Birthday gifts over $250
Radio Flyer
Atlas Stroll 'N Wagon
$349.99 at Radio Flyer
A folding wagon with a canopy and a proper push handle, bought by parents who have given up on carrying everything.
Seen at Radio Flyer, 9 Sep 2026
Little Tikes
Jump ‘n Slide Bouncer (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
Checked 5 Sep 2026
Dyson
Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
A second Dyson product, an air purifier and fan instead of a vacuum.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Garmin
Instinct 3 Solar GPS Smartwatch, 45mm (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
A rugged solar powered GPS watch built for sport, for athletic older teens ages 14 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Schwinn
High Timber ALX Youth Mountain Bike, 24-inch (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
A real mountain bike with a twenty four inch frame, for kids and teens ages 10 to 15.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Lovevery
The Montessori Playshelf
$425 at Lovevery
A low shelf that turns a heap of toys into a few choices a toddler can reach, which changes how the whole room gets used.
Seen at Lovevery, 9 Sep 2026
Apple
2022 Apple iPad Air (Wi-Fi, 64GB) (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by Popular Mechanics, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Kindle
Scribe 64GB with Premium Pen (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
An e-reader and notebook in one with a stylus pen, for older teens ages 14 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 5 Sep 2026
Tory Burch
Ella Twist Reversible Tote (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
A reversible leather tote from Tory Burch, a mainstream luxury handbag gift for her.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Samsung
The Freestyle FHD HDR Smart Portable Projector (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by Women's Health, 2023.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Swatch
X Omega Mission To The Moon Watch
$285 at Swatch
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Arcade1Up
Ms. Pac-Man™ Deluxe Arcade Machine
$549.99 at Arcade1Up
The Ms. Pac-Man™ Deluxe Arcade Machine from Arcade1Up, a name a stranger knows on sight.
Seen at Arcade1Up, 5 Sep 2026
Barbie
Dreamhouse - Pool Party (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Breville
Bambino Plus Espresso Machine
$499.95 at Breville
Heats in three seconds and steams the milk on its own, for someone who wants the coffee without learning latte art first.
Seen at Breville, 30 Aug 2026
HP
Sprocket Photo Booth Machine (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by Country Living, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Sonos
Beam (second-generation) (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Ooni
Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
$449 at Ooni
Burns wood or charcoal up to 950 degrees, which is the difference between a home pizza and a pizzeria one.
Seen at Ooni, 30 Aug 2026
Cuisinart
Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Melissa & Doug
Get Well Doctor Activity Center
$323.99 at Melissa & Doug
A wooden doctor's station with instruments and a chart, which takes some of the fear out of the next real appointment.
Seen at Melissa & Doug, 9 Sep 2026
JBL
Tour One M3 Smart TX (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026