The 70+ Best Christmas Gifts for Kids That Your Little Ones Are Dreaming About This Year

Help your kiddos make shaved ice, snow cones, snowballs, slushies — and margaritas for the parents — with this Hawaiian Shaved Ice machine! It's easy to clean, small enough to fit under your kitchen cabinet, and makes the most delicious cold desserts. 

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They may not be old enough to get an Apple Watch just yet, but this age-appropriate smartwatch is an educational Christmas gift for kids that they'll be thrilled to receive.

It'll help them learn how to tell time, and it features plenty of games to keep them entertained: a calendar, stopwatch, timer, reminder list, alarm clock, and two built-in cameras for taking funny photos and videos with friends.

Artie 3000 is a friendly little robot that allows your kids to draw program-specific design patterns using intuitive drag-and-drop software. This Christmas gift for kids doesn't even require Wi-Fi to create super cool designs. 

This is potentially the most ridiculous toy of the year, but it's definitely a hoot. It's a pooping turtle that repeats back phrases to your kid. All you do is feed it the pink sandy stuff, and, well ... you can guess the rest. 

Your kid will lose their minds over this toy — we've seen it happen. 

Dino Ranch, Disney Junior’s popular show about a “Pre-Westoric” crew of dinos and the Cassidy family serves as the star of this toy. It’s an entire set from the show, including the incubator, egg, and two tiny dinosaurs. If your child is a fan of the show, they’ll be an even bigger fan of the toy.

How I wish I had this as a kid. Heck, even now I want one. What it is is a plush creature that once you turn it on, the Purrble's heart races. You hold the Purrble and stroke it, calming it down. It has a reciprocal effect on the one doing the calming. It's a chill out toy, but so much more advanced. It's actually one of Time's Best Inventions of 2021.

Parents, raise your hand if you owned a Lite-Brite or wanted to as a kid. This classic toy will bring back all of the feels when you watch your kiddo play with it. 

This throwback toy has gotten a few major upgrades. With a bigger and brighter screen and more pegs, your kiddo will spend hours creating different sparkling designs. 

Do your best to avoid the pile of number two (while blindfolded!), and you might be number one. Roll out the game mat and use the spinner to determine how many piles of magic unicorn poo will be placed on the mat. You can laugh, talk, jump, walk, or run as you make your way — but whatever you do, don't step in it. 

P.S. This hot holiday toy's availability fluctuates, so do your best to snag it when you can!

Has your tween been begging you to let her color her hair? Surprise her this Christmas with the Alex Ombré Hair FX kit. To apply, sandwich her hair tips between the pink, purple, or teal clamp, and drag down to color.

And don't worry, Mom — the color washes out the next day.

Trying to come up with a creative gift for tweens? They're as hard to shop for as your dad! Get them this goofy card game that makes them feel a little bit mischievous — but it's totally age-appropriate.

Wildly popular show and book Ada Twist, Scientist  comes alive with her very own science on-the-go kit that looks just like the one from the series. 

The carrying case carries all that a budding scientist would need including the case itself, goggles, a beaker, a flask, three test tubes, a removable ruler, a working scale, an eye dropper, a funnel, a double-sided measuring spoon, six experiment cards, and three sticker sheets!! Encouraging STEM learning has never been easier!

The surprise-and-unboxing trend is still going strong with this black-and-white-speckled, shell-wrapped dragon. Once baby Toothless' shell is agitated, it will break away, revealing the glowing eyes and charming smile of the little dragon. 

Once Toothless has hatched, his interactive features allow him to respond to your child's questions, play games, and even let out a sweet little roar in reply to your kiddo. This Christmas gift for kids is like having a pet that you don't have to clean up after.

You're always proud of whatever your child draws (even if they're just scribbles), but these custom crayons will help them create some truly fridge-worthy masterpieces. They can be personalized to spell out your child's name and gradually change colors on the page as they color and play.

