25 mom-approved luxury gift ideas for kids to spoil your little one in 2026

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So, you’ve bought a luxury gift for the women and men in your life, but what about the gifts for kids?

If you’re looking to spoil your son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandchild, or any other little one in your life with the perfect gift for any occasion but are running into issues because they already have everything under the sun, consider an option from our guide below.

No matter what age (one, two, three, four, or more) and budget you’re working with, our list includes a wealth of gift ideas for kids. These splurge-worthy items are the perfect way to celebrate milestones, small and large, such as birthdays, holidays, recitals, and everything in between. Plus, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is a perfect time to cross that treasured item off their wishlist.

Ahead, find kid-friendly, mom-approved luxury gifts and toys from brands like Amazon, BaubleBar Petite Plume and more. Whether they love to dress up, play video games, create imaginary worlds with dolls, or want a fancy new backpack to show off at school, we’ve got them (and you) covered.

For those craving even more succulent styles, check out our Post Wanted roundup of the best kids’ clothing brands, plus luxury gifts for men and luxury gifts for women.

Best Plush Gift for Kids: Melissa & Doug Giraffe Giant Stuffed Animal

If you want to go above and beyond, you won’t be sticking your neck out if you consider buying this giant stuffed Giraffe from Melissa & Doug. The brand has seemingly endless other options they will be sure to love, too.

Best Valentine’s Day Gift: Compartés Pink Chocolate Covered Oreos

Chocolate-drenched ruby pink Oreos by a gourmet chocolatier. Say less. Compartés makes some of the most decadent (and stunning) sweet treats around, and these classic cookies are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the kiddo with the unbeatable sweet tooth.

Best Cool Gift For Kids: BaubleBar Custom Children’s Blankets

In addition to BaubleBar’s adult blanket collection, they also sell mini options for kiddos, too! Choose from various styles and designs, and customize your blanket of choice with their name. Note that these ship within three weeks of purchase unless otherwise specified.

Best Art Gift for Kids: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Magnetic Standing Art Easel

If you’re shopping for a little artist, perhaps a future Andy Warhol, they’ll be thrilled to receive this luxurious standing art easel to create all their masterpieces. The easel offers three adjustable heights, so it can grow alongside your painter-to-be.

Most Memorable Gift: Gorjana Bespoke Plate Adjustable Bracelet

For a classic, timeless namesake, head to Gorjana. This is the ultimate destination for fine jewelry, with plenty of customizable options to select from. The Bespoke Adjustable bracelet is one of our favorites — the perfect piece to celebrate a birthday, graduation, or any major milestone.

Best Doll House: Le Toy Van – Rose Heart Wooden Doll House

Both dreamy and educational, this handcrafted wood dollhouse from Le Toy Van is a stunning two-story home for your darling’s dolls. It features exquisite hand-painted details on the doors and shutters, blending hyper-realistic charm with durable playability.

Best for the Sleepy Kid: Petite Plume Kid’s Robe

Comfort over everything, right? Morning wakeups can be difficult for kids, but Petite Plume’s elegant robes might just have them leaping out of bed. This elevated sleepwear is made from the finest quality yarn-dyed cotton, and designed with crisp lines to exude royalty.

Best Experience Gift: Gskyer Telescope

Give your youngster the tools to explore the universe with this powerful telescope set. Its adjustable stand lets kids continue to use it as they grow, and it includes cool attachments, such as a smartphone holder and Bluetooth remote for taking photos of celestial discoveries.

Best for Storytelling: Toniebox 1 Audio Player Starter Set with Playtime Puppy

Meet the Toniebox — a screen-free storytelling gadget parents can’t stop raving about. The soft, squishy cube keeps little ones wildly entertained with music, tales and adorable collectible characters. Just pop the Tonie character on top and let your kid enjoy hours of songs and stories.

Best Sneakers: VEJA Unisex-Child Small Esplar Velcro Sneaker

Is your kid’s shoe game strong enough? If your kiddo loves to dance around in a trendy pair of kicks, a pair of VEJA sneakers should probably be at the top of their list. These are endlessly cute, cool, and sustainable, too. They feature convenient double velcro straps, a padded collar, and come in this stunning metallic shade sure to catch compliments.

Best Backpack: Stoney Clover Lane Custom Mini Backpack

Stoney Clover is the buzzy bag, backpack, and accessory brand that everyone and their mother is talking about. Make sure your kiddo feels stylish everywhere they go with one of the iconic mini backpacks that can be fully customized with a monogram and patches of their choice.

