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1. A marble run set that provides endless possibilities to build creative structures — all while developing their problem-solving skills. They'll be ~ah-mazed~ at the results when the marbles roll through the mazes they create.
2. A wooden puzzle equivalent to playing Tetris but in tactile form that'll ~exercise their brain~ without any screen time.
3. A Crayola light board so budding artists can see their imagination come to life just like an immersive Van Gogh exhibit.
4. Or a glow sketch pillowcase that'll actually make the kiddos look forward to bedtime. The only downfall is parents might catch them creating luminescent doodles under the blanket while pretending to be fast asleep.
5. A water bottle decorating kit they can bedazzle to the max with sparkly glitter gem stickers — basically the 6-year-old equivalent to J.Lo’s blinged-out Starbucks cup.
6. A rechargeable karaoke microphone boasting four voice effects, 30 classic songs from yesteryear, plus the ability to connect via Bluetooth because, let's be honest, all they really want to sing is their favorite Moana or Frozen tune.
Promising review: "I so love this karaoke mic. It was a birthday gift for my 6-year-old son and I can’t stop using it myself. Straight out of the box, it was ready to use. We actually fight over it. Paired well with my phone. We are loving this lil gem." –Keisha C
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in 11 colors).
7. A blob seal pillow that'll stare the whole family down with its grumpy face, making them alternate between fits of giggles and an inexplicable need to cuddle it.
8. A wallet-friendly nerf blaster with more than 18,000 5-star reviews (!!!) perfect for declaring war on the parents or, you know, tormenting siblings...repeatedly.
9. A keepsake jewelry box with a unicorn that spins to the Somewhere Over the Rainbow tune and comes with a necklace and bracelet. It's basically all the precious stuff childhood dreams are made of.
10. A Craft-tastic "Make a Fox Friend" kit that comes with everything budding crafters need to make an adorable fox stuffie along with glam accessories (while learning basic sewing skills!). They'll especially love changing their foxy friend's outfits over and over.
11. A Razor scooter here to majorly upgrade their outdoor playtime, since they'll be able to zip across the driveway, sidewalk, or block in a fun little flash.
12. A fort building kit for stimulating any future architect's imagination so they can engineer igloos, rockets, and castles and then giggle and scoot in their "secret hiding place."
13. A Magna-Tiles set because studies have shown it'll hold any kid's attention wayyyy longer than most toys. JK, but seriously, any parent who has bought this cool building set will attest that it's worth. every. penny.
14. Or a classic game of Jenga — IDK what's more fun, stacking the blocks higher and higher or watching them topple down.
15. A pack of flying rings that'll put old-fashioned Frisbees to shame — they're 80% lighter, fly straighter, and have a hole in the middle making them easy-to-catch for little hands. (Oh, and they float in water.)
16. A non-toxic, washable makeup kit every future Insta influencer (who keeps getting caught using their parent's expensive makeup) would love to have in their arsenal.
17. A remote control stunt car that'll zip its way into any thrill seeker's heart with 360-degree spins and the ability to maneuver through any situation — carpet, hardwood, grass, dirt, or gravel (even obstacles!).
18. An animal card game for a ~wildly fun~ family game night that'll challenge the squad to ask up to 10 questions to guess the animal on the card. Psst, the kiddos will memorize all the fun facts on the cards to win (but, hey who's complaining?).
19. 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.*
20. Or a snuggly mermaid tail blanket to transport any Ariel-loving kids on your list to a tropical island so they can live out their ~mermazing fantasies.~
21. A unicorn slime kit with over 24,000 5-star reviews (!!!) that prove kids + slime + glitter + beads = win.
22. An LCD writing tablet they can use for creative fun or educational purposes, since they'll be able to write and draw to their heart's content (in rainbow colors, might I add!).
Promising review: "This product was a huge hit with my 6- and 2-year-old boys!! It keeps them entertained and content. They love drawing new things. The battery cover was a little difficult to open, but it was a bonus to find a battery already installed and it came with an extra one!" –Jillian
Get it from Amazon for $16.98 (available in four frame colors).
