Christmas Gifts for 8-Year-Olds That'll Keep Them Smiling All Year Long

There's a whole lot to do around Christmas time. You've got to bake Christmas cookies, trim the tree, and hang the Christmas stockings with care, for starters—so it's no wonder shopping for Christmas presents often falls by the wayside. That's particularly true when the recipient is harder to shop for.

This year though, you can stop sweating that last item on your to-do list. We've got you covered with the best gifts for 8-year-olds in 2020, from the top-trending toys to age-appropriate electronics and even beloved, bestselling books. Whether you are, in fact, on the hunt for a fabulous Christmas present or you're looking instead for a kid-approved birthday gift, we guarantee you'll have no trouble finding something to love on our list of affordable gift ideas. Our gift ideas for 8-year-olds include both smaller, stocking stuffer-worthy items and bigger, more elaborate bucket list toys—things they've dreamed about receiving for years. We've even got a ton of last-minute gift options too (after all, most of our picks ship fast from Amazon).

P.S. Don't forget your other kids! We've got gift ideas for teenage girls, teen boys, 10-year-old girls, 13-year-old boys, and more.