Mom Diaries: 10 Gifts for Kids in My Shopping Cart This Amazon October Prime Day

Name: Outdoor Basketball Hoop
Brand: Yohood
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By Dara Katz

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Published Oct 7, 2025

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If you, like me, are a chaotic mess before the holidays, this is your sign to get ahead of the chaos. Amazon October Prime Day Sale is here, better known as Prime Big Deal Days (October 8 and 9, 2025), and I’m not pussyfooting around it: it’s time to get our collective sh*t together and score deals and save money. Whether it’s on viral Prime Day discounts or best Prime toy deals, it’s your turn to take home the Best Parent Prize. I’ve put together my own list of the best gifts for kids on sale right now for all ages—from a nine-car transport set that’ll keep your toddler busy to the Barbie Dreamhouse of their…dreams…and even the just-like-me American Girl Truly Me doll that will secure your place in Gift Giver Hall of Fame. Below, shop my favorites, and don’t forget to check out the full list of Amazon Prime Day Deals. Psst: Prime Day discounts are available only to Amazon Prime members. But no worries if you aren’t a member yet—you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to take advantage of all the best deals and steals, including free shipping on all Prime orders.

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IN THIS ARTICLE

Ages 18 Months+
Ages 2+
For 6 years+
Ages 8+
Ages 10+

Ages 18 Months+

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1. 9 Pack Car Set

Forty4

If you have a toddler, the probability that said child is obsessed with cars is pretty high. It’s just science. My youngest is a car fiend—as long as it’s got some semblance of an automobile—a wheel, a tire, a door—he’s down. But I really like this particular set for a few reasons: one, it comes with nine cars including a transport truck that tots can really get into the nitty gritty with—and by that I mean, practice some fine motor placing cars in and out. The various colorways and shapes of the cars also make it a nifty multi-purpose toy: your toddler can certainly practice independent play, but together you can work on shapes, colors and more. Another reason I like this set: the toys are rounded and far less painful if you step on them. And as a parent who has stepped on several types of toys cars, I have to say, certain ones hurt more than others.

Fast Facts:

Includes: 1 large transport truck, 8 small pull-back cars
Batteries: None needed
Size: Transport truck ~13.5" long; small cars ~2.5" each
Recommended Age: From 18 months
Dimensions (package): 13.8" × 3.5" × 5.5"

~~$30~~; $25 at Amazon

Ages 2+

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2. KidKraft Corner Kitchen Set

KidKraft

If your kid is the type who turns every spatula into a toy, this corner play kitchen is a dream setup that smartly fits into the corner of a room. It’s got all the bells and whistles: burners that light up and sizzle, an ice maker with sounds, doors that open and close on the oven, fridge, microwave and washer, plus a cordless phone and plenty of knobs to twist and shelves to fill. Made of wood, it feels more like real furniture than a flimsy toy. Just note: it’s big (over three feet tall and wide) and assembly takes some patience, but once it’s up, it’s a mini-chef’s paradise.

Fast Facts:

Includes: Play kitchen set with lights, sounds, fabric curtains, shelving, cabinets, play accessories
Batteries: 9 × LR44 (included)
Recommended Age: 3+ years
Dimensions: 42.5" × 32.5" × 36.75"

~~$260~~; $146 at Amazon

3. Melissa and Doug Fresh Mart Pretend Grocery Store

Melissa and Doug

Where your little one steps into the cashier role, hand-cranking the conveyor belt, beeping the scanner, and swiping your card. Both “shopper” and “grocer” sides have shelving and space to stock, display and shuffle goods, and the solid wood build with smooth edges makes it feel sturdy and safe. It measures about 32″ × 35.5″ × 25″ when assembled, and while you’ll need some patience to put it together, the payoff is huge: hours of pretend play where your kid is in charge of the checkout line. There’s no power trip like a toddler power trip. But it’s OK to let the power go to their heads at this grocery store.

Fast Facts:

Includes: Freestanding wooden grocery store with checkout counter, hand-crank conveyor belt, beeping scanner, card swiper, cash drawer, shelving
Batteries: None needed
Recommended Age: 3+ years
Dimensions: 42" H × 35" L × 27.5" W

~~$295~~; $152 at Amazon

Prime Day Best Gifts for Kids MAGNA-TILES

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4. Original Magna-Tiles 32-Piece Set

MANGA-TILES

Got a kid? Time to start building your Magna-Tile collection. This 32-piece set comes with the translucent squares and triangles that connect with magnets, strong enough to hold structures but easy for little hands to pull apart. Kids can build towers, castles, rockets—or whatever their imagination cooks up—while practicing problem-solving, spatial reasoning and fine motor skills. The tiles are made from non-toxic, durable plastic and are compatible with all other Magna-Tile sets that you will inevitably receive in the future.

Fast Facts:

Includes: 32 translucent geometric shapes (squares and triangles in various sizes)
Batteries: None needed
Recommended Age: 3+ years
Dimensions / Size: Box measures about 10″ × 2″ × 12″; weight ~3 lbs
Materials & Safety: Made of food-grade, non-toxic ABS plastic, with magnets safely secured inside

$50; $35 at Amazon

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5. Barbie DreamHouse

Barbie

The supercharged Barbie Dreamhouse includes a three-story spiral slide, pool, pet elevator and 75+ pieces of furniture, décor and storytelling goodies. It’s built for 360° play with ten different spaces: kitchen, balcony, bonus room, outdoor pool zone—you name it. There’s also a pet component (puppy slide! pet pool!) so even the furrier members of the household get in on the fun. The top floor even transforms into a sleepover nook that fits four dolls. It’s big, bold, it’s Barbie—and most importantly, it’s MAJORLY on sale.

