We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.
1. A National Geographic crystal-growing kit for a science experiment that's anything but boring. Bonus: Kids will love showing off their stunning crystal collection with the included light board.
The kit comes with materials to grow crystals in eight colors, four silicone growing chambers, and a light display for five crystals. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Promising review: "Nice!! My 12-year-old loved it!! She was able to do everything all by herself. No problems getting crystals out of silicone cups... helped a little with removing crystal from seed rock." —Richard
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in a smaller pack).
2. A wireless karaoke mic so pint-sized rock stars can put up *epic* performances in the living room. Parents be warned: you might need to invest in noise-cancelling headphones.
Promising review: "My 8-year-old daughter loved this birthday gift. The only problem is that my 6-year-old and 12-year-old daughters love it too, so now I have to purchase two more." —Carl Fowler
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in six colors).
3. Light saber chopsticks perfect for the Star Wars fanatics in your life. These emanate a glow that'll turn a sushi or noodle dinner into an out-of-this-galaxy experience.
Promising review: "This was purchased as a gift for a 12-year-old and he loves them." —Leslie
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors and also in two-packs, three-packs, and four-packs).
4. A hilariously adorable Shrek-shaped toothpaste cap that'll actually have your kiddo begging to brush their teeth. 😂
Casual Chicken is a small business based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 3D-printed items.
Promising review: "I highly recommend. I gave it to my little brother and he loved it!" —Country Pickle
Shipping Info: Ships 3–8 business days after ordering. Shipping is free.
Get it from Casual Chicken on Etsy for $9.99.
5. A flying orb with flashing lights that'll cure cabin fever while the kids make it float in the air and boomerang back, leaving them wondering "what is this sorcery?"
Promising review: "Bought this toy for my 12-year-son and he loves it. He was really into the drone toys a few years back and this toy is similar but with a bunch of different features. It keeps his attention for a while as it kind of takes some time to learn and master all the different tricks. Learning how to do it is part of the fun though! Pretty durable, he has dropped it several times and nothing broken yet. The cage is light and kind of bendy so it bounces when it drops and avoids breaks that way. Overall entertaining and a great way to spend a little down time! Would buy again!" —Valerie
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in seven colors; clip the coupon on the product page to save $6).
6. A Gravity Maze game to challenge kids to use spatial reasoning to solve the puzzles and figure out how to construct pathways to get the marble to drop to the final cube.
The game comes with 60 challenges that range from beginner to expert so it will hold their interest as they work their way up to the trickier ones.
Promising review: "Brilliant game. I didn't know what to expect when I purchased this game for my 12-year-old son. He enjoys science in the experiments so I thought I would try it. This game did not disappoint. The beginning cards are quite easy but once you start going through the deck of cards moving up in difficulty they become increasingly hard to figure out even for adults. It will definitely get everyone in the family working together!" —Amelia Flynn
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $27.97.
7. A Nintendo Switch Lite that'll definitely become their new fave thing EVER. (Especially after they play Animal Crossing!)
Promising review: "Brought this for my 12-year-old daughter. She was so excited, waited all day, and was in tears of joy when it arrived. I already had ordered Minecraft for her and got a bunch of other games for her. Great handheld device with good graphics and wonderful downloadable games. Shipping was on time and came carefully packaged and you can tell it was handled with care… so happy with this!" —berrymomm
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $193.99+ (available in three colors).
8. A giant bubble wands kit to keep kids enthralled thanks to the two-handle wand designed to help 'em make the most ~ginormous bubbles~ they've ever seen.
The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator!
Promising review: "My 12-year-old daughter loves it! She can make really huge bubbles for her siblings and friends. Makes for great entertainment."—Amazon Customer
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in seven styles).
9. A cat-shaped night light because every kiddo deserves a *purrfectly* cute bedside pet. Bonus: This one won't throw shade — quite the opposite.
