Finding the perfect gift is easier said than done! Worry no more… This year you are gonna ROCK the gift-giving! We’ve put together an absolutely AH-mazing gift guide to help you know exactly what to get the boys in your life. Not only are these gifts useful, exciting and sure to make your boys smile, but our fancy gift guide will make it easy to shop from the comfort of your own home… That’s right, don’t even worry about fighting the crowds this year, all the cool people are shopping from home!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We’ve collected all of the best gift ideas for all the boys in your life. This post is divided into categories to help make your shopping experience easier and better than ever. Pin this list of gift ideas on Pinterest! Check out the following categories and let the shopping begin:
Gift Ideas for Boys – Newborn – 12 Months Gift Ideas for Boys – Toddlers Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 5-8 Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 8-12 Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 12-16 Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 16-18
Compared to girls, boys can be very hard to shop for! But we have put together some of the very best ideas from baby boys to teenage boys. Gift Ideas for Boys – Newborn – 12 Months When shopping for baby boys, a few toys and essential baby items are perfect for gifts!
Bright Starts Clack and Slide Activity Ball – So many activities rolled into this colorful ball.
Oball Toys – Encourage interactive play with your little guy! This fun ball is colorful and rattles, too! Perfect for little hands.
Mustache Binky – We MUSTACHE you to get this for your little guy! So stinking cute!!
VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck – Drop a colorful rock into the top of this cheerful dump truck toy. Watch as it tumbles into the bucket helping your little one learn numbers!
Portable High Chair – Camping with your little one is about to get easier! How cute is this portable high chair?!
VTech Turn and Learn Driver – Your little one will love pretending to drive using this steering wheel toy.
Teething Keys – Teething time can be rough for everyone. Help soothe achy gums and busy hands with these teething rings!
Stuffed Animals – This set of 12 cuddly jungle animals is sure to delight your little animal lover!
Drool Bibs – These bibs are the perfect trendy accessory for your adorable, messy babies! At least your baby will be drooling in style! {WINK!}
Mega Bloks – This is something your little guy will play with EVERY DAY and never get bored with!
Buff Baby Rattle – This is one rattle that will entertain YOU as much as it does your baby!
Wubanub Pacifier – Finally, a pacifier your baby can hold onto! This will be his favorite item!
VTech Sit To Stand Alphabet Train – This interactive early learning center teaches your kiddos letters, numbers, colors, songs, stories and more. This grow-with-me toy will be something he will play with for hours!
Walker – This Sit-to-Stand walker has all the fun gizmos and gadgets to keep that Little Mr. having fun while he learns!
Baby Rings – These rings are a MUST HAVE for every baby! So versatile and fun to play with!
Chunky Puzzles – Get ready to fall in love with the PERFECT first puzzle for your baby!
Sneaker Socks – Who needs shoes with socks like these? These sneaker socks are too cute!!
Swaddle Blanket – This soft muslin swaddle blanket is the perfect way to wrap up baby, enjoy tummy time, or use as a nursing cover!
Hooded Towels – Bathtime with your baby is always fun! Add just a tad more with this cute hooded towel! Every little guy needs one!
Rock a Stack – There’s a reason these classic baby toys stick around…. and THIS one is a favorite!!
Freshly Picked – Baby moccasins, from the first step to the next, Freshly Picked will be there for every step.
Wipes – Come on, you know that we all need these! Just think stocking stuffer! Gift Ideas for Boys – Toddlers Toddler boys are easy to shop for… cars, balls, puzzles and more. This is an easy list to fill!
ABC Mouse – This is SUCH a great interactive website, where kids are excited to play and learn!
VTech Smart Shots Sports Center – This will be your little guy’s all in one Sports Center! No need to choose just one sport – he can shoot hoops and kick goals all at the same time!
Puzzles – We love these wooden puzzles with a variety of scenes. What’s better is the pieces are easily stored in the wooden frame.
Hot Wheels – In the eyes of a little boy, the only thing better than a Hot Wheels car is… a pack of 20 Hot Wheels! Gear up for a truckload of fun with this gift!
Basketball Set – This mini basketball set will get your little guy shooting hoops and dunking balls! Encourage positive competition and improve hand-eye coordination with this fun set!
