Hape Baby Drum, available at Amazon and Target, $18.99
Playing around with music and sound is a precursor to language development. While your little one's music might not sound quite so musical at first, there's no doubt they'll enjoy banging on their own drum.
Recommended ages: 6 months and up
K and J Keepsakes Moon and Stars Night Light, available at Etsy, $32.99
Give the little girl on your list a thoughtful gift with this personalized night light. It gives off a soft white light that will create a cozy atmosphere. This gift is ideal for younger kids who are afraid of the dark or older kids who are looking for a new room decoration.
Smallbirds Wool Runners, available at Allbirds, $58
These machine-washable sneakers made of merino wool easily slip on little feet — a gift for both parents and kids. They come in four different colors and five different toddler sizes. No need to stress when they jump in a mud puddle; just throw the shoes in the wash after.
Sizes: 5T to 10T
Fisher-Price Little People Friends Together Play House, available at Target, $39.99
This little dollhouse is ideal for toddlers; it's just the right size for little hands, but the pieces are big enough for kids under 3. It also includes buttons that play songs, sounds, and phrases. The dollhouse comes with 10 play accessories.
Recommended ages: 1 to 5 years
Melissa & Doug Paw Patrol Rescue Mission Wooden Dashboard, available at Target, Buy Buy Baby, and Amazon, from $39.99
This interactive Paw Patrol steering wheel takes kids on adventures as they help the pups complete missions. Some interactive elements include a voice recorder, a scrolling GPS, and windshield mission cards. It also works in three languages: English, French, or Spanish.
Recommended ages: 3 years and up
My Fairy Garden Light Unicorn Paradise Playset, available at Amazon, Walmart, and Target, from $20.98
Using the included seeds, she'll be able to grow her own magical fairy garden. The garden setting also lights up and plays music, making this an interactive play set. This gift also provides a springboard to sneak in some STEM education.
Recommended ages: 4 years and up
2-in-1 Musical Jump 'n Toss, available from Amazon and Fat Brain Toys, $25.95
If you enjoyed ravaging your ankles with a Skip-It when you were younger, you'll enjoy watching your kids play with this similar toy. In addition to the musical hopping game, this toy can also turn into a ring toss game. Kids can easily play with this indoors or outdoors, and it helps get out some energy while developing gross motor skills.
Recommended ages: 4 years and up
"The Color of Your Skin" by Desirée Acevedo and Silvia Álvarez, available at Amazon, Bookshop, and Barnes & Noble, from $15.59
This book teaches kids an important lesson about celebrating diversity and inclusiveness. The friends in this story are perplexed when they realize that the "skin color" pencil doesn't match everyone's skin color. They then work together to create a picture that includes all skin colors.
Recommended ages: 4-8 years
Chuckle and Roar Pop It!, available at Target and Urban Outfitters, from $7.99
Kids of all ages have their eyes on Pop It! toys. While many kids like these sensory toys because of their mass popularity, many others use them to focus when they're having trouble staying still.
Recommended ages: 3 years and up
Smart Pixelator, available at Amazon, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, and Blick, from $29.99
The Smart Pixelator provides templates for kids to make masterpieces with Perler beads. They can create their own designs and even make 3D projects as they get the hang of it.
Recommended ages: 7 years and up
Ada Twist, Scientist On-The-Go Lab Set, available at Walmart, $44.44
Whether the girl on your list watches the Netflix show "Ada Twist, Scientist" or not, she'll surely get wrapped up in the science experiments in this kit. It encourages kids to learn about the scientific method as they conduct six different experiments.
Recommended ages: 5 years and up
Kinetic Sand Dino XCavate, available at Amazon and Walmart, from $5
Young paleontologists will get to unearth their own dinosaur bones. After they pry open the crate, they'll need to search through the kinetic sand to find parts of their dinosaur. Then they'll be tasked with putting the bones back together to create a dinosaur figurine.
Recommended ages: 6 years and up
Franklin Sports I-Color Sports Ball, available at Amazon, Buy Buy Baby, Kohl's, and Macy's, from $26.99
Art meets sport with this football they can color. The football comes with ten markers so they can decorate it how they please. Their masterpiece will last through many games, although it may fade a bit.
Craft Tastic Yarn Unicorns Kit, available at Amazon, Uncommon Goods, Michael's, and Joann Fabrics, from $14.99
This art kit provides a template to make two yarn unicorns. It's a relaxing art project, and when they're done, they'll have a nice gift to give away to someone else or a cute decoration for their room.
Recommended ages: 8 years and up
"A Kids Book About Change" by David Kim, available at A Kids Company About, $19.95
Change is hard, and it's inevitable that kids will have to navigate their fair share of it. In this book, kids learn how to cope with change, and they're encouraged to talk to people they trust when they face difficult changes.
Recommended ages: 5 years and up
Subscription Box, available at Little Passports, from $20.95
Little Passports boxes help kids explore different topics like geography, travel, and STEM. Boxes include hands-on activities, games, stories, challenges, and experiments. You can choose to gift a subscription or a single activity.
Recommended ages: 3 to 9+ years
Illuminated Doodle Pillowcase, available at Etsy and Uncommon Goods, from $22
Rather than using markers, she'll be able to doodle on this pillowcase with light. It comes with a light pen, but works with any light source, such as a flashlight. Use it for her to play and doodle, or leave a sweet message on her pillowcase before bed.
Recommended ages: 3 years and up
"Rebel Girls Lead: 25 Tales of Powerful Women", available at Amazon, Bookshop, and Barnes & Noble, from $4.89
With this book, girls learn that they can be powerful, brave leaders. It includes 25 stories of strong women, including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman. By reading these inspiring stories, they'll learn that they have a voice and they can make a difference.
Recommended ages: 7 to 12 years
Bye, Felicia! Party Game, available at Amazon, Target, and Kohl's, $17.99
This fast-paced game fosters connection between players by asking them to write down words that are associated with various topics. Not only do they need to come up with associations, but they also need to match associations with other players. If not, bye, Felicia!
Recommended ages: 12 years and up
Natural Henna Temporary Tattoo Freestyle Kit, available at Uncommon Goods, $25
A tattoo is a big decision, but a henna tattoo is just temporary. The girl on your shopping list can decorate her body with temporary tattoos using this freestyle henna kit. It comes with enough ink to make 20 to 30 designs. The kit also includes stencils if they're not quite ready to freestyle their tattoo.
Recommended ages: 13 years and up
Echo Dot, available at Amazon, $49.99
This little device has it all: an alarm clock, a speaker, and a built-in light. They can ask Alexa to play their favorite songs, get answers to questions, and call friends who also have Alexa devices.
Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Full Face Facial Mask, available at Amazon, $11.97
Everyone can use a little rest and relaxation from time to time. She'll be able to do just that with this 16 pack of sheet masks. Each mask is designed for a different purpose, from brightening to soothing.
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