The best gifts for kids that are not toys are things they use every day and still feel excited about. Try the Floral Kids School Backpack for Girls for school, the Kids Watercolor Set with Dip Pens for a creative afternoon, or the Rotating Snowflake Projector Night Light for bedtime. Every pick below costs less than $25 and ships free with tracking.
For school and reading
- Floral Kids School Backpack for Girls, from $21.99. A floral backpack sized for kids around 7 to 13.
- Lightweight Kids Backpack with Embroidered Car, from $13.99. A light backpack with an embroidered car for younger kids.
- Kids Animal Water Bottle with Straw, 550 ml, $17.99. A cute animal bottle with a straw for school and sports.
- Cartoon Animal Thermal Lunch Bag for Kids, $12.99. Keeps lunch cool and fits easily in a school bag.
- Cat Paw Retractable Gel Pens, Set of 4, $12.99. Gel pens with cat paw tops that make homework a little more fun.
- 3D Cartoon Animal Bookmark for Book Lovers, from $11.99. A 3D animal bookmark that peeks out of the top of a book.
For creative afternoons
- Kids Watercolor Set with Dip Pens, from $12.99. A compact watercolor set for painting at the kitchen table.
- Kids Chef Apron and Hat Set, from $12.99. An apron and chef hat for kids who like to help cook.
- Cute Cartoon Pull-Out Sticky Notes Box, from $13.99. Pull-out sticky notes in a cartoon case for notes and doodles.
- Volume Limited Wired Kids Headphones, from $22.99. Wired headphones with a volume limit for tablets and car trips.
For bedtime and their room
- Rotating Snowflake Projector Night Light, $20.99. Projects moving snowflakes onto the ceiling as they fall asleep.
- Lying Duck Rechargeable Night Light, $24.99. A rechargeable duck night light with a soft glow.
- Glow in the Dark Moon and Stars Wall Stickers, from $16.99. Glow in the dark moon and stars for a calm bedroom.
- Double Bell Kids Alarm Clock with Backlight, from $23.99. A classic double bell alarm clock to help them get up on time.
How to choose
- Think about their age: younger kids like bright designs, older kids want something they will not outgrow fast.
- Pick something tied to a routine, like school, reading or bedtime.
- Ask a parent about sizes and favorite colors before you order.
Will it arrive in time?
US orders take 10 to 20 business days and orders to other countries take 10 to 25 business days. To have it by Christmas, order by November 24 in the US and by November 17 for other countries. Shipping is free and tracked on every order.
Still looking? See our stocking stuffers for kids or our gifts for teenagers.