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Even as holiday ordering deadlines and shipping cutoffs loom, there are still plenty of sales on LEGO sets, Squishmallows, Barbie dolls, Magna-Tiles, and other gifts for kids. So many, in fact, that I’d bet you can check off nearly everything left on your gift-shopping list without ever paying full price. To help you do just that, I’ve rounded up a bunch of on-sale gift ideas for kids of all ages, all of which are at least 20 percent off.
I’ve organized the list by price and mentioned an approximate age range for each gift to help you shop for kids from toddlers to tweens.
Many of the products below have been featured on the Strategist before and come highly recommended by tasteful parents and kids, or are items I have tested myself. One thing to note: Shipping times are already lagging, order deadlines are quickly approaching, and stock and availability are constantly changing, so checking out sooner rather than later is the best way to ensure your gifts arrive on time. If you want even more gift ideas, deals editor Sam Daly has rounded up a few dozen more on-sale gifts that will arrive by Christmas, and our hub of gift guides has gift ideas for every person on your list.
Update on December 22, 2024: Removed gifts that won’t arrive by Christmas and aren’t available for in-store pickup; updated prices and checked stock for all other products.
Under $25
Kids of all ages appreciate Squishmallows, and this tie-dye Bigfoot is 33 percent off.
Barbie’s Cutie Reveal dolls have the combined appeal of classic Barbies and kawaii plushies. This one has a cheery Care Bear costume and comes with a mini Care Bear too.
This daffodil trio is simple enough for older kids to build in under an hour and display in their rooms when they’re done.
[Editor’s note: Pick these flowers up in-store to get them in time for Christmas.]
Miniatures of all sorts, from tiny dolls to itty-bitty bath bombs, are popular among elementary schoolers and older kids alike. This kit is for kids around 8 years old and up; it lets them create their own mini clay pots on a real working pottery wheel.
My husband is a fourth-grade teacher in Brooklyn, and Blokus is currently one of the most popular board games in his classroom. It’s also fun for adults to play — and right now it’s 20 percent off.
[Editor’s note: Pick this gift up in-store to get it in time for Christmas.]
Under $50
The JBL Clip is our top pick for a portable Bluetooth speaker. I own one that I like to bring to the beach or the park and can vouch for its very good sound quality; I think it would make a great gift for any tween or teen who likes to listen to music wherever they go.
Animal-loving preschoolers can use this set of veterinary tools to care for the included puppy and kitten, as well as the rest of their stuffed animals.
Kindergarten-age truck freaks will delight in this durable and hardworking steel crane with a wrecking ball.
[Editor’s note: Do in-store pickup to get this gift in time for Christmas.]
The original status water bottle is still popular among stylish tweens, teens, and even college students. This one is 30 percent off.
[Editor’s note: Do in-store pickup to get this water bottle in time for Christmas.]
Under $100
Playmobil is currently taking 30 percent off sitewide, including toys that are already on sale. I featured this Playmobil Junior Cinderella castle, which is also discounted at Amazon, in my guide to the best gifts for 1-year-olds. My son loves using the slide and working door with the figures as well as with his small cars.
When I visited the LEGO flagship store in New York City, I was charmed by this multi-scene Disney set featuring Mickey from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Simba from The Lion King, Sebastian and Flounder from The Little Mermaid, and Bruno and the Madrigal house from Encanto. It’s a perfect one to build as a family in the days between Christmas/Hanukkah and New Year’s, and right now it’s 20 percent off.
[Editor’s note: Pick this gift up in-store.]
Under $200
This pair of Beats over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones is featured in our gift guide for tween boys. They come in four colors and are currently 50 percent off.
But if your young giftee prefers AirPods, this is a decent deal on the second-generation Pros.
Here’s a truly excellent indoor toy that will help restless kids burn off some energy — for 33 percent off.
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