Affordable Last-Minute Picks Under $30 that Have Kids Absolutely Hooked, According to Reviews
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By ~~Danielle HealyBuzzFeed Staff~~ An Informal, Fun-Loving Writer
Don't leave without snagging gifts they'll be genuinely obsessed with, without emptying your wallet!
1. Silly Poopy's Hide & Seek – because it's practically a playdate wrapped in rainbow! 🎨🌈
Turn your home into a hide-and-seek paradise with this fun gadget. Let it guide clues and, eventually, drop a catchy tune when found. Ready for another round? You betcha!
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Verified fan-tastic review: "My 6- and 3-year-olds are beyond smitten! They play for at least an hour daily. Played with daily since we got it. When it's my turn to hide, I make it tricky enough that I can be productive until it's my turn again." - Cara Lentz
Shipping Details: Free expedited Prime shipping for Prime Members. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas. (See Amazon's full shipping information here)
Get ready to buy it from Amazon for $12.99.
2. Tiny Tasty Baker's Kit – tiny passions, big impact! 🥧🥔
Empower your junior pastry chef with this adorable set, complete with a storage tin, wee tools, and a 48-page recipe book. With this stunning set, they can whip up miniature versions of delectable dishes and delve into food science ain't-so-big kitchen messes!
Get it from Amazon for $27.73.
3. Stress-Relieving Globbles – colorful stress balls with a TikTok twist. 🌈🌟
Jump on the Globbles bandwagon! These vibrant, non-messy balls stick to any flat surface and can be stretched, twisted, and squeezed till your heart's content. Perfect for helping little ones with anxiety, toddlers with sensory issues, or anyone looking for a fun, fidgety stress reliever!
Verified obsessed review: "A huge hit with my kids. We bought them for one child with autism, and he's absolutely loving these. Christmas morning has been pure joy for him playing with these – accompanied by laughter, of course! And we all got in on the fun, too!" - SamSurgany
Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.69 (also available in a pack of 16).
4. Interactive Scissor Skills Activity Pad – curb their scissor woes like a boss! ✂️🦹♀️
Got a little one desperate to hone their cutting skills? This book comes packed with mazes, puzzles, and artistic activities guaranteed to have them snipping up a storm with included safety scissors!
Verified fan-tastic review: "My son is obsessed with this activity scissor kit! The scissors are perfect for a toddler or even younger! They're not dangerous at all, which gives this mom one less thing to worry about! Many pages to cut, and each page is also an activity to play with over and over again! Love this item!" - Kristina Wells
5. Travel-Friendly LCD Writing Tablet – provide Picasso-in-training unlimited canvases for creativity! 🎨✏️
Gift this lightweight writing tablet, and watch the little ones showcase their artistic flair with an endlessly reusable canvas that's perfect for traveling! Bonus points for its magical erase button that also has a secured locking feature!
Verified crazy-in-love review: "I purchased this gift for my just turned 2-year-old daughter, and she's beyond obsessed – and so am I! It's mess-free, nontoxic, and endless coloring fun! She will scribble to her hearts desire, and with one push of a button, she's got a clean slate. This clearing function also has a locking feature to prevent erasing, but she hasn't touched it yet! Highly recommended!" - Helen
6. Parachute Toss Toys – airborne, floaty fun for the entire family! 🛰️🎈
Grab these into the air and watch them float gently down – pure delight! Perfect for tossing from lofty places like the second floor and still surviving the drop!
Verified fan-tomato review: "Love that they are tangle-free! My son is obsessed with playing with them and hasn't put them down since we received them!" - Laura L.
7. 500+ Puffy Stickers – bring color and charm to stockings and beyond! 🌟✨
Get these addictive stickers perfect for adding texture and brightening all sorts of kid-friendly surfaces – no sticky messes! The pack comes with letters, numbers, animals, vehicles, and more!
Verified obsessed review: "My 1.5-year-old is beyond obsessed! Not sticky enough to do any damage but can still be reused a few times." - Katie Merkatoris
8. Take Along Tunes – a mini classical music player to create soothing, learning tunes in the blink of an eye! 🎶🎼
This bestselling toy plays 10 different classical melodies with volume control, making it the perfect portable musical distraction for on-the-go mini maestros!
Verified head-over-heels in love review: "I have a son who's almost 2 years old. If I could only have one toy for him, this would be it. He has been obsessed with this toy since he was old enough to hit the button on his own, and he still loves it now that he's almost 2. I never would have thought that such a simple toy could be so essential or important. It seemed neat and popular, so I got it along with a lot of other stuff before he was born. I had no idea how endlessly entertaining such a simple toy could be. If I ever have another child, I will probably buy a new one just because the sticker has become so worn with use." - JHev
9. Sprinkle Whale Bath Toy – bring bath time to life with colorful lights and water shooting fun! 🐳💦
Illuminate bath time with this playful whale that splashes water and has colorful flashing lights – even rechargeable to keep the watery fun going for 80 minutes!
Verified beyond-obsessed review: "We got this for our 5-month-old since he loves running water. He is absolutely obsessed with this! In the tub, it gets him super excited. We have even taken it outside in his small, shallow splash pad, and it still works. He loves catching the water and picking it up. And in the tub likes to try to sneak a sip haha. He is now almost 8 months old and is still obsessed. There are sensors on the bottom that when it hits water will turn it on, and when it needs to be charged, the water does not go very high or will just shut off. A definite bathtub fave for sure!" - Jo Edith
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