29 Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids

By Monique Valeris and Tali Yahalom
Updated November 12, 2018
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If you're running out of clever and affordable ideas, then check out these creative and thrilling gifts that will delight everyone on your shopping list.
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Crayon Rocks

crayonrocks.net

For those who refuse to stay within the lines: nontoxic crayons (made from soybeans!) in super-saturated colors. Bag available in muslin cotton or red velvet.

To buy: $10 for a bag of 16 colors, amazon.com.

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Car Carrier & Cars Wooden Toy Set

melissaanddoug.com

This wooden rig’s lowering ramp is wheely cool.

To buy: $16 for a carrier and four cars, amazon.com.

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Modarri Build Your Toy Car Kit

amazon.com

Keep kids from excessive screen time with these finger-powered toy cars that fuel creativity. Each battery-free Modarri car comes equipped with high-quality parts, and when paired together, three cars can be designed over 35,000 different ways.

To buy: $60; amazon.com.

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Mustache Bandages

urbanoutfitters.com

Perfect for boo-boos. And secret agents.

To buy: For a similar product, $10 for 15, go to amazon.com.

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Space Phone

incrediblescience.com

Channel signals from outer space by strumming fingers along the connecting coil to create otherworldly sounds.

To buy: $9, incrediblescience.com.

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Personalized Vintage-Style Bookplates

etsy.com

So no one will ever again swipe her copy of Ramona Quimby, Age 8.

To buy: $18 for 24, oiseaux.etsy.com.

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Kid Made Modern Block Party Kit

target.com

Todd Oldham turns design over to the kids with this set of 15 blank wooden blocks, 20 paints, and two brushes.

To buy: For a similar product: $20; amazon.com.

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Balloon Powered Vehicle Set

yoyo.com

Ready to blow and go: This set includes two balloon helicopters, two balloon racers, and 31 rocket balloons, plus a pump.

To buy: $17, amazon.com.

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Mirrycle Incredibell Jellibell

rei.com

The Incredibell Jellibell gives kids a gee-whiz view of its inner workings. Five colors available.

To buy: $11.50, amazon.com.

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Classic-Lit Board Books

blueribbongeneralstore.com

Little Master Shakespeare, Little Miss Brontë, and Little Miss Austen in charming, drool-resistant editions.

To buy: $8, amazon.com.

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Free Play Magnatab

fatbraintoys.com

The Etch A Sketch for Generation Z: Kids use the magnetic stylus to pick up beads and create pictures.

To buy: $22, uncommongoods.com.

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Pick-Up Sticks

landofnod.com

A game that, if played until the end, will leave nothing left for clean up.

To buy: $10, amazon.com.

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Classic Alphabets With Cart

jcp.com

Once she knows her ABC's, it’ll be time to take her routine on the road.

To buy: $15, amazon.com.

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Eni Puzzle

momastore.org

For those who grew up loving Rubix, this should be your go-to gift. A stimulating orb that challenges little fingers to line up coordinating colors.

To buy: $18, amazon.com.

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Pick a Pencil

etsy.com

More than two weeks worth of pencils in bright hues with unpredictable sayings to match your youngster's changing moods. Choose from Oh Happy Day, I’m Kind of a Big Deal, Adventure Awaits, and more.

To buy: $13 for 12, etsy.com.

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Personalized Notebook

garnethill.com

Taking notes with supplies he can really call his own.

To buy: For a similar product: $5; potterybarnkids.com.

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EKORRE

ikea.com

New walker in the house? Steady those wobbly feet with a push toy that’s made for little legs.

To buy: For a similar product: $25; ikea.com.

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Captain Charlie Hat and Beard

moolka.com

Beware: There’s a pirate in your playroom. It needn’t be Halloween for kids to dress in creative diguises.

To buy: For a similar product: $35; amazon.com.

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Bubbles

booninc.com

The best part about this set of bathtime bubbles? They'll stick around. A colorful assortment of suction cup toys for popping on tub edges—or bathing buddies.


To buy: For a similar product: $12; amazon.com.

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Dancing Alligator

oompa.com

An eco-friendly traveling companion for the little guy who started taking those first few steps.

To buy: $22.50; amazon.com.

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Nest and Stack Buckets

babyscholars.com

Multicolored buckets that can stack up to three feet tall.

To buy: $31, amazon.com.

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Green Toys Planting Kit

greentoys.com

Let her watch her garden grow: A starter kit for the kid with the green thumb, which includes a recycled plastic pot, organic sunflower seeds, and easy to follow planting instructions.

To buy: For a similar product: $18; amazon.com.

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Boys’ Double Stripe Bow Tie

jcrew.com

Just like Dad's stylish duds: Add tangerine and turquoise stripes to the little man's ensemble.

To buy: For a similar product, $15, go to macys.com.

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Shaving in the Tub

shopkitson.com

He may not have Dad's facial hair, but he'll have his grooming tools (comb, shaving brush, play razor) for starting a regular morning routine.

To buy: $22, amazon.com.

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Adventure Raft

rompstore.com

Made of real tree branches, this raft can handle rolling on roads and floating down rivers (or in soapy bath waters).

To buy: $18, rompstore.com.

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Assorted Hexbug Nano

buildingblockstoys.com

Spotted: Unexpected creatures crawling around the sandbox. Little diggers will be delighted to find this colorful assortment of battery operated bugs that respond to both touch and sound.

To buy: $5, buildingblockstoys.com.

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John Deere Fishing Pole

yoyo.com

Go fishing without heading outdoors. This set comes with magnetic fish and an extendable rod that has sound effects of water splashing.

To buy: $20, amazon.com.

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Starry Styling Kit

store.americangirl.com

For the little lady who loves to give her doll a new 'do, this easy-to-tote pouch comes with all of the necessary primping tools claw clips, hairbands, elastics, and more.

To buy: $32, amazon.com.

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Friendship Bracelet Kit

blueribbongeneralstore.net

This kit, which includes 12 colored yarns, colored safety pins, and instruction booklet for creating five designs, will keep her fingers busy for hours. Proof will be on her well-accessorized wrists.

To buy: $9, amazon.com.

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