The holiday season is here—which means it’s time to relish in hot cocoa and oversized scarves—but truly enjoying the season can be hard when that daunting discontent you feel walking by Macy’s on 7th Avenue just won’t go away. Holiday shopping for your little ones can be quite the task—luckily, we’ve compiled a list of toys for all ages, and we know your kids will tear open these presents with joy. Happy shopping!
-
For Newborns: Limited Edition Sleepy Plush Doll
This limited edition holiday Sleepy Plush Doll is the perfect treat for your littlest ones this winter. June & January has collaborated with Sleepy King to make a doll your child can happily cuddle with. The doll stands 9 inches tall and comes in three signature colors: Mint, poppy, and marigold. $17, juneandjanuary.com -
For Newborns: Hand Knit Large Sheep
Hand Knit Large Sheep: Handmade in Peru and suitable for tiny fingers, Misha & Puff’s Knit Stuffed Sheep will leave your newborn feeling content and comfortable. The large stuffed sheep is 5.5 inches square—the perfect size for gentle hugs from loving owners. $30, shop.misha-and-puff.com -
For Newborns: My First Teether Moose Rattle
Tiny Love presents this adorable on-the-go rattle made with love for your newborn. This special edition moose Christmas design is sure to get your kids excited for Santa’s visit. The rattle is specially crafted for oral exploration, so your newborn can teeth away. $6.99, tinylove.com -
For Newborns: Jonathan Adler Crafted by Fisher-Price Projection Mobile
This glamorous mobile from the new Jonathan Adler Crafted by Fisher-Price collection will keep your little one calm all night long. With three plush stuffed animals spinning overhead, a glowing night light, and 30 minutes of music or nature sounds, this mobile has it all. The best part is, the mobile’s extendable arm projects a scene onto the ceiling! $79.99, fisher-price.com -
For Newborns: Organic Snowman Rattle Baby Toy
Your newborn will love this charmingly soft Organic Snowman Rattle from Estella NYC. Handmade in Peru, this 4-inch toy is seasonal and oh-so-sweet. It’s blue and white design is perfect for enjoying the winter months! $18, estella-nyc.com -
For Ages 0-3 Years: ZOO Rev-Up Wave Rider
Bath time just got easier, because your little ones will love playing with Skip Hop’s ZOO Rev-Up Wave Rider. Upon contact with water, this toy makes barking and engine noises. Your kids will be amazed! The Wave Rider is made for kids 12 months and older. $8, skiphop.com -
For Ages 0-3 Years: Rocking Dinosaur
JoJo Maman Bébé’s Rocking Dinosaur, suitable for children 18 months and up, features a solid wooden frame and a soft velour seat. This comfortable dinosaur rocker will encourage your child to partake in imaginative play. Nothing beats riding a dinosaur during the holidays! $139, jojomamanbebe.com -
For Ages 0-3 Years: Fox Stroller Toy
Attach this lovable Fox Stroller Toy to your stroller, car seat, or crib. Available from beloved baby retailer Sprout San Francisco, this plush stuffed fox is made with 100 percent organic cotton. Your little one can squeeze it, hug it, or rattle it. You can’t go wrong with such a versatile toy this holiday season. $20, sproutsanfrancisco.com -
For Ages 0-3 Years: Wood Elephant Sorter
This Wood Elephant Shape Sorter, from local baby retailer giggle’s in-house line of toys, is perfect for ages 2 and up and will spark development in your child’s hand-eye coordination while also providing entertainment. This fun, educational toy is all organic and includes six colorful shapes your kids can push through the holes in the elephant. $20, giggle.com -
For Ages 0-3 Years: Monsters Toy Set
Tegu’s newest set of magnetic block toys are sure to be a hit with your kids. The Monsters Toy Set features six characters that can be mixed and matched in various ways! These monsters can entertain your little one for hours, and will definitely exercise your child’s creative side. $25-85, tegu.com -
For Ages 3-5 Years: Super Rocket Magnetic Kit
Janod’s Super Rocket Magnetic Kit, available from online retailer Perfectly Smitten, features all the tools your budding builders need to explore their creative side. The kit includes five wooden, magnetic pieces kids can easily snap together. Once the puzzle is solved, you can even display the rocket for all to enjoy. $50, perfectlysmitten.com -
For Ages 3-5 Years: Safari Animals Indoor & Outdoor Croquet
Your little ones will get competitive with PBS Kids’ Safari Animals Croquet set. This organic set can be used inside or outside, so it’s perfect for snowy days spent indoors. Your kids will love playing this safari-themed game! $29.99, shop.pbskids.org -
For Ages 3-5 Years: Gatcha Gatcha Bingo with 50 Balls
The Gatcha Gatcha Bingo toy, available from online retailer My Sweet Muffin, works just like a real gumball machine! Your little ones will love turning the star shaped knob and playing with the wooden gumballs. The set includes 50 wooden balls, numbered 1-50, and 30 bingo sheets. Your family can play Gatcha Gatcha bingo all winter long! $54, mysweetmuffin.com -
