Gift Ideas for Kids

How to pick a gift for a child

The best gift for a child is usually the one that fits what they already like, not the one with the biggest markdown. Think about what they play with every week, then look for something that extends it: a new set for a building toy they own, a second board game the whole family can play, or an art kit for a child who is always drawing.

Check the age range on the product page, and read it as a safety guide as well as a fun guide. Toys with small parts are not meant for toddlers, and an item aimed at older children can frustrate a younger one. If a toy needs batteries, a charger or an app, make sure that is included or easy to add, so the gift works on the day it is opened.

Before you buy

• Confirm the age range and any small-parts warning before you buy.
• Look at what is in the box, since some sets need batteries or extra pieces sold separately.
• Check the return eligibility on the product page, because return windows vary by item and by season.
• Use the gift option at checkout if the child will open the package.

Return windows and conditions vary by item, seller and season, so read the return eligibility on the product page before you buy, and use the gift option at checkout so the package does not show prices. Amazon's Help Center explains the current returns policy and how gift receipts work.