23. A realistic moon lamp that'll emanate a warm, ambient glow to show any kiddo that you love them to ~the moon and back.~
24. Or a rotating three-in-one LED globe, constellation map, and night-light so they can explore the world or stargaze right from the cozy comfort of their own bed.
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
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two sizes).
25. A Sight Words Bingo game that should be basically mandatory on family game nights because it makes building vocabulary *actually* fun.
26. An ingenious trampoline sprinkler hose that'll install in minutes to turn any yard into a ~thrilling waterpark~ — and spare weary adults from having to hold the hose to spray the kids for their entire jumping sesh.
27. The Nugget foam play couch that's equal parts furniture and toy and is universally loved by parents for helping them do the bare minimum at playtime (JK). But seriously, the kiddos will not stop building pirate ships, forts, bridges...anytime soon.
28. An updated Lite-Brite set that comes with more templates and pegs and is bigger and brighter than the classic 1980s version. This gift might be the most affordable time machine money can buy for kids and, in all likelihood, adults.
29. A colorful gummy bear light that turns on and off when they give its belly a squeeze (*aww*)! It's also battery-powered, so they can bring their little light-up friend with them wherever they see fit.
Promising review: "An adorable little accessory to my daughters nightstand that has made bedtime much easier because she loves to go and squeeze her little bear to illuminate her bedroom at night. It's easy to operate and I love that it doesn't require a plug to use. She can take it with her all over!" –Kristin
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $40 (available in four colors).
30. A set of planet-themed sidewalk chalk to help them learn more about our solar system and take their driveway drawings ~out of this world~. It even includes Pluto (we still love you even though you're no longer officially a planet).
Promising review: "Got this as a gift for my friend's daughter, as she loves outer space. She LOVED it! Such bright, vibrant colors." –KaliJamie23
Get the set from Crate&kids for $32.97 (originally $43).
31. A kids' selfie camera for the little influencer in your life whose fingerprints *don't* need to be on your phone camera any longer. This top-rated and durable toy will let them find their artistic eye and is USB-charged, so you can plug it in and save their photos to your computer, too!
Promising review: "We purchased this for my 6-year-old daughter's birthday and it has been a hit. She and her 3-year-old brother love taking pictures. They learned how to operate it quickly. It is a tough camera and while I wouldn't recommend dropping it, it appears that it would hold up to falls. It comes with a USB memory card reader that you can easily plug into your computer to export pictures and videos." –katelovesreading
Get it from Amazon for $27.19+ (available in five colors).
32. A giant bubble wands kit they'll never grow tired of, because the wonder of bubbles (let alone ginormous bubbles) is never lost on anyone (including us adults).
Promising review: "It was a birthday present for my 6-year-old grandson. Everyone in the family including his 3-year-old brother used it and had so much fun. Our bubbles even went up over the hill behind their house. Great fun for all. Simple to use, also." –Lory S. Lemon
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in seven styles).
33. A Tamagotchi Pix whose color screen, camera, and interactivity (that allows to connect and have playdates with other Tamagotchis!) make it even cooler than ones you played with in the '90s.
Promising review: "First off, this is the cutest and coolest thing ever! Remember, it’s for 6+, if you’re over 20 and find flaws I think we know how fun of a person you are. It’s adorable! I’ve taken sooo many pictures and taken such good care of it she's soo happy! I’m excited to have this by my side till the end of time! 🌈✨ There’re other tamagotchis out there, but none have a camera, which makes the Pix the coolest. 😇💖" —Gabii Webber
Get it from Amazon for $38.75+ (available in six colors).
34. A Taco vs. Burrito card game (actually created by a 7-year-old) to turn game night into a food fight by adding "disgusting but adorable ingredients" (via cards assigned point values) to your favorite Mexican meals.
35. A glow-in-the-dark Crayola light-up tracing pad with 100+ traceable images so aspiring artists (and inkers) can hone their artistic skills via the medium of colored pencil.
