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The ultimate gift guide for kids from toddler to teen

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The ultimate kids gift guide from toddler to teen.

Shopping for kids during the holiday season can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to find gifts that will impress toddlers, teens and everyone in between.

The ultimate holiday toy gift guide: Experts pick for every age and stage

Whether you're hunting for the perfect toy, gadget or something that sparks creativity, we've got you covered with this ultimate holiday gift guide for every age.

From interactive toys for toddlers to must-have tech for teens, we've rounded up the top gifts that are sure to be a hit this season. No matter their interests -- whether they're into building, gaming, fashion or hands-on activities -- there's something here for every child on your list.

Editor's Picks

While we've already tackled some specific age groups in gift guides like this one for teen and tween boys and this one for Barbie fans, we've also put together the ultimate gift guide sorted by age from toddlers to teens -- consider it your one-stop shopping handbook for every kid you know.

Keep reading to see what's trending and will please every kid on your list this year!

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Gifts for kids ages 1 to 3

Joovy Skoot Balance Bike

Price: $49.99 · From Amazon

Tender Leaf Kids Wooden Shopping Cart Toy

Price: $99.99 · From Crate & kids

GUND Sesame Street Official Peek-a-Boo Cookie Monster Plush

Price: $25 · From Amazon

Pro Goleem Dog Security Blanket

Price: $13.49 · 32% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $19.99

LeapFrog Scout and Violet 100 Words Book

Price: $19.99 · From Amazon

LeapFrog My Pal Scout Smarty Paws Customizable Puppy

Price: $18.79 · From Walmart

Cute, cuddly and customizable, My Pal Scout Smarty Paws makes the perfect friend for your little one.

Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy 2-Sided Steady Speed Panda Walker With Smart Stages Learning & Blocks For Ages 6+ Months

Price: $34.99 · From Amazon

This two-sided walker grows with baby through their various stages from sitting up to toddling around. More than 10 activities and 100 songs help keep them entertained during playtime, all while helping them develop their fine and gross motor skills. 

Sproutlings First Grasp Natural Soy and Beeswax Crayons

Price: $5.97 · From Walmart

Sproutlings First Grasp Natural Crayons are the perfect first crayon for toddlers with a unique, chunky triangular shape that is easy for little hands to hold. Formulated with a natural soy and beeswax blend and safe food grade pigments, these crayons deliver a smooth drawing experience and hours of bright, creative scribbling.

VTech Level Up Gaming Chair

Sale: $34.50 · 30% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $49.97

Serious(ly cute) little gamers get their very own preschool game station with the Level Up Gaming Chair with no Wi-Fi and no worries.

Gifts for kids ages 3 to 6

Fingerlings Sweet Tweets Interactive Bird

Price: $9.99 · From Amazon

LUV HER Encanto Girls BFF 6 Piece Toy Jewelry Box Set with 2 Rings, 2 Bead Bracelets and Snap Hair Clips Ages 3+

Price: $8.99 · 10% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $9.99

Kindi Kids Scented Sisters Doll and 2 Accessories

Price: $11.66 · 27% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $15.99

KidKraft Wooden Grocery Store Self-Checkout Center with 30 Accessories

Sale: $79 · 12% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $89.99

Kids long to use the self-checkout stations at stores, just like mom and dad do. With the introduction of the KidKraft Grocery Store Self-Checkout Center, they'll finally get the opportunity to scan items, send them down the conveyer belt, bag them and pay the total, as often as they want, all from the comfort of their own homes.

LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning Caddy

Price: $39.95 · From Walmart

Mop, hop, spin and sweep with the Clean Sweep Learning Caddy! Let kids clean up "messes" while they're still excited to use a broom -- your future self will thank you!

Bluey's Celebration Home

Price: $39.88 · From Walmart

It's Bin Night at Bluey's place! Now you can help Bluey and the Bin Man collect the rubbish in his Garbage Truck.

Upbounders Little Likes Kids 48-Piece Joyful Carousel Puzzle

Price: $15 · From Nordstrom

This beautifully illustrated 48-piece memory game celebrates a kid's love for parks with a fun carousel theme.

