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“What can we get your kids for gifts?” is the number one question I receive around the holidays. While it is very thoughtful, I dread the question because I can never come up with gift ideas on the spot. In fact, it tends to give me a bit of anxiety – and by a bit, I mean a lot!
But with this gift guide for infants, toddlers, kids and teens, all you’ll have to do is share a link. Because here at The Quality Edit, we have the answers you need when your inner circle asks what to gift the kids.
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For the Littlest Loves
With over 4,000 five-star reviews, Snuggle Me’s cult-favorite Snuggle Me® Infant Lounger is the perfect present for the newest member of your family. Suitable for babies aged 0-9 months, the Infant lounger comes in a variety of soft, natural colors and doesn’t take up a ton of space, so this useful gift won’t add to the overall clutter that tends to come with a new baby.
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You can never go wrong with gifting pajamas, especially when it comes to infants. From solid colors to patterns and holiday-themed PJs, there is something for everyone when it comes to Caden Lane Zipper Footies. Made with buttery soft fabric, these will quickly become baby’s favorites. And if you want to step it up, you can always pair the pajamas with a matching blanket or pair of PJs for every family member (mom and dad included)!
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Handmade by artisans in Brazil, these mobiles are beautiful additions to any nursery. Attach one to the crib and your infant will enjoy the beautiful colors and shapes. Each mobile comes wrapped in a Nestig gift box, so you don’t have to worry about gift wrapping. Note, the mobile doesn’t come with the wooden attachment arm, so you will have to purchase that separately.
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Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that are the most useful. And that’s definitely the case when it comes to infants. These doddle & co Pop Pacifiers are great for any new baby. And with the “pop and drop” feature for babies 0-3 months, it’s one more way to avoid all those nasty germs when the paci drops on the floor.
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Combining innovation, quality, and a sleek urban style, Liki Trike is the most compact folding tricycle in the world — so small that it fits easily in a trunk or airplane overhead bin for easy transportation. It comes with 5 modes of use, and is designed to grow with children from 10 months to 3 years old! So while this is a splurge-worthy gift, it’s one they’ll enjoy throughout the entire duration of toddlerhood.
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A play kitchen is one of the best gifts my kids got as toddlers. In fact, they still play with it today – and they’re seven and eight. This Lalo play kitchen promotes open-ended play and is aesthetically pleasing, so it actually looks good in your play space. Who doesn’t love a classic light wood and white kitchen?!
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This dreamy Hinoki wind-up boat will transport your little one's bath time to the purifying forests of Japan. Hinoki is an ancient cypress wood native to Japan. Lightweight, antimicrobial, and naturally resistant to humidity, it's been used for centuries in Japanese bathhouses, making it the perfect material for a bath toy. To set your "ofune" to sail, wind the rotating knob on the top of the boat. Then, place it in the bath or small pool and watch the Mama boat tug the baby boat around and around in circles!
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Starting at $95, these handcrafted, whimsically patterned rugs are the perfect addition to any kids’ space. Featuring designs like cookies, clouds, leaves, forests, and the alphabet, Lorena Canal rugs help create a magical, fantasy-like area for your toddler. And the best part is they are washable, so they’re free to be as messy and creative as they want!
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Known for its rugs, Cold Picnic is expanding its product line with these matching toddler/adult sweaters. Knitted from sustainable yarn, these sweaters are inspired by how magical everyday wonders of simple, ordinary objects – like rocks, sticks, and feathers – can become.
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With five developmental play zones, four detachable activity toys, and four sets of cards, this award-winning, best-selling play gym is bound to keep a little one entertained for hours on end. And there is nothing better than a gift that keeps those babies occupied!
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While the Newton Baby Crib Mattress is certainly on the pricier end, you just can’t put a price on knowing your child is safe and sound. The rest I’ve been able to have knowing this, as well as your baby sleeping in is priceless. But don’t take my word for it – try it yourself for 100 days risk-free. You might just catch yourself falling in love… and falling asleep easier.
