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The Ultimate Kids Holiday Gift Guide 2025

 

Stylish, Non-Annoying Gift Ideas by Age (0–10 Years)

 

Warning: Only 2 Mondays Left Until Christmas!

 

Skip the airport gift shop panic (we’ve all been there) and let Smoochie Baby take over your holiday gifting strategy. We asked our expert team to curate the very best kids’ gifts of the season—stylish, thoughtful, non-annoying, and guaranteed to make you win Christmas.

 

This kids holiday gift guide is organized by age so you can find the perfect gift for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids. From clothing and accessories to toys, DIY kits, and cozy winter staples, everything here is hand-picked by the Smoochie Baby team.

 

Even better? We offer gift wrapping in-store in Williamsburg and online, so your holiday gifting is officially handled.

What’s Inside This Holiday Gift Guide

• Ages 0–2: The softest knits, ethical plushies, and mess-free, volume-free first toys.
• Ages 3–5: Imagination-boosting outfits, maker kits, and miniature instruments.
• Ages 6–10: Cool-kid style, legit DIY projects, and must-have accessories for big energy.

 

Shop everything in one place—online or at our Williamsburg boutique.

🎁 Best Baby Gifts (Ages 0–2)

 

The Non-Annoying Baby Gift Guide

 

Looking for baby holiday gifts that aren’t loud, plastic, or overwhelming? This curated collection is all about soft fabrics, ethical materials, and sweet keepsakes parents will love. These are the perfect baby shower gifts, first-Christmas gifts, and cozy winter staples.

 

Top Staff Picks for Ages 0–2

• Giddy Up Blanket – The instant cozy companion every baby needs.
• Djeco In the Park Magic Coloring Kit – A mess-free art kit perfect for early creativity.
• Bobbie Sweater – Frogs – Quirky, cozy, and irresistibly cute.
• Welcome Home Eco-Animal 3pc Set – The dream “first photo” gift set.
• Springsteen Raglan Onesie – For the tiny rock star with major stage presence.
• Jeanette Baby Cardigan – Hazelnut – Floral-embroidered coziness with timeless charm.
• Eva Dress – Festive, soft, and picture-perfect.
• Peanut Snoopy Flashbeagle – Ethical, handmade snuggles with recycled filling.

🎄 Best Gifts for Toddlers & Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)

 

Fueling the Chaos—In a Good Way

 

These kids are full of imagination, big feelings, and even bigger adventures. Our toddler holiday gift ideas include high-impact outfits, creative play kits, and durable toys that can keep up.

 

Top Staff Picks for Ages 3–5

• Loog Mini Acoustic Guitar – A 3-string guitar they can actually learn songs on. Instant rock star energy.
• Rocket Ride Knit Jumper – Cozy, fluffy, and winter-ready.
• Make It Fruity Mini DIY Bead Kit – Bright, fun, and great for fine motor skills.
• Playforever Turbo – Multi – Design-focused toy cars built to last.
• Haraldur Puffer – Space Quilt – Warmth + futuristic style = their new favorite coat.
• Helma Vest – Black – A sleek layering piece for everyday cool.
• Joe the Cocker Spaniel Eco Plush – Ethically made snuggles for their new best friend.
• SS Mom’s Makeup Play Kit – Chic, realistic play makeup that protects your real makeup.

⭐ Coolest Gifts for Kids (Ages 6–10)

 

The Vibe-Check-Approved Gift Guide

 

These are the best holiday gifts for big kids—stylish, creative, age-appropriate, and designed to impress even the pickiest 6- to 10-year-olds. No baby stuff. No eye-rolls.

 

Top Staff Picks for Ages 6–10

• BEC NY Hoodie – The streetwear-approved hoodie they’ll live in nonstop.
• Djeco Space Rocket DIY Craft Kit – A high-detail kit with a display-worthy final result.
• Glenda Sweater – Grande Nordic – Cozy winter charm with major style points.
• OMY Jewels Magic Do – Sparkling, squishy, wearable art—surprisingly addicting.
• Kath Long Faux Fur Vest – A statement piece for mini style icons.
• NBA New York Knicks Mini Bead Kit – The perfect craft for sports fans.
• OMY Boutique Stickers – For customizing everything (phones, bottles, laptops).
• Color Block Pleated Skirt – Twirl-friendly, trend-friendly, and endlessly pairable.

🎁 Stress-Free Holiday Shopping at Smoochie Baby

 

We hope our Smoochie Baby Holiday Gift Guide made your shopping easier, more fun, and a whole lot more stylish. Whether you picked out a frog sweater or the perfect DIY craft kit, we’ve got you covered all the way through checkout.

✨ Gift Wrapping Options (Zero Tape Required)

 

Make gifting effortless with our in-store and online gift wrapping:

• Simple Swaddle – Paper bag + tissue paper (perfect for smaller gifts & tucking into a carry-on) – $0.50
• Craft Box Chic – Craft box + satin ribbon (Pink, Teal, Green, or Red) – $1.50
• The Under-the-Tree Treatment – Craft box, chic silver wrapping paper, and satin ribbon – $3.50

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With school back in session, we’ve got books on the mind, and since very few things in life give us more joy than reading to young children, we decided to round up our top 5 favorite books right now for toddlers and preschoolers. As parents, we love finding books that not only delight our babies and toddlers but ones we will enjoy reading to them over and over and over again! The best books for young children are entertaining, have engaging pictures, and encourage a life-long love of reading in your budding book lover.  Check out our top 5 favorite new books for young children and see if any of your family favorites made the list.

NY is for New York 

This delightful read is a great children’s book that can double as a tourist guide for New York.  It walks you through the big apple from A to Z. The artwork in the book is colorful and bright as it showcases iconic buildings like The Chrysler building and Rockefeller Center. It highlights landmarks in all 5 boroughs catching the essence and energy of the city! A must have for every New York City kid’s library.

The Story of Rap/ The Story of Rock 

The best time to influence your children’s musical taste is before age 10, according to a recent study by music streaming service Deezer. Get started early with one of these awesome board books. Their colorful illustrations give  a short playful intro to the most iconic artists of each genre sure to delight the youngest of music lovers. This board book will be a great addition to your library and a fun way to teach the history of Rap or Rock!

My Art Book of Sleep

A bedtime story book about sleep? Yes please! This gorgeous, luxurious-feeling book for toddlers and preschoolers contains 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods that feature sleep in all its forms – from naptime to bedtime, dreaming to waking, sunsets to night skies – accompanied by a brief, tender, read-aloud text. This book definitely makes reading at bedtime a work of art!

Cookies! Cook in a Book

Does your little one love to be in the kitchen with you when you're cooking? Then this is the book for you! Bake cookies from scratch inside this interactive recipe book - sift flour, whisk the sugar, crack the egg, pour the chocolate chips, and more! Simple yet factual recipe text takes young readers through the steps of baking cookies. One hundred percent adult-free, danger-free, and mess-free - baking cookies has never been so independent! 

 

I ♥ Science

Introducing curiosity to your young one can never start too early. I ♥ Science is a great way to celebrate just that. This book has everything your budding scientist could want ranging from flap-lifts, pull tabs and spinning wheels to feed their young and curious minds. It is an easy to read book with amazing illustrations to spark your child's imagination and get them understanding science early!