50 Best Gifts for Boys Our Readers Are Loving Right Now
No matter their age or what they're into, they'll love something on this list.
Reviewed by Marisa LaScalaSenior Parenting & Relationships Editor
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When it comes time to buy gifts for kids, finding gifts for boys gets a bad rap. But it's really very easy—the trick is just knowing what they're into. Then, the challenge isn't finding something to buy; it's narrowing down what to buy from the selection of great gifts.
The Good Housekeeping Institute makes whittling it down easy, testing toys throughout the year and getting feedback from real kids. To their suggestions, I added items my own teens are into, editor's picks, and best-sellers that Good Housekeeping readers can't stop buying to come up with this list of the best gifts for boys in 2025. From preschool toys all the way up through teens and tweens, there's something for every boy, no matter their interests.
We’re in the golden age of card games, and this new one rockets to the top of the charts thanks to a fun, inventive take on the classic game of Rock Paper Scissors. Added to the mix are wizards and crocodiles, and some wild cards too. This means there’s an equal amount of strategy and laughter whether he does battle with his best friends or family members. Ages 7+
They can get a feel for 3D printing with this pen, which melts a special plastic filament that they can layer to make shapes in three dimensions. This comes with the pen, which has controls that let users adjust the speed of the flow, plus three colors of filament. If they like it, you can also get them more colors or a mat and pad set that help them design and make different geometric shapes.
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The portable Roku Streaming Stick HD is a must-have for the young man in your life! Whether used at college with his dorm mates or in his bedroom alone, this Roku stick gives him access to a massive library of shows, movies, and live sports, all in HD, plus easy voice search from the remote. Two AAA batteries included
Sky Viper Vector Stunt Plane
They'll love making this plane fly in loops, do barrel rolls and fly at speeds up to 35 mph! And yet, Sky Viper prides itself on how easy this one is to control with an auto-stabilization system that even can control for winds. Ages 12+
Just for Teens uses all-natural formulas, per the brand—and it's designed specifically for young, developing skin, helping teens build confidence through self-care by helping reduce breakouts and redness. The Sea Moss Moisturizer rounds out the gift perfectly.
This race car, a one-time winner of a Good Housekeeping Toy Award, gives new meaning to the phrase "you drive me up the wall." Kids can use a laser pointer to guide it, and it'll drive on the floor, up walls and even on the ceiling! It comes in red or in blue. Ages 8+
Threeking RC Stunt Car
He’ll love the thrilling double-sided stunt driving with 360-degree flips that this best-selling remote-control car is designed to achieve. It's available in eight colors and designs—both with and without headlights. Ages 6+
These life-like dinos wrap around fingers and respond to sound and touch, per the brand. Kids (and adults) can pet them in "tamed" mode or make them hiss, growl, and roar. Ages 5+
Every boy loves a good whodunnit mystery. With this cold case investigation kit, he’ll use detective clues to crack the case solo or with the help of family or friends. Ages 14+
Klutz LEGO Gravity Drop Activity Kit
This activity kit has everything he’ll need to build a towering 18-inch (45 cm) tall marble maze, plus 160 LEGO pieces to make over 20 extra contraptions like a labyrinth, gravity drop tower, and plinko board. Testers at the Good Housekeeping Institute appreciate the clear, accurate and easy-to-follow instructions. Ages 8+
There are so many new toys that encourage young boys to get outside and play. This one has 23 glow-in-the-dark game pieces and will light up the dark nighttime sky for your boy and his friends to get active and wear themselves out. Ages 8+
Smithsonian Planetarium Projector
Bring the nighttime sky indoors with this projector, which blasts HD images of stars, planets, nebula, moons, and more onto his ceiling and rotates them 360 degrees. There are 24 HD space images that make more than 50 different image combinations. There's also an automatic shut-off timer if he wants to use it as a nightlight, per the brand. Ages 8+
Super strong magnet darts and a double-sided hanging board with two different dart games equals hours of fun for him in his room, basement, or college dorm.
It looks like a ping-pong ball, but he'll be amazed by all the things he can program it to do on the Sphero Edu app. Kids can learn how to use drag-and-drop code or program it in Javascript, and then they can use it to play games, wheel around in Joystick Mode, or whip around in Slingshot Mode. It also comes in several colors. Ages 8+
With 16 million LED color combinations, smart motion sensors, and a fast rechargeable battery (per the brand), this flying disc takes Frisbee-style outdoor fun to a whole new level. Ages 10+
The new version of my all-time favorite music trivia game adds songs like Michael Jackson’s “Bad” and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” to the mix as he attempts to show off his song knowledge skills by building a timeline of when all these guilty-pleasure hits were originally released. Ages 16+
Nearly every boy on Earth loves dinos, making these highly-detailed, brain-stimulating, 3D wooden puzzles that require no glue or scissors, a (pre) historic gift! Ages 3+
This chair has Bluetooth speakers mounted into its headrest, so he'll really feel like he's immersed in his favorite games. The chair also rocks and reclines for comfort, and it also folds up so he can put it away when he's not using it (which will be never).
This set of 25 colorful pens combines some of early childhood’s most beloved activities: playful magic tricks, keeping harmless secrets, and making eye-popping art. Ages 5+
This lounger is lightweight and portable, and needs no breaths or pumps to inflate, making it ready for his next camping or backyard adventure. It's available in a dozen prints—from cool camo to a psychedelic pattern—and there’s an inflatable lounger perfect for him.
Jeff is a dad of two daughters, an avid traveler, a photographer, an author and a freelance writer who lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and their cats. In addition to Good Housekeeping, he's written for Parents, Fodor's, Food and Wine, Real Simple and Reader’s Digest, among other print and online publications. Jeff is the publisher of the quarterly literary magazine, Stanchion, and his book, Streets Cats and Where to Find Them, will be published by Running Press in the Summer of 2025.
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
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