23 Best Gifts for 8-Year-Olds

Kelly R said:  American Girl dolls make great toys for 8 year old girls! This is the minimum age suggested by American Girl for their 18" dolls, so your child will likely enjoy it for at least a few years - and will be ready to care for it well! And because there are so many fun accessories and outfits for the dolls, you've got plenty of birthday and Christmas gift ideas for the future.

Kristy Pepping said:  If you are looking for a bike your kids can grow into, this is an investment, but worth it for the high reviews. This vintage-style bike comes in a 13-20-inch wheels and also comes in several colors.

The goal of Circuit Maze is to arrange tokens to form a circuit path to light up the beacons as indicated on the challenge card. The 60 challenges will engage kids while teaching them how circuits really work.

The classic 3D cube has been puzzling kids (and adults) for generations.

marisa_anne said:  The original 3x3 3D cube puzzle is a wonderful brain teaser (that I still can’t solve myself!) Develops problem-solving skills and patience, Considered a stress relief fidget toy as well.

Perfect gift for 8 year olds who have plenty of Nerf weapons but want to level up their battles.

marisa_anne said:  A tactical vest kit for a nerf battle is a must need! Includes: refill darts, tactical mask with wrist band, and protective glasses.

Kristy Pepping said:  There are so many wonderful board games that make unusual gifts for 8 year olds, especially those who are ready to move into strategy games for older kids. If your kids have graduated beyond the more basic ones that you have at home, try Kingdomino! The goal is to build your kingdom using cardboard tiles and match various terrains with tiles already in play.

Lisa R said:  For kids interested in riding ramps, jumping stairs, and other crazy stunts most moms would rather not think about, this BMX bike offers just enough features and durability to handle whatever they want to throw at it. For kids that want to enter stunt competitions or racing, you'll want a specialized model, but this one will get your kids wherever they want to go and ensure that they look cool along the way.

Carly Follett said:  This friendship bracelet kit will keep your social butterfly busy for hours! She and her BFFs can get creative with designs including flowers, hearts, zig zags, stripes and lots more!