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Best Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages (Baby to Preschool)

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Kristen Killpack

Discover the best gift ideas for kids of all ages—handpicked for quality, learning, and long-lasting fun. From baby to toddler favorites to big-kid essentials, these recommendations make holiday shopping and birthday gifting simple and stress-free.

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All Ages

0-6 months

6-12 months

12-24 months

24-36 months

3-4 years

All Ages

This section is filled with gift ideas that work for kids at every age and stage. Whether you’re shopping for a toddler, a preschooler, or a big kid, these are versatile, well-loved favorites that spark creativity, encourage learning, and keep little...

As a mom of two little ones, I’m always on the hunt for gifts that are developmentally appropriate, durable, and actually get used. One of our longtime favorites has been the Lovevery Play Kits. They’ve been a huge help in keeping my kids engaged, le...lovevery.com/pages/refer-a-friend?discount_code=REF-C30377D0 I hope this list makes gift shopping easier for every age and stage. These are items we truly love, use, and recommend. 💛

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If you’re shopping for a gift that’s safe, practical, and will get years of use — the Playspot Foam Floor Tiles are a must-have. As a mom, I love that this mat gives babies and toddlers a soft, cushioned surface to play, crawl, and explore — protecti...

Skip Hop Baby Play Mat Foam Tiles 70x56

We absolutely love this playpen in our house. Both my 7-month-old and my 3-year-old enjoy playing in it, which honestly surprised me — but in the best way. My baby has a safe little spot to sit, roll, and explore without me worrying about hard floors...

Todale Baby Play Yard 70x59in Grey Mesh

This is one of our absolute favorite toys. The songs are catchy and it's great for tummy time. It's one of the few light up toys we got. My 3 year old even still plays with it when her sister is using it. I'd say it's best for 1-9 months depending on...

Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym

We love this water table for the summer time. I would say our daughter played with it around her 1st birthday (she has a summer birthday) but around her second birthday it was used better. We even found a water pump to pump water to the top which was...

Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table

We got the older version of this when my oldest was 5-6 months. We have loved it for our youngest and our oldest even still plays with it from time to time. I would say it's best for 0 months-1 year but older kids can enjoy it too.

The Play Gym

0-6 months

Looking for the best gifts for newborns and infants 0–6 months? This stage is all about sensory play and early development. These age-appropriate gift ideas include high-contrast toys, soft rattles, crinkle cloths, and tummy-time essentials that supp...

This is my favorite swaddle. Both of my babies loved it and they would escape the tradtional swaddle.

Love to Dream Swaddle UP Gray Newborn 5-8.5 lbs

Love that it comes in different sizes and colors

Love to Dream Swaddle UP Baby Sleep Sack Gray

Great tummy time mat for possibly 2 months but 3-6 months

Infinno Inflatable Baby Water Play Mat

6-12 months

Babies 6–12 months love exploring cause and effect, new textures, and early movement. These developmental baby gift ideas help support sitting, crawling, early problem-solving, and fine motor skills. From engaging stacking toys to sensory balls and s...

My 7 month old is crawling around like crazy and starting to pull her self up onto things. We have a playpen and will be giving her this for christmas to move around. This is great for your little one who is crawling and wanting to move!

Climbing Foam Blocks for Toddlers - PU Leather

This stacking toy my oldest loved when she was younger.

Sassy Stacks of Circles STEM Toy, 9 Pc

My oldest had one of these when she was younger and my youngest is getting one for christmas

Fisher-Price Baby’s First Blocks Set of 10

12-24 months

Toddlers ages 1–2 are curious, busy, and eager to learn through hands-on play. These gift ideas focus on early learning toys that build language, coordination, independence, and creativity. You’ll find durable stackers, push-and-pull toys, beginner p...

Great farm play toy to teach kids animal sounds. My 3 year old still plays with this on occasion but she played with it most probably between 1-2.5 years

Fisher-Price Little People Caring for Animals Farm Playset

My daughter was given this for her 1st birthday. She had been walking since around 9-10 months so depending on your child it may work well a little bit after their first birthday. She rode it until around 2-2.5 and then to tall for it. She could even...

allobebe Baby Balance Bike 12-36 Months

24-36 months

Kids ages 2–3 thrive on imaginative play and activities that challenge their developing minds. These toddler gift ideas support pretend play, sensory exploration, sorting, building, and early problem-solving. Expect toys that spark creativity while i...

My daughter loves pretending to play picnic and sort the shapes. It's a fun toy that combines different play.

LeapFrog Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket, Pink

Love these for mess free drawing

KOKODI 10 Inch LCD Writing & Drawing Tablet

3-4 years

Preschoolers ages 3–4 are ready for more advanced activities that build confidence, creativity, and early STEM skills. These gift ideas include art supplies, construction sets, beginner puzzles, educational games, and pretend play toys that inspire s...

We absolutely love this coloring set! It’s full of crayons, markers, colored pencils, and paper. It has everything my oldest need to unleash her creativity. My 3-year-old can spend hours coloring inside or outside the lines. It’s portable, organized,...

Crayola Inspiration Art Case Space Set (140pcs)

Our daughter is getting the bigger version of this for christmas. She has really been loving stories lately. We currently have the hatch for her and I just don't love it. We will be getting her the mini next time we travel

Yoto Mini 2024 + Starter Pack - Screen-Free Audio Player

My daughter got this for christmas when she was 2.5. She is 3.5 now and plays with it a lot. Ever since she turned 3 she plays with it all the time. I would say it is best for 3 and older. She loves to wash her hands, wash fruit, cut up snack and eve...

The Real Life Play Kitchen

Our toddler loves this busy book. Be aware there are a lot of peices and I would say this is better at home. It comes with a box for on the go but the risk of losing pieces is really high. It is a fun book though. I wouldn't give it to a child that i...

Montessori Preschool Busy Book for Toddlers 3+