Best Gifts for Kids 2026, Delivered Before Christmas

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Toys are one of the biggest Black Friday categories, and the popular ones sell out before December. Buy the main gift on Black Friday (27 November) or Cyber Monday (30 November) and keep the stocking fillers for later.

Ages 3 to 5

Magnetic building tiles. Open-ended play that grows with the child. Around $35. Check the price

LED star projector night light. Helps with bedtime. Around $15. Check the price

Ages 6 to 8

Mario or Pokémon playset. Characters kids already know from games. Around $30. Check the price

Kids' camera, instant print. Prints small photos on thermal paper. No ink needed. Around $35. Check the price

Ages 8 to 12

LEGO set, age 8+. Pick a theme the child already likes (space, cars, Harry Potter). Around $40. Check the price

Science experiment kit. Crystal growing, slime or volcanoes. Fun for a rainy holiday afternoon. Around $25. Check the price

Teens

Blind-box collectibles. Plush, figures or keychains from a popular series. Around $10 each. Check the price

Wireless earbuds. Probably the most-requested teen gift after phones. Around $33. Check the price

The whole family

Family board game. Something everyone can play after Christmas dinner. Around $22. Check the price

Order in time for Christmas

These are rough guides. The exact last order date is always shown on the product page.

Safety first

Buy toys with a CE mark (Europe) or that meet ASTM safety standards (US), and check the age label. For small children avoid magnets and button batteries that are not locked in.

Prices checked: 2026-10-30