Tickle Monster Laughter Kit – A loveable monster comes with this fun book that will get you reading, laughing and playing with your little one.
First Sports Bag – This SPORTY bundle comes with a mini sports bag containing plush balls {football, baseball, soccer, and basketball} AND a book of First Words!
Travel Car Mat – This adorable play mat is perfect for on the go fun!
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. My First Telescope – Even the smallest scientists can see the moon up close with this easy-to-use, toddler-friendly telescope!
Dino Toy – This is a classic toy! Let the giggles begin with popping balls and musical fun.
Kids Drum Set – Your child can rock out and learn with this drum set! Choose from a favorite song, or let your little rockstar drum up a beat of his own!
Potty Game – Let’s Potty is a humorous and light-hearted way to begin the potty training conversation with your child!
Radio Flyer 4 in 1 – Is your little one seeking independence? Kiss the stroller days goodbye with this fun trike!
Skip Hop Zoo Pack – Say “Hello” to these cute toddler backpacks! Which animal will your cutie pie love best?
Leap Frog Scribble and Write – Want your kids to LOVE writing? This toy makes tracing letters a game!
VTech Learn and Discover Driver – Is it ever too early to learn to drive? Maybe… but this little steering wheel is perfect for role playing!
Magformers – This is a fun and educational way to introduce shapes! Get geometric! Play with shapes in a whole new way.
5 Minute Bedtime Story Books – Perfect bedtime stories for the little superhero.
Toy Vacuum – Nothing like a mini replica of your favorite Dyson vacuum to get your little one excited to help with chores!
Tegu Blocks – The perfect toy for building on-the-go! These blocks are magnetic which makes them FABULOUS whether in the car, plane, diaper bag, purse, or at the restaurant.
Ball Pit – Does your little guy love ball pits?? You are going to love this mini ball pit you can set up in your own home!
Memory Games – Learn while you play in the endlessly popular Memory game! Memory is simple to set up and learn. Your kiddo will be ready in minutes to match their favorite Rescue Bot characters!
LeapFrog My Own Leaptop – Kids love doing what they see Mom and Dad doing. This Leaptop is a computer just for your little one!
Captain America Shield – Make crime fighting action ‘come alive’ with this incredible Captain America Flying Shield! With his power and this shield, there will be no stopping your little Captain! Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 5-8 Boys this age love to explore, create and pretend! Here are a few gifts that will please the youngsters.
Coloring Books – Whether they’re into sports or spacemen, gadgets or goalposts, robots or ninjas, this coloring book has a variety of designs created especially for boys to color and enjoy!
Pie Face Game – Send whipping cream flying with this hilarious game!
Catapult – Not only does this catapult have limitless potential for fun and adventure… it is science and physics in action!
Beyond Hope Walkie Talkies – Running around the neighborhood or in the woods with walkie-talkies has been a part of childhood fun as long as these devices have existed.
Kidzoom Smart Watch – This smart watch is for kids and is loaded with awesome features!
Big Dig Ride-on working Crane – Enjoy all-season fun with the Big Dig! Sift sand, move dirt and shovel snow.
Chewbacca Mask – Here’s that talking mask made famous by the Chewbacca Mom video – who wouldn’t want this thing!?!
Boys’ Doodle Book – Packed with pirates, dinosaurs, robots, and more, this doodle book dares boys to let their imaginations run wild!
Magformers Standard Set – Magformers are great for boys of all ages to build and create!
Lego Monster Truck – This is an exciting toy for the truck lover with three mini figures and a monster truck to boot.
Tonka Toughest Mighty Dump Truck – Built to last and withstand even the toughest Tonka kids, this Classic Mighty Dump Truck is ready for play!
Lego 3 in 1 sets – Does your kiddo LOVE legos? This 3-in-1 set contains a ship, a plane, and a submarine all for one AMAZING price!
Bruder Mack Granite Liebherr Crane Truck – This incredibly realistic truck is perfect for pretend play.
Dodge Tag – This game puts a new twist on the classic game of Dodgeball. Players each wear a velcro vest and try to hit each other with velcro balls! The fun is limitless!
Kidoozie Foam Pogo Jumper – Looking for a unique gift for your energetic boy? Well… look no further! The Unicorn Pogo Jumper is here!
