Big Ticket Gifts for Kids

2025 Gift Guides
Written By Meggie Owsiak

2025

If you are looking to make the holidays really special with that big ticket gift, there are so many good and useful ones that you will get years and years of use out of. This list is made up of those things your kids may have been dreaming of or begging for, most $100+ that will entertain a broader age range of kids too, so they make a good family gift!

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John Deere Tractor
John Deere Tractor
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This tractor is the ultimate ride on toy that can handle all types of terrain and will last you for years. If you have a yard and the space, kids go absolute nuts over it!

Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch
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This is the gift kids lose their minds over. The Nintendo Switch allows them to play anywhere and has endless game options, so it never gets old. Best for ages 6 and up!

Nex Playground
Nex Playground
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Meet the ultimate active game for kids and parents, no controllers, just movement! The Nex Playground gets everyone off the couch and laughing together, up to 4 people can play at once depending on the game. A total hit for family night and a fun alternative to a gaming system. My kids are getting this for Christmas, we’re not ready for a console yet, and this interactive system feels like the perfect solution.

Interactive Gabby's Dollhouse
Interactive Gabby's Dollhouse
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If your kids love Gabby’s Dollhouse, this is the toy of the season! It lights up, plays music and lets kids bring Gabby to life with over 60 animations, 6 play modes and 2 games!

Kid Kraft Doll House
Kid Kraft Doll House
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This wooden doll house is a kid's dream, it is 4 feet tall so it is big enough to play with dolls like Barbies, has 3 floors and comes with a set of accessories.

Kid Kraft Play Kitchen
Kid Kraft Play Kitchen
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A play kitchen is one of the most used toys in our house and when we polled the community, you all agreed! This vintage one from Kid Kraft is adorable and has so many cute functions. Requires assembly!

Nugget Play Couch
Nugget Play Couch
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If you are sick of your kids using the couch for WWE every night, a Nugget play couch is an amazing addition to your play room with endless opportunities for safe fun.

Ride On Truck
Ride On Truck
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We own and love this ride on car for kids. It works on all types of terrain, has an optional remote control feature in case you want to control it and you can even hook up bluetooth music to play from it. It is a one seater, but can fit two small toddlers at once.

Guardian Bike
Guardian Bike
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When your kid is ready to transition to a pedal bike, I love Guardian Bikes. We got one for my son for his 4th birthday and after doing a lot of research I am very happy with this brand. They are known for being lightweight and having a very safe braking system. You can also buy training wheels to add onto this bike at first, if needed!

Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage Car Track
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage Car Track
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This is a fun big gift for any hot wheels lover, we got it for my son when he was 4 and he is still obsessed with it 2 years later. The cars can race down the track while trying not to be eaten by the dragon.

Also available on Walmart here.

Strider Balance Bike
Strider Balance Bike
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This Strider Balance bike is my favorite one. It has an adjustable seat and handle bars so can put to use starting at age 18 months until they transition to a pedal bike. Balance bikes are a great option so kids get used to balancing before they take on learning how to pedal.

Best Choice 2 Seater Ride On Car
Best Choice 2 Seater Ride On Car
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This is a great ride on car that is meant to fit 2 kids. We own this brand in a one seater and this upgrade is fun as your kids get bigger.

Little Tikes Bounce House
Little Tikes Bounce House
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This inflatable bounce house is one of the best purchases I have made as a parent. It inflates in no time, provides hours of entertainment, expends all their energy and allows parents to sit back with a drink and relax while your children are contained. Can be used inside or outside.

Step2 Roller Coaster
Step2 Roller Coaster
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This is one of the best toys you can gift someone around 2 years old. They will be entertained for hours with this fun roller coaster and it is easy to set up and breaks apart for compact storage. My son is 5 and still plays with it so you will get many years of use out of it, outside or indoors if you have the space.

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Meggie Owsiak
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