The Best Gifts to Get Kids of Every Age, From 0-15
Ages 0-1: Cashmere booties
Matching jumpsuit optional.
Star Spangled Carousel ($15)
Age 1: Elephant Nursery Fur Bath Wrap
Because…snuggles.
Pottery Barn Kids ($40)
Age 2: Seasonal Jammies
Incredibly classy nightwear for the toddler in your life.
Hanna Andersson ($32)
Age 3: Organic Wood Name Train
His gateway toy to Thomas and Chuggington.
Sprout ($5.75/letter)
Age 4: Squishy Stress Balls
Squeeze and watch the bubbles pop out like braaaaiiiinnnsss. Parents will praise you for making car trips tolerable.
Yo Ya Toys ($10)
Age 4: Princess Poppy Hug Time Troll Doll
Anna Kendrick’s infectious optimism, in toy form.
Hasbro ($40)
Age 5: Mookie Swingball Reflex Soccer Set
Boomerang meets a soccer ball—in the best possible way.
Fat Brain Toys ($28)
Age 5: Petite Castle Playouse
Enter her majesty’s cozy hideout if you dare, peasant.
RHBaby&Child ($150)
Age 6: Curiosity Kits Lava Rock Volcano
Vinegar + baking soda = hours of excitement
The Orb Factory ($14)
Age 6: Lighted Flower Pot Fairy Garden
FYI: Fairy Gardens are majorly on-trend—and this one is the ultimate.
Plow and Hearth ($25)
Age 7: Emoji Maker
The screen-free way to indulge an emoticon obsession.
Crayola ($16)
Age 7: Inspiring Book Set
It’s never too early to introduce them to their heroes with age-appropriate bios of Jane Goodall, Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks.
Age 8: Rainbow Pillow
Because she’s definitely into decorating her room by now.
Blabla Kids ($68)
Age 9: The Lego Ideas Book
Inspiration for the billions of blocks he already has.
Lego ($23)
Age 9: Scientific Explorer Perfumery
For the budding fragrance fan and STEM-lover.
Proof-Slinky, Inc. ($18)
Age 10: Light-Up Kaleidoscopic GBOP
What is a GBOP, you ask? It’s an acronym for Great Big Outdoor Play. Watch the video and prepare to be mesmerized.
Hearth Song (from $13)
Age 11: Massaging Body Spa
Because middle school life is stressful, you guys.
Orbeez ($41)
Age 12: Mugz Mini Ice Cream Slushy Maker
For the Top Chef of tomorrow.
Geospace ($54)
Age 12: Hair Tie Bracelet
Stylish and super-smart—just like her.
Uncommon Goods ($45)
Age 13: Anti-Gravity Running Boots
Imagine the slow-mo videos of your kid running around in these.
Geospace ($190)
Age 14: Drumstick Pencils
Sometimes doing homework demands a sick solo.
Uncommon Goods ($8)
Age 15: Wheel Brightz Bike Wheel Lights
Her parents trust her to ride home after dark by now. These will light her way.
Fatbrain Toys ($15)