Shower the little lad with love and an extra-special gift made especially with him in mind.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift to give a sweet boy in your family like your son, grandson, or nephew, or prepping for the next boy’s birthday party on the calendar, these creative picks are cool and fun gift ideas he’ll absolutely adore. Shopping for gifts for kids by age is always helpful, and we've shared ideas for toddlers, young boys, and older boys, too. Most of all, as you review these gift ideas for the special boy on your list, keep his hobbies and interests in mind. Add a dash of personalization (like his name or gamer tag) and you've got a one-of-a-kind boy gift that will cement your status as the coolest gifter around.
In this gift guide:
Best gifts for toddler boys
1. Custom tracing board
SHOP: Acrylic tracing board from The Sycamore, from $19
This acrylic tracing board makes a practical yet wonderful gift that helps him master his handwriting skills. Personalize it with his name for a meaningful, made-for-him touch.
2. Oh-so-soft name blanket
SHOP: Kids name blanket from Hickory Moments, from $30
Made with super soft and silky material, your favorite young fella will look forward to wrapping up in this snuggly blanket designed with his name. Nap time, sleepovers with friends, and the next family movie marathon on the couch just got a whole lot cozier.
3. Cozy knit name sweater
SHOP: Name sweater from Shop Magill, $80
Position him as the best-dressed little dude with this adorable, just-for-him knit sweater that comes personalized with his name in stitched wool letters and your choice of color.
4. Adorable fox stuffed toy
SHOP: Fox stuffed animal from Lille Folk Shop, $48
Handcrafted with soft materials and lots of love, any young nature fan will adore giving this cute fox stuffed toy a cuddle.
5. Wooden name puzzle
SHOP: Personalized name puzzle from World of Child, from $24 for three letters
Your guy will delight in piecing together this beautiful, handcrafted puzzle personalized with his name. Choose from a variety of bright colors and figures for a truly one-of-a-kind gift and keepsake. Shop more of the best personalized name puzzles.
Best gifts for young boys
6. Personalized name banner
SHOP: Custom name banner from Leafy Treetop Leather, from $50
Customize this pennant with your little gent’s name to add a dash of personality to his room. The seller also offers custom text options if you've got a nickname you'd like to celebrate or perhaps the lucky boy's sports team and jersey number.
7. Custom numbers lacing boards
SHOP: Number lacing boards from A Design For All Seasons, from $34
He’ll be eager to practice his 1, 2, 3s and learn basic sewing skills with these handcrafted and durable wooden number lacing boards. They’re available in sets of three or more numbers from 0–9 in a variety of neutral, bright, or pastel colors.
8. Kids’ positive affirmation crown
SHOP: Kids affirmation crown from Madly Wish, $44
Hail to the king! Embroidered with the word “Strong,” this positive affirmation linen crown makes a wonderful gift to celebrate your petite prince’s achievements.
9. Plush campfire toy set
SHOP: Campfire toy set from Evermore By Jennifer, from $58
This deluxe campfire toy set will stoke his imagination during his next backyard or indoor camping adventure. Handcrafted with soft fabrics, this set features realistic-looking logs and stones that can double as cozy pillows when it’s time to hit the hay.
10. Bird-themed block puzzle patterns
SHOP: Printable tangram puzzles from Steph Hathaway Designs, $3
Let his imagination soar with these printable bird-themed tangram puzzles that allow him to create his own pattern blocks for rainy-day or everyday fun at home or in the classroom.
11. Magical mountains night light
SHOP: Personalized nightlight from LED Expression, $75
Designed with mountains, a moon, and stars, and personalized with his name, this beautiful LED night light is perfect for adding a cozy, soft glow to his bedroom and setting the stage for sweet dreams.
12. Personalized kids’ sensory kit
SHOP: Kids sensory kit from Modern Silo, from $30
Designed with a mix of construction-themed toys and building parts, and personalized with wood cut-out letters of his name, this kids’ sensory kit will provide him with oodles of activity-time fun.
Best gifts for older boys
13. Wooden scavenger hunt dice
SHOP: Nature scavenger hunt dice from Tree Fort Toys, $27
Hand-engraved with forest-inspired plants, birds’ nests, seeds, and more, this set of four scavenger hunt dice makes exploring and learning about nature fun. The set comes with a small drawstring bag so he can bring these dice along on his next outdoor adventure.
14. Personalized dinosaur adventure book
SHOP: Personalized dinosaur adventure book from Story of Me Gift Store, from $37
Wow your special guy with a ferocious dinosaur adventure book starring him! Personalize this handcrafted book with his name as a perfect gift and keepsake he can treasure for years to come.
15. Baseball piggy bank
SHOP: Baseball piggy bank from Woodworks Texas, from $62
Designed with a see-through window, this uniquely made wooden coin bank lets your little baseball fan watch his money grow. Personalize it with his name for a gift made especially for him.
16. Pizza slice sidewalk chalk
SHOP: Pizza sidewalk chalk from TweeMade, $18
Decorated with an assortment of toppings and a metallic “crust,” your budding foodie and artist will love to use this uniquely crafted pizza slice chalk to create his next sidewalk masterpiece.
17. Tabletop science caddy
SHOP: Tabletop science caddy from We Are Mom Friends, $70
Nurture your pint-sized genius’s interests in the fascinating world of science with this tabletop science caddy. It comes with pipettes, safety glasses, magnet wands, tweezers, and magnifying glasses—everything he needs to conduct his next great experiment.
18. Trendy kids’ graphic T-shirt
SHOP: Kids graphic T-shirt from Bella Simone NYC, $22
He’ll be the coolest kid on the block while inspiring kindness and compassion with this cute “Don’t Be Mean” kids’ graphic tee.
19. DIY solar printing kit
SHOP: Solar printing kit from Elemental Leaf, from $17
For crafty kids, this DIY solar printing kit makes a great gift to fuel their creativity. This kit comes equipped with light-sensitive printing paper which he can use to make unique botanical prints.
20. Learn-to-crochet fox kit
SHOP: Beginner fox crochet pattern from The Woobles, from $25
Gift him this beginner crochet kit to knit his own little fox buddy and he’ll be a crochet expert in no time. This kit comes with everything he needs to make his crocheted creation including a video tutorial, PDF pattern, yarn, crochet, and other crafting essentials.
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How do we pick the best gifts for boys?
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