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55 Best Gift Ideas for Little Boys (Ages 4 to 10) – And, 5 Gift Fails

My big list of Best Gift Ideas for Little Boys, ages 4 to 10. Includes toys my kids actually play with, all the time. Plus, 5 gift fails!

Best Gift Ideas for Little Boys

We’ve all bought those gifts that we thought our kids would love, but they never ended up touching them.

So today, I’ve got my big list of toys that my kids actually play with, all the time. Plus, some other favorites that I know they’d like. I also have 5 gift fails that were never played with at the end of the list.

Most of these gifts are geared towards little boys, ages 4 to 10. A few will work for younger kids. Some work for older kids. And, most are fun gift ideas for girls too.

Image with 5 examples from a list of 55 best gift ideas for little boys ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Every kid has different favorites, so go with your gut on what toys your small boys and girls will actually like.

This list has sports gifts, outdoor play gifts, Pokémon gifts, arts and crafts, tech gifts, toys, books, handmade gifts, and more.

Best Gifts For Little Boys

With 50 of the best gift ideas for little boys, this list has something for every boy between the ages of 4 and 10 years old. Including sports equipment, Pokémon gifts, cool tech, fun games, arts and crafts, puzzles, toys and more.

Best Toys For Little Boys That Like Sports & Exercise

Keep your kids active and burning off all of that extra energy with these fun indoor and outdoor sports gifts.

Fun Outdoor Gifts For Little Boys

Give your kiddos another reason to go outside and play with these fun gift ideas.

Gift Ideas For Little Boys That Like Arts & Crafts

Here's some of my boys favorite kinds of arts and crafts.

Fun Pokémon Gifts For Little Boys

Pokémon has been strangely popular for decades now. My little boys love it and so do most of their friends. Here's some fun options for Pokémon fans.

Fun Games - Gift Ideas For Little Boys

I'm a big fan of family games. We give the kids a new one every Christmas. Here's some cool games little boys like.

Best Toy Gift For Little Boys

Here's some fun little boy toys to give as gifts.

Cool Tech Gifts For Little Boys

Everyone loves some fun tech, right?!

Fun STEM Gift Ideas For Little Boys

Have fun while learning with the great gifts for little boys.

Best Gift Ideas For Little Boys: Books They'll LOVE!

Here's some of the top little boy-approved books in our house.

Best Gift Ideas For Little Boys: Handmade

Are you handy or crafty??? Here's some fun handmade gifts for little boys.

5 Worst Gifts for Small Boys

OK, this might only apply to my kids. Other kids might love these items. But, here are 5 gifts that my kids didn’t really play with, or at least not for long.

  • This Train Table – The trains and tracks are cool. But the table takes up a lot of space and my boys prefer the floor.
  • Magic Tracks – The tracks are fine, but the color flashing, light up trains require new batteries after about 1.5 hours of play. No exaggeration.
  • Giant Ant Farm – It’s really cool to watch them build for a few days. Then they just keep building and changing tunnels endlessly. All 30ish ants died within 3 weeks. I kind of wonder if it was from going crazy in that small space. K, NK.
  • Kids Record Player – Nostalgic for me, but not as fun for my kids. It’s hard to crank and a bit boring for modern kids.
  • This Radio Flyer Little Tricycle – I thought flip down pedals would be great. They could scoot with their feet, then pedal. But the pedals are so hard to turn that little kids can’t do it. And, by the time they’re strong enough, their legs are far too long.
Image with 5 examples from a list of 55 best gift ideas for little boys ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Best gifts for little boys.
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Feeling inspired? Now you know my picks for Best Gift Ideas for Little Boys this year. Let me know if you have questions.

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Chas Greener

Wednesday 5th of December 2018

Great gift guide! I miss having my kids young. Thanks for sharing.

Stephanie

Wednesday 5th of December 2018

Thanks, Chas. It is a fun age. :)