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The best kids’ gifts are the ones that get played with long after the wrapping paper is gone. This year’s edit leans into real instruments, creative kits, beautifully made keepsakes and toys that invite open-ended play, from toddlers through big kids.
Our Favorite Kids’ Gifts This Season
The standouts from our holiday gift guide, from a kid-friendly mahjong set to a real electric guitar.
Mini Mahjer Complete Game: Preppy Edition
A kid-friendly American mahjong set with smaller tiles. The easiest way to teach the family mahj.
$160
Lovevery The Planner Play Kit
A Montessori-inspired play kit full of activities designed for 4-year-olds.
$156
kiko+ & gg Tanabata 100 Star Dominos
Beautiful wooden star-shaped dominoes for building and toppling.
$40
TeeTurtle Cloudheads Hello Kitty Bundle
Soft, squishy Hello Kitty plush that kids collect.
$40.77
Sharper Image AI Dog Robot
An interactive robot pet that responds to voice and touch. No walks required.
$99.99
Loog Pro Electric Guitar in Pink
A real electric guitar sized for kids, with an app that teaches them to play.
LEGO Woodland Mushrooms (11505)
A relaxing LEGO build of woodland mushrooms that looks lovely on a shelf.
$79.99
For Tweens
Small, fun gifts tweens actually want.
Olive & June 12 Days of Mani Magic Calendar
Twelve days of polish and nail art for the tween who loves a manicure.
$60
Simple Modern Mesa Loop 30 oz Tumbler
The tween-approved tumbler with a covered straw and a carry loop.
$29.99
The Gifts We Love Most This Year
Loog Pro Acoustic Kids’ Guitar
A real, beautifully made first guitar sized for small hands.
$149
Piccalio Balance Board
A curved wooden board that rocks, bridges and slides for active play.
$129
ChompSaw Cardboard Cutting Tool
A kid-safe power tool that turns cardboard boxes into big builds.
$249
Cuddle+Kind Olivia the Honey Bear
A hand-knit heirloom doll that will be loved for years.
$109
BaubleBar Kids’ The Dream Duo DIY Kit in Pink
A sparkly make-your-own jewelry kit for crafty kids.
$58
Build, Create and Make
MAGNA-TILES Tree Top Adventure
Magnetic tiles plus a treehouse world to build again and again.
$74.99
LEGO Botanicals Flowering Cactus
A calm, satisfying build that doubles as decor for older kids.
$27.99
Play-Doh Sizzling Kitchen
A pretend kitchen full of molds for budding little chefs.
$44.99
Pretend Play and Characters They Love
Bluey Lights & Sounds House Playset
The Heeler family home, with lights, sounds and 36 pieces.
$199.99
Melissa & Doug Cheery Lane Dollhouse
A modular wooden dollhouse that grows with the story.
$34.99
Super Mario Yum Yum Yoshi Feature Figure
An interactive Yoshi for the Mario-obsessed kid.
$29.99
GeoSafari SeaScope
A kid-friendly underwater viewer for beach days and tide pools.
$47.99
Looking for more? Browse our Gifts by Age guides and the full Señora Era Gift Shop.
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