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Super Auntie to the rescue! Kid approved gift ideas :)
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Gifts that make the niblings love ya and the parents glad ya didn't get some generic crap they already have
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Interactive
 
Gadgets
 
Crafts
 
Books
 
Self Care
 
Educational

Interactive

Cute outdoor activities 

 
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Promotes listening skills but also, it's so adorable when they start using words like “copy” or “over”
Walkie Talkies
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For coordinated & competitive kiddos with LOTS of energy!
Skip Ball with Timer
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On a beautiful sunny day, these make for some great photos
Bubbles Maker
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Gadgets

Tinkering and observational toys 

 
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Exciting to see this little guy come to life!
Tin Can Robot
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This rad version of a lava lamp is a crowd pleaser. Great for pet free homes too.
Jellyfish Lamp Tank Aquarium
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Crafts

Neat gifts to do as a group or for the kids to play w/ on their own

 
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Kids love to help in the kitchen so this makes for a fun crafty baking moment
Oven-Bake Molding Clay
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Combine w/ How To Draw book & colored markers makes a great gift
Large Spiral Hardcover Sketchbook
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Kids LOVE the CLICKS and parents love these cause the retractable tip means you don't have loose marker tops. Great for car travel
Retractable Markers
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Surprisingly fun to dot these wherever you and your kid see fit
3D Butterfly Stickers
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Books

Reading is FUNdamental 

 
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You know you loved it as a kid, well, it's still a bucket of fun!
Guinness World Records 2025
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Not cheesy, geared toward getting the big facts into those spongy little brains + interesting activities!
Human Anatomy for Kids: Junior Scientist's Guide
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My niece loves to ask me to tell her what animal to draw next. This is book is somewhat advanced so prob not the choice for real beginners.
How to Draw Book All the Animals
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Stickers & dress up are especially popular at this age. This is a quiet, sweet activity to do at the kitchen table
Sticker Book
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A family fav for little ones. No words, just pictures to tell the story
Frog Goes to Dinner
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This is just darling for babies and for those nature lovers especially.  Really fun to introduce the kids to birdsong.
The Little Book of Backyard Bird Songs
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Self Care

The everyday stuff you can make more fun 

 
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Helps kids brush more throughly  and have more fun doing it
Glow in the Dark Sonic Toothbrush
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Painting every finger a different color works too
Nails Of The Week Kit
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Educational

Extra credit when you can work in learning in some way that's fun 

 
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So cute when they are learning to tell time
Slap watch
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For the littles who like to sort and organize and are loving learning their letters
Alphabet Beanbags
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Sugar

Sweet little add on's to any kids bday gift 

 
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Fan favorite
Birthday Cake Jelly Beans
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Who doesn't love birthday cake?!
Birthday Cake Lip Balm
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