Sometimes, buying Christmas gifts for kids can be tough. There are so many choices and it can be hard to navigate through all of them. Luckily, this year we’ve put together our Top Christmas Gifts for Kids in 2022 gift guide to help you make gift giving easier. You’ll even find some discount codes, so make sure you don’t miss those!
Clixo: For the STEAM Fan
Do you know a kid that loves to build but you’re tired of traditional blocks? Clixo is one of our top Christmas gifts for kids in 2022 and are modern building blocks for kids in the 21st century. Lawson is really into building things right now and even plays with Clixo at school! Clixo pieces snap together using powerful magnets so kids can construct 3D creations, and they’re so easy to use. Clixo is a STEAM approved toy (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) so kids can foster creativity, spatial awareness skills, and more. We also really enjoy Clixo because they’re light, compact, and perfect for traveling. Get 20% off your order with: CLIXOBBX20
Real Littles: For the Collector
I’m not sure what it is about kids, but they love all things mini! Addie loves collecting miniature things (they’re perfect for her hands to hold) and displaying them in her room. Real Littles created miniaturized replicas of familiar things to transport kids to a miniature world of play. They’re smaller than “mini” -they’re micro! While Real Littles makes so many “Things You Love Made Micro,” our personal favorites are the Real Littles Cutie Carries (NEW, cute, tiny Puppy Carriers with 6 different puppies to choose from), Real Littles Journals (6 cute, tiny lock and key journals that really work and have a bookmark that unlocks a secret compartment), and Real Littles Backpacks (cute, tiny backpacks filled with REAL mini collectible stationary surprises!) Real Littles is on our list for top Christmas gifts for kids in 2022 because they’re REALly adorable and kids have a blast with these micro toys.
A Very Mercy Christmas: For the Book Lover
One of our favorite things to utilize for gifts every year is the rhyme, “Something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read.” If you do something similar, or have a child that enjoys reading, don’t miss this Christmas book from Candlewick Press! A Very Mercy Christmas by NY Times bestselling author, Kate DiCamillo, and illustrator, Chris Van Dusen, is on our top Christmas gifts for kids list! A Very Mercy Christmas is a celebration of community and is a heartwarming story that emphasizes kindness to others. Kate DiCamillo also wrote the page-turning books, Because of Winn-Dixie, as well as The Tale of Desperaux, and A Very Mercy Christmas is yet another page-turner!
Pop Up Pirate: For the Family Game Night Fan
One of the best things about the holidays is spending time together. If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift idea for a family, Pop Up Pirate is a fun option! Pop Up Pirate is an interactive game for ages 4 and up, requires zero batteries, and is a fun pirate themed action and guessing game. Kids and family members will push the pirate into the barrel and take turns sliding their swords into the barrel slots. Beware – if the pirate pops up, you’re out! This fun game will keep everyone guessing since the slot hat makes the pirate pop changes every time! Pop Up Pirate by TOMY is one of our top Christmas gifts for kids in 2022 because it’s fun, interactive, and allows families to have more quality time together (that’s filled with laughter!)
Monster Treads Lightning Wheels Transformers Optimus Prime: For the Car Enthusiast
All the boys I know are obsessed with cars- especially ones with big wheels. As soon as he saw this one, he was in love! The Monster Treads Optimus Prime Lightning Wheels vehicle has large light-up wheels and the faster it’s rolled, the faster the lights flash! It’s a great sized toy, measuring 7.5 inches tall and 9 inches long, is really sturdy, and uses an on/off switch to conserve batteries. This toy is on our top Christmas gift for kids because Optimus Prime fans will love taking it all over various terrains thanks to the durable wheels! Not only that, but kids really love how fast the lights flash, giving hours and hours of play time. TOMY definitely knew what they were doing when they came up with this toy!
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Holiday Gifts: For The Thoughtful Kid
Many years ago a friend of mine’s child was diagnosed with cancer. It was just a few months before Addie was born and I followed their story for years and saw how cancer tried to rip their lives apart. More recently, I met a mom through social media whose daughter went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and had to have her eye removed due to cancer. Watching their family go through the heartache of a cancer diagnosis and enucleation was gut-wrenching. Despite it all, both of those incredible families have come out stronger (in more ways than one) and I know they’re grateful the hard times they went through weren’t any worse.
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—so they can focus on helping their child live. Share the joy of the holiday season with a thoughtful kid in your life with a gorgeous hand blown glass ornament inspired by artwork from St. Jude patients or a metal lapel pin with magnetic backing (perfect for backpacks!) These gifts are on our top Christmas gifts for kids for the amazing purpose of teaching kids about giving back and supporting the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Stride Rite Shoes: For the Fashion Obsessed
Know a kid that just loves to be fashionable? We love Stride Rite shoes and they hit all our criteria for the perfect gift. Since 1919, Stride Rite has designed innovative children’s footwear not only based on current trends but also the latest knowledge behind healthy foot development. These are our top 2 picks for our top Christmas gifts for kids in 2022 and they definitely speak for themselves:
Stride Rite Made2Play Rainier Sneakers have adventure-loving design details and all-around comfortable construction. These shoes are fully machine-washable with an anti-odor lining. Not only that, the lightweight but rugged outdoor outsole has deep grooves for all terrains. Another favorite? The Stride Rite Agnes Boot is designed with comfort and foot supporting features while keeping things stylish with glitter. The Agnes Boot has a contoured insole and flexy outsole that work together to steady kids’ steps. It also has sensory pods underneath to help them feel the ground below!
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