The holidays are stressful for parents because there’s a lot that we have to do to make the magic happen. It’s a lot, and especially challenging this year, but it’s not impossible. Starting the shop early and being strategic and smart about the gifts we choose can help relieve that stress and one way to do that without giving up on that magic is to get a few gifts that siblings can share.
Sibling gifts are perfect for a few reasons, and all of them are valid. Gifts that encourage our kids to play together and engage with each other and build that bond can have lifelong benefits and memories they’ll keep forever.
Also, lets just be honest, it’s easier in some ways for the parents, too. No fighting over who gets the cool gift, less shopping to have to do, and that’s not to say all the gifts need to be for all the kids — not at all — but sprinkling a few in can be a new fun tradition.
If finding a few gifts for the siblings is on the list for this holiday, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best gifts that will have the kids jumping for joy.
Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Park Ranger Cabin & Boat
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We can already see the kids playing with this outside for hours and how much fun they’re going to have doing it. There’s so much opportunity in this backyard toy for playing and make-believe, and the accessories that come with the cabin and boat bring this closer to real life for the little ones.
Mickey Mouse Slam Jam Target Toss
We love games for kids that have some educational value or allow kids to work on certain skills. Bonus points for the ones that don’t make it super obvious that’s what they’re doing because the kids will be busy having lots of fun. This game is similar to beanbag tosses, and it’s perfect for spur-of-the-moment fun or planned out gatherings. We also love the fact that this packs away pretty easily.
Omy Giant Coloring Poster
There is something so relaxing about coloring and while that’s typically a solo project — at lest in terms of working on individual coloring pages goes. But these Omy Giant Coloring Posters are going to change that in all the best ways. The pages are massive, like poster sized, and there’s enough room for the kids to work on it together without being on top of each other.
KidKraft Majestic Mansion Wooden Dollhouse
Dollhouses are something that will leave kids with so many long-lasting memories of playing house and make-believe. We love this large wooden dollhouse that has enough room for siblings to play together without feeling cramped. It’s got eight rooms on four levels, including a nursery in the attic. The elevator between floors functions, and so do the garage doors.
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The Nugget
There has been a whole lot of staying in the house over the past few years, and for kids who have a lot of energy to expel, it’s not been easy. The Nugget has been a lifesaver for families and it would be an amazing gift idea for little siblings. These can be used to make forts, jump around, take a nap, or have a cozy place to hang out and watch TV or read a book.
Life Jr.
Board games were how our parents would keep themselves entertained back before we had things like the internet and social media. Bringing these back to our kids now is so necessary, not because there’s anything wrong with screens and social media, but quiet board games are full of memory-making moments. We’re in love with this Life Jr. edition, which is a great way to introduce kids to the game we loved with situations they understand.
Guess Who?
This game is one we played when we were little and the classic version is still one that our kids will not only have fun playing, but over and over again. It’s fun to see who can win, in a playful way of course, and kids can even do a twist on the game and come up with their own cards, too.
Magformers Creator Carnival Set
If the kids love to build things but they’re looking to level up, these Magformers are perfect for that. This set helps kids build their own models of carnival rides and comes with 46 pieces including 24 squares, 12 triangles, two hexagons, and eight accessories. Instead of snapping in like other building blocks, these use magnets, which allow for more imaginative play for the siblings.
Trivial Pursuit: Wizarding World Harry Potter Edition
Harry Potter is a world that’s like no other and it’s one that kids and adults love to visit. For parents who have kids that are just as obsessed with all things HP, this Trivial Pursuit game helps them show off their knowledge, improves their quiz skills, and they can have a fun time together trying to come out on top of everyone else in the family.
Walkie Talkies
It’s so much fun to see the excitement kids have when they have their own walkie talkies and can play the “over and out” game with their siblings or friends. This is the perfect sibling gift idea because they need to be in pairs to be able to work, and kids can have their own fun world with each other this way.
Pop2Play Indoor Slide
If it’s not possible to take the kids outside (especially in the winter), why not bring the outside in for them? We love this indoor slide because we know siblings can spend hours going up and down the slide. Also, the more time they have with the toy spending time playing together, chances are they’ll come up with their own rules and twists on the fun.
PAW Patrol True Metal Total City Rescue Playset
Kids are all about PAW Patrol this year thanks to the super popular movie that came out earlier. Kids who are in love with all the pups, grabbing this rescue playset as a joint sibling gift gives the kids someone who’s always down to recreate their favorite scenes from the shows or create their own.
Family 10 Classic Games Set
There’s something classic and fun about board games that have been around for a long time. This year, chess was made cool again, thanks to Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, and parents are rediscovering the good that comes when our kids learn the game early on. They’ll need someone to practice with, and who better than their sibling?
Fort Building Kit
There are a lot of different forts available for kids of all ages, but the reason this one stands out is because the kiddos have to put it together first. The experience of having the siblings work together to make the fort how everyone wants it to look is a great opportunity to practice team work. Plus, it just looks like really cool.
Fisher-Price Bouncesational Bouncer With Built-In Pump
A bouncy house! It’s impossible to go wrong with this one and it’s going to prove to be so many hours of fun for the kids. This sibling gift is something they can easily play with together and we already know that any time spent jumping around the bouncy castle is going to build memories that will last our kids for the long haul.
ABCMouse Subscription
We know that our kids spend a lot of time learning at school and having them do more at home isn’t always the best strategy. But for families who love games, ABCMouse is a subscription where kids can learn and have so much fun doing that, so they don’t notice its’s a huge help in furthering their education. Young siblings who are close to the same age would love to share a subscription.
FAO Schwarz Tie Dye Ultimate Set
Crafts that siblings do together can be a lot of fun because they’re able to support each other through the process. Whether they’re trying something completely new or they’re doing one of their favorites, this tie-dye set has enough in there for siblings to create or parents can grab a second kit to make sure there’s enough to go around.
Kids Ride-On Cars With Remote Control
The toys these days are really, really cool and we’re not going to lie — having this one when we were kids would have been so amazing. Imagine the memories! Even if we weren’t able to get one when we were little, it’s the perfect toy for siblings who also love a little pretend independence and something that will keep them giggling for hours.
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
For families who have some outdoor space, this Ninja Warrior obstacle course is the best thing to pop into the backyard when the weather is nice. Imagine how much energy the kids could burn off with this course! Also, it’s honestly good practice if they have dreams of being a Ninja warrior when they’re old enough to compete.
Melissa & Doug Kids' Deluxe Band Set
Some kids are built with rhythm that has them taking to music from an impressively young age. This Melissa & Doug Kids’ band set is the perfect place to start the kids’ love of music and there are so many different instruments in this first kit that the siblings will be able to have a taste of them all before they narrow down their favorite.
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