Taco Tuesday for baby! Photo courtesy of the Fisher-Price store on Amazon

Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Babies

Fisher-Price Taco Tuesday Gift Set

Sure, baby doesn't have teeth yet, but it's never too early to instill a love of Taco Tuesday in your little ones. This hysterically cute three-piece set comes with a crinkly taco, avocado rattle, and lemon and lime clackers. (Just waiting on that margarita teether to truly complete the set.)

hahaland My First Farm Animal Set

Keep baby engaged and entertained with this adorable farm animal set. The farm and individual animals allow for sensory exploration and developmental play, with different textures, sounds, and materials.

Baby Gund Animated Plush Toy

Choose from a bunny (my kids' personal fave; they're tweens and would still love one!), elephant, unicorn, or cow, and keep baby entertained with animated movements and songs, triggered with push buttons in the feet. Each animal plays slightly different tunes, so read the description details to choose your favorite.

Moonkie Stacks of Circles Soft Teething Toy

This seven-piece stacking rings toy help baby develop fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving. Made of BPA-free, food-grade silicone, the rings are all dishwasher safe.

A First Felt Book: This Is My Home

I loved reading with my babies, and this softly textured touch-and-feel book is perfect for little hands. Read about nature, with engaging rhythmic text, and encourage a love of the natural world.

 
No need to go to Ikea - have a sanitary ball pit at home! Photo courtesy of the Infantino Store on Amazon

Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Toddlers

Infantino Pop-up Ball Pit

Tire your toddler out with this adorable ball pit, that folds and unfolds in seconds. The included storage bag allows for easy travel, the perfect fun toy to take on trips, the park, Grandma's house, and much more. Bonus—this ball pit is private, so it's totally sanitary.

Bunmo Suction Bath Toys

Fun bath toys can happily complete the end of a busy, dirty day. These suction bath toys keep your kiddo busy while getting clean. Each piece features a different texture and color, making it a fun way to end (or start) the day.

iPlay iLearn Bouncy Pals

Toddlers get out their wiggles and giggles atop these adorable bouncy pals. As the name implies, these toys (in every animal shape you could dream of) allow toddlers to bounce, both indoors and outdoors. This is especially great for homes with smaller backyards, since the bouncy pals travel anywhere.

John Deere Build-a-Buddy Tractor Toy

Johnny the Tractor helps toddlers develop fine motor skills by taking apart and putting back together 16 different pieces. And once the tractor is to their liking, toddlers can push and roll the tractor on the ground for more farming fun. 

Hey Look at You!: A Captivating Mirror Book by Sandra Boynton

You cannot go wrong with a Susan Boynton book — kids LOVE her silly rhymes and clever themes. This play book uses animal-shaped mirrors to invite readers to see themselves as Boynton's fan-favorite characters. 

 
LEGO DUPLO is a staple for preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the Lego Store on Amazon

Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Preschoolers

LEGO DUPLO Buildable People with Big Emotions

I am obsessed with this DUPLO set from LEGO. Young children work on social and emotional learning by building people with different emotions and characteristics, including 10 expressive faces.

PatPat Wonderartist Coloring T-shirt

Kids love to express themselves, so let them go to town with these washable markers, creating their own dino masterpiece. Since the markers easily wash off, this gift allows kids to create a new wearable piece of art every time.

Disney Magnetic Tiles by Tytan Toys

These STEM magnetic tiles are the only ones officially licensed by Disney. Little ones can build with beloved Disney characters, including the Disney princesses and Mickey and friends, as well as characters from Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Aladdin, and more.

GummyGoods Squeezable Gummy Bear Nightlight

Standing adorably in the shape of the beloved gummy bear candy, this squishy, portable nightlight will bring about only sweet dreams. The light-up bear is activated by a hug, and can run up to 15 hours on a single charge. Great for travel and new sleep spots.

Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb

This instant bestseller will keep your kiddos laughing as they meet a sweet and silly buffalo trying to be bigger than he really is. With its Seussical language and an underlying message about being yourself, this book is a must-buy gift.

 
A microscope in your pocket? Cool! Photo courtesy of the Ashfly Store on Amazon

Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas for 5-9 Year Olds

Ashfly Portable Kids Microscope

Let kids discover their world with this handheld digital microscope, specifically created for children. The two-inch screen and high-res digital imaging technology allow young scientists to record amazing images and videos of their surrounding environment.

Zipstring 

This mesmerizing toy seems to defy gravity as the string "floats" in the air. Kids will love harnessing the delicate balance of lift, tension, and drag to fly the string in the air and eventually master cool tricks.

Warmies

My children LOVE Warmies! These soothing, weighted stuffed animals come in a variety of sizes and shapes; all are scented with lavender and can be microwaved for up to an hour of warm snuggles. 

Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are great ways to get kids interested in reading, and the sheer number of available titles makes it almost impossible to go wrong. If you truly have no idea what to buy, a good bet is the Dog Man series from Dav Pilkey. The newest title, No. 13's Big Jim Begins comes out right before the holidays and will definitely get you brownie points.

 
I'm an adult and I want a 3D Printing Pen! Photo courtesy of the SCRIB3D Store on Amazon 

Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Tweens & Teens

SCRIB3D P1 3D Printing Pen

Take doodling to the next level with this awesome 3D pen. Teens will love creating handmade gifts and intricate school projects with this pen, which comes with 3 colors.

Jellycat Bag Charms

Teens can customize their backpacks, purses, lunchboxes, and more with these adorable bag charms from Jellycat. Cute characters range from sports equipment and animals to foods and more.

Human Dog Bed 

This dog bed for humans, with five reclining positions, is a relaxing way for your tweens and teens to do homework, hang with friends, watch a family movie, and cozy up with the family dog. It can be used as a nap spot, lounge chair, or of course, pet bed.

Custom Neon Sign

Tweens and teens can personalize their bedroom decor with these custom neon signs, showing off their names and favorite sayings, in four cool colors and various sizes.

Beats Solo 4 Headphones

These wireless Bluetooth, on-ear headphones provide up to 50 hours of battery life and come in four chic colors. Headphones are the new "It" accessory and any tween would love showing these off. They make it easy to listen to any good audiobook!

Smiley Slippers

Smiley slippers have been all over TikTok, and it's a sure bet to bring a smile to your teen's face if they unwrap a pair this holiday season. Cool parent points!

Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Parents

Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier

Need a trip to the spa this winter but have no time? Try this wireless facial humidifer to save your skin during winter's dry climate. Plus, it makes a great addition to the suitcase during winter travel.

Mercato de Bellina Flavors of Italy Box

The holidays mean lots of parties, so knock the socks off your hostess or host with this lovely Italian ingredient box. It's a great gift to bring to any party!

Alaia Sherpa Fleece Robe

This is one of Oprah's Favorite Things and it'll end up being mom's favorite thing with its ultra soft, plush material inspired by a cozy blanket.

Aura Digital Picture Frame

Keep loved ones close to heart and mind with a digital picture frame. Send photos and videos from your phone to the frame—you can even invite friends and family to add their images, too!

Ember Smart Mug

It can be tough to enjoy a steaming cup of coffee with kids running around and schedules needing to be met. Drinkers can set their perfect temperature, as the mug offers up to 90 minutes of heat or all-day warmth with the charging coaster.

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