The ultimate gift guide for kids from toddler to teen
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December 05, 2024, 3:54 AM
Shopping for kids during the holiday season can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to find gifts that will impress toddlers, teens and everyone in between.
Whether you're hunting for the perfect toy, gadget or something that sparks creativity, we've got you covered with this ultimate holiday gift guide for every age.
From interactive toys for toddlers to must-have tech for teens, we've rounded up the top gifts that are sure to be a hit this season. No matter their interests -- whether they're into building, gaming, fashion or hands-on activities -- there's something here for every child on your list. We've even thrown in some retro favorites like the Tamagotchi and Rainbow Brite that might appeal to your very own inner child too!
While we've already tackled some specific age groups in gift guides like this one for teen and tween boys and this one for Barbie fans, we've also put together this ultimate gift guide sorted by age from toddlers to teens. Consider it your one-stop shopping handbook for every kid you know.
Keep reading to see what's trending and what will please every kid on your list this year!
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Gifts for kids ages 1 to 3
Amazon
Crate & kids
Amazon
24% off
Amazon
Amazon
LeapFrog
LeapFrog My Pal Scout Smarty Paws Customizable Puppy
Cute, cuddly and customizable, My Pal Scout Smarty Paws makes the perfect friend for your little one.
- $18.79
- Walmart
Amazon
Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy 2-Sided Steady Speed Panda Walker With Smart Stages Learning & Blocks For Ages 6+ Months
This two-sided walker grows with baby through their various stages from sitting up to toddling around. More than 10 activities and 100 songs help keep them entertained during playtime, all while helping them develop their fine and gross motor skills.
- $34.99
- Amazon
Sproutlings
Sproutlings First Grasp Natural Soy and Beeswax Crayons
Sproutlings First Grasp Natural Crayons are the perfect first crayon for toddlers with a unique, chunky triangular shape that is easy for little hands to hold. Formulated with a natural soy and beeswax blend and safe food-grade pigments, these crayons deliver a smooth drawing experience and hours of bright, creative scribbling.
- $5.97
- Walmart
VTech
VTech Level Up Gaming Chair
Serious(ly cute) little gamers get their very own preschool game station with the Level Up Gaming Chair with no Wi-Fi and no worries.
- $65.98
- Walmart
Gifts for kids ages 3 to 6
Kohl's
Rainbow Brite 12" Threaded Hair Plush Doll
Treat your little one to the joyful exuberance of a Rainbow Brite doll they'll love, and enjoy the nostalgia of this colorful cutie in all her original 1984 glory. The doll is made from quality materials with a soft body and plastic head with threaded yarn hair, so she'll be a source of fun and comfort for years to come.
- $19.99
- Kohl's
Amazon
10% off
Amazon
LUV HER Encanto Girls BFF 6 Piece Toy Jewelry Box Set with 2 Rings, 2 Bead Bracelets and Snap Hair Clips Ages 3+
- $8.99
- $9.99
- Amazon
50% off
Amazon
12% off
KidKraft
KidKraft Wooden Grocery Store Self-Checkout Center with 30 Accessories
Kids long to use the self-checkout stations at stores, just like mom and dad do. With the introduction of the KidKraft Grocery Store Self-Checkout Center, they'll finally get the opportunity to scan items, send them down the conveyer belt, bag them and pay the total as often as they want, all from the comfort of their own homes.
- $79
- $89.99
- Walmart
19% off
LeapFrog
LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning Caddy
Mop, hop, spin and sweep with the Clean Sweep Learning Caddy! Let kids clean up "messes" while they're still excited to use a broom -- your future self will thank you!
- $29.95
- $36.99
- Walmart
Bluey
Bluey's Celebration Home
It's Bin Night at Bluey's place! Now you can help Bluey and the Bin Man collect the rubbish in his Garbage Truck.
- $31.99
- Walmart
30% off
Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Playset
Toddlers can explore the iconic Barbie home, sized just right for their little hands and packed with toddler-friendly pretend play, with the Barbie Little DreamHouse interactive play set by Little People. Recommended ages 18 months to 5 years.
- $36.99
- $52.99
- Macy's
Gifts for kids ages 6 to 8
Amazon
Principal for a Day by Marisa N. Kossoy
In Principal for a Day, mischievous Jackson wins the chance to be principal for a day after creating a fake ticket for the school's lottery. As Jackson steps into the role, he quickly learns that being in charge is much harder—and more surprising—than he ever imagined.
