Holiday 2018: Best Gifts For Kids

Let's be real — we all love to spoil our little ones around the holidays. And while they typically have a well-thought out wishlist drafted months in advance, it's always fun to throw in some unexpected surprises.

But where to begin with such a wide selection of toys? Well, you've come to the right place. From innovative, kid-friendly tablets and sidekick robots to classic Barbie play sets and LEGOs, we've gathered the ultimate list of gifts to make your kids jump with joy this holiday season!

Echo Dot Kids Edition, $59.99

Kids can now enjoy the full Alexa experience with their very own, kid-friendly Echo Dot. Just ask and Alexa will play music like a DJ, answer questions like an expert, read stories like a teacher, and tell jokes like a comedian. Plus, your purchase comes with one year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, a kid-friendly case, and a two-year worry-free guarantee.

Barbie Care Clinic Vehicle, $47.88

Barbie inspires girls to imagine everything they can become! And whether she's playing nurse or physician, this Barbie Care Clinic Vehicle will help her explore the medical field, while having loads of fun doing it. The 2-in-1 ambulance and hospital includes 20 themed pieces for sparking your child's imagination and creating endless storylines.

LEGO 75954 Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall Building Kit, $99.99

Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter with this LEGO set. Build Hogwarts' Great Hall from the ground up, adding magical touches like house banners, a tower with a movable spiral staircase, the Potions classroom and the treasure room. Then, recreate exciting scenes from the series with Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and many more minifigures.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter, $37.46

There's nothing sweeter than watching the kiddies serve up some yummy treats of the frozen variety! The 20-piece set features ice cream scoops, toppings, cones and other ice cream-centric items to help them create the ultimate make believe dessert.

Little Live Pets - My Kissing Puppy - Rollie, $44.82

If your kids are constantly asking for a puppy, we might have the answer for you. Don't worry —our solution doesn't include a real-life animal. While Rollie isn't a real dog, he comes pretty darn close! The adorable stuffed animal will kiss and lick like a real puppy. He also wags his tail, makes cute puppy sounds and closes his eyes when he sleeps.

Nintendo Switch, $299

Introducing Nintendo Switch, the latest home gaming system by Nintendo. Connect the device to your TV to play one of thousands of games as a single-player or multi-player. And the best part: you can also transition it into handheld mode for on-the-go entertainment. Either way, there's a game for everyone, everywhere.

VTech Kidizoom Duo Selfie Camera, $49.99

This fun digital camera is perfect for kids and can withstand any drop or tumble. Its rear-facing camera is great for snapping selfies, and you can even enhance them with hilarious cartoon and collage effects. It also comes with five games for additional fun.

Power Wheels Jurassic World, Jeep Wrangler $271.99

If your kid is into dinosaur chasing adventures, this wrangler is the ride for him. With awesome Jurassic Park graphics, exciting dinosaur sounds and a real working light bar, kids will feel like they're actually chasing dinos. Parent-controlled high-speed lockout and power-lock brakes will also ensure your child's safety while driving.

littleBits Electronic Music Inventor Kit, $99.99

Release your child's inner musician with the help of this music inventor kit. Kids are challenged to build and customize fun, electronic instruments of their own! They will also gain lifelong skills, draw inspiration from real-world musical inventors and have a blast while rocking out.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Art Easel, $63.99

Help your child discover their creative side with this deluxe art easel. From a chalk board to a dry erase board with a butcher paper roll in between, your children can explore several different art mediums, keeping them occupied and entertained for hours— not to mention it's a super easy clean up for parents.

Anki Cozmo Robot, $179

Cozmo is ready to be your loyal robot sidekick! He's also a supercomputer that can express hundreds of emotions and knows your name, face and quirks. You can challenge him to a game, or even learn the beginning steps of coding. With Cozmo's help, the possibilities are endless!

Hatchimals HatchiBabies, $48.88

These cute little HatchiBabies will teach your kids how to feed, burp, cuddle and take care of their very own fur baby. Kids will watch and help them hatch from their speckled egg and reveal their gender. These forever babies also come with fun accessories and a plethora of surprises.

Ideal My First Magic Set, $16.26

For the kiddos who are intrigued by the art of magic, this magic set is the perfect starter kit. Packed with 25 easy-to-learn tricks and high quality props, young performers will be impressed as they learn all the great secrets of illusion.

Learning Resources Puzzle Globe, $24.97

It's never too early to learn geography. Parents, start your kids young by gifting them with this colorful puzzle globe. The challenging puzzle teaches continent names, the oceans, famous landmarks, and even native animals.

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Magical Oven, $16.49

Create fun and (make believe) delicious foods with this magical oven. From "silly cinnamon buns" to "play pizzas," all your little chef needs is some imagination. The set includes the oven, baking trays, Play-Doh and more fun baking gadgets.

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