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Best Christmas Gifts & Toys for Kids

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Christmas is upon us! Even though 2020 has been an over-all sucky year, there is very little that can take away from the charm of Christmas! 

So what if we have to periodically quarantine? One can still enjoy the joy and festivities! God knows it’s more important now than ever to focus on the good and keep looking up for a better tomorrow! If your kids have been feeling down, then you know exactly what will cheer them up: gifts! 

Surprise your kid’s this season with these amazing presents. Our team has specially designed this list to cater to a wide audience, so we are sure that you will find exactly what you are looking for here! 

Check out our picks for the best Christmas gifts and toys for kids! 

1. Hover Soccer Ball

Who says you need to step out of the house to play some soccer? This amazing hover soccer ball brings the thrill of this iconic and uber-popular game to your home. Now you can pair up with your kids or let the siblings hash out their problems with a friendly game of Hover Soccer. The ball works by levitating just above the ground. It has powerful fans that allow it to achieve just enough lift to reduce ground friction. The result? You get a buttery-smooth ball that can go in any direction you kick it. The ball is also insulated with thick rubber padding that prevents it from damaging the ball and furniture as well. This set also includes 2 goal nets, so you are pretty much set for playing this great game in your living room! 

2. Drawing Stencils Set for Kids

Sometimes the best way to spend quality time at home is to indulge in art, and what better way to ignite your kids’ artistic side than with this 54-piece drawing stencil set! This set has everything that you could ever need from an art box. Pencils, stencils, a carry case, and more! The best part about this gift is that it comes prepackaged in this wonderful carriable case. Take this stencil set anywhere and draw from over 300 shapes! Unleash your kid’s creativity with this easy to use and easy-to-store stencil set. 

3. Kids Beginner Microscope

Speaking of learning and having fun at home, wait till you see this wonderful microscope that allows you up to 1200x magnification! This microscope is made for children who have a spark of curiosity in them. Ignite that spark and let them explore the micro-world around them. This set is unique from others because it comes loaded with accessories. For example, you get 5 prepared slides glass slides already loaded with different substances. You can examine everyday objects with great attention to detail and even use the sample objects provided inside the added learning set! This is truly going to be a unique experience for your children. 

4. ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run

If your kids love puzzle games, then we highly recommend that you go for this amazing 3D Marble Run puzzle game. It comes with a lot of different puzzle configurations. The goal of this puzzle is to pick a puzzle card from the deck and attempt to build a maze that will successfully pass through the marble ball. Sounds easy, right? Well, the basic puzzles are meant for explaining and training. Once you progress onto more complex puzzles, then you’ll start to have fun! The game is just the right amount of challenges, and with more complex puzzles, this can be played with adults as well! You also get the option to do your puzzles, too, so we are sure that this is going to be a puzzle game that will keep on giving!  

5. Jewelry Making Kit

Make jewelry out of these super cute pop beads – lots and lots of jewelry! This jewelry making kit allows you to combine imagination and art. Make bracelets, necklaces, and more! If you can think of it, then we are sure you can make it with this set! The jewelry set comes with over 520 pieces, which are enough for your child to combine and make loads of jewelry. We bet that your kid could put together a new set every day! The beads are made from high-quality material and are safe to use for children. The necklace and bracelets can come together very easily as well. All you need is to pick out your favorite colors and build away! 

6. Augmented Reality Interactive Globe 

Use your “AR-Ready” (Augmented Reality – Ready) tablet and turn this simple globe into an interactive landscape! How does it work? Just buy this package. Download the app on your tablet. Set up the globe on any desk and then point your tablet’s camera towards the globe. How do you know when it will work? Well, you will start to see elephants, trees and other great animals moving about on the globe! Trust us, when the AR kicks in, your kid will completely immerse themselves in this wonderful educational toy. Not only can you learn about geography, but the game also highlights useful information and provides general knowledge about any location that you point it to. 

7. Multi-Voice Changer

The Multi Voice Changer is for kids who love to have silly fun. This toy is simple to use. Just turn it on and set it to one of many sound effects options available on this toy. Press the trigger, and voila! Hear what you would sound like if your son was a girl or if your daughter was a boy! There’s so much you can do with this toy! It’s great for roleplay fun and general giggles as well. We bet that your kids will love this present and will pull a lot of pranks using this toy! 

8. Portable Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

Do your children have a knack for singing? Then this Portable Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone is going to be the best present for them during this holiday season! Stay in, set up the fireplace, and enjoy a cozy and fun night filled with karaoke and lots of singing! This amazing toy is a 3 in 1 package. It’s a microphone, a speaker, and a recorder all bundled up in one great toy. The microphone provides high-fidelity recording and can also playback with high-quality audio! We are sure that your kids will love this present and will have a lot of fun with the extra functions available on this toy as well!

9. My First Princess Make-Up Kit

The title of this toy says it all. If your kids want to dip their toes into the world of makeup accessories, then this is a good place to start. This makeup kit contains everything that your kids would need – and more! The makeup is safe to use for children and can easily be taken off with a quick rinse. Along with the accessories, you also get an adorable bag that complements this amazing kid’s toy! Teach your kids about the correct way to use makeup so that they can develop grooming skills. This one kit can last a long time and can cater to more than one child! 

