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The Official Scary Mommy Editors' 2021 Holiday Gift Guide For Kids

by Team Scary Mommy
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We know you’ve been hunting for the best toys for your kids this year. It’s hard to keep up with all the L.O.L. Dolls and STEM toys and fancy bikes and Polly Pockets (hellz yeah, Polly is back, bitches!), so we’ve rounded up all the toys and gifts our own kids loved this year. Every gift we’re recommending has been thoroughly vetted by the Scary Mommy Intern Team (aka, our children — we pay them in snacks and helping them make sure they make it to their Zoom period 3 class, and they get full family benefits, obvs).

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Behold: The Best Kids Toys, All Scary Mommy Editor-Approved.

Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu
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Back to the Roots Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food
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Honey Bug Unicorn Bundle

Good news: You still have time to order from Honey Bug and get your Christmas kid for your littles in time! Honey Bug is one of our new favorite places to shop for kids. It’s curated, cute, and sells individual toys as well as bundles. We loved this unicorn bundle, which features six unicorn toys and products that are super unique and high quality.

$150
Disney Sketchy Tales Game
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Blowfish Kids Unisex-Child Tubs-k Fashion Boot
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Spirograph Scratch & Shimmer
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My Fairy Garden - Fairy Light Garden with Musical Sound
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Fun Forts Glow Kids Tent for Kids
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The Mandalorian: The Child Coin Bank

Time to start teaching your child about money? Just use The Child coin bank! Grogu loves shiny things (preferably to eat), so he won’t mind being fed coins. It’ll teach your kid how to save money the fun way.

$20
smarTrike Xtend 3-in-1 Convertible Kids Bike
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GUND Toothpick Asher Dragon Plush Stuffed Animal
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GUND Toothpick Juniper Unicorn Plush Stuffed Animal
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LOL Surprise OMG Remix 4-in-1 Plane
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Hasbro Games Jenga: Super Mario Edition Game
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SEQUENCE Game
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Fat Brain Toys Squigz Starter Set
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Fat Brain Toys Buggy Light Science & Nature
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Paint by Sticker Kids: Dinosaurs
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My Audio Pet Mini Bluetooth Animal Wireless Speaker
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SUGAR & SNAIL Paint by Pom Pom Peel and Stick Craft for Kids
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Kid Trax Toddler Vespa Scooter Electric Ride On Toy
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SCHLEICH Toy Dinosaur Research Station
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Fisher-Price Walk Bounce & Ride Pony
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Pottery Awesomeness Kits

Our kids need screen-free creative fun, and this kit delivers. Choose a monthly subscription, or a one-time kit, and you’ll get everything you need to decorate your own pottery creation. So much fun!

$30
Owl Crate STEM Boxes

A monthly subscription for your book loving kid! This version is curated for the 8-12 year old set, and not only does it come with books, it comes with other fun items that match a monthly theme.

$28
Polly Pocket Unicorn Party Large Compact Playset
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Minecraft 3.25 Scale Mega Redstone Monstrosity
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Passback Junior Composite Football
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The Amazing Wind-up and go Extreme Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle with Energizer Launcher and Stunt Trail Bike
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Delta Children Snuggle Foam Filled Chair, Kid Size
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SHOP THE STORY

Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu

Princess Cupcake Jones is your kid’s new BFF. Each book has a new lesson that will help your kid grow into the little being they’re meant to be! And her style? Come on — she’s the best.

$15.33
Back to the Roots Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food

Back To The Roots introduces the fun of gardening all year round, and frankly, we might love this even more than our kids. From mushroom growing kits, to heirloom tomato kits, to micro-greens that grow over an adorable fish tank — this brand is amazing.

$83.30
Spirograph Scratch & Shimmer

You probably remember Spirograph from your childhood – and it’s just as cool as you remember. This version is updated on a cool colorful scratchpad your kids will love. Colorful crafts with no mess!

$14.05
My Fairy Garden - Fairy Light Garden with Musical Sound

Really, what kid doesn’t love fairies? This is adorable and fun and your kid will love it.

$38.65
smarTrike Xtend 3-in-1 Convertible Kids Bike

Have a kid who is learning to trust her balance on a bike? This is a perfect gift for transitioning your kid from learning to balance to off to the races! And it grows with your kid, too — so you can start them learning to balance on a bike as a toddler. Great gift!

$249.99
GUND Toothpick Asher Dragon Plush Stuffed Animal

Gund stuffed animals have been our personal favorites since childhood — and we love continuing the tradition with our kids. This year’s update — adorable dragon!

$44.99
GUND Toothpick Juniper Unicorn Plush Stuffed Animal

See above, LOL. How can we get through 2020 without a magical unicorn?

$19.05
LOL Surprise OMG Remix 4-in-1 Plane

LOL dolls are here to stay and this plane that also turns into a performance stage will make your child squeal with delight. You know it will.

$63.98
Hasbro Games Jenga: Super Mario Edition Game

Who doesn’t love Jenga? Now your kids have a Super Mario update that they will love.

$24.49
SEQUENCE Game

This is a favorite in our family. Teach your kids how to be super competitive from a young age! LOL, JK! But really, you’ll love this as much as your kids and the critical thinking it teaches is amazing.

$17.97
Fat Brain Toys Squigz Starter Set

Kids (and adults) of all ages will love playing with these! And you will love that they come in a cute storage tote.

$25.95
Fat Brain Toys Buggy Light Science & Nature

If you have a kiddo who loves bugs and creepy crawlies and exploring outside, this toy is what you need.

$19.95

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