No. 01Amazon
Squishmallows Original Mystery 3-Pack (8-Inch)
Mystery Squishmallows: the unboxing is half the fun.
Real-life use: Three surprise plushies to collect.
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Gifts for Gen Alpha (Who Are Better at Your Phone Than You)
The Gen Alpha kid in your life unlocked your phone at age three and now explains apps to you. They're growing up fast, but most still love squishy plushies, building sets and anything that glows. Here are gifts that keep them off screens for at least an afternoon.
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No. 02Amazon
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Fierce Shark (31381)
Build a shark, then rebuild it two other ways.
Real-life use: A 3-in-1 building set.
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Furby Galaxy Edition (Glow in the Dark)
A Furby that glows. Their parents had the original (and the nightmares).
Real-life use: An interactive Furby with glow-in-the-dark details.
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National Geographic Crystal Growing Kit
Science they can watch grow.
Real-life use: A hands-on crystal growing kit.
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FlashCatch Light-Up Basketball
A light-up basketball. Night games, unlocked.
Real-life use: For driveway hoops after dark.
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Exploding Kittens Card Game (Original Edition)
A card game the whole family can play (and lose to them).
Real-life use: Quick, silly rounds for ages 7 and up.
Check price on Amazon- Generational jokes here are affectionate and broad. Every person is their own person, so shop for them, not the birth year.
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