Light Up Gift Guide for Kids

Girl wearing Norty light up rain boots

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Delight Kids With These Illuminating Presents

Girl wearing Norty light up rain boots
  • What: Light Up Gifts For Kids
  • When: 3 to 12 years
  • Why: Entertaining, bright, safety conscious
  • Where: At home

As the shortest day of the year approaches, these light up toys dispel the darkness. Whether you want to get your kids outside to enjoy more active time or keep them safe in low light conditions, kids canl enjoy these toys to spotlight play time.

Outee Kids Light Up Rain Boots with flashing green heels on frog print with navy background

Rain Boots: These boots come in a variety of colors and prints. Choose the one your child likes best, as each pair comes with lights embedded in the sole. The boots light up whenever your child walks, making them easy to spot on the playground or when crossing the street. In addition to safety, these boots bring joy to kids who love the light up feature.

Ride Along Dolly kids light up bike basket white with colored stripes and light up flower and butterfly

Bike Basket: Increase their carrying capacity and add more light to their life with this kid’s bike basket. A press of a button activates the lights inside the weatherproof decorations. It fits easily on the front handlebar of most bikes, and allows kids to carry stuff when wheeling around the neighborhood.

Glowcity light up soccer ball kids size 5 black and orange

Sports Balls: These balls bring an extra dimension to playing in the dark. The light triggers once kids start playing with the ball. Whenever they throw or kick it, the extra glow makes the ball easier to spot. It also extends their outdoor play time past sunset.

MindWare Paint Your Own Castle Night Light decorated by ten year old child

Castle Night Light: Kids can paint this fantasy castle with their own design. The kit comes with fourteen paint colors to make nights brighter. Once they finish decorating, set the painted castle  in the oven. Then add the included tea lights and watch the castle and their faces light up with delight.

Activ Life 2 Tire Pack LED Bike Wheel Lights

Bike Lights: These battery-powered lights go on the wheels of any size bike. Weave them through the spokes, then flip the switch and choose from multiple settings. Kids love the colors and patterns, while the lights make it easier for drivers to spot kids while biking.

Light Stax illuminated blocks shown lit up and mixed with Lego Duplo block on top

Light Stax Blocks: Bring their brick creations into focus with this electrified set. The black base contains the battery power to light up the connected bricks. Kids can build any creation with the blocks, then push the button to turn on the lights. Each block glows with its color to make creating more fun.

Animal flashlight lit mouth open blue lizard

Animal Flashlights: These tiny flashlights work great for kids. The fun animal shape fits into small hands. A simple loop makes them easy to attach. Then kids push the button to turn on the light, which shuts off as soon as they stop pushing. That means no more wasting batteries with lights accidentally left on all night long. Meanwhile, the small critter provides plenty of light for camping, bedtime, and anywhere else they want a little extra light.

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