Kick scooters are a great first step for kids who are learning to scoot. It can be ridden like a combination bike and scooter, or in the traditional standing mode. The back wheels can be spread apart so that it's more like a tricycle than anything else, making for a truly easy ride for kids

The unique design of the Larktale means that kids can grow with the scooter and parents get a better deal all around. Who knows, maybe you won't have to carry it home from the park? (This is a pipe dream.)

This set is selling out quickly, and there's no doubt as to why. It takes the genuinely gorgeous and sturdy figurines from Schleich, and combines them with an action-packed base camp. It has glowing lava rocks, explosive eruptions that make the ground quake with tremors, and very cool vapors.

This kid-friendly "smart" speaker is controlled by physical cards that they can scan to play music, audiobooks, podcasts, and even educational activities.

Plus, unlike the Echo Dot Kids Edition, it doesn't have a camera, microphone, or any ads for total safety and security.

If your child is between the ages of 5 and 13, they want this toy. It's been huge on TikTok for a while, but because it kept selling out, it's been elusive to most of the younger kids. Now that it's back, you can make your child's whole year with this reversible octopus plush.

The popularity of this gift is undiminished. Your teen will love singing into this Bluetooth microphone with their friends, going about the house wailing out Olivia Rodrigo or Doja Cat's newest hit. 

Absolutely one of the biggest toys of the year. Fisher-Price's Learning Robot combines the fun of a stacking toy with the excitement of a robot. 

It's also a push toy, a popping toy, and three friends all in one. 

Any card game with the motto “A fun family party game where being the worst is the best” is a winner in our book. Make family game night an evening they’ll never forget with oodles of laughter and giggles that the entire family can get in on.

Embrace your child's inner Hank Green with this book from Good Housekeeping. It gives instructions for 83 different hands-on science experiments. The directions are easy to follow, and most can be done with stuff you already have around the house. 

We all thought that water beads would go the way of the dodo. Alas, we were wrong. These things are still extremely popular. Luckily for us, they're pretty cheap. They're fun to play with, easy to use, and basically an all-around good time. 

Can you believe Pokemon has been around for 25 years? Neither can we. The show is a part of our culture, now, and our kids love it just as much as we did. 

The Elite Trainer Box has a massive amount of cards — including energy cards, booster cards, and a special foil card featuring Greninja. You get dice, a regulation coin-flip die, card sleeves, and more. 

Is your kid as obsessed with YouTube and TikTok as ours are? (OK, and maybe us, too.) This camera allows them to create their own videos in HD. It has a built-in microphone, and there are tons of cool features like slow motion and time-lapse video. 

Your children can choose between 20 different backgrounds for their videos, for the ultimate experience. And don't worry about your kid uploading their videos to the cloud. They can only be transferred to a computer via USB cable. 

This toy is tons of fun. It's a fluffy dog that you actually get to groom to reveal a fine-looking pup beneath. The pretend clippers actually vibrate and make sounds just like the real thing. It's genuinely hysterical.

You won't need a floor full of tracks to launch this toy vehicle. Power Treads are palm-sized, all-surface toy vehicles that can ride on just about any surface. Your kiddo can line up the tracks to guide the car and use other random items from around the house to create cool obstacles. 

We are living in the future. This extremely affordable slide is ... wait for it ... made from cardboard, and you put it together a bit like a paper airplane. The whole thing is wildly adorable, completely customizable, and surprisingly sturdy. It's a great indoor toy for the winter to get your baby's wiggles out.

There's a whole new friend ready to hatch this holiday season. Once this magical pixie emerges from her shell, she can take flight. That's right! These sparkly gals have wings that can spin them into the air when launched from their base. 

With safety in mind, if your little one grabs the flyer's wings while they are soaring, the wings will automatically stop spinning. 

Get ready to laugh until it hurts with Watch Ya' Mouth. It's simple: Do your best to speak out phrases while wearing a cheek retractor. Trust us, you've never experienced something so hilarious in your life. Oh, and the kids will love it, too.

And FYI, the mouth pieces are dishwasher-safe.

Does this seem like an actual waking nightmare of a toy for parents? Yes, yes, it does. Thankfully, Zing has made the tips super-soft because your kids are 100% going to ask for this bow toy.

