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Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids
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I recently heard of an aunt who buys her nephew a pair of Hunter boots every year for Christmas. I've also heard Hunters are the gold standard for rain boots. What a perfect, practical gift for any kid who loves exploring outdoors in all weather.
Hunter Kids First Classic (Tod/YTH)
Okay, Rey to Z has the CUTEST ball caps. I'm especially loving their funky collab with Hanna Andersson, but they also caps to fit just about any interest or style, from trucks and baseballs to flowers and tiny fruits!
RTZ x Hanna Andersson Royal Blue Spotty Dog Hat
Never underestimate a great pair of socks! Bombas socks are comfy and durable, and they have the cutest collabs with Peanuts, Marvel, and Sesame street, along with tie dye designs, stripes, ruffles, and more.
Peanuts x Bombas: Toddler Gripper Calf Sock 4-Pack Gift Box
My kids are always excited about a hat. I love the basic Carhartt beanie and all the color options available.
Carhartt Kid's Knit Beanie
For the kiddo who loves creeking, rainy day play, and messy outdoor exploration, a Tuffo Muddy Buddy is a must - maybe more of a gift for mom and dad, who will get a break from stain treating lots of little clothes!
Tuffo Muddy Buddy Kids Waterproof Rain Suit One-Piece Coverall, Dual Zippers, Sealed Seams, Reinforced Knees
A high-quality winter coat is a great gift for any kid living in colder climates. I've heard great things about the quality and durability of Boden, and this color block coat is the cutest.
All-weather Waterproof Coat-Khaki Colour Block
For any girlie who loves a fancy dress, a beautiful, sparkly twirly dress like this one from Boden makes a wonderful gift!
Mabel Twirly Sparkle Dress-Peacock Floral Print
For a more budget-friendly twirly dress option, check out this sweet shimmery dress from Quince, made with organic cotton and recycled tulle.
Shimmer Tulle Dress - Kid Girl in Fairytale Pink
Hanna Andersson makes the CUTEST organic cotton pajamas with matching patterns for the whole family. Their jammies feature fun patterns and include lots of character options, from Bluey and Daniel Tiger to Marvel and Star Wars. You're sure to find th...
Holiday HannaJams™ Pajama Set
What kiddo doesn’t love a new pair of light up shoes?! Gotta love a gift that’s fun and practical at the same time. I’ve always been impressed with the fit and quality of Stride Rite shoes for my kids.
Stride Rite 360 Unisex-Child Lighted Sneaker
We love our Crocs! They’re easy for kids to slip on and easy to clean after sandy or muddy play. They’re make a great gift, especially if you add some fun Jibbitz charms!
Crocs Kid's Classic Clog (Little Kid/Big Kid/Toddler)
Gift Crocs with a colorful pack of Jibbitz for some added fun!
Crocs Jibbitz Girls' Favorites Shoe Charm Packs
To Explore
For a kid who loves camping or outdoor exploration, a lantern or flashlight of their very own makes a wonderful gift.
HABA Camping Lantern with Sturdy Handles for Carrying & Hanging with Handy Storage Compartment, Terra Kids Camping Essentials for Kids Ages 5+
My kids love watching the birds in our backyard. I'm excited to get them this window bird feeder so they can enjoy observing the birds up close! This gift pairs well with a field guide or birdsong guidebook.
Window Bird Feeder with Strong Suction Cups, Bird Feeders for Outdoors | Clear window bird feeder, works as a balcony bird feeder too, no mess sliding seed tray, weatherproof acrylic, easy to clean
My son received a Stephen Joseph umbrella as a Christmas gift when he was two, and he's still excited about it a few years later! Kids love having their very own umbrella for rainy day play, and this one comes in the cutest patterns - PLUS, it's colo...
Stephen Joseph Kids' Color Changing Wet Dry Umbrella
A cute, high-quality backpack is a great gift for a little explorer or a kiddo getting ready to start school. Fluf makes THE CUTEST backpacks you ever have seen.
B Pack Jr.
For older kids, I LOVE the idea of gifting a screen-free camera to encourage exploration of the world around them.
NEW Camp Snap 2 (Screen-Free Digital Camera)
My kids love their water bottles, and a bottle with a handle and a flip top is so useful on the go. I always prefer a stainless steel bottle, and this one from Thermos comes in so many playful patterns!
THERMOS FUNTAINER Water Bottle with Straw, 12oz | Kids Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle, Keeps Drinks Cold Longer for School & Play, BPA-Free
A fun sleeping bag is a great gift for sleepovers or camping trips. This one transforms quickly from sleeping bag to easy-to-carry backpack!
Sleep-N-Pack™ – Big Kid Size | Color Block Camp Collection: Pink Smile Face
At Home
My kids love drinking their winter cocoa (or milk or cider or honestly even just water) out of their very own enamel mugs. I'm loving this Peanuts-themed option from Parks Project - and it supports a great cause!
Peanuts x Parks Project Enamel Mug
The Smore from Nugget isn't just a chair. It can be reconfigured into a car ramp, a fort, a tunnel, and just about anything else a kid can imagine! It's a fun and functional piece of furniture for any kid's room or playroom.
Smore™ - Bamboo
We are big fans of our Yoto Mini! It’s a great screen free device that allows kids to listen to music, stories, podcasts, and more. You can also connect it to Bluetooth to expand your listening options! The mini has plenty of storage and is the perfe...
Yoto Mini (2024 Edition) + Starter Pack for Little Kids Bundle, Ages 3+ | MP3 player | screen-free audio | stories, music & sleep sounds | gift for kids | ok-to-wake clock | alarm | up to 14h battery
My little ones love to be helpers around the house, and my son gets so excited to clean with his real, pint-sized mop. A great gift for helping kids to build practical life skills!
Quiggly Toddler Toy Spray Mop - Montessori Real Water Sprayer for Kids 3-5 | Two-hand hold & pull, make pretend cleaning chores functional
For kids who love to help in the yard or garden, a pint-sized wheelbarrow is the perfect gift!
Radio Flyer Classic Kids Wheelbarrow, For Kids 3+, Seamless Steel Tray with No-Scratch Edges, Real Wooden Handles, Durable Front Wheel, Steel Undercarriage, 25 lb Capacity, Garden Toy for Children
My kids love bath time, and we love gifting them fun bath add-ins that we don’t usually buy. Honest bubble bath is made with clean ingredients and makes lots of lovely, foamy bubbles. One bottle lasts us a long time too!
The Honest Company Bubble Bath, Hypoallergenic, Fragrance-Free, 12 fl oz | Foaming Bubble Bath, 12 Fl Oz. Tear-Free, Hypoallergenic, Naturally Derived, With Aloe. Gentle For Baby's Sensitive Skin.
This is another one of our FAVORITE add-ins for bath time fun! This bath foam is so fun for sensory and creative play, plus it’s unscented and gentle on skin. We’ve even used it outside the tub for sensory trays!
Mr. Bubble Extra Gentle Foam Soap - Fragrance Free Kids Hand and Body Wash 8OZ, Pack of 6