Promising review: "This cute night light is amazing. The lights are responsive to simple pats on the soft surface. The fact that it is wireless makes it easy to move around. I purchased it for my friend's baby but my 12 year old girl wants one for herself. I'm amazed at how it lights up the area when we took it outside. The colors vary and change. So darn cute!" —aloha stamper
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two styles and with or without remote; clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%).
10. A pack of Mini Brands mystery balls with five mystery compartments that open up to reveal mini replicas of your fave brands like Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Heinz ketchup and more! I mean, these are literally a TikTok phenomenon with 3 billion+ views and counting.
Promising review: "Buy it Now!!! If you have a little girl in your life [my daughter is 12] these are truly an awesome gift! Can't even lie, I myself love them too. Literally miniature items of our favorite brands. Way too cute!!! Love this item!" —Andria
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with one-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in two styles).
11. A positive affirmation mirror decal that'll provide the sweetest daily reminders to your child that they are ✨worthy✨.
Interior Niche is a small biz based in Appleton, Wisconsin, owned by a mamapreneur, who specializes in affirmation stickers, doormats, and tags.
Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter who is starting middle school, so she could start the day with positive affirmations. It was easy to put up, looks great, and the shipping was fast. I’d order from this shop again or recommend to someone looking to make a purchase." —Amber Cruz
Shipping Info: Ships 8 business days after ordering. Shipping is free.
Get it from Interior Niche from Etsy for $22.88 (available in two styles).
12. A screaming goat figurine because any kid will think it's absolutely hysterical to express themselves via this bleating sidekick. Just press the button and it lets out an "AAAHHHHHHHH!"
It also comes with a 32-page illustrated booklet all about goats. Not gonna lie, you're probably going to regret this purchase after listening to a few hundred bleats 😂.
Promising review: "So cute. Bought this for my 12-year-old granddaughter as little gift when her sister had a birthday. The 12-year-old "gets annoyed" at most everything nowadays. This actually made her laugh! Worth the price for that alone." —K. T.
Promising review: "Bought this as a stocking stuffer for my 12-year-old sister and we love it 😂 sounds like the goats on YouTube! Comes with batteries in it." —Anna R
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with one-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $7.65.
13. A solar-powered DIY robot kit so young STEM enthusiasts can get the *gears* in their head turning as they build 12 different types of moving robots.
The kit includes 190 pieces, a solar panel, and detailed instructions.
Promising review: "I bought this for my 12-year-old nephew and he loved it. Easy to assemble, well built, and there's actually some great STEM skills that can be learned from this. Highly recommend!." —QAJ
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two colors; clip the coupon on the product page to save $5).
14. A Snap Circuits kit to give young engineers a hands-on intro to how electrical circuits work while they figure out how to assemble over 100 ~working~ circuit projects with 30+ electronic parts that snap together easily on the included plastic grid. (No tools needed!)
The kit comes with over 32 electrical components including snap wires, slide switches, an alarm circuit, a music integrated circuit, and a speaker. (Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them easy.) Plus, a plastic grid and a project manual with 101 different electronic projects.
Recommended for ages 8+. Adult supervision advised.
Promising review: "Great gift. I purchased this for my 12-year-old son who loves science and building things. This book gives step by step instructions with pictures on how to put each experiment together. This kept him occupied for hours at a time. He has completed each experiment several times and has also started making a few experiments on his own. This is such a cool kit for an electronics lover to learn and have fun." —Lisa
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a set from Amazon for $29.99.
15. A pack of clear jelly lipsticks with real flowers inside that leave a subtle tint. A luxe gift worthy of every future Insta influencer who keeps getting caught using their parent's expensive makeup.
Promising review: "These are awesome! They're wonderful for my 12-year-old, who I bought them for. They are delicate shade of pink when put on. The flowers are beautiful." —EllieB90
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).