36. A ThinkFun Gravity Maze falling marble logic game because kids love marbles and adults love when marbles are contained and aren't spilling out all over the floor.
37. An augmented reality interactive globe for exploring 1,000+ world facts (via an app) spread across categories like animals, cultures, monuments, inventions, maps, and cuisines of the world.
38. A ThinkFun Dog Crimes logic and brainteaser game with 40 canine-themed mysteries to solve, like "Who ate the homework" and "Who took a massive...," well, maybe not that one.
39. A 5,500-piece bucket of Perler beads — pieces of which you'll be finding around the house well into the kid's teen years — but hey, nothing combines arts and crafts with ironing quite like this.
40. An indoor/outdoor hanging seat hammock to give kids a peaceful place to escape to while enjoying the soothing swinging sensations from their own little above-ground nook.
41. A kids' origami kit that inlcudes 54 different paper projects (and luckily 55 pieces of paper) for nimble little fingers to learn the fine art of paper folding. Just be prepared for the migration of cranes that will soon be landing all over your home.
42. A pair of foldable, pop-up soccer nets with a carrying case so no matter the pitch, the kids will be able to practice or play some footie. Goallllll!
43. A "magical" CMY cube (cyan, magenta, yellow) that can be an easy anxiety reliever for kids (and adults) as they twist and turn the geometry to create new color combos.
44. An Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Rover for exploring the world of simple circuitry through buildable space-based vehicles and play sets. if your kid shows any interest in engineering or NASA then this is a must-get toy for them.
Promising review: "My 7 year old enjoyed putting together this set and learning a bit about how circuits work. There are other sets that can be purchased along with this one, and he really enjoys playing with all the space themed sets. Some of the instructions were easier to follow than others, but overall a good toy!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
45. A National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Lab that makes chemistry fun and colorful for the kiddies. Grow blue, pink, red, purple, green, orange, yellow, and teal crystals and make them glow with a night-light display.
Promising reviews: "My 6-year-old loved this. It's a great opportunity for hands-on science and teaching basic lab safety and techniques. We made one to two crystals at a time and improved our processes along the way. One batch we left for four weeks and they were a lot larger than the 7–10-day crystals so let some grow longer if your kids allow! Also, it comes with some sample gems and a small book on gems. My 6-year-old found it really interesting and brought the book and gems to school to share with her class. Great set. Highly recommend." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes).
46. A vintage-style personalized initial cap with wool lettering because the kids are still young enough not to have the lifelong pain of your personal sports fandom fully inflicted on them just yet. "But daddddd, the Mets suck!"
47. A Popdarts suction cup throwing game to encourage players young and old to put down the screens and engage with some good old-fashioned family fun (and competition). There's no more satisfying sound than hearing on of these darts stick to a surface!
48. A five-pack 3D coloring puzzle set that's equals parts calming and chill (the coloring) and problem solving (the puzzling). And instead of putting the puzzle back into the box, kids can display their colorful works of art in their rooms.
49. A Roblox Ninja Legends deluxe play set that puts the online gaming world of Roblox in the hands of lil' ninjas to build their favorite characters exactly how they want with an array of mix and match accessories.
50. A waterproof pair of walkie-talkies that includes two compass bracelets and 22 channels that work up to a 3-mile distance. This is a great "get-them-outdoors" type of prezzie. Over and out!
51. A soap and bath bomb making kit to save a trip to Bath & Body Works while teaching some chemistry to the kids. Mix citric acid, baking soda, Epsom salts, baby oil, coloring, and fragrances into molds to create some DIY bath time fun.
52. 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.
53. A 3D light up dinosaur water bottle certain to make them say "raaaawr" out loud every time they take a sip of water.
54. A cat-shaped night light because every kiddo deserves a *purrfectly* cute bedside pet. Bonus: This one won't throw shade — quite the opposite.
55. A scratch paper art set that'll make you nostalgic for your childhood when nothing was more satisfying than drawing on the surface to reveal the rainbow colors underneath.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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