VTech Kidizoom Action Cam – Let the kids capture their own adventures with this waterproof camera made for kids.
Texts from Santa – Have Santa text your child a new, personalized message each day of December for the countdown to Christmas 2016.
Kiwi Crate Subscription – Hands-on fun to explore art, science, and engineering. High-quality materials and kid-friendly instructions and ideas for tinkering.
Legos – Every boy needs their own set of Legos for imaginary fun!
OSMO – Inspire creativity and learning with this fun game system.
Superhero Dressup – Let your superhero loose to save the day! Choose from Batman, Superman, Captain American and Spiderman. Each Superhero dress up comes with a cape and mask!
Bathtub Crayons – Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination by creating masterpieces on your bathtub wall! Don’t worry, everything washes off with water!
Art Easel – This easel will fuel your child’s imaginative side and gives them the freedom to create with an extra-large chalkboard, dry-erase board, and easy-load paper roller!
Kinetic Sand – This sand is great for exploring! It doesn’t dry out & is perfect for your little guy to make sculptures with! Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 8-12 Compliment his thirst for discovery and learning with some of these fabulous gift ideas just for boys.
Potato Clock – This is one fun and useful experiment! The Potato Clock uses a pair of ordinary spuds to power a digital clock. How fun is that?
Stomp Rocket – Run, jump and STOMP on the launch pad to shoot these Stomp Rockets up to 200 feet in the air! These are perfect for outdoor play with family and friends!
Razor Ripstick – Let him carve up the street and skate park and do more tricks than ever. This is the very definition of fun!
Xbox – Here’s something for the gamer in your family… or just for the whole family!!
Percy Jackson Books – Whether it is for readers who are experiencing Percy’s thrilling adventures with Greek gods and monsters for the first time, or for fans who want to devour the saga again, this gift will be prized by young and old!
Maranda Enterprises Double Ladderball Game – Ladderball is a fun game that your boys can take anywhere for entertainment.
Football – This football lights up so the fun can last night or day! This football will be the hit of the neighborhood!!
Snap Circuits – Have fun learning about electronics with an exciting hands-on introduction!
Glow-in-the-Dark Crystal Growing Kit – Give the gift of science and discovery with this fun crystal growing kit.
Volcano Science Kit by National Geographic – Create an eruption with an exciting volcano science kit. Your child will get to cast their own volcano, paint it, and then make it erupt! This is fun for all ages.
Minecraft – This game has taken the world of boys by storm by creating worlds! They can explore, build, and conquer on their own or with their friends!
Nerf Guns – Boys can never have enough Nerf guns! Help him get his Nerf battle on!
LEGO Chain Reactions – With the stuff in this kit and a pile of your own ordinary LEGO bricks, you can build 10 awesome machines that can be combined to make dozens of different chain reactions!
Boogie Board Writing Tablet – These are AWESOME!! It’s like an Etch-a-sketch and a Tablet had a baby and this was it! SO many countless ways to use this, drawing, writing notes, using for homework… Possibly the BEST thing for a long car ride!
Remote Control Car – The smart voice-activated remote control car is a new breakthrough! Now, your kiddo can issue commands through the watch, then it will follow those commands.
Science Experiment Books – Science has never been so fun and so easy! With The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments!
Fun Outing from Groupon – Sometimes the best gift isn’t an item at all… Give the gift of time! With a pass to an amusement park or activity, create memories that will live on forever! Groupon is our go-to guide for affordable entertainment!
Kid’s Clothes – Awesome deals if you watch! Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 12-16 This is where shopping gets a bit tricky. No worries, we’ve gathered up some great ideas for a variety of interests.
RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera – Fly straight out of the box with the easy-to-maneuver drone! Get ready for some amazing stunts, flips and video footage!
Powered Razor Scooter – On this electric scooter, your kid will streak through the neighborhood like a bolt of blue lightning!
The Game of Things – This is a fun and hilarious game for a group of boys or a family to play!
Remote Control Helicopter – This awesome, red remote control helicopter is sweet! It is able to move in 3 directions and hovers easily!
Portable Projector – With this Portable Projector an impromptu at home theater can become a reality! Set it up for a day of fun!
Model Rockets – Whether your kid is a new rocketeer or a seasoned veteran of the skies, the rocket launching experience is sure to deliver plenty of high-altitude thrills!
