A working pull-string elevator moves from floor to floor. Perfect for hours of imaginary fun. $100, ages 3 and up. crateandbarrel.com.

7.Maileg House of Miniature Ultimate Dollhouse Easy to assemble whimsical wooden dollhouse from Denmark toy designers Dorthe and Erik Maileg. $298, ages 3 and up. $50 off online at neimanmarcus.com.

8.Loog Guitars Mini 3-String Guitar Kids become real rock stars with this beginner guitar that has them playing in no time. Sized for little hands and bodies. $79, ages 3 and up. roseandrex.com.

9.Hape Create and Display Easel Encourage artistic play with this whiteboard and blackboard standing easel. Features compact wood design and built-in convenient storage. $119.99, 36 months to 12 years. roseandrex.com.

Bigger Kids

1.Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Rose Quartz Camera Holiday Bundle Smile! Kids can take perfect holiday photos with this lightweight camera that features an built-in flash and comes with instant developing film. $79.99. target.com.

2.Buffalo Games Classic Pinball Board Game Play solo or include others as you play with this this vintage arcade classic. Use 10 balls and try to get the highest score and be crowned pinball wizard! $37.99, ages 8 and up, target.com.

3.DK Books Tech Lab: Awesome Builds for Smart Makers This hardcover book is bursting with 160 pages of exciting, educational activities and projects that focus on electronics and technology. $19.99, ages 11-14. dk.com.

4.Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Trackset It’s the biggest boosted set Hot Wheels has ever made with tons of smash and crash action! Featuring double figure-eight design and easy fold up for storage. $99.99, ages 5-10. target.com.

5.Wild Ones Razor Scooter Wide low deck keeps kids close to the ground as thay learn the art of scooter riding. Extra-wide wheels help too. Ideal for Indoor or outdoor use. $34.99, ages 5-8. target.com.