While we might steer clear of hoverboards for ourselves, this little puppy does just fine! And while he’s riding, he’s also teaching your child how to count. He sings little ditties as he rolls around, entertaining and enriching your little one.

Possibly the most-classic Christmas gift ever gifted is a new bicycle. It's a part of growing up, and it's basically a part of the holiday at this point.

This year, your kids can have a high-quality, well-priced bicycle that will grow with them. Retrospec's entire line of bicycles are engineered to take a beating, and do it with style. They have a cool vintage look and a sturdy, durable frame with easy brakes. 

And best of all? They come mostly assembled. This will not be a midnight nightmare. Twenty minutes, and it’s all together. I've put one together myself, and other than the cat trying to eat the box, it was a cinch.

Reading books as a family is one of the best things you can do to help have well-rounded children who have a love of learning and deep sense of curiosity. This set of three books follows a girl, Aya, and her stuffed sloth, Pete as they travel the world, visiting London, Paris, and New York, learning about the cities, and about themselves at the same time. 

Kids love making videos on their phone and iPads. This kit is an analog accessory that really lights up the videos. Using a light that attaches to the camera, and reflective accessories, kids can make dynamic, black-light style videos and images.  

You're going to want to grab this hot holiday toy, STAT! Each Lil' Gleamerz plushie features a fluffy tail that lights up, and the enchanting characters always respond to touch and sound. 

The Amazon-exclusive version comes in a rainbow-covered package, so your kiddo will know exactly what they are unwrapping when they see it. This toy = Christmas gold.

Do it for Biz. Teach your kids your scratch that board. Mix that music. Teach them the power of a DJ. Who knows, maybe you'll wake up one day and your kid has overtaken Marshmello, and they're doing a TikTok remix.

Introduce your kids to the wonderful world of crafting with resin. Unlike the typical resin craft-making, this is a quick, three-step, 15-minute process that your kiddo can do on their own. From hair clips to necklaces, they can make tons of Insta-worthy crafts in an afternoon.

Get out of their way because your toddler is looking to get you in their (extremely slow and well padded) bumper car. Topping out at a maximum of one mile per hour, this battery-operated bumper car is controlled by two joysticks on either side of your little one. Just make sure their seat belt is fastened and that your cat is safely hiding before you let your baby loose. 

"PJ Masks, we're on our way. Into the night, to save the day!" Let your little superhero find their way around the HQ with this amazing set complete with two minifigures, cat car, elevator, and projectile launcher. It lights up, too! Our testers went gaga for this toy, and we're certain your kids will, too.

Surprise toys are still huge, and this one is not just adorably rainbow, and unicorn-themed, it's also a lot more affordable than many other similar surprise plushes on the market right now. 

We love these because they come with an adorable burrito wrap that makes your little unicorn as snug as a bug in a rug...or a burrito, as it were.

If your kid dreams of becoming a scientist when they grow up, then this Learning Resources Beaker Creatures Kit is the toy of their dreams!

Your kiddo can pop their mystery beaker creature into the extraction tank and pump the colorful extraction fluid to create a bubbling reaction to find out which beaker creature is inside.

The set comes with four creatures — but there are 35 creatures available, so your kiddo can collect them all (especially the 24-carat, limited-edition creatures!).

Become Baby Yoda's protector with this adorable animatronic toy from Star Wars. Watch him come to life with over 25 realistic sound-and-motion combinations and launch into light-speed adventures while activating the Force.

For kids ages 5 to 10 (and up), this Hot Wheels set lets you play and launch cars in a variety of ways. Your kids will have hours of fun constructing their own track, making the cars get some serious air, performing stunts, and dodging boulders.

We admit we love this show almost as much as our kids do. It’s actually funny, not just “kid” funny. The characters are so genuine and real, even if they are a family of blue heeler dogs who barbecue. 

This is a full set with barbecue and their home for under $60. It’s a big win. Bluey is going to be the biggest name at the holidays this year.

This baby won't be a newborn for long. This Baby Alive toy actually grows and develops like a real tot (yes, you read that right.)

