Big kid picks
6–12 years. What you’ll need, and the picks we recommend, plus gift ideas below.
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Bath & care
Bath & care · Health & first aid
ByFlo forehead thermometer
Baby to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$29.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 2:25 a.m. MST
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Bath & care · Health & first aid
Home first aid kit
All ages
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$31.66 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 2:55 a.m. MST
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Bath & care · Oral care
GUM Monsterz kids toothbrushes
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$11.94 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:56 a.m. MST
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Bath & care · Shampoo & wash
ATTITUDE kids shampoo & body wash
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$19.95 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:56 a.m. MST
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Bath & care · Grooming
Fresh Monster kids deodorant
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$18.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:56 a.m. MST
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Oral-B kid’s rechargeable electric toothbrush
Preschool to big kid
A rechargeable electric toothbrush with a charger, made for kids.
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Safety & childproofing · Home safety alarms
First Alert CO alarm
All ages
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$33.99 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 10:11 a.m. MST
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Outdoor & active · Helmets & safety gear
Kids bike helmet (CPSC)
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$39.99 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 10:11 a.m. MST
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Outdoor & active · Sports gear
adidas kids shin guards
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$17.28 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 12:40 a.m. MST
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Outdoor & active · Scooters & ride-ons
Gotrax KS1 kids kick scooter
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$49.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:10 a.m. MST
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Outdoor & active · Sports gear
Lake Placid adjustable ice skates
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$64.17 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:40 a.m. MST
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Outdoor & active · Sports gear
Puma kids duffel
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$24.56 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 4:10 a.m. MST
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Exclusky kids bike helmet, ages 5 to 13
Big kid
An adjustable, lightweight helmet for bikes and scooters.
Safety Check the fit and look for a certification label.
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Feeding · Lunch & snack
Finorder snack containers (6-pack)
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
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Feeding · Lunch & snack
Bentgo Kids insulated lunch bag
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$32.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 12:40 a.m. MST
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Volhoply 14 oz kids insulated water bottle with straw
Preschool to big kid
A stainless steel, leak-proof insulated bottle with a straw lid.
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Seasonal · Summer sun protection
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ sunscreen
Baby to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$24.50 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 10:26 p.m. MST
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Seasonal · Summer water play
Speedo Skoogles kids goggles
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$13.15 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 2:55 a.m. MST
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Seasonal · Summer sun protection
Kids polarized sunglasses (3-pack)
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$22.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:10 a.m. MST
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Seasonal · Winter
HotHands hand warmers
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$12.73 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:56 a.m. MST
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Seasonal · Summer sun protection
Banana Boat Kids tear-free clear sunscreen spray, SPF 50+
Preschool to big kid
A clear sunscreen spray in a value size, SPF 50+, labelled tear free.
Safety Check the label for the minimum age. Talk to your doctor before using sunscreen on babies under 6 months.
$11.98 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 9:11 a.m. MST
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Kids rain jacket with detachable hood
Preschool to big kid
A lightweight rain jacket with a detachable hood.
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School & daycare · Backpacks & bags
Simple Modern Fletcher kids backpack
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$68.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 12:40 a.m. MST
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School & daycare · Labels
Waterproof name labels (128)
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
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School & daycare · Supplies
WEMATE large pencil case
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$16.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 1:40 a.m. MST
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School & daycare · Supplies
Amazon Basics notebooks (5-pack)
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$14.55 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 2:10 a.m. MST
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School & daycare · Supplies
Crayola crayons (24-ct, 2-pack)
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$5.38 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 2:10 a.m. MST
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School & daycare · Supplies
LIVINGO kids scissors (3-pack)
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$17.09 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 2:25 a.m. MST
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Clothing · Outerwear
Amazon Essentials thermal set
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$15.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:40 a.m. MST
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Clothing · Outerwear
Eocom kids wool socks
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$30.35 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:40 a.m. MST
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adidas Grand Court 3.0 kids sneakers
Preschool to big kid
A classic court-style sneaker with an easy-on closure for kids.
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Resinta girls athletic shorts, 4-pack
Preschool to big kid
Quick-dry athletic shorts in a multipack.
Check price on Amazon.caClothing · Layers & basics
Boys’ athletic shorts, 4-pack
Preschool to big kid
Quick-dry athletic shorts with pockets in a multipack.
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Hiheart kids 2-piece ski jacket and snow pants set
Preschool to big kid
A coat and snow pants set in one purchase.
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Sleep · Bedding
Viviland kids twin sheet set
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$28.49 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:56 a.m. MST
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Sleep · Bedding
NICETOWN blackout curtains
Preschool to big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$21.24 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 3:56 a.m. MST
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Youth pillow, 16 x 22 inch, soft and hypoallergenic
Preschool to big kid
A smaller, softer pillow sized for kids.
