Children can be tough critics. When it comes to choosing the perfect gifts for kids, you have to consider their current likes, dislikes, and distinct personalities which, let’s face it, change all the time. The key to finding the right gift is choosing something that the child can grow with. Sure, trendy toys are fun for a week or two, but after the newness has worn off, parents are left to deal with a forgotten piece of plastic. With the assortment of practical and fun gift options below to inspire your shopping list, don’t be surprised if 2015’s presents are still being used this time next year.

Booginhead Super Power Line of Kids’ Products

Getting your kids to eat broccoli and green beans just got a whole lot easier. The adorable superhero-inspired dinnerware collection from Booginhead is the perfect way to inspire your family to start off the new year right by eating healthy. The small plates, cups, bowls, and utensils are the perfect sizes for tiny hands too. Mix and match from an assortment of designs and colors to suit your child’s unique style.

Pley

You’ve rented movies for years, but now you can borrow toys for the kids thanks to an ingenious service from Pley. Choose an unlimited number of toys from name brands like Lego and Disney starting at $19.99 a month. Pley is not only great for fickle kids whose tastes in toys change every day; the plan will help reduce clutter in the house and cut down on environmental waste. Plus, Pley even claims you’ll spend $63 less on toys monthly. Now that’s a service we can get behind!

White Dove Innovations New & Improved My Tot Clock

This adorable invention is so brilliantly simple you won’t believe you didn’t think of it yourself. Inspired by a mom’s restless nights trying to teach her son when and how long to sleep, the newest version of the My Tot Clock plays lullabies, white noise, wakeup music and changes color so your little one knows when it’s time to be in and out of bed. Like the website states, it’s “perfect for those young enough to start learning a daily routine, but not old enough to be able to tell time.” Consider the restful nights of sleep you receive after buying this present for your child a gift for yourself!

Intex Jump-O-Lene Castle Inflatable Bouncer

Unless you live somewhere with sun, surf, and sand, chances are the weather where you are is cold. And when it’s cold, the kids spend most of their time inside. You need a toy that will both entertain the kids and not leave a big mess to clean up later. The Jump-O-Lene Castle Inflatable Bouncer from Intex is a safer alternative to an indoor trampoline. Your little one will spend hours jumping on the durable but soft floor of the bouncer that comes with extra-high sidewalls for extra protection. Warning: when your daughter falls asleep after playing on the Castle Bouncer for hours, you won’t know what to do with the extra time to yourself!

Lakeshore Learning Trace-N-Draw Projector and Young Scientist Chemistry Lab

Still have to get a few more children’s gifts before Christmas? Don’t worry; Lakeshore Learning has you covered. This site has every kind of toy imaginable for infants to 11-year-olds. Inspire your nephew to embrace his inner artist with the highly rated Trace-N-Draw Projector or encourage your daughter to experiment with the Young Scientist Chemistry Lab. Lakeshore Learning has toys ranging from $10 to $100, so no matter your budget you’re sure to find the perfect kids’ present.

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Check out AKA Mom’s top gift picks for kids & teens for the holidays!

A must-have for Twihards everywhere! Celebrate the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part Two with Immortal Twilight Eau de Parfum, the officially licensed Twilight fragrance.

Available to purchase at Tru Fragrance

Fun and practical crystal clear vinyl aprons and bibs for toddlers, children, and adults too! Adjustable, all wipe clean easily!

www.invisibleapron.com

Looking for a unique gift this holiday season that is educational too? 

Worx Toys has created an innovative, line of award winning educational toys that allows kids to discover how all real vehicles work.

www.worxtoys.com

We love this new brand, Bumbums for great footwear and coordinated accessories for girls.

Use Promo AKAMOM30 for 30% off at www.mybumbums.com

The Sprout Time Teacher Set is a fun and eco-friendly way to teach your child how to tell time like a champ! Includes a Sprouty The Owl Time Teacher Clock, a fun time-telling book filled with activities, tips and tricks and his very first Sprout biodegradable watch.

www.sproutwatches.com

Connect your kids to a world of creativity, learning and fun with MEEP! MEEP! is an innovative, interactive, rugged Wi-Fi enabled tablet featuring amazing zForce® touch screen technology designed for kids age 6 and above.

www.meeptablet.com

It’s a no tangle hair brush that kids absolutely love! Let them Bedazzle their SMOOBEE with gem stickers (sold separately) for a more personalized look.

www.smoobee.com

Perfect gift for the “There’s nothing to eat here!” kind of teen. With 200 easy-to-follow recipes, Evelyn Raab shows the culinary neophyte how to make all kinds of simple and scrumptious dishes for every meal and occasion.

www.barnesandnoble.com

This gift is simply BLAMtastic®! Created by kids for kids! Luscious lip balms for girls and boys in flavors like Strawberry Shake, O.M.G (Oh My Grape) and Alien Invasion – Green Apple.

www.blamtastic.com

30 PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR UNDER $30.00

Script and Scribble.com has a Personalized Gift for everyone on your list! Gifts for kids, moms, teachers and friends.

www.ScriptandScribble.com

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