Have you ever felt stuck and uninspired when deciding what gift to get a child? Whether it be for a niece or nephew or even your own kids, it’s often hard to know what are good gifts. As a mom of 3 boys, an aunt of 4, and “Auntie” to 6+, I have bought many birthday and Christmas gifts through the years. Here are some of the best gifts for kids by age.

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Many of these gifts we have at our own house so I can vouch that they have been played with plenty. I have also reached out to other moms and asked what were the top gifts they received for their kids. Usually, you can tell if a toy is “successful” based on how many times a child goes back to play with it. A lot of the commercialized character toys are often short-lived. The gifts that allow for imagination and creativity often get the most play for the longest time.
Gifts for Ages 0-1
Gifts for Ages 2-3
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Gifts for Ages 4-5
Best Gifts for Ages 6-7
Gifts for Ages 8-9
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Gifts for Ages 10-12
As you are shopping for gifts for your kids or someone else’s, use these suggestions for best gifts for kids. You will find that the kids are really happy with these gift choices.

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