21 Cool Gifts for Kids
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Photo by: paper-source.comUkuleleTunable, playable, pleasantly twangy-and priced just right for little kids too young to handle a grown-up instrument.
To buy: $30, paper-source.com.
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Photo by: Jens MortensenTube ToyThe tube packaging becomes the body of the vehicle. Inside are wheels, axles, and decals.
To buy: $16, momastore.org.
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Photo by: Jens MortensenVW Camper Play TentA van-shaped tent: Can you dig it? Fits three kids, or one nostalgic baby boomer in the fetal position.
To buy: $50, themonsterfactoryusa.com.
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- 4/20
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Photo by: Jens MortensenMy Own MailboxPreschoolers can learn all about the days when "letters" existed. How quaint.
To buy: $20, melissaanddoug.com. - 5/20
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Photo by: Jens MortensenLayered Ruffle Tulle SkirtThey're not just for dress-up or ballerinas anymore. This mesh tutu is fully lined and ready for school or holiday parties.
To buy: $30, gap.com.
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Photo by: Jens MortensenMr. Potato Head Super Spud ToyFriends and 45 plug-ins stash inside 13-inch-tall papa. (Under the hat, he's a bin!) Ages two and up.
To buy: $50, kohls.com.
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- 7/20
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Photo by: Jens MortensenMe in Mind Hero BeanieIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's perfect for keeping your favorite superhero warm-and incognito.
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To buy: $18, psychobabyonline.com. - 8/20
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Photo by: Jens MortenseniWoodyPad and pencil? Think different. The modern child won't settle for anything less than genius.
To buy: $16, pylones-usa.com.See More on RealSimple.com:
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- 9/20
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Photo by: Jens MortensenShadow Puppet TheaterIf Lemony Snicket came for a holiday visit, he would bring this.
To buy: $40, store.imaginechildhood.com. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 10/20
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Photo by: thefutureperfect.comCroc PileThese snappy guys are fun to stack, safe to chomp (they're coated in natural tung oil), and sturdy enough to survive a toddler attack.
To buy: $35, thefutureperfect.com.
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Photo by: pylones-usa.comBalloon BoatBlow, blow, blow your boat! An inflated balloon propels this colorful vessel through waves and white caps (aka a bubble bath). Available in eight colors.
To buy: $14, pylones-usa.com. - 12/20
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Photo by: sfmoma.orgWater FlutesA bath toy that makes noise? Music to your kids' ears. Fill each flute with a different amount of water to create varying tones when you blow them.
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Photo by: kisanstore.comPink Elephant Jump RopeA classic toy with an unexpected twist-pink elephants for the handles to grip while she jumps.
To buy: $27.50, kisanstore.com. - 14/20
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Photo by: perpetualkid.comToobalink Construction SetThese genius joiners allow kids to connect empty toilet paper and paper towel tubes into fun (recyclable!) structures.
To buy: $35, perpetualkid.com.
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Photo by: landofnod.comJust Say Sew Sewing KitWith pre-cut felt patterns, simple instructions, and colorful thread, this is the perfect starter kit for the mini do-it-yourselfer.
To buy: $32, landofnod.com. Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 16/20
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Photo by: chasing-fireflies.comSnow StompersWho says Bigfoot doesn't exist? Strap these stompers to your kid's feet and let them leave monster tracks in the back yard.
To buy: $24, chasing-fireflies.com.
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Photo by: giggle.comJungle Bowling SetIt's never too early to hit the bowling alley. These organic pins bring the most adorable players (lion, monkey, elephant) to your playroom lanes.
To buy: $50, giggle.com. - 18/20
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Photo by: restorationhardware.comMicro-FoneAn updated version of tin cans and string, these pocket-sized "microphones" teach kids about the physics of sound. Then they can go back to texting.
To buy: $16, restorationhardware.com.
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- 19/20
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Photo by: jcrew.comGirls Glitter PurseJust enough room for her cell phone, this week's allowance, and the lipstick she stole from your bag.
To buy: $39.50, jcrew.com. - 20/20
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Photo by: landofnod.comTop Secret Spy KitThe truly skilled spy will know he's getting this even before it's unwrapped. (Includes spy glasses, a fingerprint kit, code cards, a flashlight, and a secret marker pen.)
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Gift-giving can be quite stressful when you've got Santa to compete with. We're rounded up more than 20 thrilling finds that are under $50.
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