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For the Coolest Kids
There is nothing better than a gift fostering creativity, and Tiny Easel’s curated art boxes do just that. Created by an artist and mom of three, these art boxes come with everything kids need for a mess-free, stress-free art experience. Each kit comes with original illustrations hand drawn by the founder, washable, toxic-frees watercolor pencils and watercolor crayons, a large & small sponge brush, a water brush wand, a watercolor canvas, and watercolor paper, a spill-proof water cup and a splat mat. Like I said, everything you need to create a masterpiece!
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woom’s ORIGINAL balance and early pedal bike models offer lightweight, innovative, kid-specific designs. The line is purposefully designed to grow and progress with the rider as they improve upon their technique, setting kids up for the best possible skills progression through their early years. With woom, learning to ride a bike and perfecting those bike-handling skills is easy, safe, intuitive and fun.
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Remember puffy stickers? What about fuzzy ones or oily ones?! Well, Sticker Beans rhinestone stickers are the newest version of the must-have stickers; they’re all my eight-year-old wants! Kids collect these glitzy stickers to trade with their friends and are making sticker collecting cool again. They definitely bring me back to my childhood!
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A cozy sweatshirt is always a good idea for a cold winter day. And Mini Rodini has some of the cutest sweatshirts we’ve seen in a long time. The funky designs and patterns give kids the opportunity to express themselves through fashion. My personal favorite: the Clover Kids Sweatshirt. I’d get that in an adult size if they had it!
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Hugimals are an award-winning adorable, huggable alternative to a weighted blanket, combining the physical calming benefits of a weighted blanket with the emotional support (and portability) of a favorite stuffed animal. Their weighted pressure helps children feel calm, grounded, safe, and secure. Plus, their patent-pending removable weighted insert makes them machine washable, and distributes their weight throughout their body for the comforting feeling that they're "hugging you back."
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For the Totally Awesome Teen
Some of our favorite childhood memories include trips to Disney – and whether or not you have a Disney surprise hidden up your sleeve, we recommend this beanie for any Disney-loving tween or teen. It’s spirited yet understated, the adorable poms are detachable, and it’s machine-washable. Can you think of a better winter gift?!
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This unique, bold, colorful clutch is a conversation starter and the perfect present for that chic, fashion-forward teenager. The #1 best-seller is the statement piece that belongs in all closets. Designed by artist Elizabeth Sutton, this clutch is so much more than a bag; it’s a true work of art that I would have loved to get as a teen.
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This accessory will help your teenager keep their bag whenever they head out. Ivy Alexander’s signature purse hook is lightweight and compact so they can easily carry it around. Plus, the anti-slip matte designs allow handbags of most sizes and weights to hang from the table-top. This gift also gives back; proceeds from sales go towards the Ivy Alexander Foundation, a foundation dedicated to helping non-profit organizations that advance the equity of women.
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What does every teen want? A way to block out the outside noise while spending time on their devices. Whether it’s gaming, chatting with friends, listening to music, or watching a movie, teens are very quick to take advantage of alone time. And BOSE noise-canceling headphones, which are considered some of the best on the market, give them that time they crave. My fellow TQE editor says her teenage nephew can’t live without his noise-canceling headphones – so you know this is a gift that your teen will love.
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With different ways to express “I love you,” Lonely Ghost is adored by Gen-Z. The "I love you say it back" collection is a reminder to say "I love you" to those around you. Celebrities like Charli D'Amelio, Addison Rae, Olivia Rodrigo love the brand and have been seen sporting the apparel around town. The hoodie is comfy to wear every day and has the quality to last, making it the perfect gift to give that special Gen-Z teen in your life. They will say "I love you" back to you in return for this gift!
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There is nothing teens need more these days than a little mindfulness reminder. And these bracelets from Little Words Project do just that. Little Words Project bracelets aim to bring positivity into your life, inspire individuals to be kind to themselves and to pass that kindness forward. You can get the teen in your life bracelets with already prepared sayings, or you can customize bracelets to say anything that will resonate with your teen.
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But wait, there is more – make sure to check out TQE’s The Best Gifts. Period guide for even more ideas.
Happy shopping and happy holidays!