Toys I’m considering for the kids I’m buying for this year. I’m trying to stay away from electronics and focus on learning toys, things that help with fine motor skills or dexterity.
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Climbing toys
Building blocks/toys
Wooden toys
Music/Photography
Crafts/Hobbies
Kitchen
Climbing toys
An entire play area that can be used indoors or outdoors. Lots of uses for multiple kids.
8 in 1 Toddler Slide Set with Basketball Hoop
Nice climbing toy that can be used indoors in multiple ways.
wingyz Pikler Triangle Climbing Set Rainbow
Building blocks/toys
This looks so fun to build together.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run Set
This looks really fun to try and figure out all the combinations.
For kids who love to build and want a tree in their room.
LEGO Christmas Tree Building Toy 40573
Adorable building block set for kids (or adults) who love The Nutcracker.
2025 Christmas Nutcracker Theater Set 1690PCS
Really cute Christmas themed Lego set.
LEGO Santa’s Delivery Truck Building Toy 40746
Cute set to decorate any room.
LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants Building Toys - Bedroom or Dorm Room Decor for Girls, Boys, & Adults, Desk or Shelf Display - Stocking Stuffers & Gift for Christmas - 10349
Wooden toys
All of the Melissa and Doug toys I’ve purchased over the years have held up really well. This is super cute for kids who want to pretend cook outside of a play kitchen.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Barbecue Grill & Pizza Oven
Super cute wooden vending machine set from Melissa and Doug.
I hear these are very popular with kids. There’s several colors to choose from and a variety of characters to use.
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set - Green
Looks fun for kids who like to take pictures. Prints black and white and stores the color images on a memory card.
Instant Print Dual Selfie Kids Camera w/32GB
Crafts/Hobbies
I would’ve loved this when I was a kid. Make my own flowers? Count me in!
Fabric Flower Bouquets DIY Craft Kit for Kids
Nice activity based kit. Allows for lots of creativity.
Bird Feeders, Diy Bird House Art Crafts Kit for Kids Ages 4-6 8-12,Build & Paint Your Own Wooden Hummingbird Feeder, Outdoor Wild Humming Bird Feeders Art Activities for Children's Day
Nicella Magic Kit for Kids, 109+ Magic Tricks with Manual and Video Tutorials, STEM Toy Magic Toy for Boys Girls,Birthday Gift for Kids Age 6-12 Years Old
Kitchen
For kiddos who love to help in the kitchen.
13-Piece Montessori Kids Kitchen Toy Set
Science
For older kids who love science. Always nice to nurture an interest in STEM activities.
Doctor Jupiter Ultimate STEM Gift Set for Kids 8+
Fun and educational.
Doctor Kit for Kids 1-3 Years, Interactive Toy
Who doesn’t love rockets?? And these light up!
National Geographic Light Up Air Rockets Set for Kids 8 Years and up
Fun and interactive way to learn more about space and stars.
Discovery #Mindblown 2-In-1 Reversible Planetarium Space Projector
Kids can build multiple options of vehicles and see how solar power works.
Discovery™ #Mindblown Solar Vehicle Robot Science Kit, Hands on STEM toys, 197-Pieces
