Gifts for kids under $50

A sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.

A stocking surprise for a young collector.

A good first backpack for a child starting school.

An inexpensive stocking gift for a preschooler.

A stocking gift for a Minecraft fan.

A good travel or restaurant toy that fits in a stocking.

A cheap stocking stuffer for any hockey kid who practises off the ice.

A classic toddler gift that lasts for years and suits any family.

A good bridge into strategy games for a young child.

A durable mealtime set for a dinosaur-mad small child.

A calm, screen-free gift for a four or five year old.

A first board game for a young football fan.

A small, well-known Canadian chocolate that works as a stocking stuffer or a thank-you for a teacher.

Suits a tween who wants the same bag as older siblings in a size that fits.

A picture book that doubles as a note from the giver, good for showers and first birthdays.

Cheap, sturdy and good for pre-schoolers.

A low-cost science gift for a curious eight-to-ten-year-old.

Works for a friend who likes wildlife and would welcome a gift that also gives.

A stocking gift for a kid who wants to learn to solve the cube.

A feel-good gift for an animal lover that is also a donation.

An inexpensive first strategy game for preschool and early school ages.

A thoughtful add-on for a family that already owns a Toniebox.

Suits a kid who likes building and wants to see how motors and solar power work.

Suits families who want a real strategy game a six-year-old can play.

A strong listening pick for a middle-grade reader who likes animal adventures.

Fits a family wanting a game that parents and young kids enjoy together.

Loud, quick fun for kids and their parents.