The 47 Best Online Gifts for Kids That You Can Buy Today

Keeping up with what excites a child can be tough, especially with so many new toys flooding the market. When shopping for the perfect birthday or holiday gift (and let’s not forget Easter), the goal is to choose something they’ll genuinely enjoy instead of a gift that ends up at the back of their closet. So, where should you begin?

To help you find the perfect gift your child (or any young one in your life) will truly cherish, we’ve dug into the most popular toys, games, books, and creative kits. Keep reading for a list of the best online gifts for kids, including cuddly heated plush toys, toddler bikes, and much more.

For ages 6 months to 2 years

This toy offers a variety of engaging features for young minds, with lights, over 20 songs, sounds, and phrases. Babies can enhance their motor skills by grasping the handle, pressing buttons, and shaking the beads, while toddlers will enjoy pretending to sip coffee from their very own mug, sparking imaginative play. 

These charming Danish Hygge stacking cups provide a calming, non-overstimulating experience for little ones. They’ll keep kids entertained for hours while promoting the development of their motor skills and cognitive abilities. The set features four subtle, neutral shades.

As the temperature drops, this soft and snuggly stuffed animal will keep your little one warm and cozy. Each Warmies animal is microwave-safe, infused with the soothing scent of French lavender, and weighted for added comfort. When warmth isn’t needed, simply place it in the freezer for a cooling effect. A variety of animals are available, with some even offering different color options for a truly customized gift.

If you’ve got a little musical genius at home, this toy is a great way to help them refine their skills. When children strike the colorful balls with the wooden hammer, they’ll roll down onto the xylophone below, producing a delightful melody. The xylophone can also be removed from the base for independent play, allowing kids to tap out their own tunes.

Make bath time both fun and educational with this Boon set. Little ones can scoop and pour water, while older kids can link pieces together to form a water maze. The set includes five pipes, three tubes, and five gears made from BPA-free plastic, which can be used separately or combined. The pieces are designed to stick to the bath wall, helping keep the water inside the tub instead of spilling onto the floor.

Infants and toddlers can explore animal names, sounds, and fascinating facts in the LeapFrog 100 Animals Book, while also learning basic English, Spanish, and life science concepts. The book features 12 pages, each showcasing a different habitat like a rainforest or desert, and introducing the animals that live there. Pressing a button reveals the animal names and fun facts about them.

Take the fun with you wherever you go with this portable ball pit, crafted from double-sided vegan leather. Available in eight stylish colors, it is designed to retain its shape while providing soft and safe play. Its water-resistant and wipeable surface makes it a breeze to clean before folding it up for easy storage.

Ages 3-5

Squishmallows have captured the hearts of kids everywhere, with a wide range of adorable characters to choose from. This mystery box eliminates the guesswork in gift-giving and adds an exciting surprise—you won’t know which ones you’ll get until you open it! The box contains five 5-inch Squishmallows, and there's also an option to receive three 8-inch plushies.

This talking microscope lets budding scientists explore their favorite animals, plants, and everyday objects. It includes 20 slides, 60 images to discover, and over 100 fun facts in four languages, narrated by wildlife expert Bindi Irwin.

Kids can create fun, realistic-looking treats with the Kinetic Sand Soft Serve Station. This set includes 14 ounces of magical sand in blue, pink, and white, along with two ice cream cones, a scoop, and a sprinkle grater. It’s perfect for solo play or fun with friends. Since kinetic sand doesn’t dry out, it’s reusable for endless play.

This easel makes an excellent gift for any young artist, featuring everything they need to draw, paint, and create. It includes a dry-erase board, a chalkboard, and a paper roll holder that locks in place, allowing kids to explore their creativity with various mediums. Built with a durable wooden frame, it folds flat for easy storage and can adjust in height to grow alongside your child.

Magna-Tiles offer a modern twist on classic building blocks. Crafted from food-safe, BPA-free plastic, these magnetic tiles stick together with ease, yet are simple enough for young children to pull apart. This starter set features 32 colorful pieces, including squares of two sizes and three different triangles.

Even the most talented young athletes need some practice. This Little Tikes T-ball set is perfect for honing their skills in the backyard. Designed for beginners, it helps children improve their hand-eye coordination while learning to hit the ball off an adjustable tee with a large, easy-to-hold bat.

Zingo, a playful twist on the traditional Bingo, is designed for young children, especially those who are beginning to read. Instead of numbers and letters, players match images from the Zinger to their cards, aiming to fill all the spaces and shout 'Zingo!' With easy-to-understand rules, kids can quickly join in on the fun with family, friends, or parents.