Build a Radio – Nerds like my husband would have loved something like this!
Paper Airplane Guide – Forget everything you know about paper airplanes! These aren’t paper toys. These are high-performance, blow-the-competition-away flying paper machines! These airplanes are for the hard to impress paper airplane fan!
LED Light Gloves – With the multicolor light-up gloves, your kid can create their own light show at parties, concerts, dances, and how fun would they be to wear when ice skating!?
Wireless Speaker – When we say that “We love this speaker,” we are talking from experience! It is high quality, water resistant, lightweight, has crystal clear sound and connects to your device in seconds!
Spalding Indoor/Outdoor Basketball – A basketball is a timeless gift idea! It doesn’t need a fancy explanation, BUT if you are looking for a good one… Here is one we love!
Air Hogs Millenium Falcon – This is the ultimate Star Wars flying experience! With this, your son can fly the most iconic ship in the Star Wars universe, The Millennium Falcon, right in his backyard via remote control!
Nerts – Nerts is a fun, fast-paced alternative, kind of like a Speed and Solitaire combo. This set includes 12 decks of cards, so it also doubles as cool bedroom decor.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7-Inch Tablet – Play games, browse the internet, and help your kids learn with the Samsung Galaxy Tablet! It has all the camera features, too!
Chess Set – A great way to stretch the mind and a fun game, too. Gift Ideas for Boys – Ages 16-18 From fun to practical, these gifts are sure to impress your teenage boys.
Poloroid Cube Action Camera – This is a cheaper, but very cool, alternative to the Go Pro Camera! An action camera is a fantastic gift for those teenagers who are into motocross, dirt biking, cycling, skateboarding, BMX, ATVs and pretty much anything that has wheels on it.
Mini Fridge – This mini fridge will become a favorite item in your son’s man-cave (AKA his room!) He can host the ultimate guys night and have cold sodas on hand, without having to leave his room!
Nintendo Wallet – This wallet is sure to be a hit! Your guy will love pulling it out because, let’s be honest, nothing screams AWESOME like an old, retro Nintendo remote in wallet form!
Inflatable Hammock – These inflatable hammocks are SUPER popular right now! Just open the hammock, run against the wind to trap the air, seal it up and you are ready for camping, lounging on the beach, or floating in the pool! When you’re done, let the air out and fold back up until your next adventure!
Ukulele – Do you have a musician in the family? This ukulele is the PERFECT beginner’s uke! How fun would this be to play?! Here is where quality and affordability line up perfectly in the instrument world!
Tool Box – It’s never too early to learn to work! Teach them how to use these bad boys and this tool set will become quite handy in their future!
Military-Tested Phone Case – If you have an active son, he’s going to NEED this durable phone case!
Cap Carrier – Teenage boys love their caps! With this, they can travel without worrying about their precious cargo being squashed in their suitcase!
Roadside Emergency Car Kit – With the new responsibility of driving comes all new dangers and fears for the parent. Make sure they have the things they need in their car to handle some roadside emergencies. This Complete Emergency Roadside Kit really has thought of everything!
Cologne – Give him a gift that everyone can appreciate – some AWESOME cologne! Here is one that we LOVE!!
Nike Socks – These socks are perfect for a guy-on-the-go!
Crazy Socks – Don’t let socks become the boring staple of everyday monotony! Socks can be the perfect accessory to compliment your son’s unique personality!
Sunglasses – Sunglasses are the screenshades to the windows of your soul! Or, maybe they are just a really good accessory to have! Here are the trendy ones we recommend!
Watch – This stunning monochromatic watch was inspired by modern, youthful culture and we absolutely love it! We’re pretty sure your teen will too!
Domino’s Pizza Gift Cards – What teenage boy doesn’t love pizza? Pair the gift card with a 2 liter of their favorite soda and you’ve got yourself a quick and easy stocking stuffer!
Beats Headphones – Break through the limitations of wired listening! Not only are these headphones THE BEST at giving you great sound — they are made for life on the go! You never have to worry about getting tangled in cords! Looking for MORE fabulous Christmas ideas? Make sure you check out our other gift guides! Christmas Gifts for Him Christmas Gifts for Her Christmas Gifts for Girls