Fast Facts:

Includes: 75+ furniture, décor, and play pieces, pet accessories, 3-story slide, pet elevator, pool, and multiple play areas
Batteries: 3 × AA required (not included)
Recommended Age: 3+ years
Dimensions: Approximately 27.6HL″ × 61.8W″ × 45H″

~~$216~~; $125 at Amazon

For 6 years+

Prime Big Deal Days American Girl Truly Me

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6. American Girl Truly Me Doll

American Girl

The Truly Me American Girl dolls are all about giving kids that “just like me” experience. Unlike the Historical Characters—love you forever, Samantha—these dolls aren’t tied to a backstory. Instead, they’re designed to be customizable companions, a blank canvas for everyday adventures. This particular doll comes with brown eyes and wavy dark-brown hair, but the line offers a wide range of combinations—different skin tones, eye colors, and hairstyles—so kids can pick the version that feels most like them (or the friend they’ve always imagined).

Fast Facts:

Includes: doll, fashion outfit
Batteries: None needed
Recommended Age: 6+ years
Size: 18 inches tall
Material: Soft cotton body with smooth vinyl limbs and head; hair is combable and styleable

$~~135~~; $95 at Amazon

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7. Furby Gold Glam

Furby

Remember the most coveted toy of the ‘90s? Well now our kids want in. The Furby Gold Glam moves, talks, sings and lights up in response to voice commands. It has five modes, including Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let’s Chill, Lightshow and over 600 phrases and reactions in both English and Furbish (yep). Beyond voice commands, you can tap its heart gem to wake it, hug or shake it, feed it its pizza charm (or your finger—just go with the weird magic), and watch it react. When you’ve got two Furbys together, they chat up a storm—it’s like having a deeply uncanny book club in your living room. Not all robots have tough exteriors. Furby’s got a plush body to snuggle up with.

Fast Facts:

Includes: Furby plush, crown, clip-on beads, comb, pizza charm
Batteries: Requires 4 × AA (not included)
Recommended Age: 6+ years
Size: Over 6 inches tall
Features: Voice-activated modes, dancing, light effects, 600+ responses, speaks English + Furbish

~~$60~~; $51 at Amazon

Ages 8+

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8. GraviTrax: XXL Starter Set

Ravensburger

GraviTrax is a marble run set but reimagined with a sleek modular track system where marbles zip, drop and spin. As the name suggests, kids can experiment with gravity, momentum, and design. Build high-rises, loops, funnels, drop-offs, magnetic cannons and more. It’s fully expandable and compatible with the wider GraviTrax line, so this is just the beginning. No batteries, no screens—just clever, hands-on fun. And considering that the sets aren’t cheap, this is a deal I wouldn’t want to miss.

Fast Facts

Includes: 242 pieces, 9 metal marbles, instruction guide and track design booklet
Batteries: None needed
Recommended Age: 8+ years
Box / Footprint Size: Approx. 13.3″ × 13.3″ × 7.0″ (33.8 × 33.8 × 17.8 cm)
Key Features: 9 pre-designed track templates, 24 challenges, action accessories like magnetic cannon, hammer, and loop
Expandability: Fully compatible with all GraviTrax expansion sets and systems

~~$130~~; $91 at Amazon

Ages 10+

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9. LEGO Star Wars Ahsoka Ghost and Phantom II Spaceship

LEGO

Get your padawan ready for two iconic starships—the Ghost and the Phantom II—complete with cockpits, opening hatches, a detachable turret and spring-loaded shooters. The Phantom II even docks to the Ghost, so your kid can build scenes straight out of Ahsoka. It includes five minifigures (Hera Syndulla, Lt. Beyta, Jacen Syndulla, First Officer Hawkins and Chopper) so you have a crew ready to go. That said, the build is dense—great for long weekend sessions or rainy-day deep dives.

Fast Facts:

Includes: Ghost + Phantom II starships, 5 minifigures (Hera, Lt. Beyta, Jacen, Hawkins, Chopper)
Pieces: 1,394
Batteries: None needed
Recommended Age: 10+ years
Dimensions (approx): Ghost is 4.5"H × 13.5"L × 10.5"W
Key features: Lever-activated spring-loaded shooters, detachable turret, docking Phantom II, opening hatches, dual cockpits
Extras: Compatible with the LEGO Builder app so builders can zoom/rotate digitally while building

~~$160~~; $112 at Amazon

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10. Outdoor Basketball Hoop

Yohood

The driveway upgrade that benefits the whole fam. This hoop adjusts from 5.25 feet all the way to 10 feet, so it grows with your little baller (or your own midlife-crisis jump shots). Installation involves screwing on a few parts, filling the base with water or sand so it doesn’t tip over, and you’re good to go. Whether it’s casual play, backyard tournaments or just chucking the remote out the window and a ball into your kids’ hands, an outdoor basketball hoop hits that sweet spot between toy and serious gear. Who wants to play HORSE?

Fast Facts:

Includes: Hoop unit, backboard, base, rim, hardware
Batteries: None needed
Height Adjustable: From 5.25 ft to 10 ft
Base: Fillable with water or sand for stability
Recommended Age: Youth and adults (games for any height)

~~$160~~; $122 at Amazon

Dara Katz

Executive Editor

Lifestyle editor and writer with a knack for long-form pieces
Has more than a decade of experience in digital media and lifestyle content on the page, podcast and on-camera
Studied English at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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