Dabble & Dollop Kids Bath Bomb Box

Price: $28 · From Anthropologie

This box of assorted bath bombs brings endless fun to little ones and the young at heart too. They can be mixed and matched to create fizzy combinations -- think tropical fruit smoothie, orange cream pop or strawberry shortcake!

Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Playset

Sale: $38.99 · 26% Savings
From Macy's

Original: $52.99

Toddlers can explore the iconic Barbie home, sized just right for their little hands and packed with toddler-friendly pretend play, with the Barbie Little DreamHouse interactive play set by Little People. Recommended ages 18 months to 5 years.

Melissa & Doug 4-pk. Dress-Up Shoes Role Play Set

Price: $15.99 · 36% Savings
From Kohl's

Original: $24.99

She will love twirling around and dreaming up her own enchanting pretend adventure with this set of four pairs of pretty dress-up shoes from Melissa & Doug.

Gifts for kids ages 6 to 8

Lunix LX15 14pcs Modular Kids Play Couch

Price: $199.97 · 33% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $299.97

Calico Critters Red Roof Cozy Cottage Dollhouse Playset with Figure

Price: $29.99 · 14% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $34.99

KidKraft Luxe Life 2-in-1 Wooden Cruise Ship and Island Doll Play Set

Sale: $50.69 · 36% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $79.97

This wooden play set provides a unique site for dolls to act out adventures. Board the ship and check out your stateroom, complete with a fun bunk bed and a luxury private bathroom.

Sharper Image Thunder Tumbler Toy RC Car

Price: $16.99 · From Kohl's

Want to perform the craziest stunts? Spin like a tornado or pop effortless wheelies? The Sharper Image Thunder Tumbler is the go-to RC for high-flying action. You'll be pulling daredevil tricks like a pro in no time with the wireless control on the track and off road too.

Educational Insights Kanoodle Fusion

Price: $21.99 · From Kohl's

Kanoodle takes a colorful twist with this brain-bending, color-mixing puzzle! Choose one of 50 color-blending challenges, place the pieces shown, then use the remaining pieces to complete the puzzle, stacking translucent primary-colored pieces to create any secondary colors needed.

Jenga Classic Game by Hasbro

Price: $15.99 · From Kohl's

In this classic game of Jenga, carefully select and stack the wooden pieces to see how high you can get before you or a friend knocks the tower down.

Razor Crazy Cart Shift Lightshow

Price: $198 · From Walmart

The all-new Crazy Cart Shift Lightshow from Razor delivers the intense fun and excitement of driving and drifting to kids as young as six years old!

Learning Resources Switcheroo Coding Crew

Price: $59.99 · From Kohl's

Get ready for a challenge-solving, obstacle-evading, screen-free coding adventure with Switcheroo Coding Crew!

Elmer's Squishies DIY Squishy Toy Kit

Price: $19.97 · 11% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $22.47

Squish your way into the fun world of Elmer's Squishies! This DIY squishy kit includes everything to make your own surprise squishy toy in 60 minutes.

Crocs Kids' Classic Lined Clog

Price: $49.99 · From Crocs

The soft, fuzzy liner adds to the cushion and comfort. They're great as slippers, yet capable outdoors, too.

Made By Me! Sand Dough Sculpt & Paint Creations! Pottery Press

Price: $19.97 · From Walmart

Discover the easier way to create custom bowls and dishes: It's the Made By Me! Sand Dough Pottery Press! Say goodbye to clay and hello to Sand Dough, a mess-free, air-dry material that transforms into ready-to-paint pottery!

Just My Style Fashion Punch Style & Stitch Loom

Price: $22 · From Walmart

Punch it, stitch it, wear it! Discover the all-new way to create friendship bracelets with the Just My Style Fashion Punch Stitch & Style Loom!

Just My Style Glitzy Pop! Jewel Pen Sparkling Multicolor Charm Studio

Sale: $34.37 · 21% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $43.90

Have you ever wanted to bling out your own jewelry? Now you can with the Just My Style Glitzy Pop Jewel Pen Sparkling Charm Studio!

