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Gifts for kids fall into two categories: the short-lived toys that are played with for only a few minutes and the ones that become daily favorites. But how can you determine which gift will be a hit and which will be forgotten on a shelf? The best gifts for kids are fun, durable, age-appropriate, and encourage imagination or physical activity. A child’s favorite gift will often be one that fits their current interests, whether that’s dinosaurs or crafts.

As a mom of three who hates the clutter of unused toys, I often spend hours researching gifts for my kids as well as my nieces and nephews. Along with some of our personal favorites, I’ve rounded up the top-reviewed and hottest toys of the year to help you choose a gift for the child in your life. Check them out below, listed from youngest to highest age recommendations.

Here are 30 of the best gifts for kids in 2021: