2018 Holiday Gift Guide: For Little Kids

The temperature's getting chilly, so what better way for kids to get cozy than to have a stuffed toy that turns into a fun hoodie? That's exactly what Cubcoats has perfected in their creative pint-sized jackets. They've even expanded their original animal line to include favorite characters like Black Panther, Bob the Minion, Minnie Mouse and more. Actress and mom of two Hilary Duff is a new Cubcoats investor and told Mom.me, "I was excited when I saw the product, I love anything that has multiple purposes and especially something that kids can convert on their own! [My 6-year-old son] Luca flipped when I showed him the product—he wanted them all. Kids are the ultimate deciders of whether things are cool or not. I knew when he wanted to collect them all it was going to be a hit!"

To buy: Cubcoats, $50 (for Black Panther; varies)

If you have a child obsessed with watching unboxing videos on YouTube, they're going to be crazy over the newest addition to the collectible toys craze. Each Boxy Girl comes with—you guessed it—several boxes for little hands to open and unpack mysterious items inside which could be makeup, clothes, shoes or some other fun surprise!

To buy: Boxy Girls, $20

Transformers fans are going to flip over this 10.5-inch Bumblebee figurine that transforms into a Volkswagon Beetle. When kids spin the Power Charge core, Bumblebee comes to life with music, phrases, sounds and lights.

To buy: Amazon, $50

Kids mix and mold their own scented bath bombs with this ingenious kit. The part they'll really flip over is the surprise mermaid or unicorn that is unveiled inside the bath bomb when they start to fizz! Each set comes with enough materials to make three bath bombs containing total of three collectible figures.

To buy: Amazon, $31

The latest version of this classic Nintendo game has just been released for the popular Nintendo Switch and we can guarantee it's going to just as much of a family game night favorite as previous versions. Up to four players battle it out on a virtual board game playing super fun mini games that even the littlest kid can play. Winter break has never looked so good.

To buy: Amazon, $57

For the little princess in your life who wants to be in charge of where she's going, this motorized horse and carriage should be right up her alley—er, path to the palace. Not only is there a spacious glove compartment for "all the things" (think: tiaras, gloves, etc.), but there's also a drink holder to ensure maximum hydration for the (2.5 mph) ride.

To buy: Walmart, $149

What treasure will kids find when they dig through a compact cube of sand? A gold crown? A goblet? A skeleton that's seen better days? Kids will enjoy the opportunity to search for items listed on a map, especially "real gold-dipped" treasure. This is unboxing on a whole new level? X marks the spot, for sure.

To buy: Amazon, $9

Kids will love these adorably soft and posable Pomsies. Whether they're wrapping them around their wrists, ankles or backpacks, kids will have a furry friend along for the ride. Pomsies' eyes light up to let kids know how they're feeling—silly, hungry, sneezy or super happy. They also purr and play freeze dance!

To buy: Target, $15

Young Jedi will love their chatty sidekick Chewie as they pretend to blast off into space at light speed. This furry co-pilot features more than 100 sound and motion combos, allowing kids some serious Wookiee interaction.

To buy: Amazon, $110

These LOL Surprise dolls are on a mission to find their pets. The Eye Spy series offers up new surprises, including a doll disguise that kids need to unwrap to discover. The spy glass will lead kids to secret codes that unlock—you guessed it—more surprises.

To buy: Walmart, $14

Painting by number has gotten a cool, new twist. "Paint by Sticker Kids" offers kids the opportunity to add color to pictures but without all the mess. Whether it's ladybugs, beetles or butterflies, there are lots of beautiful bugs for kids to color, just by adding tiny stickers in a rainbow of shades. The series also comes in "Zoo Animals" and "Under the Sea."

To buy: Amazon, $9

For the little (or big) Harry Potter fan in your life, nothing beats this awesome Lego Quidditch Match set that comes with six mini figures including Harry, Hermione and Professor Snape, towers, brooms, quaffles, bludgers and, of course, a Golden Snitch. Your kid will be occupied building this thing in their room faster than you can say "Expelliarmus!"

To buy: LEGO, $40

As if "Toca Boca" couldn't get any better—or bigger. The popular app designer has combined all of the settings in its Toca Life series (hospital, office, school, etc.) into one mega universe: "Toca Life: World." This new, free-to-download app, launching November 22, will come with "Bop City," which includes eight locations and 39 characters. More than 50 additional locations and 300 characters can be purchased within the app. There will also be an in-app channel, called Toca Life MIX, where kids can watch videos and get a peek behind the scenes.

To buy: App Store, Google Play, free