Gifts for kids ages 8 to 12

Astronaut Galaxy Light Projector

Price: $32.98 · 45% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $59.99

DDAI Arts and Crafts for Kids Age 8-12 Friendship Bracelet Making Kit for Girls

Price: $34.97 · From Amazon

Kids Drum Sets-Donner 5-Piece for Beginners,14 inch Junior Drum Kit, with Adjustable Throne, Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Pedal and Drumsticks

Price: $212.49 · From Amazon

When encouraging children to explore their creative side, it's important to start young -- even if it's a noisy learning experience. Give a percussion-curious kid in your life the thrill of a lifetime with all-in-one drum kit for kids. 

Jetson LED Light-up Kids Kick Scooter

Price: $29.99 · 4% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $31.49

Easy to ride, lightweight, easy to move, with light up LEDs all over! The Jupiter has over 100 LED lights for high visibility safety and nonstop fun! Kids can kick and push their way around with ease and safety.

Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Book Set

Price: $26.69 · 32% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $39.48

UNO All Wild Family Card Game

Price: $6.44 · 50% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $12.99

In UNO All Wild card game, every single card is wild for a fast-paced, even more unpredictable version of this family favorite! There's no matching of numbers or colors like regular UNO, but it's not as easy as it sounds.

Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven

Price: $44.97 · From Walmart

Mix it up, bake it up, eat it up! The Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven lets you enjoy the magically messy, wonderfully creative baking process, and share the tasty results with family and friends!

Logitech Design Collection Limited Edition Wireless 3-button Ambidextrous Mouse

Price: $14.88 · From Walmart

The compact size is perfect for tight workspaces and anyone with smaller hands -- even kids. Click at your desk, at home or on the go for a whole year with one pre-installed battery.

Logitech Pop Keys Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Sale: $66.52 · 33% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $99.99

Unleash personality onto your desk space and beyond with POP Keys. Let your true self shine with a statement desktop aesthetic and fun customizable emoji keys.

Gifts for kids ages 13 to 18

Ever Eden Kids Healthy Habit TRIO

Price: $68 · 17% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $82.90

Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera

Price: $75.88 · From Amazon

Giga Pet Cryptids Game

Price: $14 · 30% Savings
From Urban Outfitters

Original: $20

30 Japanese snack box

Price: $21.97 · From Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite

Price: $96.59 · From Amazon

The Holiday Treats Sugarwish

Price: $25 to $79 · From Sugarwish

Send the perfect gift of candy, cookies, popcorn, snacks, coffee, tea or hot cocoa to your entire list this holiday season! Your recipients are guaranteed to love choosing their favorite treats, including seasonal flavors. Holiday eCards are delivered instantly and will spread the warmth and joy of the season to all of those on your list.

Casetify Custom Phone Charm

Price: $42 · From Casetify

Spice up your mirror selfies with a little Y2K phone candy. This beaded strap puts a modern tech accessory spin on the return of 90s fashion. Match your phone case, your mood, and your flashback looks.

Victrola Music Edition 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Price: $99.99 · From Kohl's

With the Victrola Music Edition Portable Bluetooth Speaker, it's never been easier to carry your favorite songs everywhere you go. A portable design and a battery that provides up to 12 hours of playback makes it perfect for listening on the go.

Victrola Re-Spin Sustainable Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player

Price: $99.99 · From Kohl's

The Re-Spin is the classic "suitcase" record player reimagined for today's vinyl fans. Featuring a built-in custom-tuned Bluetooth speaker and bass radiator enclosure, the Re-Spin is the best-sounding turntable in its class, with three times the bass of a standard suitcase record player.

Logitech LITRA GLOW

Price: $49.99 · 16% Savings
From Walmart

Original: $59.99

Whether you're shooting a YouTube video, streaming on Twitch or just working from home, Litra Glow ensures you always look your best.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Price: $159.99 · 30% Savings
From Samsung

Original: $229.99

Galaxy Buds2 Pro pack a studio-worthy listening experience into the most comfortable design yet -- wear them as long as you want.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Price: $449.99 · From Samsung

The Galaxy A23 is a high-performing and cost-saving device, perfect for the whole family. For those who are always on the go or want to be connected to their friends 24/7, the two-day battery life on the phones will be your new best friend.