It’s sometimes hard to shop for kids, particularly with the plethora of gift options available. Where do you start? Don’t look any further than our guide (using Amazon) for a list of the best gift ideas for kids in 2021! We searched for unique options for kids of all ages. 

The holidays only come once per year, so make sure you get the right holiday gift for the kids on your list. Whether you seek STEM gifts or a gift for active kids, you can find a wide variety of ideas right here. 

Let’s launch into the best holiday gift ideas for the best-behaving kids on your list. 

 

Kids Video Camera Digital Camcorder 

Tired of your kiddo stealing your phone to take videos of her and her stuffed animals? Consider getting a video camera made especially for girls. You can access multiple functions — photos, videos and voice recording. A great gift for a budding videographer, the GKTZ kids’ video camera features over two inches of screen with a wide viewing angle. 

Price: $33.79

Ready to buy? Get it now. 

 

SouvNear Wood Chess Set

Does your child love challenges? Get back to basics and back to traditional games with a SouvNear handmade travel folding chess set. You may want your child to learn how to play this classic game, and what better way to get them started (in addition to some lessons)? 

This chess set features 34 chess pieces, green felt, high-quality design and craftsmanship. 

Like it? Get it now!

 

National Geographic Break Open 10 Geodes

Have a science buff in the rough? Gift the gift of beautiful crystals with this geode kit from National Geographic. Breaking open hand-selected geodes will keep your little scientist busy! You can expect to find geodes (as big as a tennis ball) or small (the size of a ping-pong ball) in this kit. This STEM activity comes with a full-color guide to learn how geodes are formed. 

Ready for exploration? Get the kit now.

 

UFO Drone for Kids

What kid doesn’t love a drone? This UFO drone for kids keeps propellers contained — your child can turn on the power button and toss it gently into the air. Its LED infrared sensor technology allows it to fly in the opposite direction when it gets close to solid objects. Its built-in propellers and four motors include fast rotation to provide power and auto-lands once the battery gets low. 

Love it? Get it here.

 

Exploding Kittens Card Game

Does your favorite child enjoy playing card games? Try Exploding Kittens. Not only is the name intriguing, but you can also turn family and friends into kittens, explosions, laser beams and even goats. If you draw an exploding kitten, you lose. All the other cards in the deck avoid or mitigate your risk of drawing an exploding kitten. Your child will win if she doesn’t explode!

Think your child will love this game? Get it now.

 

Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Game

Is your favorite child an animal lover? Need the perfect stocking stuffer? Ask up to 10 questions to guess the animal on the game card! Your child will love coming up with intelligently crafted questions in order to be the first to come up with seven game cards!

One game set includes 50 game cards, six clue cards and is portable for travel. It’s the perfect card game for family game night, gatherings, plane trips and more! It builds communication, decision making and problem solving skills.

Ready to buy? Get it here.

Playz Ridiculous Inventions STEM Science Kit

Budding engineers and scientists will go STEM crazy with this kit, which features switches, sound propagation and static electricity experiments. Your child will go ga-ga for 26 experiments, which include homemade boomerangs, magnetic force fields, spectrum rainbows and more. You’ll find over 30 tools and ingredients and 72 pages of activities and educational instructions. Note: You may need additional household supplies for some experiments. 

Love it? Get it here!

Playskool Sit ‘n Spin Classic Spinning Activity Toy 

Active toddlers will giggle like crazy with the Playskool Sit ‘n Spin spinning toy. Toddlers 18 months and over will love to sit on this classic toy. Once they get the hang of spinning around and around, they can choose how fast they go with the stationary wheel. A favorite preschool play activity, busy kids with a need for speed will have a blast with this toy.

Ready for tons of spinning fun? Get it now.

LCD Writing Tablet

Complete with eyesight protection, boys and girls who love to doodle will enjoy this 10-inch colorfully vivid LCD screen. It’s the ideal travel activity for kids who want to do math problems, write and more. It can create lines with a stylus or any hard object. The built-in battery has 12 months of battery life and the writing pad can support 100,000 writings. Your child can put it in a school bag or travel bag for flights and even while waiting in a restaurant.

Love it? Buy it here.

Do You Really Know Your Family? Game

Do you and your child love family game night? Laugh hysterically when you learn more about each other with this myth-blasting card game. If nothing else, it definitely sparks interesting conversations. Compete and perform goofy challenges together. It’s a perfect game for family game night for kids eight and up, teens and adults.

Ready for family game night? Get it here. 

Gonex Light-Up Roller Quad Skates

Roller skates have never been flashier than with these light-up adjustable skates. The flashing light self-generates, without any batteries. The ultra-durable and tear-resistant fixing buckle and hook and loop strap provides a secure option for all ages. If you think your child is ready to roll, she’ll love putting on these ultra-durable skates and skating away. 

Love it? Get it now.

Kids’ Tactical Vest Kit

Nerf fans need a place to park their gear — why not on a tactical vest? Nerf darts, magazines and even small blasters can outfit kids so they’re ready to take on the neighborhood! Nerf wars and outdoor games for friends were never more fun. You’ll get a vest, dart pouch, tactical mask, reload clips, protective glass, wrist band and refill darts. 

Ready to buy the perfect gift? Get it here! 

Playz Unicorn Science

It’s not often that unicorns come head-to-head with science, but with this unicorn science kit, your child who loves both will squeal with glee during the holidays! In fact, your child will learn about atoms, polymers and molecules with this kit. You’ll find a simple step-by-step guide to 50 STEM experiments, which do include a lot of slime, including cloud slime, fluffy slime, unicorn poop slime, unicorn snot and more.

Think your child will love it? Get it here! 

Activ Life 2-Tire Pack LED Bike Wheel Lights

Your child will be the coolest in the neighborhood with these LED bike wheel lights. Front and back lights add safety with a “constant on” to “flashing” mode. The waterproof, durable Activ Lites will light up your bicycle spokes, rims and tires for years. Your kid will love them!

Think your kid will love them? Get them here!

PROGRACE Kids Camera Waterproof Digital Video Camera

Planning to take a trip to the Caribbean with the kids? Give your kids the PROGRACE waterproof digital video camera for the holidays. They will love the built-in photo frames, seven color video modes, digital zoom, burst shooting, time-lapse photo, face recognition, manual brightness adjustment and more. If not the Caribbean, your child can also have a blast taking pictures and videos of their friends while swimming in the local pool.  

Love it? Get it here!

Custodial Account for Minors at UNest

Give the gift of education using UNest. Go a step further to use UNest’s custodial account for minors. UNest offers more flexibility than saving accounts that you can only use for education. Your child can use UNest to pay for college, for a first car, for a down payment on a house or for other major milestones. Put up to $2,200 in annual earnings in a UNest Investment Account. The first $1,100 of the earnings is completely tax-free. 

Ready for Fun this Holiday Season?

Ready to get started shopping for the holiday season? Whether your child loves science, outdoor activities, games and more, you’ll love our picks for the best gift ideas for kids this holiday season. 

Note that it’s a good idea to shop soon to avoid shipping delays this holiday season. You’ll commonly see out-of-stock messages on internet websites, which are expected to be up 172 percent this holiday season. This compares with items in stock compared to from 2020, according to comprehensive data from Adobe Analytics.

Look to UNest for updates on affordable gifts or larger gift ideas for different holidays. We’ll help you get the best bang for your buck. Learn more about personal finance and 529 plans at UNest.

 

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