Young aspiring photographers will love capturing snapshots of the world around them with their very own instant camera. The kit includes three rolls of ink-free photo paper, a 32GB memory card, and a convenient lanyard for easy carrying. The durable shockproof case keeps their camera safe from accidental drops, and when they're done snapping pictures, they can enjoy fun games too.

If your child enjoys watching reruns of Guy’s Grocery Games right next to you, this 11-piece set will inspire them to start crafting their own culinary masterpieces. It includes five knives, a crinkle cutter, a Y-shaped peeler, a cutting board, and three sandwich cutters shaped like a mushroom, bear, and rabbit.

Designed to keep kids entertained without the need for a screen, this audio player comes with 52 minutes of songs, stories, and educational material. Simply place a figurine on top of the audio player to activate the tracks. Each figurine, featuring characters from Disney, Dr. Seuss, Pixar, and Paw Patrol, is pre-programmed to play its own unique content.

On the outside, it resembles a lunchbox, but inside it holds an entire world of creative play. Open the case to reveal two scenes, interchangeable wooden floors with fixed furniture, magnetic accessories, and plush dolls—providing endless opportunities for imaginative play. Everything fits neatly into the case, which also comes with a canvas strap for easy portability, making it perfect for trips in the car, on a plane, or to a restaurant.

Building blocks are a timeless toy for children, offering valuable opportunities to practice shapes, colors, and counting while also enhancing motor skills as they stack and handle the blocks. This set features 100 sturdy wood blocks in four colors and nine shapes, keeping kids entertained for hours.

Young adventurers can hone their riding abilities on this balance bike. Starting with their feet on the ground to propel themselves forward, they'll gradually master the art of balancing and riding for extended periods. The bike is equipped with 12-inch foam tires for a smooth ride, a steering limiter for enhanced stability, and an adjustable seat to provide the perfect fit as your child grows.

Children will enhance their coordination skills as they balance and hop from one stone to the next. This set comes with six colorful stones, all designed to stack for easy storage and quick cleanup.

Positively Perfect dolls offer children the chance to see themselves in the toys they play with. Featuring multicultural traits like custom skin tones and a variety of hair textures, colors, and styles, these dolls reflect the diversity of the children who play with them. Standing at 18 inches tall, each doll comes with a matching outfit and a range of mix-and-match accessories.

This play tent serves as a perfect hideaway for stuffed animals, a cozy reading nook, or a peaceful space for daydreaming. Constructed with a beechwood frame and a machine-washable canvas covering, it's spacious enough for multiple children but compact enough to fit comfortably in any bedroom or playroom. When it's time to store, it folds flat for easy storage under a couch or bed.

This beloved classic by Dr. Seuss encourages children to embrace the possibilities and challenges of life. With its delightful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this book offers both inspiration and joy. To add a personal touch, consider writing a heartfelt message inside for your child to treasure for years to come.

Suitable for ages 6–9

For any dinosaur enthusiast, this National Geographic kit is the perfect gift. It allows them to feel like a true paleontologist as they excavate fossils. Included in the set are a T. Rex tooth fossil replica and a genuine dinosaur poop fossil, all concealed within a large dirt brick. The kit also comes with digging tools, a brush, and an educational guide.

Unlike most Lego kits that limit kids to building just one design, this three-in-one set offers even more fun by allowing the creation of a unicorn, seahorse, and peacock. Once completed, each character can stand independently, giving children a chance to showcase their completed projects with pride.

Kanoodle offers a blend of fun and problem-solving, where kids can select from over 200 challenges to recreate 2D patterns or construct 3D shapes with vibrant marbles. Once they’re finished, everything neatly stores away in the compact carrying case. Though recommended for ages seven and up, it's likely that even parents will be eager to give it a try.

Game night just got a whole lot more exciting with this engaging card game from the creators of Exploding Kittens. The goal is straightforward: collect matching card sets to score points and dodge airborne burritos. Yes, you get to throw burritos like a game of dodgeball! The brand also offers expansion kits like Block Block Burrito to keep the fun going.

This magic set provides everything needed to captivate an audience. The kit includes 52 pieces for performing 10 classic tricks, such as the vanishing ball, magic coin box, and hidden silks. It also comes with simple instructions to help budding magicians quickly learn each trick. When the show is over, everything can be neatly stored back in the wooden box.

When gloomy, rainy days keep kids indoors, let them experience the excitement of outdoor play inside. Unlike regular soccer balls, this one floats over smooth surfaces when kicked and is encircled by soft foam bumpers to protect furniture and walls from scratches or marks. Plus, the flashing LED lights make it possible to play even after dark.

Rather than relying on dining chairs and couch cushions to build a fort, children can use their creativity to construct imaginative designs like igloos, castles, and tunnels with this set. The kit comes with 44 rods and 25 connector balls for assembly, and once the structure is finished, a simple sheet or throw blanket can be draped over it to create the perfect hideaway. Multiple kits can be used together to build even grander creations.

