Guide to Not So Common Christmas Gifts for Kids in 2017

Sure, you could stand in line to get your kid a hatchimal (or the 2017 equivalent) or you could think outside the box and go for something unique. Here are some of my favorite Christmas gifts of all time and where to buy them. 

Before we get started, let me point out that I choose one large gift and then 3 smaller gifts and stockings. That’s what my children get. Sometimes they get one large group gift and smaller gifts for under the tree. The things I’m suggesting are in the one large gift range. If you’re going to spend $100 on your kid, let’s do it all at once not one shopkin at a time! 

Active and outdoor play:

1. Play House, Kitchen, or outdoor equipment.

My pick: Step2.

See my post on the Cars 3 Coaster c/o here. 

2. Ride on toys. 

My pick age 2-6: Kid Trax. See my post on our CAT and Land Rover rides (c/o) here. 

My pick age 7+: Rollplay. See my post on the Turnado (c/o) here. 

4. Bouncer. 

My Pick: bouncy horse by Big Country Farm Toys 

5. Hoverboard or Segway. 

My pick: Rollplay. 

Educational Gifts: 

1. Toys to improve fine motor skills.

My Pick: Build and Play Dinos.

2. Building toys. 

My pick: Crazy Shapes Building Set. Snap-Bots. 

Educational toys pictured above c/o Lakeshore Learning. They carry toys perfect for parents and educators. I’m really excited about all their building toys and so many of their unique products that inspire imaginative play. Stay tuned for a closer look coming to the blog soon.

3. Wooden toys. 

My pick ages 4 and under: Alphabet building blocks. Noah’s Ark. 

My pick ages 3+: Wooden Tea Party and Food Set.

See my post on Cubbie Lee Toys (c/o).

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4. Subscription Box.

My pick: Steve Spangler Science. 

See my post on our stem subscription here (c/o). 

5. Magazine Subscription. 

My pick for girls: S’more science magazine for girls.

My pick for boys: Zoodinos.

Stocking Stuffers (continuing with the theme of one bigger toy vs 80 small things, here are gifts that stuff the whole stocking at once):

1. Stuffed Friend. Pick an heirloom quality lovie and your kids will play with them forever. 

My pick: Bla Bla Kids. 

2. Costume. Who doesn’t love to dress up? Pick a super hero cape or princess dress that they can wear every day and enjoy those stuffers all year long.

My pick: Adorable Essentials Playground Princess line. Dress up your princess can wear everyday. 

3. Rain gear. 

My pick: umbrellas, coats, and boots from Western Chief. 

4. Clothes or shoes. This is something they need so bonus, kill two birds with one stone. 

My Pick: 

For girls: Adorable Essentials. 

For boys and girls: Pintsize.

5. Lunchboxes, snack packs, or eating utensils.

My pick: Apple Park Kids animal packs and lunch boxes. Chomp plates on the go. 

Disclaimer: I work with some of the companies listed here on reviews in exchange for products. However, all opinions herein are my own. I never guarantee a good review and all thoughts are honest and unbiased. The following companies sent items for this post: Bla Bla Kids, Lakeshore Learning, and Cubbie Lee toys. All items added to the list because my children have enjoyed them or I have acquired them in preparation for Christmas.