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No more plastic toys!! Non-toy gift ideas for kids

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Idk about you but my kids do NOT need any more toys 😅 here are some gifts weve gotten them for Christmas or birthdays in the past that they’ve loved - and that AREN’T cheap plastic toys 🙌
 
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Magazine subscriptions! Think Highlights, Ranger Rick… there are lots of fun options. Plus kids love getting their own stuff in the mail
Kid Magazine subscription
 
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My daughters use this ALL. THE. TIME. It folds up quickly so it’s not always taking up a bunch of room. So good to get some energy and wiggles out, or for your aspiring gymnast
Safly Foldable Kids Gymnastics Bar 35-51"
 
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Great for hot cocoa or “kid coffee”
Personalized mug
 
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My daughters LOVE baking with me, and these fun little kits come with everything you need to make lots of unique treats
Baketivity kit subscription
 
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So cute and always something they need every year
Rain coat + boots
 
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This is obviously dependent on where you live, but we got family pool passes for our local hot springs. This is something we can enjoy as a family all year round and our kids always look forward to this gift
Local Pool/Activity pass or membership
 
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My girls always love getting a new bath robe
Kids Bathrobe
 
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So fun for them to have their own bag for sleepovers and weekend getaways
Duffel bag
 
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If you haven’t heard of Tonie boxes, kids love them! There are a bunch of different cartoon/movie characters to choose from that you put onto the box, and they play different songs and stories
Toniebox 2 Audio Player Starter Set w/ Puppy
 
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Fill it with all those stuffies! Great for reducing clutter and doubles as a cozy chair
Stuffed animal storage bean bag
 
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My kids love making forts with these, using them for movie nights, climbing on, and so much more
12-Piece Modular Kids Play Couch, Soft Foam
 
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Okay this is kind of a toy, but one that stores easily and we can do together over and over
Solar System 70-Piece Kids Floor Puzzle Ages 4-6
 
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Let’s be honest - every kid wants their own rolling suitcase
Kid luggage
 
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Don’t hate me 🤣 but kids love a good box of little things they can make messes (I mean crafts 😉) with
Craft supplies
 
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Literally anything with their name on it is always a hit
Personalized beach towel
 
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Messy? Maybe. More work for you than them? Probably. But it’s good for their brains!
Science experiments
 
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These actually work really well! I was so surprised. My kids love using these
Handheld microscope
 
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Great for the kids who can’t sit still
Indoor therapy swing
 
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Ok this works SO WELL - my daughter loved doing these! They’re easy to grow and look really neat
National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Kit for Kids