10. Aqua Magic Mat

Unleash your kids’ imagination with this amazing Aqua Magic Mat that allows for a full drawing experience. If your kids have the bad habit of ruining walls or floors with paint or color pencils, then we strongly recommend that you buy this mat. Not only is it a comfortable seating area, but it also doubles as a huge drawing mat. How does this product stand out or solve the problem of kids drawing on the floors? Well, the mat uses specialized pens that work with water. That’s right. You draw with water! The drawings come out clear and vivid, and the pens only work with the mat! Even if your kids wanted to use the floor, they wouldn’t be able to do any damage. We are confident that your kids will always use this mat whenever they have the itch to draw! 

11. Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad

Crayola does it again with this amazing light up tracing pad. On the surface, it’s just like any other drawing board. But the features on this pad are what make it the best tracing pad your kid will ever use! The pad uses a thin layer of a transparent sheet in between, which allows for clear, see-through, and traceable pictures, but it doesn’t stop there! The pad also includes a set of bright LED lights that can illuminate the entire drawing surface. Now your kids can trace with confidence. The pad works with Crayola accessories, so if your kids already have a bunch of them lying around, then you can just get started! 

12. 3 Pack Walkie Talkies

Walkie Talkies are a sure-bet when it comes to gifts. It’s a present that just can’t fail. There is something about being connected to your favorite people all the time. Unlike mobile phones, walkie talkies offer a more personal connection because only one person will ever have the other walkie talkie, and you’ll only be able to talk to them and no one else. This kind of privacy and, in some ways, intimacy can never be accomplished with phones. This walkie talkie set has 3 amazing long-range devices. You can set each to a different frequency for more privacy, and with its high-quality speaker system, this walkie talkie toy offers crystal clear voice over long distances. 

13. Table Top Robot

This tabletop robot is perfect for kids who want to understand the science behind robotics. Back in the day, most children would’ve been thrilled to have real pets as presents, but with advancing technology, robots have started to take over the pet market as well. Of course, we aren’t suggesting that robots are better, but there is just something about a completely obedient machine that follows your instructions and can execute tasks with extreme precision. Take this tabletop robot as an example. Fitted with advanced sensors, this robot will never fall off any table. It scans the terrain and maps out the area using advanced AI. It then begins to walk, processing terrain data in real-time. If this isn’t a cool tabletop toy, then we don’t know what is! 

14. Crystal Growing Science Experimental Kit

Grow homemade crystals this holiday season! This awesome science kit will allow your children to make their very own crystals with just a few household items! That’s right. You can literarily watch crystals grow over a few days. The kit contains all the necessary items and literature to make the crystals, that initially start in a powder form. Round up your kids and enjoy a quiet evening making crystals based on your favorite colors. You can also display the crystals once they are completely formed in the included display jars! It’s not just science – it’s art! 

15. Foam Pogo Jumper

Exercise and have fun at the same time with this work-out worthy Pogo Jumper. This toy is the perfect balance between having fun and burning a few extra calories. Kids will appreciate the simple and extremely comfortable design that this jumper offers. It’s built with sturdy materials, and the base of the jumper is made from a soft foam material that retains its shape. The handlebar on this toy is adjustable, and with the soft grips, your kids can jump on this for hours end without getting tired! We recommend this toy for any kid who loves to play either indoor/outdoor – especially hyper children who need to expel lots of energy in a short amount of time. 

16. Castle Playhouse Tent

If you have little princesses at home, then you ought to get them a tent fit for queens! This castle playhouse tent is everything that a girl can dream of. It looks like a small castle, it’s easy to install, easy to store, has lights, can fit in multiple children, and is amazing for roleplaying activities. The tent is made from high-quality material that is resistant to wear and tear. The lights can be fitted inside the tent with secure wiring around the outside. The tent can fit in multiple children and even their stuffed toys for an amazing roleplaying session. 

17. Funny Wiggle Hip Santa Claus

‘Tis the holiday season! Santa Claus makes his grand appearance as an electronic singing toy this Christmas! This fun knick-knack is great for decorating your Christmas tree or just as an independent present as well! Give this to your kids, and we bet that they will love it, especially during Christmas! Share and celebrate the festivities and cheer up your kids with this cute little singing toy that can play all their favorite Christmas songs. This season is going to be very different for your children because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a fun time at home! 

18. Inflatable Reindeer Antler Ring Game

This one is a combo. It’s a costume toy that you can put on your head and throw rings at it. The goal is to catch the most rings on the antlers. If this isn’t the best stay-at-home gift, then we don’t know what is! This package includes a pack of 2 inflatable antlers that can be put on as a hat by your kids. Also included in the set is a bunch of rings that can be thrown on to the antlers. You can either challenge your kids to catch the most rings on their antlers, or maybe they can challenge you to aim and try to get the most rings on their antlers! All in all, this is a great family game that can be played throughout the season! 

19. Ball Pit Play Tent and Tunnels

Ball pits are always going to be an instant hit for young children for two reasons. 1) They allow kids to use their imagination and navigate through a jungle of soft plastic balls, and 2) they are just a bucket of fun to play in! Ball pits were first only limited to game houses or amusement parks, but with this amazing and portable ball pit toy, you can bring the experience home! This pit is great for multiple children, and with different shape “rooms” and tunnels, it makes for a great roleplay session as well! Your kids can either just have silly fun or pretend to be explorers, traveling through tunnels to discover new land! 

20. Deluxe Santa Suit

If you are looking for something that can be used for both Halloween and Christmas, then we have the perfect gift, or should we say, “suit” for your kids! This amazing Deluxe Santa Suit will make your kids feel like Santa! It comes complete with the traditional red and white costume and even a full bushy beard! The suit is great for children who want to be Santa for Halloween and Christmas! It fits well and is guaranteed to never irritate your child’s skin. 

 

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