16. A tortilla blanket perfect for the child with a weird sense of humor who may have outgrown the swaddle but will always say "yes, please" to being wrapped up like a cheesy *human burrito.*
Promising review: "This was one of my 12-year-old son's favorite gifts. Soft, comfortable and just the right size for my 12-year-old." —Rosalinda
Promising review: "I purchased this as a gift for my 12-year-old son and it has become his favorite blanket. It is SO soft, and is large enough to cover an adult—I borrow it whenever I can!" —Virginia S
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six styles and four sizes).
17. A Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game because it'll have your 12-year-old (and the rest of the fam!) in tears from *belly laughing* so hard.
Pass out all the cards to the players and keep all the stacks face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle, while saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone races against each other to slap their hand on the central pile of cards. Whoever is last must take the pile of cards and add them to their stack, and the person who runs out of cards first wins!
Promising review: "This game is SO much fun!! My family had a blast playing it when it came in yesterday. We played for HOURS, and did not want to stop! My kids (12 and 14) are now begging to play it with their friends. The only issue is that your hands might be sore from all the slapping afterwards, but it’s so worth it. Tons of laughs!" —Audra
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
18. A paint and plant your own garden set so the kiddos can excitedly wait for their flowers to sprout. Perfect for nurturing a love for gardening *and* helping their creativity ~bloom.~
The kit comes with a tin planter, plastic liner, soil, three seed packets, six-color paint strips, two paint brushes, paint palette, three wooden plant markers, shovel, watering bottle, and an instruction booklet.
Promising review: "I bought this for my granddaughter for Valentine’s Day. She’s 12 and loves it." —MimiG80817
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
19. A Crayola light-up tracing pad to *illuminate* the imagination of the young Picassos in your life and get them excited to create mini masterpieces.
The tracing pad comes with the light-up board, 10 tracing sheets, 10 blank sheets, a graphite pencil, and 12 short colored pencils. (The set includes detailed pictures to trace but there are more templates online that can be downloaded for free.)
Promising review: "This was a gift for my 12-year-old daughter who loves to draw. It's perfect for her! Good lighting and works well." —Amazon Customer
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
20. An affordable drone because most kids have been probably begging for one for months. This will *propel* you to instant fave status.
Promising review: "My 12-year-old love this. It was easy for her to read the instructions and to figure out how to use it. It was her first time and she's doing pretty well with it. I see I'mma have to upgrade her pretty soon lol." —Charlene Henderson
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $39.98+ (available in four styles; clip the coupon on the product page to save 15%).
21. A water bottle decorating kit they can bedazzle to the max with sparkly glitter gem stickers — basically the 12-year-old equivalent to J.Lo’s blinged-out Starbucks cup.
The kit comes with everything they need to create their own personalized water bottle including a BPA-free water bottle, seven sheets of rhinestone stickers and a carabiner to hang the bottle once it's done.
Promising review: "Gave this to my 12-year-old daughter and she loved decorating it. She also loves all the extra gems that she gets to use to decorate other things!" —NanMar
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two styles).
22. A 360-degree-rotating three-in-one LED globe, constellation map, and night-light that'll make it possible to explore the world and star gaze from the bedroom. And, the night-light emits a celestial glow that any 12-year-old will love.
Promising review: "My 12-year-old and 6-year-old sit and play with it for hours at a time. It lights up. Not too big, and fits on a desk perfectly." —Kristina Chew
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three sizes; clip the coupon on the product page to save 5%).
23. An ice cream slime kit because it comes packaged in the cutest tote with everything a slime lover needs (including cones and toppings) to create different ice cream flavors. It basically proves kids + fluffy scented slime + ice cream = win. 🍦🍦🍦
The kit comes with everything the kiddos need to make their own slime: glue, 100% safe slime activator, unicorn beads, inks, textures, slime containers, and instructions.
Promising review: "My 12-year-old loves it. My daughter has several slime kits, but she was most excited to try this one since she could watch a video online for each of the different recipes. That allowed her to make the slime on her own without needing much help. The soft clay was still super soft months later and that is really important for this kind of slime to have the right texture." —Christine G.
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $21.21.