- $14.99
- Amazon
Amazon
Bandai Namco - Godzilla - Godzilla 2004, 6" Action Figure Set
Godzilla is an inescapable cultural icon and definitely one your kids will love using to act out world-saving epics during playtime.
- $24.96
- Amazon
33% off
Amazon
Amazon
Calico Critters Husky Family - Set of 5 Collectible Doll Figures for Ages 3+
Calico Critters are a delightful gift for folks of any age over 3 who love a cute character, but they're especially great for kids aged 6 to 8 who want to immerse themselves in creative, world-building play.
- $24.99
- Amazon
KidKraft
KidKraft Luxe Life 2-in-1 Wooden Cruise Ship and Island Doll Play Set
This wooden play set provides a unique site for dolls to act out adventures. Board the ship and check out your stateroom, complete with a fun bunk bed and a luxury private bathroom.
- $39.99
- Walmart
39% off
Kohl's
Sharper Image Thunder Tumbler Toy RC Car
Want to perform the craziest stunts? Spin like a tornado or pop effortless wheelies? The Sharper Image Thunder Tumbler is the go-to RC for high-flying action. You'll be pulling daredevil tricks like a pro in no time with the wireless control on the track and off road too.
- $10.19
- $16.99
- Kohl's
Educational Insights
Educational Insights Kanoodle Fusion
Kanoodle takes a colorful twist with this brain-bending, color-mixing puzzle! Choose one of 50 color-blending challenges, place the pieces shown, then use the remaining pieces to complete the puzzle, stacking translucent primary-colored pieces to create any secondary colors needed.
- $21.99
- Kohl's
Kohl's
Jenga Classic Game by Hasbro
In this classic game of Jenga, carefully select and stack the wooden pieces to see how high you can get before you or a friend knocks the tower down.
- $15.99
- Kohl's
Razor
Razor Crazy Cart Shift Lightshow
The all-new Crazy Cart Shift Lightshow from Razor delivers the intense fun and excitement of driving and drifting to kids as young as 6 years old!
- $198
- Walmart
Learning Resources
Learning Resources Switcheroo Coding Crew
Get ready for a challenge-solving, obstacle-evading, screen-free coding adventure with Switcheroo Coding Crew!
- $59.99
- Kohl's
11% off
Elmer's
Elmer's Squishies DIY Squishy Toy Kit
Squish your way into the fun world of Elmer's Squishies! This DIY squishy kit includes everything to make your own surprise squishy toy in 60 minutes.
- $19.97
- $22.47
- Walmart
20% off
Crocs
Crocs Kids' Classic Lined Clog
The soft, fuzzy liner adds to the cushion and comfort. They're great as slippers, yet capable outdoors, too.
- $39.99
- $49.99
- Crocs
Made By Me
Made By Me! Sand Dough Sculpt & Paint Creations! Pottery Press
Discover the easier way to create custom bowls and dishes: It's the Made By Me! Sand Dough Pottery Press! Say goodbye to clay and hello to Sand Dough, a mess-free, air-dry material that transforms into ready-to-paint pottery!
- $19.97
- Walmart
40% off
Just My Style
Just My Style Fashion Punch Style & Stitch Loom
Punch it, stitch it, wear it! Discover the all-new way to create friendship bracelets with the Just My Style Fashion Punch Stitch & Style Loom!
- $13.10
- $21.97
- Walmart
Gifts for kids ages 8 to 12
45% off
Amazon
Amazon
DDAI Arts and Crafts for Kids Age 8-12 Friendship Bracelet Making Kit for Girls
- $39.97
- Amazon
Amazon
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Ultimate Legends - Demon Slayer - Tanjiro 5" Action Figure
While these figures are safe for kids ages 4 and up, they're especially great for gifting older kids who might be getting into collecting and displaying their favorite character figures.
- $16.99
- Amazon
Amazon
Kids Drum Sets-Donner 5-Piece for Beginners,14 inch Junior Drum Kit, with Adjustable Throne, Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Pedal and Drumsticks
When encouraging children to explore their creative side, it's important to start young -- even if it's a noisy learning experience. Give a percussion-curious kid in your life the thrill of a lifetime with this all-in-one drum kit for kids.