Best for the Dare Devil: Razor Dirt Quad 500

Have a little speed demon on your hands? Might as well give in and get them the Quad they’ve been dreaming of. If you don’t mind spending a pretty penny on your son or daughter’s gift, consider this Razor Dirt Quad 500. It reaches up to 8 mph, offers 40 minutes of runtime, and is smooth on uneven terrains.

Best Personalized Gift for Kids: Little Chicken Custom Denim Jacket

Did we just hit the jackpot on the gift of the year? For a trendsetting fashionista, consider this darling denim jacket from Little Chicken. Celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Khloe Kardashian love this brand, and we do too. The styles are edgy, bold, and completely customizable — just add any of the cute patches and a sweet monogram to make it their own.

Best Outdoor Gift for Kids: Woom 3 Bike

You heard it from us: Woom is the latest bike brand for the cool kids on the block. This flashy model is innovative, ultralight, and designed for all-around use for children over four. You can shop it in a variety of bright shades.

Best for the Musical Kid: Zippy Kids Piano Keyboard

Perhaps, you have the next musical prodigy on your hands. Without this piano, you may never find out. This hand-crafted masterpiece is equipped for little ones who are still leaning the keys — featuring a touch-sensitive control panel, built-in songs, and demonstrations.

Best for the LEGO Builder: LEGO “Star Wars:” The Mandalorian The Razor Crest 75292 Exclusive Building Kit

Do they love LEGOs and “Star Wars?” This luxury gift seems like a no-brainer, then! Buy the tots in your life, which are one of the many LEGO sets that feature spaceships and other iconic buildings from their favorite series.

Best for the Barbie Girl: Barbie Dreamhouse

Hey Barbie, let’s go party (in style, of course)! Make your child’s Barbie dreams come true with this epic Dreamhouse Dollhouse with eight rooms, a slide, and more than 70 accessories for the ultimate imaginary play.

Best Unique Gift for Kids: FLASHFORGE Adventurer 3D Printer

A 3D printer makes the perfect gift for the next aspiring STEM genius. This straightforward, yet high-performance compact machine allows novices to bring all their designs to fruition with precision. Just wait to see their creations!

Best Tech Gift: Nintendo Switch Lite Console

Got a gamer? For those shopping for older kids, consider gifting them the Nintendo Switch Lite so they can play all your favorite OG video games. Customers say this compact version fits perfectly in tiny hands and provides great entertainment for long road trips or air travel.

Best Gift for Lounging: Delta Children Custom Chair

Blue and white chair with the name 'Ethan' on it

No more sliding around in the oversized seats. Delta Children’s best-selling custom toddler chairs are built just for kids, with a small handle, plush padding, and lightweight construction so they can easily be toted around every part of the house. Customize it to your liking to make it a thrown of their own.

Best Play Kit: Lovevery Play Kits

Lovery offers a wide range of brain-developing kits for ages 0 to 12 months, one year old, two years old, three years old, and more. Each box is designed to meet your little one’s specific needs and can be ordered just once or as a subscription.

Best Fun Gift: Backyard Discovery Sweetwater Outdoor Wooden Playhouse

This wooden playhouse will be the home base for hours of imaginative fun. Crafted of durable, rot-resistant cedar, it features a country half-front door, country-style flower pots, and a kitchen with pots, pans, a sink, a phone, and a working doorbell. They’ll be busy playing in this fun space for hours!

Best for a Doll Collector: American Girl Truly Me 18-inch Doll

If they don’t already own an American Girl doll, this is the perfect way to spoil your daughter. This 18″ Truly Me Doll shows off her sporty side with an ‘Active’ tee shirt and some cool, rainbow highlights. Plus, with four options, you can pick out the one that most resembles your little one’s features!

Best Slippers: UGG Fluff Yeah Marble Slide

UGGs are sort of a rite of passage. These cozy, free-spirited shoes make a great luxe gift for any fashionable kiddo. We love the shearling slingback slippers for slumber parties and beyond. Choose from several unique patterns and bright colors.

Best for the Aspiring Chef: KidKraft Ultimate Corner Wooden Play Kitchen

Any child will be excited to receive this epic play kitchen this year. It features a mini stove, refrigerator, oven, and more to make their imaginary play that much better.

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This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Journalist. As a Gen Z first-time mother of one, Miska tests baby, maternity and postpartum products ranging from stylish new kids clothes to long-trusted diaper brands with her daughter. She evaluates baby- and mom-approved products for practicality and quality, and consults medical and parenting experts to weigh in on safe ingredients, usage and more. Before arriving at the Post, she covered the lifestyle and consumer verticals for the U.S. Sun.

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