24. A magnetic shape-shifting puzzle cube because it'll keep any child mesmerized with its psychedelic patterns and challenge them to manipulate it into over 70 shapes. It takes origami to a whole other level.
You can also collect all 12 puzzle box designs to connect multiple magnetic cubes to build even larger structures and sculptures.
Promising review: "I was hesitant about spending $25 for this toy and even more concerned when it showed up and I saw the size, but this got the award for favorite Christmas gift. Both my 9-year-old and 12-year-old play with it constantly!" —Blair001
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 19 designs).
25. A glow sketch pillowcase so kiddos can create secret luminescent doodles under the blanket while pretending to be fast asleep.
Illuminated Apparel GB is a small biz based in the UK that has developed a bespoke luminescent ink to create unique interactive clothing and pillowcases for children.
The set includes a machine-washable pillowcase and a glow pen for drawing. Glow Sketch is an interactive pillow case that brings out creativity and imagination at night. Draw by charging up the unique luminescent ink on the pillowcase. Then as the glow fades the artwork will magically disappear leaving a clean canvas to create a whole new masterpiece — no mess, just fun!
Promising review: "What a great, quirky item, my boy loves it (as do we, and I’m tempted to get them for the adults' bed). Really lovely item and arrived in good time and the customer service has been helpful throughout. 100% recommend for a different gift." —Naomi Turner
Shipping Info: Ships 1 business day after ordering. Shipping fee depends on your location.
Get it from Illuminated Apparel GB on Etsy for $22.24.
26. An itty bitty Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker to clip onto their backpack or blast fave tunes in their room. But don't be fooled — reviewers say what it lacks in size, it makes up for with some serious out-of-this-galaxy sound.
Promising review: We wanted a small speaker that would fit while we ski and bike. This adorable speaker has great sound in a small size. Charges quickly and even will charge on our portable phone charger. We love this Grogu speaker!" —Justin Gerde
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
27. A book of 642 Tiny Things to Draw packed with stimulating prompts to ensure young doodlers never run out of inspiration.
Promising review: "My 11-year-old daughter likes to draw. I was getting sick of her asking me what to draw, so I gave her this as a Valentine. She loves it! Some of the concepts get her thinking outside the box." —S. Dearolf
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
28. A miniature baking set perfect for the aspiring Dominique Ansel in your life. It's true what they say, "good things come in small buttery, gooey, sugary packages."
The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and 48-page recipe book.
Promising review: "I got this for my 11-year-old daughter. It is the most loved Christmas gift of them all. I actually bought a toaster oven to make it easier because she loves to use it so much! The mini items really work as intended, cutting, mixing, protecting your finger. And the recipes are good, too. We have enjoyed brownies, frosted mini cakes and a pie. Excellent product!! —Amazon Customer
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $26.50.
29. A Melissa & Doug no-sew fleece quilt craft kit because you feel truly blessed to know an old soul in a young body who would love nothing more but to craft a quilt that fills them with warmth and pride.
Promising review: "Bought this for my 11-year-old granddaughter for Christmas. She had it put together that same day without any help from any of us. She was pleased, as was I. Cute gift and practical." —cathy
Promising review: "My 12 year old worked hard making this for her 7 year old sister. By the time she was done I told her to keep it and we would buy another for her sister. The blanket is cute and a great craft to keep kids busy." —Amy S.
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $25.59.
30. A small sphere light to show any kiddo that you love them to ~the moon and back~.
Promising review: "A gift for my 11-year-old granddaughter! She loves the remote and color changing." —ScorpioGram
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in four sizes; clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%).
31. A blob seal pillow that'll stare your kiddo down with its grumpy face, making them alternate between fits of giggles and an inexplicable need to cuddle it.
Promising review: "Got this for my 12 year old grandson and he loves it. Really a nice large size."—Book Junky
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in three sizes; clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%).
