Shopping for your kiddo? Here are some of my top picks.
So many of these ideas come straight from Audrey, my 8 year old, either things she already has and loves or what is on her wish list this year. I wanted this gift guide for littles to feel fun and magical, but also full of things that actually get used and played with long after the wrapping paper is gone.
If you are shopping for kids around the 6 to 10 age range and want gifts that feel special, a little nostalgic, and very kid approved, here are some Audrey inspired favorites.
1. Sport Stacking Cups
Apparently these are all the rage with 8 year olds right now. They are simple, but so fun, and they get kids moving, focusing, and trying to beat their own time.
Best for: competitive little ones who love challenges, timers, and learning new tricks.
Price: $26.99
SHOP: Shop sport stacking cups
2. Snow Globe Keepsake
At the top of Audrey’s christmas list this year was ‘to make it snow’. Since I cannot control the weather, I got her this snow globe instead. It has a sweet saying engraved on it and I am hoping it becomes one of those keepsakes she has forever.
Best for: sentimental kiddos, dreamers, and anyone who loves magical little details in their room.
Price: $53.99
SHOP: Shop the engraved snow globe
3. The Night Before Christmas Book
Such a classic. I love the idea of having a beautiful, keepsake copy you pull out every December and read together. It feels like the start of a tradition they will remember when they are older.
Best for: kids who love bedtime stories, holiday traditions, and cozy reads.
Price: $98
SHOP: Shop The Night Before Christmas
4. Three-Wheeled Scooter
This scooter has been used non stop. It is one of those gifts that gets kids outside, moving, and burning off that endless kid energy. This one comes in multiple colors.
Best for: active kids who love to be outside, ride around the neighborhood, or race siblings and friends.
Price: $105
SHOP: Shop the scooter
5. Wooden Dollhouse
Audrey has had this dollhouse for years and it is still going strong. I love open ended toys like this, they grow with them and can be reinvented as they get older.
Best for: imaginative kids who love pretend play and setting up little worlds.
Price: $189.99
SHOP: Shop the wooden dollhouse
6. Art Set
This art set keeps everything in one place, which makes my parent heart very happy. It is perfect for kids who love drawing, coloring, and creating little masterpieces at the kitchen table.
Best for: budding artists, doodlers, and kids who are always asking for paper and markers.
Price: $23.61
SHOP: Shop the art set
7. Guardian Bike
This is the bike Audrey got last Christmas and it has been such a good one. It is sturdy, safe, and made for kids who are ready to level up from their first bike.
Best for: confident riders who are ready for a bigger bike and love neighborhood adventures.
Price: $329
SHOP: Shop the Guardian bike
8. Tamagotchi
These are cool again and it makes my millennial heart so happy. I remember having one when I was little, so it feels nostalgic for parents and fun and new for kids.
Best for: kids who love pets or little gadgets. Also, a great alternative to iPads and larger tech.
Price: $32.99
SHOP: Shop the Tamagotchi
9. Slip On Uggs
Cozy, easy, and very cute. Slip-on Ugg boots are a winter fave.
Best for: kids who want comfy shoes they can throw on themselves and feel a little grown up in.
Price: $79.95
SHOP: Shop slip on Uggs
9. Super Smalls Ear Muffs
These are so fun. Bejeweled ear muffs that actually keep them warm but also feel like dress up.
Best for: sparkle lovers, winter kids, and anyone who wants to feel like the main character walking into school
Price: $38
SHOP: Shop Super Smalls ear muffs
10. Mini Gemify Vanity Set
This little vanity kit is perfect for kids who love to play beauty salon and dress up, without using your real makeup. You can use the gems to bedazzle the vanity itself, or they can also be used on your kiddo’s face.
Best for: mini beauty lovers, kids who love pretend play, and anyone obsessed with gems and glitter.
Price:$39
SHOP: Shop the Super Smalls vanity set
Gifts for littles do not have to be complicated. The magic is usually in the everyday things they reach for again and again, a scooter they ride all summer, a dollhouse they keep adding stories to, a snow globe they shake every December.
I hope this gift guide for kids gives you some ideas for the little ones in your life, whether you are shopping for your own kids, nieces and nephews, or family friends. And if your 8-year-olds are also asking for snow this year, I see you.
What are you looking for?
