The Best Gifts for Kids

Few things are cuter than a sleeping animal. Even fewer things are softer than this Niuniu Daddy plush puppy, which they describe as "like hugging a marshmallow of love." Don't like dogs? No big deal. You can get a sloth, an elephant, a polar bear or even an avocado, if a kid is really into guac.

This set of 26 flash cards helps teach toddlers the alphabet and helps build up their self-esteem with positive affirmations.

This activity center provides a range of colorful activities that hold a toddler's attention and help develop fine motor skills.

A toddler wielding a permanent marker is a situation filled with peril. This reusable touch pad lets kids express themself artistically without their parents having to stop, drop and repaint their walls.

These magnetic blocks are great for introductory STEM education. They help children learn shapes and colors and how to construct 2D and 3D objects.

Kids love having their separate personal spaces. This one is easily portable, and can transition from a playroom to the woods or the beach.

Your niece or nephew isn't quite ready to wield the 577 hp of a Mercedes-AMG biturbo V8...yet. But this Uenjoy version has seat belts, lockable doors and both kid and parent drive modes.

Little kids love trains. This Melissa & Doug set is made from high-quality materials, easy to assemble and compatible with other wooden train set pieces the child may currently own.

We're in for a long winter. Nothing passes the time and shakes up the family social dynamic quite like a rousing game of Monopoly. Oh and you can snag the classic board game for less than $20.

Lego has more intricate automotive offerings for adults. But this Ferrari F8 Tributo strikes an excellent balance between challenging and affordable. And who doesn't love a V8 Ferrari?

Woom bikes are specially designed to be lightweight and ergonomic for children. They fit children from 1.5 to 14 years, and there's an "up-cycling" trade-in program that offers discounts on new bikes as children grow.

The Amazon Kindle Kids edition includes access to 1,000 children's titles with Kids+ — and, best of all, no ads, games or videos to distract them from the joys of reading.

The Nintendo Switch Lite offers the same functionality of the standard Nintendo Switch without the TV input for a dramatically reduced price.

This scooter is slim, lightweight, foldable and designed for teens and young kids. It offers 6.2 miles of range on a charge and can hit a top speed of 10 mph.

Apple's iPad is the gold standard for tablets and remains a magical device that performs virtually every media tasks and places the entirety of human knowledge at your fingertips. If your kid has one of their own, they'll finally stop asking to borrow yours.