32. A Melissa & Doug loom perfect for that old soul in a young body to weave blankets, scarves or purses. *Oprah voice* You get a scarf, you get a scarf, you get a scarf!
The loom comes with an oversized wooden needle, craft materials, an illustrated design booklet, and 91 yards of rainbow yarn. Recommended for ages 6+.
Promising review: "It must have been a weaver who designed this little loom. Like every Melissa & Doug toy the quality is excellent. I purchased this to have a hands on for weaving with third and fourth graders and you really can't beat this. The instructions are well done, building it was simple and it will stand up to steady use. Plus it came with everything - no need to get anything else. All in all one of the best purchases I've made." —Kindle Customer
Promising review: "My 10-year-old daughter loves this loom. She made lots of coasters and blankets for her dolls. I bought her thick yarn once she ran out of the yarn that came with it. She also made a purse. Very happy with the purchase." —Amazon Customer
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $34.39.
33. An adjustable initial ring they can stack with other cute rings or wear solo when they want to make a bold statement with their favorite jewelry.
Promising review: "It looks very good! It looks like real gold. I have worn it four times, with perfume and while getting slightly wet, and it hasn’t tarnished one bit! So it's a great product, especially for the price!" —Belper
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.91+ (available in letters A–Z and three colors).
34. An adorable Boba AirPods case for anyone who is always worried about losing their precious earbuds. It's also proof that the most last-minute gifts can still be quite thoughtful! Plus, they can clip it to a backpack or purse!
Promising review: "I own 2nd Gen. AirPods and I recently got this to replace my old AirPod case since it was ripping apart. All can say is that I’m blown away by the quality of this AirPod case it feels very sturdy and has a bit of a heft to it. I highly recommend this AirPod case if you're looking for something cute and to rep your love for milk tea!😊💖" —K.C.
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
35. A pack of hair claw clips so they can easily style their hair *and* have something cute to match whatever they're wearing for the day.
See them in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "I will admit I bought these from seeing them on TikTok and I needed new clips for my thick hair. I am not disappointed and beyond glad I got them. The colors are gorgeous and they stay put without hurting my head. I'm very impressed." —Jessica
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in nine sets).
36. The Book with No Pictures for 12-year-olds who have the best laugh — this hilarious read by B.J. Novak of The Office will keep 'em (and you) giggling!
Promising review: "After watching an absolutely adorable home video of a 5- year-old little girl reading this book out loud, I had to buy it for my niece who will be turning five soon. Once it arrived both my 9-year-old and 12-year-old daughters read it and fell in love with this book. We all sat laughing and giggling at the fun story. It is one that will be a favorite of many children and adults alike." —SMM BandMom
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.06.
37. A smart reusable notebook with reusable pages so they can journal and take notes without using a lot of paper notebooks. They can save their work and send it to Dropbox or iCloud, then clear the page and start fresh when they want to write again!
Promising review: "Purchased for my grandson in middle school and my college-age niece. Both love this book! It works exactly as described! Great product for remote learning and uploading data to cloud." —Dawn F.
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in two sizes and 16 colors).
38. Over-the-door hooks that'll be ~purrfect~ for their favorite sweatshirts, hoodies, and hats! It's great for coats, robes, towels, and anything else that needs a storage space.
Promising review: "This is such a cute idea. It is the perfect gift for someone who loves cats. It's not something to clutter up a shelf and collect dust. You could use it in the kitchen or the bathroom and it's very practical." —charlotte stanersen
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as a set of two).
39. A 1,000-piece puzzle for any 12-year-old who loves a challenge and a reward. This ~maze~ of a puzzle has over 50 easter eggs for them to discover while assembling it — and it'll be perf for their next game night.
Promising review: "This puzzle has easily topped my favorites list. I’m looking forward to completing it again in a couple of months. The packaging is so sleek and the artwork is stunningly whimsical. The pieces are thick and sturdy and the fit is unmatched. It was so much fun to have MORE puzzle to do after completing the initial puzzle. I didn’t want it to end. For this quality of puzzle, it’s a great value." —erin
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
40. A large shark bath bomb that kids (and adults) will love, love, love as a stocking stuffer. It'll ~chomp~ your concerns about finding them the perfect gift and they'll appreciate this fun (and super fizzy) skincare treat.
