The best gifts for kids are still being played with next summer. We skipped the plastic that breaks by New Year and picked toys and kids’ tech from brands parents trust, all well-reviewed on Amazon.
How to pick a toy kids will love
- Check the age range on the Amazon listing.
- Mix play types: one building toy, one creative toy, one reading or listening gift.
- Think replay value: open-ended toys get used again and again.
Building and creative play
MAGNA-TILES Builder XL (50 pieces) and MAGNA-TILES Dino World are the magnetic tiles every preschool wishes it had more of. For older builders, LEGO Icons Ford Model T is a satisfying weekend build.
MAGNA-TILES Builder XL 50-Piece Magnetic Construction SetView gift
MAGNA-TILES Dino World XL 50-Piece Magnetic Construction SetView gift
LEGO Icons Ford Model T 11376View giftScreen-free listening and reading
The Yoto Player plays stories and music from cards kids control themselves. A Kindle Kids or the color Kindle Colorsoft Kids comes with a year of Amazon Kids+ books.
Capture it
The Instax Mini 13 is the camera kids actually use: point, shoot, print, stick on the wall.
The big one
The Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World is the console the whole family ends up playing.
Countdown to Christmas
LEGO advent calendars sell out early every year: Star Wars, Marvel, Friends and Disney Princess. See all in Advent Calendars.
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 75456View gift
LEGO Marvel Advent Calendar 2026 76340View gift
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 42698View gift
LEGO Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 43298View giftFAQ
What are good screen-free gifts for kids?
MAGNA-TILES, LEGO, the Yoto Player and a Kindle Kids all keep kids busy without a screen.
What are good small gifts for kids?
An Owala bottle or a LEGO advent calendar make great stocking stuffers.
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