Give the gift of superior sound to the child who enjoys listening to music or watching videos on their devices. These earbuds feature volume-limiting technology to protect young ears, are both sweat and water-resistant, and come with five different sizes to ensure the best possible fit. After just two hours of charging, the case and earbuds are fully powered, offering up to five hours of continuous listening.

Encourage children to take action and improve the world with this inspiring nonfiction book from the 'Young Change Makers' series. Authored by Stacy C. Bauer and illustrated by Emanuela Ntamack, Making a Difference shares the real-life stories of 12 kids who are changing their communities through their individual passions and talents. The book also offers suggestions on how young readers can contribute to making a positive impact themselves.

Perfect for the science enthusiast or aspiring astronaut, this dual-purpose projector brings the wonders of the cosmos directly into their room. With more than 24 high-definition space images, including planets, nebulae, asteroids, and more, it also features a rotating starry sky. The combination of these images can create over 50 unique visuals. This projector is not only educational but also serves as a nightlight, complete with an automatic shut-off function for when they fall asleep.

In Pop It! Pro, flashing lights form a pattern that players must replicate by popping bubbles before the timer expires. With 20 levels of increasing difficulty and three modes of play—single player, single-player blitz, and multiplayer—this compact toy has no loose parts, making it ideal for on-the-go fun that never has to end.

All kids need is some open space and music to enjoy this interactive toy. Flashing lights guide them as they show off their dance moves in three different modes, or they can test their memory skills in a Simon-Says-style game with five difficulty levels. Unlike other dance mats that only play preset tunes, the Kidzlane Electronic Dance Mat lets children play their favorite songs via Bluetooth connectivity.

Hot Wheels fans understand that racing these miniature cars is a big part of the joy of collecting, and this four-lane track offers endless opportunities to create exciting new racing scenarios. Once playtime is over, the track easily folds into a compact carrying case that holds up to 19 cars.

Aspiring authors and illustrators can create their own comic book with this kit. It includes markers, pre-designed blank pages, and an instructional guide with tips and examples. Once finished, parents can mail the story using the pre-paid envelope to have it professionally printed and bound.

This starter kit from Woolbuddy lets young crafters explore the art of felting. It includes vibrant wool, felting needles, a protective foam mat, and thimbles for safety. Plus, an easy-to-follow instructional booklet guides kids to create six adorable characters.

This exciting, gravity-defying toy will captivate kids! Simply load the unique string into the rechargeable device, switch it on, and watch it zip through the air. The ZipString website also offers a Trick Library where children can learn to create different patterns and games with the string. It comes in five colors and includes three vibrant string loops to match their mood.

This activity kit offers limitless play options. With the Sphero Play app, kids can direct the mini robotic ball to navigate through mazes or topple bowling pins. Alternatively, the ball doubles as a joystick within the app for games on the go. As they program the ball with various commands, children also get introduced to the basics of coding. Combining elements of science, technology, engineering, and math, it makes for an engaging and educational experience.

Ages 10–13

In Catan, three to four players, both adults and kids, compete by gathering and trading resources to build and expand settlements across the board. Known for its perfect blend of strategy and luck, it’s a thrilling and engaging game that will provide hours of enjoyment.

Nothing beats a fun karaoke session. Get ready for them to sing their hearts out. This microphone will bring joy to kids, featuring different modes, including an echo effect, and offering 15 color options.

The Nintendo Switch is the perfect choice. Its portability makes it ideal for long road trips. Plus, it supports multiplayer gaming and offers three play modes, including TV mode.

Older kids will love this cozy and stylish oversized faux-shearling fleece blanket during the winter. Perfect for lounging around the house, it’s warm and ultra-comfortable. The hoodie comes with pockets big enough to hold a book and is available in 42 different patterns. Plus, it's vegan and cruelty-free.

Young artists can elevate their creativity with this 3D printing kit. It includes three colors of plastic filament, a stylus, and an A/C adapter, empowering kids to design anything they can dream up. If they need some inspiration, the brand’s website offers tutorials for making animals, game pieces, and action figures.

This trendy smartwatch comes in four colors and features 55 digital and analog faces, allowing kids to learn how to read a clock. Beyond telling time, the watch includes two cameras for taking photos and videos, a pedometer to track steps, and games to keep them entertained.

Take Our Word for It

This article was written by Christine Winder, a contributing writer for Mytour with extensive experience in lifestyle content and shopping roundups. To create this list, she spent hours researching popular children’s toys and reading customer reviews. For expert tips on choosing the best gifts for kids, she also consulted Chris Byrne, an independent toy analyst, researcher, and consultant. Nusrat Sultana, an editor for Mytour, also contributed to this article.