Soft Skin Bubbly Sins is a McRae, Georgia-based small biz that makes all kinds of fun-shaped bath bombs!
Promising review: "These are the MOST AMAZING bath bombs!! My kids and I are in love. the smell is fantastic, the colors and melt of it is out of this world, and it is my all time favorite!! will be buying repeatedly! Thank you so much for making a flawless shark bomb." —Kati Holmes
Shipping Info: Shipping costs $5.15.
Get it from Soft Skin Bubbly Sins on Etsy for $6 (available in 62 scents), or check out their shop for other bath bomb designs!
41. A mini Kodak instant photo printer so budding photographers can instantly print their fave photos to hang on their bedroom wall or mail them off to grandma.
Promising review: "My daughter received this for Christmas. She was able to set it up and do everything on her own with no help from an adult. She started printing pictures right away. She loves it." —Charity
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (it comes with 8 sheets).
42. A Kids Against Maturity card game with 600 question and answer cards filled with "age-appropriate toilet humor and funny innuendos" the whole family can enjoy. The player who gives the funniest answer to the fill-in-the-blank questions is the winner. But, really, there are no losers here either.
43. A National Geographic geodes kit to blow any junior geologist's mind and give them an excuse to smash rocks with a hammer.
This science kit includes 10 natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, three display stands, and one learning guide.
Promising review: "I bought this for my 12-year-old grandson. He's just getting into rocks and geodes so I thought this would be fun. He loved the gift and then you get to love it again, after you break the geodes. This one was his favorite. If you have a rock lover, then this is the perfect gift." —D. C. Luna
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $25.71 (available in four sizes).
44. A splurge-worthy rechargeable laser tag set that reviewers say will turn a yard or basement into an absolutely *epic* battle zone and have the whole fam running around at lightning speed trying to take each other out.
The set includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play approximately eight games per charge. The cool LCD screens on the vest keep count of how many lives you have and the vest vibrates when you get shot, aka tagged. Play with up to four teams and eliminate your enemies to win the game. Recommended for ages 8+.
Promising review: "Boys are 8 and 10 years of age and they love them. If you're looking to lose some weight though try these, I lost about 10 lbs with all the 'lets play like we are on Fortnite.' Needless to say I probably spent more time running than shooting, they have no mercy on me (Ha Ha). GREAT GUNS!!!!" —Kenya
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $199.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $50).
45. A Razor scooter because it'll appeal to little daredevils who would love nothing more than to zip around the block and show off stunts.
Promising review: "My 10-year-old daughter got an electric scooter for Christmas last year. This year she wanted a manual one. We live in New England. Have had a relatively mild winter so far, but she has kept the scooter inside. All three of my kids ride it in circles around our first floor! (My oldest is 16.5!) BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER! It was very inexpensive, but its rugged. Well made. Can't believe they are all getting so much use/fun out of such a simple toy. I will actually miss it when they have to take it outside. (Once it goes outside, it stays outside!) GREAT scooter!!" —Heather Adamson
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $42.04+ (available in eight colors).
46. A friendship bracelet maker that might just stop pre-teens from scrolling TikTok aimlessly and instead creating cute wrist candy for their inner circle of besties.
Promising review: "I bought this as a birthday gift for our granddaughter. She's having lots of fun making friendship bracelets and keychains. It sits nicely on a flat surface ( doesn't slide around excessively), helps her to keep the floss strands tight, and also helps to keep her place when she wants to take a break for a bit. She has felt more comfortable starting out with six strands instead of ten. The keychains she's been making are 30 rows...so she timed herself and it took her one minute and 10 seconds to do two rows (with six strands she does three colors with two rows of each color)... so she figured it takes her 30 to 45 minutes to make one keychain (including breaks...lol). 30 rows is also a good size for the friendship bracelets she's been making for her younger cousins too. I'm pleased with the quality and she's having fun...so it's a keeper and I recommend it." —KSH
Shipping Info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in six colors).