From infant to baby to a big girl, your little one can nurture their Baby Alive through all of their stages. The ability to sit and say their first word will make your tot think this baby is actually alive. With over 75 different phrases and sayings, there will always be something new to discover. 

Honestly, we don't understand why chutes and ladders didn't have snakes to begin with. I mean, why not snakes?

All kidding aside, playing board games with your children is a fun way to bond where no one is looking down at a device, and this updated version of the classic game is tons of fun for everyone. It's quick-playing and easy for even really little kids, making it a huge win. 

Back in the day when friendship bracelets had to be woven by hand, they weren't half as cute as these WowWee Lucky Fortune Blind Collectible Bracelets.

Not only are they a total tween fashion statement, but each bracelet also comes packaged in this yummy-looking fortune cookie that doubles as a tiny jewelry case and a punny paper fortune. The collectible bracelets have empowering themes like happiness, love, success, friendship, and adventure.

The best part is that your kid won’t know which bracelet they have until they open it — because who doesn’t love a surprise?

The Nintendo Switch is one of those toys that you can't help but love. There are a million games to play and it's completely portable, but you can also hook it up to the television and play it like a regular console. It never gets old.

The gang’s all here for this strategic, DC Comics-themed board game. Perfect for the whole family or just the kiddos, each Funkoverse game can be played on their own or across other character packs like Jurassic Park or The Golden Girls.

That's right, Harley Quinn could be stirring up trouble with Sophia and Blanche as her sidekicks. 

Beauty in simplicity is what Play Doh is all about. Their playsets give just enough guidance to fuel your children's imagination. This new set from the company allows kids to make a "cake" really rise! Just put the cake in the pan, set it in the oven, pull the lever, and presto! A cake. 

It comes with everything you need, but more Doh is always a good idea.  

Give the gift of imagination with this Lego set that's loaded with 583 pieces in all different colors. The set includes special pieces like wheels, eyes, windows, and more for the ultimate building experience! Let your little creator's imagination soar by building animals, buildings, vehicles, and other objects with ease. 

Your little superhero will flip when they see this remote-controlled Batmobile. With a few pushes of a kid-friendly remote control, the vehicle will turn and send Batman shooting through the air, ready to attack his archnemesis. 

My teenage son and his teenage cousin both have this on their list. And really, it's a good, affordable smart television that makes their Playstation's high-def games look great while at the same time offering concrete parental supervision capabilities for the younger crowd. 

It has three HDMI ports, 720 resolution, a USB port, and access to Roku's amazing selection of channels. As someone recently forced to watch a certain scary series about evil red light green light because of television issues, I'm fully here for this. 

Another great "practice pet" is the adorable Flappy! She's an animated and interactive elephant that plays peek-a-boo and sings the song "Do Your Ears Hang Low."

Best Products' very own Executive Director, Christine Anderson, swears by the snuggling power of this toy. Christine says, “We have the GUND animated pup — it's incredibly soft and so, so cute. We’ve been putting this sweet stuffed puppy in our baby’s crib for the ‘last hoorah’ right before bath time. He loves to snuggle and cuddle Puddles, and we love how it’s teaching him to be gentle with the stuffed puppy as we work on gentle behaviors with our real dogs.”

If your kid is a self-professed Nintendo Switch expert, it's time to upgrade their gaming with Paper Mario: The Origami King. Evil has unfolded all over the kingdom, and Mario — along with his brand-new partner Olivia — has to battle villains while trying to restore order and save Princess Peach. Is your little gamer up to the challenge?

There's just so much that can be done with Magna Tiles. It's really open-ended building play that helps your little architect learn several STEAM skills. 

Unrelated, they happen to make fantastic fridge magnets in a pinch.

One of the things kids need the most is a soft place to land when things get stressful. The Yogibo gives your child or teen just that. It is, perhaps, the most-comfortable bean bag on planet earth. It's washable, adjustable, and extremely durable. Plus, it comes in a zillion colors, so you can surely find one your kid will love.

