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19 Fun & Practical Christmas Gift Ideas For Kids

It’s almost Christmastime and moms everywhere are planning out exactly what to get their kids for Christmas!

Oftentimes, kids can get bombarded with the latest toys and games and it can feel like too much.

It’s not that toys and video games are bad, but it can be difficult to balance practical, useful gifts for a young child with fun gifts like the latest action figure.

But don’t worry! We’ve got lots of ideas to help you maintain the perfect balance!

You’ll find practical Christmas gift ideas for kids from ages 3-8. These gifts are sure to be useful and bring joy to your child for a long time!

Also, be sure to browse through all of our unique kids gifts!

Christmas Gifts For Kids That Are Practical

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Organic Cotton PJs
This Christmas, give your kids a gift that they'll love and use all year long. Check out these awesome organic cotton pajamas! These are perfect gifts for any child on your list. Let them enjoy the comfort of their new PJs in style this winter with these best-selling designs!
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Tortilla Blanket
Looking for a practical gift idea? These tortilla blankets are great if you like to wrap your kids up like a burrito. They help keep them warm and cozy while also providing some peace of mind that they're not going anywhere!
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Unicorn Backpack
Every little girl needs a backpack, and this one is perfect. It's purple with pink accents and unicorns on it!
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Avengers Backpack
This Avengers backpack is a practical gift that will keep your child's schoolwork all in one place. It features tons of characters with plenty of space inside to store all their essentials.
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It’s a Busload of Pigeon Books!
Books are always a great practical gift idea! Get 3 Pigeon books in one cute box with this set! It's great for little readers.
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Electric Toothbrush Set
This electric llama toothbrush is a unique gift idea. Your kids will love brushing their teeth with this adorable animal!
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Race Car Comforter Set
What's more practical than this comforter set?! Kids will use it every day and will get excited to hop into bed every night!
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Disney Christmas Pajamas
If you're looking to buy a practical gift that's also fun, Mickey Mouse pajamas are the way to go! They come in a variety of sizes and styles so your little one will find something they love.
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Kid’s Sleep Trainer Clock
Giving kids a sense of independence is sometimes the best way to keep peace at home. The Kids Sleep Training Clock helps children know when it's time to get up, and goes through soothing bedtime sounds to get kids asleep fast!
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Shark Laundry Hamper
Make your clothes disappear with this shark laundry hamper. Kids will love the playful design and you'll love how it encourages them to pick up their dirty clothes! It's a practical Christmas gift idea that's sure to make everyone happy.
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Toy Box
Toy Box
Help your kids get organized this holiday season by getting them a toy box. No more scattered toys all over the house! This is a practical Christmas gift that will be absolutely loved. Pick out your child's favorite color!
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Bookrack
Kids are hard to buy gifts for, but this book rack will be a great present because it's practical and stylish. It also helps keep their room organized so they have more time to play.
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Princess Playhouse
Your little princess will love this play tent with a pink theme. It has two windows, a curtained wall and is made from soft waterproof fabric that's easy to clean. This Christmas gift gives kids the space to be creative and have fun all day long!
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Clubhouse Play Tent
Kids love to play. Once they're in this kids' clubhouse, their imagination will go wild! This is a great gift idea and comes with everything you need including the instructions on how to assemble it.
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Hooded Towel
This is a practical Christmas gift idea that will keep your kids dry and warm. The hood of the towel has an adorable dinosaur head, making it fun to wear! This one size fits all – you can't go wrong with this cute Christmas present idea!
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Kids’ Luggage
The best gift you can give a child this Christmas? A new adventure. And the start of that journey begins with their luggage, so make sure it's durable and cute too! This Baby Yoda Luggage is perfect for any little Jedi on the go. It even has wheels to help them get around easy-peasy. There are also other Disney prints including Mickey Mouse and Frozen!
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Kids Lunch Box
Kids Lunch Box
There's nothing more practical than a lunch box, especially one that is shaped like their favorite things–dinosaurs! This Christmas, find the perfect gift for your son or daughter with this dinosaur-themed kids lunchbox.
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Penguin Umbrella
Keep your kids dry and happy with this pop-up umbrella. This is a practical Christmas gift that will last for years to come! It keeps them entertained on those rainy days too. Choose from 15 adorable animals!
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Smart Piggy Trio Bank: 3-in-1 Piggy Bank
This piggy bank is a 3 in 1 money-saving tool that will teach your kids how to save, spend and share. Teach them the importance of budgeting with this bank!
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We hope you’ve found some great gift ideas your kids will enjoy. If they already have a lot of toys, it might be time to switch gears and add in some practice gifts they’ll love.

Which gift ideas are making it onto your Christmas list this year? Let us know in the comments below!

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