The Cool Aunt’s Trusty Gift Guide for Multiple Nieces and Nephews

We may not know everything, but we do know that buying a laser tag set for your nieces and nephews will likely win you the favorite aunt award. This set has enough vests and blasters for four players, and works easily with AAA batteries. (For extra cool-aunt credit, bring a bunch of batteries with you, too.)

You may not understand it, but slime is huge these days, and there’s no better way to enjoy it than through some good old DIY. This kit (which comes in blue or pink) produces a butter slime with an ultra-soft, creamy consistency that’s bound to convert any slime-skeptics, including you.

Jellycat is known for its soft, high-quality, delightfully quirky plush toys. This particular set of Jellycats combines two things little kids notoriously love: stuffies and bags of their very own. Choose from designs ranging from a dog to a watermelon to a croissant, and watch as your niece or nephew delights in having their very own pouch…perfect for storing anything they may need to show you later (chances are, in the middle of dinner). 

Woven from colorful thread soft enough to sit comfortably on the littlest of wrists, these customizable friendship bracelets will give you and your niece or nephew something to show off to the rest of the family. Plus, who doesn’t want the name of their little bestie on their wrist 24/7?

If your niece or nephew has been carrying around the same increasingly worn-out school bag for a while now, one of these adorable corduroy backpacks might be just the thing. Made from 100 percent hand-woven cotton, these packs boast comfy straps and two compartments. Customize your gift with their name, an icon, or both.

Planning a sleepover? Your niece or nephew will probably love some mega-cozy new PJs, and this sweet set from Old Navy fits the bill. Take your pick from loads of colors and patterns, then get ready to read some bedtime stories.

If the little ones like to watch you do your makeup, consider getting them a kid-friendly makeup kit of their own. Complete with non-toxic and easy-to-clean mascara, lipstick, and blush, as well as a brush, this safe makeup kit can be bejeweled any which way with the included jewel stickers.

This enormous Lego set has 790 pieces, including 33 brick colors and a handful of extras like windows and tires. So basically, it will set your nieces and nephews up for endless world creation. Watch them craft hundreds of structures, animals, or everyday items…and then help them put everything away in the included storage container. 

Remind the younger nieces and nephews that you’re always by their side with these Lullababies. A nightlight and melody maker all in one, the plush jellyfish, octopus, or sun will soothe little ones to sleep, either hung up by their bed or cuddled in their arms. Your siblings may even thank you for making bedtime a little bit easier. 

We’ll start out by saying you should definitely run this by the parents of the nieces and nephews in question. But once you’ve got the go-ahead, rest assured this will be an impressive holiday gift. The Nintendo Switch 2 (which allows for handheld, tabletop, or TV play) is arguably the hottest video game console out there right now, and this bundle includes a full game download for Mario Kart World to get them started right away. 

Do your nieces and nephews have limited screen time? No worries — this little audio player will give them hours of screen-free fun. Yoto’s card library ranges from music and stories to podcasts and learning experiences, and new content cards will make great gifts for future birthdays and holidays. This particular mini player is ideal for travel (there’s also a larger version), and it doubles as a bluetooth speaker if you ever want to play some tunes of your own. 

Why not be the one to tell them years from now, “Guess who got you that blankie when you were little?” This extremely soft ABC blanket is perfect for cozying up with, and can also help kiddos learn their letters when the time is right. 

This is more of a gift for your sibling or in-law than it is for your niece or nephew, but it’s still a super sweet way to show your love for the little one. Unlike other hand- or footprint kits, this is inkless, meaning it involves zero ink contact with sensitive baby skin (and won’t make a mess). Each kit comes with four sheets, enough for maybe, just maybe, you to take home a little print yourself. 

Pass your dreams of being a DJ on to your niece or nephew with this little “mix and learn” DJ table. With over a hundred songs, sounds, and learning phrases, it can keep kids occupied for hours. The best part? A record and playback feature lets you record phrases to mix into the music…allowing kiddos to listen to their own unique sounds with glee.

The ultimate cool aunt shoe: Vans. So why not outfit your nieces and nephews with matching pairs? They come in baby to toddler sizes, and a subtle flap makes them easy to get on little kids’ feet.