Top Kids Gifts for 2022

This year has been a tough year for me. Life is crazy and I am pulled in every direction. I am sure that I am not the only parent that feels that way. Life can get out of control quickly for working moms of multiple. On top of all the activities and work, I have to make time to buy gifts. How am I going to fit all that into my schedule? As I am asking myself that very question I thought I could make your life easier and put all the great ideas for gifts in one place. So here you have it…the Top Kids Gifts of 2022! The below was provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC Guidelines.

• Kidz Entertainment: Kidz Entertainment, Inc creates quality products, very cleverly packaged, to give your child an educational, musical, entertaining, and interactive experience bundled into one adventure! These unique products combine the worlds of children, animals, and music with color and excitement and reach children on many sensory levels. You can find numerous great new reviews of the products on our website. 

• Grumpy Octopus: This is the Grumpy Octopus. The most relatable, adorable stuffed animal. His hilarious expression will bring laughter to anyone who sees him. This joyous bundle of negativity will bring laughter to all your friends, family, and yourself! Grumpy is the new adorable! 

• The Final Word: The Final Word — an expandable collection of family-friendly, educational, brain-sparking, FUN games in a single deck of cards for people who love word games. Games range from easy to expert for 1 to 6 players. The Final Word has been purchased both by four school districts and also by a community center that hosts monthly games for seniors, which speaks volumes about the multi-generational appeal of these varied, unique games.

• Double Ditto: Double Ditto is a fun family party game that will challenge players to be clever and quick. The object of the game is to write down answers you think other players will write. Match an answer with another player to score a “ditto!” Match both answers and score a “double ditto!”

• Story Time Toys: Build Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear a forest tree house, with a working swing and a tree fort for Baby Bear. Each bear has its own bowl of porridge, chair, and bed – just like in the story! Read the included storybook and then use the Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear dolls to act out your own version of the tale. Made of premium baby/yoga mat foam and high-quality card stock, the house and furniture pieces fit snuggly together like a 3-D puzzle and fold flat in a portable carrying case conveniently designed to fit on your bookshelf. Assembling the house and furniture is as easy as pressing tabs into place. No tools or screws are required. 

• Story Time Toys: Away in A Manager: Act out the traditional Nativity story at home while reading “Away In a Manger” in the included illustrated Storybook. Children can act out the story of Jesus’ birth with the angel, the three Shepherds, the three Wise Men carrying gifts, and the animals that kept watch over Mary and Joseph’s newborn babe in the stable. Above the stable, a bright star is placed, shining bright in the night sky to let the world know that tonight, a Savior is born. Use the storybook and its pieces to create a new special yearly tradition, inviting in the true spirit of Christmas.

• Story Time Toys: Get away from it all in Tree House. Based on Marc Brown’s classic books and the PBS KIDS hit show. Arthur, D.W., and their friends can race to the tree house on their bikes, climb high into the branches, hang out in the tree fort, swing on the rope, and swing or climb the rope ladder. Read their adventures including Arthur’s Tree House storybook to get playtime started. Kids love to retell the story in their own words which develop their vocabulary and communication skills for preschoolers or even reading comprehension for elementary school students. The small and large pieces of the puzzle and overall building experience promote critical thinking and problem-solving. The adorable Storytime Toys playset makes learning and reading fun. 

• Road Trip Games: Road Trip Games: 50 Fun Games to Play in the Car by Lucy Jones features timeless classics such as “I Spy,” Never Have I Ever,” and plenty of new games, this gorgeously designed deck will keep you entertained and the conversations flowing on your adventures.

• Feltman Brothers:  Feltman Brothers specialize in timeless, high-quality, and elegant baby/toddler fashions that feature exquisite detail, incomparable fabrics, and classic embroidery. 

The brand is a favorite among families looking for that special occasion outfit for their little bundle of joy.   Perfect for hospital take-home outfits, christenings, birthdays, weddings, and all kinds of special celebrations as well as baby showers and new baby gifting

• Arts and Bricks: For under $20 these unique gifts are durable, colorful, and sure to be a great addition to kiddo’s bedrooms and LEGO rooms! https://artsandbricks.com/product/brick-built-name-sticker/ 

• Taco vs Burrito: This wildly popular and surprisingly strategic game was created by a 7-year-old and has taken the card game industry by storm.  With over 600K games sold and over 12,000 five-star reviews, Taco vs Burrito sold a whopping $5.6 million in 2021.  It’s perfect for kids, adults and families!

• Power Up Toys: “These fighter jets are known for their stealth, aerodynamic performance, maneuverability, and advanced mission systems. It was easy to decide which plane we wanted to create first,” said Shai Goitein, CEO and Founder of POWERUP. “Aeronautics professionals and amateurs alike will have a blast flying this smartphone-controlled foam airplane.” The F22 Raptor^® Remote Controlled Foam Kit includes one laser cut 3/16” white Maker Foam sheet, quick-connect parts for connecting foam balsa and cardboard wings, and a POWERUP 4.0 twin motor Bluetooth module. The plane is easy to build, it simply requires an adhesive such as a hot glue gun. The POWERUP 4.0 is the best POWERUP yet with an onboard flight computer, autopilot assist, gyro and accelerometer with fly-by-wire capability, and flight telemetry statistics. The F22 Raptor^® Remote Controlled Foam Kit has an MSRP of $99.00. 

