{
  "id": 16746285,
  "title": "Find a gift that kids will actually like",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/find-a-gift-that-kids-will-actually-like",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T12:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/gifts/best-gifts-for-kids"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Choosing the perfect gift for children can be challenging due to their ever-changing preferences and influences from popular TV shows and technology. While some kids may eagerly provide a detailed list of desired items, often gifting a child is as much of a guessing game as selecting a present for another parent's child. Here are some fantastic gift suggestions for children of various ages.\n\nToddlers, particularly those in the notorious \"terrible twos,\" are constantly balancing the urge to explore independently with their reliance on parents for fundamental needs like eating, dressing, and using the bathroom. During this stage of development, toys that enhance motor skills, encourage creativity, and incorporate music can empower toddlers to feel more self-sufficient, making them excellent choices for gifts.\n\nAs children grow and face increasing pressure to be cool, gifts that foster critical thinking, independence, responsibility, and personal style become ideal. These gifts may encompass STEM toys, beginner makeup tools, fitness trackers, or pretend pets that promote routine-building. Additionally, gifts involving apps, tablets, or e-readers are always a safe bet.\n\nSelecting a gift for a teenager that will remain trendy for longer than a few months is undoubtedly one of the most challenging shopping experiences. Teenagers are often influenced by social media influencers promoting products on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, making them brand-loyal. To impress a teenager with a gift, staying informed about the latest trends and brands in technology, accessories, and even water bottles is essential.",
  "summary": "Toy trends change every year, but we're keeping up.",
  "key_points": [
    "Toddlers benefit from motor skill-enhancing toys and musical instruments.",
    "Older children thrive with STEM toys, fitness trackers, and pretend pets.",
    "Teenagers are drawn to trendy tech, accessories, and influencer-endorsed items."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Effective gifting requires matching products to specific developmental milestones, shifting from motor skill tools for toddlers to brand-conscious technology and social media trends for teenagers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}