For Ages 3-5 Years: Forest Animals Fox, Bear & Raccoon Set
Papergirl’s handmade Forest Animals Set (designed by local mom Ana Bianchi) will leave your kids happy for the holidays. Printed with infant-safe inks and made of 100 percent cotton, these plush, hand-made stuffed animals are truly one-of-a-kind. The set includes a fox, a bear, and a raccoon. $43, papergirlcollection.com -
For Ages 3-5 Years: MiO Playing Eating Sleeping Working + Two People
These tiny people with hand painted, wooden heads and beanbag bodies are perfect for ages two and older. Available from Manhattan Toys, the MiO building set allows your kids to create a house, a boat, or absolutely anything with all-natural wood! Imaginative thinking is encouraged; your kids won’t be able to get enough. $100, manhattantoy.com -
For Ages 5-8 Years: City Pocket Games & Coloring
OMY is giving your kids the gift of imagination this winter. This coloring roll can be taken anywhere, and includes one coloring book of riddles and games (translated in six different languages) and one crayon with eight colors. Pages are shareable, so all the kids in the family (plus friends) can partake in the adventurous, imaginative fun. $9.50, omy.fr -
For Ages 5-8 Years: Decorate-a-TeePee and Patch Set
Ever wanted to watch your kids create their own designs? Well, with Land of Nod’s Decorate-a-TeePee and Patch Set, you can! The kit includes sturdy poles to build your teepee as well as unique patches your child can use to decorate it. The patches are letters, numbers, animals, and objects, so your little one can even spell out words on the teepee. $159-199, landofnod.com -
For Ages 5-8 Years: Rock & Pebble Teddy Bear Book
Your little ones can create their own special friend with Rock & Pebble’s Teddy Bear Book, available from online retailer Perfectly Smitten. This adorable teddy bear shaped coloring book holds 30 blank pages. From coloring to painting, your kids can use any art tools they desire to fill the book’s pages. It’s sure to spark some holiday creativity! $25, perfectlysmitten.com -
For Ages 5-8 Years: Gudetama Gold Kendama Fun
This special wooden, Japanese toy by Sanrio will strengthen your child’s hand-eye coordination, balance, and reflexes. With a handle (“Ken”) and a ball (“Tama”), there are endless way your little one can enjoy this toy. The Kendama can be conquered with focus and creativity. It’s the perfect for young problem solvers. $20, sanrio.com -
For Ages 5-8 Years: Emoji Marker Maker
Get creative with Crayola’s Emoji Marker Maker, great for kids 6 years and older. Not only can your children use these crazy markers to create artwork, they can also build the markers themselves. The kit includes a slam cap assembler, a base, tweezers, ink, and a color mixing chart, so your little ones can design their own personalized emoji markers. $19.99, shop.crayola.com -
For Ages 8-12 Years: Junior Adventurer’s Binoculars
Treehouse Kid and Craft’s Junior Binoculars Set is the perfect gift to give to your young adventurers this winter. The binoculars also come complete with a handy carrying case. Your kids won’t miss anything with this toy by their side. $9.50, treehousekidandcraft.com -
For Ages 8-12 Years: BB-8 by Sphero
This high-tech Droid robot, available locally at the shop at the American Museum of Natural History, will amaze the entire family. From responding to voice commands to exploring autonomously, this robot really does it all. It even has an adaptive personality that evolves with continuous human interaction. Create your own adventure this winter with Sphero’s genius Star Wars robot. $179.99, shop.amnh.org -
For Ages 8-12 Years: Rule Your Room Kit
If your kids love science, they are sure to enjoy the littleBits’ Rule Your Room Kit. With eight inventions to build, your little ones will be entertained for hours. The Rule Your Room Kit helps your children look at the world in a whole new way. The kit even comes with a free phone app! $99, littlebits.cc -
For Ages 8-12 Years: Little Passports Discover Kit U.S.A. Edition
Your kids will be able to explore the United States from home this winter with Little Passports’ U.S.A. Discovery Kit. The first month’s kit includes a field guide, a scratch book, a wall-sized map of the US, a disposable camera, and a photo scavenger hunt project. Your child will then be sent ongoing state adventure kits once a month! The adventure lasts all year long, and enhances your child’s knowledge about the 50 states. $11.95-$13.95 monthly, littlepassports.com -
For Ages 8-12 Years: Kano Computer Kit
Perfect for ages 6 and older, the Kano Computer Kit will get your child’s brain cranking. The kit includes two illustrated story books that teach your child how to build the computer in a fun and interactive way. Put the computer together with plug and play pieces; then use stickers and decals to decorate it. Your kids will become technology gurus before your eyes. $124.99, kano.me
