20 best holiday gifts for kids–under $20

Sometimes the smallest items are the most memorable.
Table of Contents
- 1. Eva & Elvin Knee Socks
- 2. Holztiger Little Brown Bear Toy Figure
- 3. Meri Meri Liberty Alphabet Stickers
- 4. Seedling Star Wand
- 5. Tattly Tattoos
- 6. The Nutcracker: A Baby Lit Dancing Primer
- 7. Petit Collage Pop-Outs: Winter Wonderland
- 8. Mudpuppy Puzzle To Go: Animals of the World
- 9. Uncle Goose ABC Blocks
- 10. Boon Building Bath Pipes
- 11. Tegu Travel Pals
- 12. Marcus & Marcus Learning Chopsticks
- 13. HABA Shakin' Eggs
- 14. Green Toys Submarine
- 15. Yellow Owl Workshop Unicorn + Rainbow Small Stamp Kit
- 16. Peg People Family
- 17. PlayTape
- 18. Manhattan Toys Skwish
- 19. Baby Sew Lovable Soft Sensory Block
- 20. Montessori Wooden Elephant Puzzle
You don’t have to spend a lot on holiday gifts; sometimes the smallest items are the most memorable. Our 20 under $20 picks offer something for every kid on your list this year!

1. Eva & Elvin Knee Socks

Comfy, adorable, and super on trend, these critter-inspired knee socks couldn’t be cuter.
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2. Holztiger Little Brown Bear Toy Figure

These timeless and beautiful wood figures will capture your child’s heart and imagination.
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3. Meri Meri Liberty Alphabet Stickers

Spell out your message in style with these classic floral alphabet stickers.
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4. Seedling Star Wand

Turn any day into a magical one! This princess wand even glows in the dark.
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6. The Nutcracker: A Baby Lit Dancing Primer

You’re never too young for the classics. This board book version of the classic Christmas ballet will quickly find a place in your holiday traditions.
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7. Petit Collage Pop-Outs: Winter Wonderland

Let your little one create her own holiday decor with these easy to assemble, sturdy winter-themed pop-outs.
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8. Mudpuppy Puzzle To Go: Animals of the World

This travel-friendly puzzle will makes its way over the river and through the woods this holiday season.
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9. Uncle Goose ABC Blocks

You can never go wrong with blocks, and these handcrafted solid wood ones are some of our faves.
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10. Boon Building Bath Pipes

These colorful pipes suction to the wall and can be used individually or as a set. Bath time has never been so much fun!
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11. Tegu Travel Pals

A perfect non-tech toy for travel, these magnetic puzzle blocks can be arranged in lots of different ways for endless fun.
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12. Marcus & Marcus Learning Chopsticks

Start honing those sushi skills early with these modern, stylish learning chopsticks.
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13. HABA Shakin’ Eggs

Rattle and jingle your way through the holiday season with these bright, colorful egg rattles!
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14. Green Toys Submarine

Dive deep into bath time with this super fun submarine made from 100% recycled milk jugs.
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15. Yellow Owl Workshop Unicorn + Rainbow Small Stamp Kit

Stamp your way to a magical day with this kit perfect for craft time, or any time!
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16. Peg People Family

This Waldorf-inspired set of hand painted wooden peg dolls will spark the imagination of any pretend play-loving kiddo.
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17. PlayTape

Let your little one build his own road, highway, or race track! (And yes, it’s totally safe for rugs, floors, and painted surfaces. ?)
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19. Baby Sew Lovable Soft Sensory Block

Stimulate baby’s senses with this hand-sewn sensory block, packed with features like a grasping ring, crinkly sides, and high contrast black and white imagery.
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20. Montessori Wooden Elephant Puzzle

Little hands will love fitting these handmade elephants together from smallest to biggest, learning size, color, and spacial skills along the way.
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