Get your little camper ready for the great outdoors without ever leaving your house. A kid’s pretend camper has everything from a camp-style percolator and little s’more sandwich ready for your child’s imagination to take it to the next level. 

What we love about this toy is that it’s designed to work through your child’s various toddler stages. It works as a walker for little ones, the s’more is a stacking toy, the fishing pole and “fish” are shape sorters, and the whole thing builds on itself.

With a six-slot rotating drum, the Nerf N-Strike Elite Disruptor will turn your kiddo into a dart-shooting machine. The quick-draw feature eliminates the lag time between shooting out a dart and reloading.

The darts shoot up to 90 feet away, so this is the perfect toy to send your brood outside with.

This Little Tikes trampoline has a big surface area so your little one can jump without worrying about falling off or taking the wrong step. The handlebar not only helps your tot remain steady, but they can even jump higher than before (while being safe).

This expert-level Lego building set comes with more than 1,000 pieces to assemble. The finished product? A brick-built toy model of everyone's favorite tiny Star Wars character!

Once built, you can pose The Child's head, move his ears, and adjust his mouth to make different expressions.

Your cute little toddler is developing rapidly, and while they don't realize it, they're working on their fine motor skills while they play. Spike is adorable and helps your toddler sharpen their ability to pick up and put back small pieces each time they remove and replace one of the colorful hedgehog's spikes.

What kid wouldn't want to get a scooter this Christmas? This pick has three wheels, which helps with stability as they ride around the driveway. Plus, it folds right up for easy storage.

"Price check on aisle one!" Your little grocery store clerk can really ring you up with the interactive scanner and grocery basket toy from LeapFrog. All they do is place the food in the talking scanner, and it responds with corresponding music and learning activities like counting, shapes, and numbers. 

This is a great Christmas gift for kids if they're obsessed with pizza — with this STEM set, kids can bake in those math and money skills by running their own pizzeria. You'll also want to gift the Osmo base so that this gift works properly.

Hot Wheels toys are classic for car lovers, and this action-packed dino theme adds plenty of prehistoric fun. 

The goal is to slam into the Triceratops and take him down before he destroys Main Street. Load a car into the launcher and try to hit him. If the launch isn't strong enough, the Triceratops will lunge toward the car and wreak havoc all over town!

This sweet, classic Eeyore is the perfect plush for a baby, tot, or kid who loves getting lost in the magic of Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin. Give Eeyore a squeeze to feel better in a pinch ... and to make him feel better, too! 

Twinkle is a majestic, walking unicorn that will quickly become your tot's bestie. She has buttons, colors, and a magical horn that lights up — she even comes to life with a few phrases. Twinkle comes with her petite princess friend and a yummy golden carrot for imaginative fun.

This hot new toy is so silly! Collect bunches of bananas to reveal cute toys and accessories inside. Each vibrant banana contains one "Crushie" character, two friends, gemstones, a collector’s guide, stickers, and a vine. 

Abby Hatcher's lovey, Bozzly, is a staple of the show, and children love his silly ways. This is a 10-inch plush that's interactive, saying 10 phrases all related to the show. It's just as sweet and crabby as the animated version but much easier to hug. 

What's more fun than splashing around a water table? This one lets them hook and count a bunch of cute sea creatures, send them down a slide, and a spinning lily pad flings them back into the pond.

If your kiddo is Fortnite-obsessed, then expect their little minds to be blown when they unwrap this Fortnite Llama Loot Piñata. It doesn't have to be their birthday to whack all of the loot out of it. Pre-filled with a 4-inch figure, Fortnite weapons, and building materials, half of the fun is busting it open. 

If you play the intro to CoComelon in daycare, there will be a stampede to get to wherever the sound is playing. We don’t fully understand the draw, but it is real, and it is mighty. This CoComelon microphone lets your kid sing along to clips of the show.

Calico Critters have been around since they launched in Japan in the '80s. In the ensuing years, the line of classic characters has expanded, and the play sets (like this grand department store) are coveted by kids of all ages. This gift will feel like a big deal to any wide-eyed kiddo on Christmas morning.