Gifts for kids 2018: Holiday presents for grandchildren, nieces, nephews and any other kid on your list

Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, even your own kids -- no matter how well you know 'em, it can be surprisingly hard to holiday shop for little ones. And things get even trickier when those little ones aren't so small anymore.

Whether they're into tech, fashion, sports, science or all of the above, there are endless options, but that can make the shopping process feel all the more overwhelming.

Some parents are turning to personal shopping services like Jetblack, which allows users to simply text their gifting information -- "I'm looking for a Christmas gift for 9-year-old boy" -- and a gifting expert will respond with cool, curated ideas. (Oh, and gift-wrapping and delivery are free.)

If you're on the hunt for a few perfect gifts for the kids in your life, take a look in our gallery below for some much-needed inspiration.