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Last updated on December 4, 2016. Originally posted on December 4, 2016 By Maryea / 10 Comments

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

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Do you need some unique gift ideas for kids? It’s time for another holiday shopping guide! How are you doing on your Christmas shopping? As I’m writing this, Christmas is only three weeks away. How can that be? I’ve scoured the web to find some great, unique gifts for kids. I’m pretty sure I’ve finished my Christmas shopping for my own kids as I researched this post! I hope you find some great gifts for your own kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews!

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Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Animal Knee Socks

Seriously, how cute are these?! There are eight different animals–you must check them out. Any little girl will look adorable in these fun socks. If you have or know a little girl who is into fashion or just loves animals, these are the perfect gift. Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to purchase the Animal Knee Socks on Amazon.

White Canvas TeePee

Not only will kids love hiding out in this teepee, parents will love it because it’s gorgeous! This is a neutral color (duh–white) and will compliment any decor. It’d be great for a play room, living room, or bedroom. My kids love playing in tents, and I’m sure most kids do.

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

 

Click here to purchase the White Canvas Teepee from Etsy.

A Little Passports Subscription

My daughter Meghan received this gift from an aunt and uncle a few years back, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. Every month a package would come in the mail with a new country to explore. Her passport got filled up with different countries around the world and she loved the activities that went along with the learning. So much fun!

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to get 15% off your order at Little Passports. Use Code JOLLY15.

Engraved Guitar

This engraved guitar would make a special gift for a little girl or little boy. Do you have a music lover? This is a personal and thoughtful gift!

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to order the engraved guitar from Etsy.

Gorilla Gym

Do you have kids who have more energy than they know what to do with (raises hand…). The Gorilla Gym is what you need! Let them get all that energy out when the weather is bad with this awesome gift. It hangs right in the doorway and comes with interchangeable parts for different activities. Check out over 200 positive reviews on Amazon. This one is a winner. 
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Click here to purchase the Gorilla Gym from Amazon.

Deco Tress

This is for the child who loves to build. What a unique way to encourage that! The pegs can be assembled 7 different ways and it encourages fine motor skills. If you aren’t sure what toys the child you are buying for has, this is most likely not a toy most kids already have.

Unique Gift Ideas for kids

Click here to order the Deco Tress from Imagine Toys. Hint: right now you can save $30 on orders over $100 from Imagine Toys. Use code countdown30.

GoldieBlox and the Zipline

This might be the most perfect doll ever. Goldie is more of an action figure than a doll, with bendable joints. The child builds the zip line for Goldie and then she can use it! This toy encourages basic engineering skills, spatial skills, and problem solving. So cool!

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to order GoldieBlox and the Zipline from Imagine Toys. Hint: right now you can save $30 on orders over $100 from Imagine Toys. Use code countdown30.

 

It’s My Biz Ultimate Business Guide

This is a gift that speaks to my heart. I think it’s so important to encourage and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit. This gift shows kids the basics of setting up and running their own business. It’s never to early to learn and kids love doing it! This one is geared towards girls. I tried to find something similar for boys, but didn’t have any luck.

 

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to purchase It’s My Biz Ultimate Business Guide from Imagine Toys. Hint: right now you can save $30 on orders over $100 from Imagine Toys. Use code countdown30.

Balance Blox

You know I love gifts that encourage active kids! This one is great. My kids have been asking for a slack line for years, but we don’t have the two perfect trees for it, so this looks like a great alternative. Bonus? You can use this inside or outside, so it’ll get used all year long!

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to get the Balance Blox from Imagine Toys.  Hint: right now you can save $30 on orders over $100 from Imagine Toys. Use code countdown30.

ChalkTrail for Bikes

At first glance, this doesn’t look like much. But when you think about the possibilities, it’s awesome! The plastic thing carries a piece of sidewalk chalk, and then it attaches to a bike. Then kids can use their bike to draw! Think of the huge designs your child will be able to make in your driveway! You have to check out the video (follow the link) to see this thing in action. It’s one of the best inexpensive unique gifts for kids!

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to purchase Chalktrail for Bikes from Imagine Toys.   Hint: right now you can save $30 on orders over $100 from Imagine Toys. Use code countdown30.

Personalized Superhero Cape

We got this for our daughter, Meghan, when she was three and it still gets used for dress up by both kids today. You can personalize it by color, style, and of course, letter. It’s great quality and has held up very well despite getting used a lot for five years. I highly recommend!

Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Click here to purchase the personalized Superhero Cape from Amazon.

I hope this gift guide helps take some of the work out of your Christmas shopping. These unique gift ideas for kids are fun, different, and great for a wide range of kids. Happy shopping!

Please check out the rest of the gift guides I’ve published this season:

Unique Gift Ideas for Men

Unique Gift Ideas for Men

Gift Ideas for Grandparents Who Have Everything

Gift Ideas for Grandparents who have everything

Gift Ideas for Moms (That She’ll Actually Love!)

Gift Ideas for Mom

 

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  1. Guadalupe Parnell says

    May 26, 2023 at 2:18 am

    From interactive virtual magic kits to personalized storybooks, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination. Check out the blog post at https://magicalkatrina.com/magiciansblog/zoom-magic-how-to-make-your-virtual-meetings-magical for some amazing suggestions. These gifts will not only provide entertainment but also enhance their creativity and learning. Make their virtual meetings truly magical with these enchanting presents.

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  2. Guadalupe Parnell says

    December 9, 2022 at 12:23 am

    Unique gift ideas for kids can be hard to find. Sometimes kids feel so special that they just want a regular gift and not something that stands out. Here you check this contractors and get more new skills for construction. That’s why I created this list of unique gifts for kids. They’re easily affordable and won’t break the piggy bank in this holiday season or any other time of year.

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  3. Liz Ann says

    August 8, 2022 at 8:55 am

    Great Recommendations! Thanks for this!

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  4. RickyLogsdon says

    October 25, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    I love making surprises. And even more I like to look at the eyes of children at this moment, at the emotions. I want to say again that all the ideas are great. You helped me decide on a gift. Just looked at creative ideas on https://masterbundles.com/stock-content/photo/ and remembered about you and your article. I am a beginner web designer often get acquainted with useful information for myself. They offer tons of bright and aesthetic fonts, backgrounds, logos and more. Your photos in the article resemble the pictures on this site with their aesthetics.

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  5. RickyLogsdon says

    October 21, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    These are great gift ideas for kids. Thank you!

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  6. Anderson says

    March 21, 2019 at 2:22 am

    Make me very happy that ideas thanks for your for sharing these great ideas I will must to go with them…. thanks….

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  7. Colin says

    March 21, 2019 at 2:13 am

    Very Impressive Ideas!! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂 :-).

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  8. Mark says

    February 12, 2018 at 12:56 am

    That was some really unique gifts! Loved it! Especially the little passport!

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  9. Beth Bishop says

    November 18, 2017 at 1:50 am

    I love the idea of giving the kids (and adults) experiences as gifts! Creating special memories is the best kind of gift. We usually do a house decluttering and donations before the holidays to prepare. I’m definitelly using some of your ideas for inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Jeff says

    October 6, 2017 at 7:09 am

    Very interesting gifts, thanks for posting I like the guitar and the bike for kids.

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