The 25 Best Gifts for Kids Right Now

Jennifer Hamilton Last updated: August 24, 2017 0 Comments

Gifts for Kids

Being a busy mom hargly leaves time for the little details we all sometimes forget. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best gifts for kids this year, in case you’re already running out of time as the gift-giving looms nearer.

	Leapster GS Explorer The newly redesigned hand-held gaming system features a 3.5-inch screen, 2 MP back camera, a faster processor and 2 GB memory, and like all of Leapfrog’s devices, it can be used with older games. Leapster GS Explorer Gift Pack, $93.48. Available at shop.leapfrog.com.
	Prince Lionheart Balance Bike This wooden bike teaches your child how to balance. It’s a crucial skill necessary before transitioning to a two-wheeled pedal bicycle: first walking, then gliding! Prince Lionheart Balance Bike, $109.00. Available at activebaby.ca.
	K’Nex Angry Birds – Mission May-Ham Angry Birds launches off youriPhone and into real life with this totally fun building set. Maybe we’ll actually get our phone back…? K’Nex Angry Birds Mission May-Ham, $32.95. Available at mastermindtoys.com.
	Children’s Cardboard Table This fold-up recycled-cardboard table makes a great compromise between an art table, an air hockey table and a foosball table…It’s all three in one. Children’s Carboard Table, $17.50. Available at boutique.cascades.com.
	My First Scooter – Radio Flyer Perfect for beginner riders still developing balance and coordination, this 3 wheel scooter is designed for maximum stability and safety. My First Scooter – Radio Flyer, $59.99. Available at toysrus.ca.
	Sno-Stompers Kids will love stomping around in the snow! Children use their imagination and pretend they are animals in the wild leaving large footprints (bears or dinosaurs). Just strap on and stomp away. Sno-Stompers, $24.95, Available at chapters.indigo.ca.
	Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Doll Impossible to resist, this Lalaloopsy doll has silly hair that bends every which way. It will certainly keep wee hands busy for a while. Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Doll, $39.99. Available at toysrus.ca.
	Magformers They can use the power of magnets and their imagination to create unique structures these cool magnetic building panels. Bright and vibrant panels allow children to discover action and reaction as well as teaching early geometry skills. Magformers, 62-piece Set, $99.95. Available at mastermindtoys.com.
	Rory’s Story Cubes Let Your Imagination Roll Wild! Rory’s Story Cubes is a pocket-sized creative story generator, providing hours of imaginative play for all ages. With Rory’s Story Cubes, anyone can become a great storyteller and there are no wrong answers. Simply roll the cubes and let the images spark your imagination! Rory’s Story Cubes, $9.95. Available at chapters.indigo.ca.
	Safari: A Photicular Book Readers, as if on safari, encounter eight wild animals that come alive. The cheetah bounds. The gazelle leaps. The African elephant snaps its ears. The gorilla munches the leaves off a branch. It’s mesmerizing, as visually immediate as a National Geographic or Animal Planet special. Safari: A Photicular Book, $15.31. Available at amazon.com.
	Personalizable Basketball Hoop This hoop hangs from any door for easy portability, or can be secured to a wall. Personalization is available for an additional $7.00, so your wee hoopster always has the home court advantage. Personalizable Basketball Hoop, $86.81. Available at potterybarnkids.com.
	Crayola Marker Airbrush Turn your favourite Crayola Washable Marker, Washable Window Markers or Fabric Markers into airbrush and make cool airbrush effects on paper, fabrics or windows. Crayola Marker Airbrush, $25.99. Available at canadiantire.ca.
	Educo Creative Cookery Club This all-in-one wood kitchen is our aspiring chef’s dream. Look through the see-through door of the oven to check on cookies baking, then wash up utensils in the sink and hang them on the utensil rack. Store pots and pans in the cupboard or pretend that it is a refrigerator. Veggies, bread, pots, pans, utensils, salt and pepper are all included. Educo Creative Cookery Club, $139.99. Available at raspberrykids.com.
	Teaching Cash Register Cha-ching!! Playing store comes to life with this talking, interactive cash register where transactions are rewarded with lights, sounds and voice messages. Teaching Cash Register, $59.95. Available at chapters.indigo.ca.
	Handmade Wool Puppets Each puppet is handmade from colourful reclaimed wool whose hues and textures are individually selected. Characters available: giraffe, cow, cat, walrus (our fave!), parrot, frog, moose, dog, monkey, bear and dinosaur. Handmade Wool Puppets, $28.00. Available at the100milechild.ca.
	Star Wars Origami Kids love origami—and what could be cooler than transforming a piece of paper into Boba Fett, Princess Leia, Yoda, or R2-D2? And not just any paper, but custom-designed paper illustrated with art from the movies. Star Wars Origami, $14.40. Available at amazon.ca.
	Electric Guitar For the little rock star, encourage creative expression with this top-quality electric guitar, sized for kids and perfect for beginners. It has a stylish bright blue body made of hardwood, a maple neck and low string action for easy playing. Electric Guitar, $149.71. Available at potterybarnkids.com.
	Speed Stacks Stackpack How fast can you stack’? Already part of P.E. classes in over 10,000 schools, Speed Stacks is a highly addictive, competitive game that combines speed, action, dexterity and coordination. Play solo against the clock or head-to-head against friends. Speed Stacks Stackpack, $39.95. Available at mastermindtoys.ca.
	Playmobil Princess Dream Castle This dream castle has an outside staircase, lots of rooms and a secret chamber for keeping the jewel case in the great tower. Playmobil Princess Dream Castle, $179.99. Available at sears.ca.
	Snap Circuits Jr. Kids can learn the basics of electronics with this kit while building projects that make sound effects,different types of alarms, touch circuits and games. Snap Circuits Jr., $29.95. Available at chapters.indigo.ca.
	Prince Lionheart’s Yetitoy Ride On nurture your child’s imagination with the Yetitoy, a ride-on fantasy creature that features big, button wheels made out of rubber for all terrain use. It comes in a selection of bright colors and can be customized with interchangeable accessories like horns, ears, or a saddle (all sold separately) Prince Lionheart’s Yetitoy, $140.00. Available at princelionheart.com.
	SLAP Shotz Slap Shotz develop real hockey skills that will aid young hockey players on the ice! They improve hand/eye co-ordination, stick handling, slap shots and other important hockey skills. Best part? They’re designed to be used indoors. SLAP Shotz, $19.99. Available at mrstiggywinkles.ca.
	The Hobbit In the vein that everything old is new again when we have kids, this book is perfect for our kids who want to read, read, read. We’ll do what we did with Harry Potter; read it first and then let them watch the movie as a reward for finishing it. The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien, $9.99. Available at chapters.indigo.ca.
	Wacky Stacky Build the tower and pull out the blocks… but what will the hidden instructions be? “Take another turn!” or maybe “Put on the blindfold!” or maybe do both AT THE SAME TIME! The game of instant wacky stacking family fun! Wacky Stacky, $19.95. Available at boardgames.ca.
	Lego Bricks and More – Pink Brick Box We know girls love to build just as much as boys do…but sometimes they’re put off by the sheer boyishness of Lego. This adorable pink tub is full of fun coloured bricks that they can build anything from butterflies skyscrapers. Lego Bricks and More – Pink Brick Box, $21.86 Available at walmart.ca.