Cool Christmas Gifts for Kids You Should Buy Before They Sell Out

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3Doddler 3D Art Pen
Amazon

If there's a girl or boy on your Christmas list who has been very, very good this year, we've got the shopping list for you. These cool gifts for kids will win rave reviews. If your child is an outdoorsy type, how about a football goal post or a pair of binoculars? "Indoor" kids will love a customizable fort to hide away in, or a fun puzzle for hours of entertainment. If you have a budding chef on your hands, we found the very best play kitchen. Shopping for a fashionista? Check out our adorable doll finds sure to please the most discriminating recipient. Some gifts are trendy and others will be loved for years to come and even handed down, like a mini terrarium and Christmas train set. Whatever you choose, these Christmas gifts for kids will earn rave reviews.

Franklin Sports Youth Football Goal-Post Set

Football Goal Post Set
Amazon

This adjustable goal post set lets the littlest football fans get in the game.

Blume Baby Pop

Blume Baby Pop

Amazon

Underneath each sprout is a hidden surprise baby or cute accessory.

Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes

Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes

Amazon

Gift them a colorful reason to write instead of type.

Do, Re & Mi Musical Piano Mat

Do, Re & Mi Musical Piano Mat

Amazon

Let your kids play and learn at the same time on this piano mat. Melodies, character voices, and interactive games will be inspiring the little composer in them in no time.

Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set

Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set (24 pcs) - Kids Veterinary Play Set, Veterinarian Kit For Kids, STEAM Toy, Pretend Play Doctor Set For Kids Ages 3+

Amazon

Inspire the next generation of veterinarians and animal lovers with a pet play set that'll let their imagination for helping animals run wild.

Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Super Paws Lookout Tower Playset

Paw Patrol

Nickelodeon

PAW Patrol fans are sure to play the day away with this lookout tower, complete with lights and sounds.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Chef’s Pretend Play Kitchen

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Melissa & Doug Wooden Chef’s Pretend Play Toy Kitchen

Amazon

This sleek and roomy kitchen will appeal to budding chefs with its microwave, oven, and refrigerator complete with an ice maker.

Melissa & Doug Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

Melissa & Doug Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

Amazon

An eight-piece set that includes a colander, pot with lid, 2 pans, 2 wooden utensils, and a storage rack.

LEGO Disney Mickey and Friends Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck’s Farm 10775 Building Kit

LEGO Disney mickey and donald farm
Amazon

Bring the fun of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to your living room with this LEGO kit that includes a tractor and farm animals. For kids ages 4 and up.

Lionel The Polar Express Ready-to-Play Set

Lionel The Polar Express Ready-to-Play Set

Amazon

Get the whole family in the Christmas spirit with a magical train set straight out of the Polar Express book and movie, complete with a working headline, bell and whistle sounds, and a remote control.

3Doodler Start + 3D Pen Set

3Doodler Start + 3D Pen Set

Amazon

Allow their inner architect or engineer mind to soar with this kid-friendly 3D pen set. For kids ages 6 and up.

BESPIN Binoculars for Kids

BESPIN Binoculars for Kids

Amazon

Animal lovers and outdoor adventurers alike will have a blast watching birds and other wildlife with these high-resolution binoculars.

Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set

Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set

Walmart

Kids can start practicing their basketball skills at just 18 months with this hoop set.

Hot Wheels Disney Pixar Toy Story 4 Character Cars

Hot Wheels Disney Pixar Toy Story 4 Character Cars

Amazon

This Hot Wheels set lets them take the wheel with the beloved cast of Toy Story.

VTech Peppa Pig Learning Watch, Purple

VTech Peppa Pig Learning Watch, Purple

Amazon

Entertainment is just a wrist tap away with this kid-friendly interactive watch that teaches counting, sorting, and matching.

Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack

Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack

Amazon

Play-Doh is a classic toy that continues to provide entertainment to kids of all ages.

K'NEX Thrill Rides 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set

K'NEX Thrill Rides 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set

Courtesy of Amazon

Bigger kids will love figuring out this three-in-one K'NEX set, which allows them to build a ferris wheel, a swing ride, and a boom ride.

L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Chill Dolls

L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Chill Dolls

Amazon

Your fashionista will love the excitement of finding out what accessories and doll are hidden in this holiday edition L.O.L. Surprise ornament gift.

Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow

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Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow

Amazon

3…2...1... liftoff! Your child is one stomp away of launching the glow rocket.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter

Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter

Amazon

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean that they can't enjoy ice cream! This ice cream counter set replicates the entire experience of going to the ice cream shop right from your playroom.

Dan&Darci Light Up Terrarium Kit

Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids

Amazon

Introduce the kids to the joy of gardening with a light-up terrarium that glows at night.

Horizon Group Your Decor Color Your Own Water Bottle

Horizon Group Your Decor Color Your Own Water Bottle

Amazon

Get the creative juices flowing with a water bottle that little ones can color and design too.

LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, The Child Building Kit

LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, The Child Building Kit

Amazon

For the older kid in your life, gift them this collectible Star Wars Mandalorian LEGO set. The Force will be strong with them as they building the most powerful creature in the galaxy.

UTEX 3 in 1 Pop Up Play Tent with Tunnel, Ball Pit for Kids, Boys, Girls, Babies and Toddlers, Indoor/Outdoor Playhouse

Pop Up Play Tent with Tunnel

Amazon

Bring the playground indoors this winter with a gift that combines the most playful parts of childhood in one toy.

Kinetic Sand SANDisfactory Playset

Kinetic Sand SANDisfactory Playset

Courtesy Buy Buy Baby

Over ten tools and five colors of sand will keep kids occupied for days with all the molding and shaping possibilities.

Crazy Forts Set

Crazy-forts-set

Amazon

This bright fort set lets them build their own play space any which way they please.

CoComelon Musical Bedtime JJ Doll

CoComelon Musical Bedtime JJ Doll

Amazon

Bring their favorite YouTube show to life with a plush Bedtime-themed JJ doll. He even sings the popular "YesYes Bedtime" song when you squeeze his belly.

Creativity For Kids Fashion Headbands Craft Kit

Creativity For Kids Fashion Headbands Craft Kit

Amazon

Hair accessories designed their own way.

Hunt A Killer Nancy Drew - Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Hunt A Killer Nancy Drew - Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Amazon

Bring their favorite book to life with this mystery board game. Solve the investigation and have fun as a family or during sleepovers.

Tara Toys Disney Princess Necklace Activity Set

Tara Toys Disney Princess Necklace Activity Set

Amazon

This necklace set lets kids create their own stylish and hands-free way to take their favorite characters with them wherever they go.

Barbie Space Discovery Playset

Barbie Space Discovery Playset

Target

Blastoff! Launch Barbie and your child's imagination into space with this interactive space shuttle set. Equipped with a microscope, lab computer, and test tubes, Barbie is ready to explore the extraterrestrial parts of space.

White Mountain Candy Wrappers - 1000 Piece Collage Jigsaw Puzzle

White Mountain Candy Wrappers - 1000 Piece Collage Jigsaw Puzzle

Amazon

Know a puzzle-loving family? This cool collage of vintage candy wrappers will be a hit on game night.

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Crawl-after Cat on a Vac

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Crawl-after Cat on a Vac

Target

The youngest tykes need a present too! Encourage crawling and interaction with this toy cat on a vacuum. Simply press the cat's head or push the vacuum and your child will be off following them.

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