The Best Kids’ Gifts - 2021
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Our Picks For The Top Kids' Gifts
Fun and ArtsyThis pad has more than 100 traceable images, 12 colored pencils, tracing sheets and a graphite pencil.
Mother Nature in ActionThis is a fun educational gift that encourages kids to plant and grow their own miniature gardens.
An Exhilarating ShowThis awesome night lamp projects pictures onto ceilings, and it teaches children about astronomy.
For Chatty Little OnesThis set of three kid-sized walkie-talkies let children stay connected indoors or outdoors.
Good toys do not have to be expensive. Kids like to use their imagination, and they often appreciate coloring books, clay, puzzles, stuffed animals and low-tech toys. When you’re searching for the best kids’ gifts, choose toys that encourage imagination and coordination; there are endless options that are both educational and fun. Toys that teach reading, art, math and science concepts are also a great bet.
When buying toys for kids, the most important concern is safety. Playthings should be labeled according to age, so do not purchase toys that are too advanced for a small child.
Not all manufacturers follow safety guidelines, so you must assume some of the responsibility in keeping your little ones from harm. For example, small children should not have toys that contain small parts, and anything with sharp edges should be avoided for all but teenagers.
Some toys come with warning labels, which should be read carefully. If you are not sure about a toy’s safety, do not buy it. You may also want to stay away from toys that are exceedingly noisy, since they can cause ear damage (and can also be quite annoying).
The Best Kids' Gifts
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad
This simple, fun craft can encourage kids' creativity and makes for a great birthday or holiday gift. The toy is perfect for children ages 6 and up. It does require three AA batteries, which are sold separately.
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Paint & Plant Flower Growing Kit
This indoor garden comes with a tin planter, soil, seed packets, a watering bottle and a shovel. Children can paint the container first with the included paint strip, brushes and palette, and then sow and grow their seeds.
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Elecstars LED Night Light Moon & Star Lamp
This exciting toy has different settings for brightness, color and rotation, and the dreamy pictures can put the kids right to sleep. You can use its USB cable to plug it in, or use four AAA batteries (sold separately).
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Obuby Walkie Talkies Toys For Kids
With this fun toy, you can also monitor your children from a distance. Designed for kids ages 3 to 12, the walkie-talkies are perfect for games, hiking and parties. They are designed for easy use, with an ergonomic design, simple push-to-talk operation and a clear call alert function.
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Stomp Rocket The Original Stunt Planes Air Launcher
These soft rockets can soar up to 100 feet, do crazy tricks and make giant loops. Best of all, they get kids away from their phones, computers and televisions and outside into the fresh air, all while teaching physics and other science essentials.
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Our Kids' Gift Buying Guide
Good toys do not have to be expensive. Kids like to use their imagination, and they often appreciate coloring books, clay, puzzles, stuffed animals and low-tech toys. When you’re searching for the best kids’ gifts, choose toys that encourage imagination and coordination; there are endless options that are both educational and fun. Toys that teach reading, art, math and science concepts are also a great bet.
When buying toys for kids, the most important concern is safety. Playthings should be labeled according to age, so do not purchase toys that are too advanced for a small child.
Not all manufacturers follow safety guidelines, so you must assume some of the responsibility in keeping your little ones from harm. For example, small children should not have toys that contain small parts, and anything with sharp edges should be avoided for all but teenagers.
Some toys come with warning labels, which should be read carefully. If you are not sure about a toy’s safety, do not buy it. You may also want to stay away from toys that are exceedingly noisy, since they can cause ear damage (and can also be quite annoying).
DWYM Fun Fact
Sometimes, the simplest children’s toys are the ones with the best staying power. The Toy Hall of Fame listed some of their highly deserving inductees:
- Tinkertoys
- Teddy Bears
- View-Master
- Alphabet Blocks
- Barbie Dolls
These older toys are still around today, but discriminating parents and kids also look for the latest and greatest toys to add to their collections.
The Kids' Gift Tips and Advice
- Read the instructions carefully, and show the child how to use the toy if necessary.
- Supervise your child with any toy that could pose a safety risk.
- Do not purchase children’s toys that have heating elements.
- Chemistry sets are usually inappropriate for children under age 12. You should provide supervision for older children who use them.
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