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From a shopping editor and mom of two, these are the best personalized gifts for kids

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From a shopping editor and mom of two, these are the best personalized gifts for kids

Personalized gifts are one of the more thoughtful ways to show your grandkids how much they mean to you. Especially for grandparents during the holidays, customized gifts for kids can either be keepsakes that your little ones can cherish for years to come or can include their interests. Maybe they're into Hot Wheels and need a clever way to store their cars, or perhaps they're into Squishmallows and would like one that's just for them. Whatever they're into, there are a ton of personalized gift ideas that you probably haven't thought about before.

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While it's easy to find cheap but cute stocking stuffers under $15 and even a few gift ideas for the women in your life, shopping for grandkids, especially if you want unique gift ideas, can take a bit more thought. So, whether you're shopping for a newborn whose parents are celebrating their first Christmas as a family of three or are looking for a personalized gift for the kid who's a new big brother or sister, below are a few of our favorite personalized gift ideas.

A great gift for both parents and children, personalized name puzzles can be fun for the entire family. As a baby keepsake, parents can put it together and display it on a bookshelf in their baby's bedroom, and they can use it later in life to help the child learn to spell their name. This puzzle can also include fun designs to speak to the child's interests.

$10 at Etsy

What better way to help first-time parents celebrate Christmas than with a new, personalized ornament to celebrate the newest family member? A great Christmas gift for both parents and kids, these customizable ornaments are meant to be cherished throughout life. Christmas ornaments can include birth date, time, weight, length and city/state.

$26 at Etsy
Personal Creations

Over the years, baby toys and dolls have become one of the best-selling gifts for the holiday season. Your doll-lover will enjoy a personalized one to cuddle with or to add to their playroom.

$18 at Personal Creations

This might feel like a simple gift, but it will add an extra layer of fun to coloring. A great gift for the budding young artists to make coloring sessions even more enjoyable and are perfect to put in their backpacks to add to their school supplies collection.

$16 at Personalization Mall

Teach your little one the value of saving money with this cute and fun personalized kids' piggy bank. Choose from two sizes — 7 inches or 9 inches — and decide whether you want it personalized to be engraved with their full name or if you just want their initial. 

$27 at Etsy

We love Melissa & Doug toys, but we love them even more with a little personalization added to them. There will be no doubt who this wooden tool kit belongs to!

$26 at Personalization Mall
Personal Creations

For the sports-loving kid in your life, you can add a nice personal touch to a pillowcase for an extra special gift this year, which will add a little fun to your kids' furniture.

$26 at Personal Creations

For the newborn on your list, this elephant bathrobe will delight the parents as much to receive it as much as it'll delight you to gift it. It's ideal for newborns to 3-month-olds and pairs well with bath towels. While we recommend the bathrobe as a solid gift, you can choose from a personalized robe, baby blanket or PJ set and get the child's name in a variety of thread colors in one font. 

$33 at Etsy

If you have a school-aged kiddo in your life, chances are you've heard of a Squishmallow. Now you can delight your Squishmallow-lover with a trending and personalized version all for themselves. 

$32 at Personal Creations

A personal favorite of our editor's family, this personalized bedtime book is a nighttime staple and the perfect gift for any special occasion. The adorable illustrations and countdown help make bedtime a breeze. 

$40 at Wonderbly

This delightful, customizable wooden kids' toy is a great gift for any little one in your life. The functioning wheels will lead to hours of play. 

$45 at Personalization Mall

Show big kids how lucky they are to have a little brother or sister with this sweet, personalized book.

$40 at Uncommon Goods

This personalized ABC story book is filled with creative illustrations of grown-up jobs to inspire your little one.

$38 at Uncommon Goods

For the kid who's obsessed with Hot Wheels, monster trucks or other toy cars, this shelf made from a real bike tire is the best gift you could give. Choose from three sizes — 20-, 26-, or 29-inches — and decide whether you want LED lights or not. You can customize the shelf colors, and personalized name engraving is done at no extra cost. 

$115 at Etsy

This kids' chair will bear your little one's name and can double as a puzzle. It's the perfect (functional) gift to give to help make your little loved one feel extra special while they learn and play.

$100 at Personalization Mall

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