Personalized gifts for kids are an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special — and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. That extra touch of personalization really makes these gifts stand out. That said, if you do want to buy a personalized gift for kids in time for the holidays or a special occasion, jump on it ASAP! These gifts may take a little longer to make–but can be a whole lot more meaningful.
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These personalized wooden ornaments come in pretty much any animal a child could want — but we love the narwhals.
($15, Oh Little Wren on Etsy)
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These personalized name crayons at are a classic gift, beautifully packaged.
(on sale for a limited time, $14.96, Art2theExtreme on Etsy)
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A personalized mug for kids so there’s no fighting over which cup belongs to which kid! So many styles too.
($14.40, Petaled on Etsy)
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Your child can select every detail of their own custom Converse shoes — the fabric, tongue, lace color, grommets, sole, and more–and can even add custom text on the sides or back stripe. We designed these with a Christmas vibe.
($60, Converse)
We found the softest, comfiest personalized robe for kids, and they’ll look adorable (and warm!) in it.
($59, Company Store)
These personalized children’s books are a longtime reader favorite! The quality is wonderful.
($34.99, Wonderbly)
How pretty are these personalized name sweaters for children, and at such a great price? Available in sizes 0-5T.
(on sale for a limited time, $28.25, Gina Baby Gift Shop on Etsy)
Put their name in lights with these custom neon name signs!
(on sale for a limited time, $54, Custom Neon Wonderland on Etsy)
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For a serious football fan, these personalized NFL tumblers have their name on them…literally.
(on sale for a limited time $18.74, Moonstone Crafts 8 on Etsy)
This personalized alphabet name necklace is the perfect combo of sweetness and sophistication from a wonderful independent artist.
($39, Peggy Li)
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Yummy, we’re craving these personalized Christmas cookies, personalized gingerbread houses, or very cool personalized Hanukkah gingerbread houses. Aren’t they beautiful?
(from $34.95, Williams-Sonoma)
How fun would it be to surprise the cousins with their own personalized sleeping bags at the beginning of Christmas vacation together? Styles range from florals to monster trucks, cute animals to Marvel superheroes.
(from $79, Pottery Barn Kids)
We won’t lie, we want to get our kids these personalized DIY bead kit so they’ll make us their own handmade holiday gift.
($49, Super Smalls)
Keep their phones super protected and super cool with these personalized phone cases.
(from $32, depending on your phone model, Casetify)
An unexpected gift for your athletes — a custom bobblehead based on their photo. Brilliant!
(from $11.07, Dog Cake Toppers Studio on Etsy)
These personalized photo puzzles from Alethea and Ruth on Minted can be cut to have 12, 60 (shown above), or 252 pieces for experts.
($42, Minted)
Personalized Star Wars aprons, perfect for baking Wookiee Cookies with your crew.
($39.95 + $15 for personalization, Williams-Sonoma)
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This personalized Wilson basketball is made to hit the court. Choose between a gorgeous pink or a striking black-and-gold personalized basketball.
(from $19.99, Sports Customs on Etsy)
Swans, dinosaurs, dogs, cats, unicorns and more personalized crossbody animal purses from Aha Aha Moments are ridiculously adorable. Personalization is on the back side of these cuties.
(from $19, Aha Aha Moments on Etsy)
Your kid’s gaming system may have to be shut down by 9, but their personalized gamer tag nightlight will keep them from getting lonely in the dark.
(on sale for a limited time, $14, ZKGamer Store on Etsy)
We love these personalized handmade wooden music boxes from a team of talented woodworkers. It’s a classic personalized keepsake gift for kids done in a beautifully modern way.
(on sale for a limited time, $30.99, Art Toy Shop)
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Fingers crossed–if you put their name on their personalized AirPods case, they won’t lose it. Right?
(free, with the price of your new tech purchase at Apple)
Traveling this holiday season? For under $20, these personalized luggage covers are a great add-on gift for your kids–in several design styles.
(on sale for a limited time, $19.74, Blackboard and Bandage, Etsy)
Ooh, we love the slightly edgy look of these personalized name bracelets with a Goth font at Grace Personalized.
(on sale for a limited time, from $42.75, Grace Personalized, Etsy)
You can choose your chain length and even engrave a name, date, or message on the back of these personalized tarot card necklaces.
(on sale for a limited time, from $258.89, Red Giftbox Crafts, Etsy)
How cool is this darker, moody take on the mermaid trend? And we love that the personalized mermaid throw message is woven directly into the blanket itself.
(on sale for a limited time, $79.20, Frankie Print Co, Etsy)
These genuine leather personalized zip pouches are really nice quality and will last them through middle school, high school, and even (sniff) college.
(on sale, from $29.99, Mark & Graham)
The handwritten message Worry Stones from Heidi J. Hale crafts your personalized message in fine pewter to help a child ease anxiety.
($65, Heidi J. Hale)
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