47. An easy-to-install two-tire pack of LED bike wheel lights so cyclists can add some style and some safety to their rides. Keep the lights static or use the flashing mode for up to 40+ hours of bike-riding that's totally lit (just like the kids used to say).
48. A rock painting kit where the artwork is only part of the fun. It's also a sweet opportunity to leave uplifting messages behind in the local park to spread a little positivity. ❤️
Each kit comes with 10 rocks, eight colors of waterproof paint, a paint brush, rock transfer designs, and tracking stickers.
Promising review: "Bought it for my 11 year old nephew. He loved it. It comes with everything you need plus the rocks!!! He used it right away. You do have to be careful of the paint, it will stain. He enjoyed it very much. Great gift." —S. Erhart
Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in six versions).
49. A pack of Crayola Globbles so your mini whirlwinds can run around the house hurling these sticky globs at the wall or ceiling. Don't panic, parents, reviewers say they don't leave a sticky residue.
Promising review: "Hours of fun. Bought as a Christmas present for my 11-year-old son, he loved them. He loves to throw them up in the air, let them stick to the ceiling and try to catch them as they fall down. Easy to clean off, hours of fun. Great value too!" —Rebecca Tonnis
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.69.
50. A remote-control stunt car that'll zip its way into any car-loving kid's heart with 360-degree spins and ability to maneuver through any situation — carpet, hardwood, grass, dirt, or gravel (even obstacles!).
Promising review: "I bought two of these for my 11-year-old son. Unlike past RC vehicles this one is awesome and it's as if it comes alive. My son enjoys this one a whole lot more and spend a lot more time playing with it than past RC vehicles. He quickly mastered how to do all kinds of tricks with it. He loved it so much the first night he took it to bed with him. He was so excited he took it to summer camp to show his friends the next morning . This RC car is definitely a good bargain for the price." —JO
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two colors; clip the coupon on the product page to save 20%).
51. A rainbow puzzle ball where the end *goal* is to match all eleven balls to their corresponding color rings by pressing and sliding the balls through the open slots. Basically, a heck of a workout for your kids' brains and hands.
Promising review: "I bought this for my 11-year-old son for his Valentine present. All of the kids played with it including my 16-year-old son and his 16-year-old girlfriend. They made a game of it to see who could solve it fastest. I enjoyed rearranging the balls inside the puzzle and making it harder for them. Worth the money!" —Timothy Mitchell
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
52. An Uno Minecraft card game if you've ever asked yourself "What is the appeal of Minecraft? TBH, this might not answer the question but the combo is sure to be a hit with diehard fans.
Promising review: "Cards hold up perfectly, images are awesome. My 11-and 9-year-old LOVE it and constantly ask to play it." —Christina Marrufo
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
53. A pack of parachute toys ingeniously designed not to tangle despite being tossed excitedly from the top of the stairs or a balcony over and over.
Promising review: "Light years more awesome than the parachute guys made with clear plastic chutes and a little army guy! My 11-year-old asked about making one when I came across these on Amazon! Fantastic quality, so fun and reasonably priced!!! Don't hesitate to buy these! You will probably be surprised by the quality as I was!! :)." —C.T.S.
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.29.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
For more toy and gift ideas for different age groups, check out these guides...
Best Toys And Gifts For 1-Year-Olds
Best Toys And Gifts For 2-Year-Olds
Best Toys And Gifts For 3-Year-Olds
Best Toys And Gifts For 4-Year-Olds
Best Toys And Gifts For 5-Year-Olds
Best Toys And Gifts For 6-Year-Olds
Best Toys And Gifts For 7-Year-Olds
Looking for the perfect gift for any occasion? Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides!