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Jay Franco kids slumber bag and pillow
Preschool to big kid
A 54 x 27 inch indoor sleeping bag with a pillow, for sleepovers and nap time.
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Play & learning · Toys
LEGO Classic brick box
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$31.98 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 4:10 a.m. MST
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National Geographic chemistry set
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
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Play & learning · Toys
Crayola Inspiration art case
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$42.99 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 4:10 a.m. MST
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Play & learning · Games
Trouble board game
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$19.96 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 4:10 a.m. MST
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Sorry! board game
Big kid
A classic Hasbro race game where each player gets four pawns.
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Hasbro Guess Who? board game
Big kid
The original guessing game for two players.
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Travel & gear · Car seats
Diono Cambria 2 XL booster
Big kid
A popular option featured in our essentials checklists.
$162.51 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 4:10 a.m. MST
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Graco TurboBooster 2.0 high-back booster seat
Big kid
A high-back booster seat for children from 18 to 45 kg (40 to 100 lb).
Safety Check the seat's height and weight limits and your province's car seat rules.
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Safety 1st Growmate 2-in-1 booster seat
Big kid
A belt-positioning booster that converts from high-back to backless.
Safety Check the seat's height and weight limits and your province's car seat rules.
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HONEY JOY 2-piece kids carry-on luggage set
Preschool to big kid
A kids rolling carry-on with a matching backpack.
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Gift ideas for ages 6 to 12
Christmas · Gifts for ages 6-8
Cat lamp painting kit
Big kid
A cat lamp painting kit.
$19.98 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 9:56 a.m. MST
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Christmas · Gifts for ages 6-8
QUNREDA remote control stunt car
Big kid
A remote control stunt car.
Safety Charge the car only with the included cable, with an adult nearby. Keep the AA batteries away from young children.
$41.99 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 11:40 a.m. MST
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Christmas · Gifts for ages 8-12
Rechargeable game activity cube
Big kid
A rechargeable game activity cube.
$39.98 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 12:09 p.m. MST
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Try Not to Laugh Challenge book
Big kid
A Try Not to Laugh Challenge book.
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Christmas · Gifts for ages 8-12
Ninja Blast hover soccer ball
Big kid
A hover soccer ball.
$25.19 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 12:25 p.m. MST
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Christmas · Building sets
LEGO Classic large creative brick box
Preschool to big kid
A LEGO Classic large creative brick box.
$63.72 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 1:11 p.m. MST
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Christmas · Building sets
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Flatbed Truck with Helicopter
Big kid
A LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Flatbed Truck with Helicopter set.
$18.02 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 1:11 p.m. MST
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Christmas · Games
FoxMind Don’t Rock the Croc
Preschool to big kid
Don't Rock the Croc, a game.
$15.96 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 1:11 p.m. MST
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Christmas · Books
Pete the Cat 12-book phonics set
Preschool to big kid
A 12-book Pete the Cat phonics set.
$19.99 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 3:40 p.m. MST
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Harry Potter complete collection (children’s paperback)
Big kid
The complete Harry Potter collection, children's paperback edition.
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Birthday gifts · 6-7 years
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Wild Animals Tropical Toucan
Big kid
A LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Tropical Toucan set.
$10.94 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 5:26 a.m. MST
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Birthday gifts · 6-7 years
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle
Big kid
A LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Shuttle set.
$13.86 Price as of Nov 2, 2026, 5:56 a.m. MST
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Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D puzzle
Big kid
Kanoodle, a 3D puzzle game.
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Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Treats
Big kid
Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Treats.
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Birthday gifts · 8-9 years
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Wild Animals Panda Family
Big kid
A LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Panda Family set.
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LEGO City Blue Monster Truck
Big kid
A LEGO City Blue Monster Truck set.
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Charm bracelet making kit
Big kid
A charm bracelet making kit. Check the age on the box.
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Mattel Blokus board game
Big kid
The Blokus board game.
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Birthday gifts · 10-12 years
LEGO Speed Champions Back to the Future Time Machine
Big kid
A LEGO Speed Champions Back to the Future Time Machine set.
$25.14 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 8:11 a.m. MST
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LEGO Minecraft The Creeper
Big kid
A LEGO Minecraft The Creeper set.
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DIY lip balm kit, ages 8+
Big kid
A DIY lip balm kit, ages 8+.
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Birthday gifts · 10-12 years
Play Nine card game of golf
Big kid
Play Nine, a card game of golf.
$24.97 Price as of Nov 1, 2026, 7:10 a.m. MST
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