• Bold Made: Bold Made (Designed for the whole family – great for girls) www.boldmade.com  Bold Made was awarded the Best Children’s Product Award by Tillywig.  Bold Made flips the script on traditional Old Maid by including Bold Women who made huge impacts on our world such as Malala Yousafzai, Temple Grandin, Ellen Ochoa, Roberta Bondar, Billie Jean King, Georgia O’Keeffe, Sally Ride, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart and many more.  Bold Made also has a more aspirational goal of ending the game with the Bold Made card. The perfect way to have fun and learn about inspiring women at the same time.  #educationisfun 

• The Dearest Grey: Ditch the plastic and switch to silicone! Our Silicone Bento Boxes are one of a kind and are perfect for your child’s lunch. They fit perfectly into their lunch box and you can place them in the freezer overnight to keep your child’s food cold for a period of time. The Bento Boxes have 3 available sections and a lid. The biggest section can fit a whole sandwich (Cut in Half).

• The Tee Turtle: Show your mood without saying a word. These reversible octopus plushies are patented, original mood plushies! This stuffed animal will help you easily express your emotions and show the world how you’re feeling. 😡 😄

• Unstable Unicorns: Build a Unicorn Army. Betray Your Friends. Unicorns are Your Friends Now. Unstable Unicorns is a strategic card game that will destroy your friendships but in a good way.  The game was one of Kickstarter’s top 100 most-backed projects of all time and has sold over a million copies worldwide. What child doesn’t love interactive games? Gift this action-packed game to your little ones today!

• Poppin’ Paper Clip Box Craft: These adorable paper clips are functional and irresistible, making them a great choice for your girl’s first business. This craft kit includes everything she needs to create 45 unique paper clips (6 sets). From tassels to pom poms, to butterflies — friends and family will want these clips for their notebooks, homework, and even at the office.

•  Care: Greta: Greta Thunberg doesn’t let her young age stop her from changing the world. She speaks passionately about the climate crisis and has inspired millions of other young people to do the same. Get a special girl to join Greta’s fight by ditching plastic bottles in favor of this one.

• Create Like Frida: Frida Kahlo is famous for her self-portraits full of bright colors, bold patterns, and unique symbols. Though she endured physical and emotional pain throughout her life, her work embraces passion, joy, and creativity. Her paintings have inspired generations of artists to pick up a paintbrush and share their talents with the world. Now, it’s time to encourage a young artist you know to get creative.

• Climb Like Amanda: Consider this a starter kit for the world’s next great poet. Beautiful words come easy when you have your very own custom journal. The uplifting journal and stickers were designed by illustrator Jessica Gaudin exclusively for Kids Crafts. Decorate the signature journal using the stickers that inspire you and then get to writing! Go beyond words and use the paper clips and washi tape stickers to bring your poems and stories to life. Let your creativity flow and don’t be afraid to express yourself. Everything you need to write poems, stories, and prose like an award-winning author is inside. Each kit contains: 1 Hardcover Wire Bound Journal 1 Glitter Pen Decorative Stickers 3 Enamel Paperclips 1 Enamel Bookmark Washi Tape Stickers

• Tie Dye Kits: The Tulip One-Step 18-Color Tie-Dye Kit includes all of the tie-dye supplies you need to make your party for six pop with over-the-top color and creativity! Stocked with 18 bottles of vibrant One-Step Dye, supplies and an inspiration guide, this kit gives your six tie-dye partygoers easy access to tons of tie-dye fun. Includes everything you need except the T-shirts!

• Tie Dye Kits: People of all ages can’t help but love the magic of making their very own Tulip tie-dye creations; from the incredibly bright colors that pop with a personality to the excitement of the reveal, there’s a reason that Tulip One-Step Tie Dye is one of America’s Favorite. The easy-to-use, one-step process eliminates the need to presoak fabrics in soda ash – just add water to the dye bottles, shake and apply for intense color that lasts wash after wash. Twist, scrunch and bind your way to all kinds of awesomeness with Tulip!

• Spoof: The New Popular Hilarious Family Party Bluffing Board Game that will have you talking and laughing all night long!  Perfect for family game night. Or holiday parties. Or vacation time! Spoof is great for any gathering of friends and family. 

• Zen Battle: You don’t need to know your Chakra from your Barista to have a blast in this quick-to-learn card game. Try to keep your calm in this chill race to become a Zen Master! Players Compete to transcend first by aligning their Chakra cards from #1 to #7, with a Mastery card on top. The first player to transcend 4 times wins the game! Want to prove you’re the most chill? Be the first to transcend all seven levels and become the ultimate master of Zen Battle™.