Birthday-Gift Guide
Avoid hours of browsing and shop from our edited list of more than 50 surefire birthday gifts for everyone from babies to 8-year-olds.
By Justine Lorelle Blanchard
- Ages 3 to 4
- Melissa & Doug Pasture Pals
Your child will play happily with these twelve different velvety horses.
$20, Melissa & Doug.
- Magnetic fishing game
He may be too busy to go on an outdoor adventure when he's busy fishing with his magnetic fishing pole that can catch 10 colorful sea creatures.
$13, Little Baby Bird Rock.
- Playskool Dressy Daisy doll
Instead of ransacking old clothes stored in the attic, she can now be preoccupied with dressing up her own huggable doll that comes in mix-and-match fashions.
$13, Amazon.com.
- eeBoo animal bingo
Invite the neighborhood children to spend the afternoon playing an exciting educational game that spins a twist on the classic bingo.
$15, Toads & Tulips.
- Play Produce
This 15-piece set of pretend food will have your child begging for her fruits and vegetables.
$18, Constructive Playthings.
- Fairy Fun Doll
These sprightly dolls have bendable arms and legs to cling to backpacks, beds, and bookshelves.
$13, HearthSong.
- Farmer Carrying Case
Kids can learn about harvesting food from this tiny farmer and his many accessories, all neatly contained in a plastic organizing container.
$12, Playmobil, Amazon.com.
- Beeswax Crayons
Let creativity flow with these easy-to-hold crayons made of beeswax, which produce brighter colors than crayons.
$15 for 12, Stockmar, Oompa Toys.
- Little Doctor Kit
Get your future physician off on the right foot with this deluxe kit, complete with stethoscope, blood-pressure gauge, and more.
$20, BabyScholars.com.
- Doll Stroller
The simple design of this wooden pram makes for sweet role-play, while the adjustable handle allows it to grow with her.
$126, Haba, Maukilo.
- Pirate Costume
He'll be captain of the high seas in this charming pirate ensemble, designed with organic fabrics and hand-screened prints.
$118, Wovenplay, Sweet William.
- Fable Game
A make-your-own book indulges a preschooler's instinct to be a teacher and a learner. (She'll want to read it to you.)
$40, Enzo Mari, Kid o.
- Airplane Seersucker Dress
The adorable felt appliqués on this colorful frock will delight even the youngest jet-setter.
$54, Kimberly Murray, Double Dutch.
- Sailboat Puzzle
The simple shapes and vivid colors of this wooden puzzle make it as much fun to admire as it is to put together.
$30, The Wooden Wagon.
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