Sometimes buying gifts for other people (especially kids) is a difficult process. But have no fear! We are here to help you have a stress-free gifting experience. Check out these 11 simple tips and gift suggestions to ease your stress. Trust us, you’ll become the “cool” gift-giver to both the child, and their parents, in no time!



1. Go personal: Kids love items with their names on it, and parents love being able to keep track of whose toys are whose.  Many gifts can be ordered with a personal touch, so we recommend spending the few extra dollars to add the special touch.  We love these custom stuffed animals.

2. Give something fun that sparks creativity: Save the practical gifts for their parents. We love these Food Plates that lets them arrange the parts of their meal on a cute face to shape their hair, earrings, smile, etc.

3. Add some extra flare: Wrap your gift in a creative or funky way. Stick a couple tootsie rolls in the bow or wrap a little trinket atop your gift. Our new super easy and favorite wrapping technique is to add sticker letters to each present. A glittery “J” will make little Jessica feel extra, extra special.

4. Be very cautious with siblings: Make sure if you are giving gifts to siblings that both “appear” equal. Price aside, you don’t want to be the one to start World War Three by giving one person a huge teddy bear and one a tiny toy.

5. DIY (Do-It-Yourself): On a budget? Why not make the gift yourself? Sites like Pinterest are swarming with inexpensive and special DIY gift ideas.

6. Make sure the gift is age-appropriate: Some gifts just are not a good fit for a child’s age. For instance, a gift may come with small pieces or have a content rating. Be sure to check the age range on the box and follow these guidelines.

7. Include a Gift Receipt: Let’s face it—not everything works out and kids get so many toys it’s inevitable they may have something similar. Make sure to ask for a gift receipt along with the gift so, if necessary, it can be returned with absolutely no fuss.

8. Ask away: It is totally acceptable to ask the parents what their kids might be into this month (or week!) We always recommend trying to figure out what a giftee needs before you purchase, and especially with kids there is nothing wrong with giving a child something they want.

9. Include the necessities: There’s nothing more disappointing then ripping open a gift you can’t wait to play with and finding out you need batteries or a wrench to get it going. Think of all the little things.

10. When in doubt, leave it out: If you are unsure if a gift is appropriate or inline with the parent’s values, don’t risk it. It is never fun for a kid to open a gift that their parents force them to return. 

11. Think about their interests: There are hundreds of gifts out there that are associated with even the most obscure of little one’s tastes. If you can only find smaller items, give a gift that can build a collection or put a few together to create a themed gift set- who doesn’t enjoy multiple gifts!?