- $212.49
- Amazon
4% off
Amazon
Jetson LED Light-up Kids Kick Scooter
Easy to ride, lightweight, easy to move, with light up LEDs all over! The Jupiter has over 100 LED lights for high visibility safety and nonstop fun! Kids can kick and push their way around with ease and safety.
- $29.99
- $31.49
- Amazon
Amazon
Goosebumps Classic Book Set
R. L. Stine's classic "Goosebumps" series is the perfect way to get kids into reading at a young age thanks to fun, immersive storytelling and spine-tingling themes that keep them on the edge of their seats.
- $30
- Amazon
50% off
UNO
UNO All Wild Family Card Game
In UNO All Wild card game, every single card is wild for a fast-paced, even more unpredictable version of this family favorite! There's no matching of numbers or colors like regular UNO, but it's not as easy as it sounds.
- 6.44
- $12.99
- Walmart
Easy-Bake
Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven
Mix it up, bake it up, eat it up! The Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven lets you enjoy the magically messy, wonderfully creative baking process and share the tasty results with family and friends!
- $44.97
- Walmart
Logitech
Logitech Design Collection Limited Edition Wireless 3-button Ambidextrous Mouse
The compact size is perfect for tight workspaces and anyone with smaller hands -- even kids. Click at your desk, at home or on the go for a whole year with one pre-installed battery.
- $14.88
- Walmart
33% off
Logitech
Logitech Pop Keys Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Unleash personality onto your desk space and beyond with POP Keys. Let your true self shine with a statement desktop aesthetic and fun customizable emoji keys.
- $66.52
- $99.99
- Walmart
Gifts for kids ages 13 to 18
Amazon
Tamagotchi Original - Flower Perfume
Tamagotchis are a classic toy that's even more collectible now thanks to dozens of shells featuring adorable artwork like this popular Flower Perfume version. They're not only fun to play with, they make adorable accessories to hang on your purse or backpack, and if there's anything a teen girl loves, it's having the perfect accessories!
- $19.99
- Amazon
Urban Outfitters
Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera
Encourage a teen's creative ambitions when you gift them this screen-free digital camera that will let them snap pictures and stay in the moment and upload them later to give them a taste of what digital life was like in the prehistoric ages (to them).
- $65
- Urban Outfitters
Walmart
Jordache Vintage Women's Betty Crop Jacket
The Y2K-inspired style of this versatile denim jacket will be a welcome addition to any teen's closet. Gift it to your favorite burgeoning fashionista to help them live out their fashion dreams without breaking the bank.
- $28
- Walmart
17% off
Amazon
Amazon
Amazon
Amazon
Sugarwish
The Holiday Treats Sugarwish
Send the perfect gift of candy, cookies, popcorn, snacks, coffee, tea or hot cocoa to your entire list this holiday season! Your recipients are guaranteed to love choosing their favorite treats, including seasonal flavors. Holiday eCards are delivered instantly and will spread the warmth and joy of the season to all of those on your list.
- $25 to $79
- Sugarwish
Victrola
Victrola Music Edition 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
With the Victrola Music Edition Portable Bluetooth Speaker, it's never been easier to carry your favorite songs everywhere you go. A portable design and a battery that provides up to 12 hours of playback makes it perfect for listening on the go.
- $99.99
- Kohl's
Victrola
Victrola Re-Spin Sustainable Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player
The Re-Spin is the classic "suitcase" record player reimagined for today's vinyl fans. Featuring a built-in custom-tuned Bluetooth speaker and bass radiator enclosure, the Re-Spin is the best-sounding turntable in its class, with three times the bass of a standard suitcase record player.
- $99.99
- Kohl's
11% off
Logitech
Logitech LITRA GLOW
Whether you're shooting a YouTube video, streaming on Twitch or just working from home, Litra Glow ensures you always look your best.
- $52.99
- $59.99
- Walmart
43% off
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Galaxy Buds2 Pro pack a studio-worthy listening experience into the most comfortable design yet -- wear them as long as you want.
- $129.99
- $229.99
- Samsung
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The Galaxy A23 is a high-performing and cost-saving device, perfect for the whole family. For those who are always on the go or want to be connected to their friends 24/7, the two-day battery life on the phones will be your new best friend.
- $449.99
- Samsung
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