You can also check out the Parent Pages gift guide in our December print issue.
Browse the online edition in the gallery here:
Buyer’s guide
Kids Husky SpiritHood: Various styles for boys and girls; prices starting at $59. www.spirithoods.com
Crowded Teeth Assorted Pin Pack: Sold three per pack; assorted styles approximately 1.25 inches in diameter. www.fredflare.com
Prince Lionheart Balance Bike: For ages 2-5. Sold at most major retailers, including Target and Walmart.
Walkaroo Steel Stilts: For ages 6 and up with maximum rider weight of 210 pounds. www.mindware.com; www.geospaceplay.com
Smart Ball: Measures pitching speed up to 105 mph; for ages 5 and up. www.youngexplorers.com
Mooshka Girls Doll Myra: Collection of washable, 13-inch fabric dolls. Sold at Toys R Us, Walmart, Target and other large retailers.
Thinking Putty Creatures: Assorted colors. Sold at toy stores and www.puttyworld.com.
St. Jude’s Alphabet Jewelry Bead Box: For ages 4 and up; 100 percent of profits benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. giftshop.stjude.org
Three-toed Sloth Adoption Kit: Symbolic adoptions support World Wildlife Federation conservation efforts. gifts.worldwildlife.org
Hess Toy Truck and Tractor: Annual limited edition collector’s item. Available at Hess service stations and hesstoytruck.com.
Power Up Paper Boat: Also airplanes and conversion kits. www.poweruptoys.com
littleBits Starter Kit: Deluxe and extended kits available allows kids to play safely with lights, sound and wiring. www.amazon.com, littlebits.cc
Artist’s Surplus Art Jar: www.landofnod.com
Multicolored Beeswax Candle Making Kit: Supplies for a dozen or more candles. www.atoygarden.com
Star Wars Family Car Decals: Different character packs also available. www.thinkgeek.com.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo: Single-serve coffee maker; other models available. At Bed, Bath and Beyond, www.dolce-gusto.us