Gift Edit 2024

20 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love YouTube

Stephanie Ganz
Stephanie Ganz
Once a professional chef (in the lifetime before kids), Stephanie Ganz has written for Bon Appetit, Eater, BUST, and Virginia Living and is a regular contributor to Richmond Magazine. She lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, two girls, and one excellent cat. Follow her…read more
published Dec 12, 2024
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There are six years between my two kids, which means they are rarely interested in the same thing at the same time, but there’s one diversion that both of them love with an equal intensity — and that’s YouTube. Watching them enjoy these viral videos feels a little foreign to me, an elder millennial, but it’s really not all that different from my after-school regimen of Saved by the Bell reruns, and it’s super important to me, as a parent, to be able to connect with my kids around the things they love — YouTube included. 

So, after logging an impressive (or embarrassing, depending on your perspective!) number of hours getting to know some of YouTube’s finest, I’ve compiled a list of gifts that are tailored to a YouTube-loving audience, from the youngest kiddos who adore Ms. Rachel to tweens and teens who spend hours watching play-throughs of their favorite games. If you’ve got a YouTube-lover at home, these are the gifts that will let them know you’re paying attention to what they care about.

1 / 20
Ms. Rachel
$14.99

With over 12 million followers, Ms. Rachel is one of the most popular YouTubers for babies and toddlers, and her YouTube series, Songs for Littles, has taught countless kids essential language skills. This sweet Ms. Rachel plushy, which plays four songs and says several of Ms. Rachel’s signature phrases, will soon become your little one’s favorite thing.

2 / 20
Walmart
$7.28

My 6-year-old has spent many rapt hours watching sisters Addy and Maya of Tic Tac Toy playing with toys, going to toy school, and besting the toy master, so she was stoked to learn that she could unbox her own Tic Tac Toy blind boxes, which come with a cute critter with interchangeable wings and a plastic bracelet.

3 / 20
DanTDM
$24.00
was $40.00

British YouTuber DanTDM has a devout following of elementary-age kids who love to watch his play-throughs of games like Minecraft, Roblox, Pokémon, and Five Nights at Freddy's. Let them show their colors with this winter accessory bundle, which includes a winter hat, gloves, and a scarf.

4 / 20
LEGO
$199.99

EllieV Toys is one of my family’s all-time favorite YouTube accounts. The titular Ellie regularly shares all manner of LEGO builds, from LEGO Friends sets to original creations. After watching a few of her videos, kids will be ready to get their brick on, and this 2275-piece set will keep them busy (and off screens) for a good long time.

5 / 20
Danny Gonzalez
$28.00
was $35.00

The Grateful Dead has Deadheads, and comedian YouTuber Danny Gonzalez has Greg, the fanbase for his very funny commentary videos. I love giggling over Gonzalez’s content with my older kiddo, so I had to include this fetching mint Greg T-shirt on this list.

6 / 20
CrunchLabs
$89.95

Mark Rober’s Crunch Labs is a STEM kid’s playground, and Crunch Labs superfans can get their very own activity boxes at home every month. Each box includes a build-it-yourself toy, like a disc launcher or rocket revolver, an exclusive video from Rober, plus a chance to win a platinum ticket, which will send them on a trip to Crunch Labs to meet Rober himself.

7 / 20
Walmart
$37.99
was $59.99

If you’ve got a toddler at home, chances are very high that you’ve spent some time with Jojo and the rest of the Cocomelon gang. This branded flip-out chair-sofa will have your Cocomelon-loving little one singing, “Yes, yes, this chair is good for you!” And caregivers will appreciate its machine-washable cover.

8 / 20
Walmart
$9.97

Ryan Kaji of Ryan’s World is one of the most popular YouTubers in the world, and he was one of the first to sell his own toys in major retailers. With over 38 million followers, it’s no wonder these toys are in such high demand. Fans will love opening this mini mystery egg with four surprise toys to explore.

9 / 20
Walmart
$18.99

The highest-rated show for preschoolers on YouTube, Vlad & Niki follows two brothers on their adventures in Miami, Florida. Their branded toys are extremely popular, including this rocket ship-themed board game.

10 / 20
Walmart
$25.99
was $99.99

If your kid is super into YouTube, chances are they have dreams of making their own content. (And with Vlad & Niki netting approximately $312,000 per video, it might not be the worst idea.) A ring light, tripod, and phone holder will help them get the job done.

11 / 20
Complexly
$20.00

Fortunately, YouTube isn’t all make-up tutorials and Minecraft play-throughs. There’s some excellent educational content out there as well — especially from Crash Course and Crash Course Kids. This illustrated poster of an animal cell would be a great gift for a fan of the show or just a science-loving kiddo.

12 / 20
A for Adley
$199.00

My 6-year-old can’t get enough of the Utah-based family bloggers behind A for Adley. Luckily, they have some of the best merch on YouTube, including this super-fun blow-up cheetah-print gymnastics mat, which is the ideal gift for an Adley superfan.

13 / 20
Squishy Bunni, Inc.
$14.99

Slime and slime-adjacent products are a huge category among YouTubers, and Squishy Bunni makes some of the internet’s favorite slime, in fun colors and scents with all the add-ons. This banana- and grapefruit-scented fluffy slime includes sprinkle mix and a cute chick charm.

14 / 20
Amazon
$279.00
was $349.00

Give your kiddo a device for their YouTube watching pleasure, and you’ll definitely win major points.

15 / 20
Puro Sound Labs
$79.00
was $99.00

I’m happy to support my kids’ love of YouTube, but I’ll be honest — I don’t always want to listen to it. Enter: these high-quality headphones, which are made for kids so they don’t go up to dangerously high volume levels. Available in six colors to suit everyone’s style needs, they’re perfect for letting the kids enjoy their videos while I enjoy a few blissful moments of quiet.

16 / 20
Walmart
$11.51

Known as "The Queen of Slime," Karina Garcia has a very popular corner of the internet dedicated to her DIY and crafting content. She teamed up with KoolAid to develop a DIY Edible Slime Kit. I’m not going to tell you it tastes good, but Garcia’s fans will love making their own slime nonetheless.

17 / 20
Walmart
$22.97

This vlogging set for 18” dolls is absolutely adorable and will be a hit with your little YouTube-lovers. The set, which includes a reversible backdrop, vlogging accessories, and reusable stickers, works with MyLifeAs, Our Generation, and American Girl dolls — all of which are dying to become YouTube stars.

18 / 20
Amazon
$44.99
was $49.99

Dr. Squish might not have actually gone to medical school, but the Australian YouTuber can still write you a prescription to chill out with a nice, stress-relieving squishy toy. This cool gadget lets kids make their own squishies — the perfect rainy afternoon activity for her many fans.

19 / 20
Amazon
$29.99

If your older kiddo has spent literally any time on YouTube, they know all about Mr. Beast, one of the most prolific YouTubers on the world wide web. Mr. Beast, who’s known for giving away large sums of money and filling houses with elephant toothpaste, intimately understands the power of the brand and has slapped his name on many things, including this assortment of chocolate bars.

20 / 20
Lumen
$35.00

MatPat of Game Theory fame may be semi-retired, but his legacy lives on through a team of content creators and, of course, his merch. This “All Your Memes Are Dead” T-shirt got an amused chuckle from my 12-year-old, and that’s actually pretty high praise.