Because our kids and teens deserve especially great treats this year.
A custom t-shirt
Max's favorite phrase is "Los Angeles is my home." His second favorite phrase is "New Jersey is disgusting." How could I not get him the t-shirt?! I bought the one above from Custom Ink and while I can't say it was a bargain, their customer service is exceptional. Within about 10 minutes of placing my order, I got a call from Cindy who pointed out that the color I'd picked might not show up so well. She helped me choose a different one. (For the record: We are expecting Max to wear this out in public only under a jacket, so as not to offend the many people who love NJ.)
A gift certificate to favorite restaurants
You support local business. Your child gets yummy eats. Win-win!
The microsuede bean bag chairs by Sofa Sack are highly rated and come in a variety of colors. Find them here.
Aroma Dough is eco-friendly, easy to manipulate and comes in fun scents including Tutti Fruity and Lollipop Lime. Find it here. Crayola makes a holiday-scented gift pack; find it here.
Also makes good scents: Aromatherapy shower steamers
For any teen who loves to shower! You place these aromatherapy shower steamer tablets in a corner of the shower and they just inhale and hopefully relax. Find this gift set here.
A super-fun way to get kids' arms moving—these slide onto their hands and they can bop you, their siblings or just the couch. Find it here.
Magnetic-based toys are great for STEM learning and fun, and can be easier to manipulate than other toys because the magnetics instantly stick. I'm a fan of the ones by Geomag; find this 35-piece set here. Some children may need help with grasping the balls.
The inflatable winter sled by Funboy has back support and room for two. Find it here.
A flippy chain fidget with large-ish rings, like this one by Tom's, can be manipulated in any number of ways. Find it here.
A custom portrait
For any child or teen who loves to look at themselves in the mirror. It's easy: You just zap a photo and get a digital portrait emailed to you. I especially love the colorful ones by Etsy store Pittura Portraits.
The latest Echo Dot smart speaker has a clock, too. Find it here.
Super-fun, great for gross-motor and fine-motor skills and extremely bounce-tastic. Find it here.
A microwave pasta cooker
Kinda random but: If you have a teen with fine-motor-skill challenges who's a pasta maniac, like mine is, this silicone microwavable pasta maker by Lekue is easier to manipulate than a big pot with water. Find it here.
There are a variety of these cards available, but I like these new ones—TalkMore Cards— because they're positively worded and encourage empathy and social awareness. Find them here.
A gift box subscription
I've heard great things about Little Passports and KiwiCo. Or try a beauty subscription from Allure or Causebox (which offers socially-conscious products), or a grooming kit for your handsome young man from Birchbox.
A pandemic pet fish
This is for any parent like me who just can't commit to a puppy. Betta fish are considered especially low maintenance.
More shower fun for those shower-loving teens (or just any music-loving teen). We have this kind by JBL—available un a bunch of colors—and it's awesome. Find it here.
A gift certificate to a movie theater offering streaming
We recently discovered that one of our favorite haunts, Angelika Film Center in New York City, is streaming indie movies. See if any in your area are offering the same.
And if you'd like to check out previous Love That Max gift guides...Great gifts for kids and teens with disabilities 2019
Great gifts for kids and teens with disabilities 2018
Great gifts for kids and teens with disabilities 2017
Great toys for kids with special needs 2016
Great toys for kids with special needs 2015
Great toys for kids with special needs 2014
Great toys for kids with special needs 2013
Great toys for kids with special needs 2012
Great toys for kids with special needs 2011
Great toys for kids with special needs 2010
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I love these gift ideas! I've always wanted to get a bean bag for our little one. It seems to bring kids such comfort. May just ask for one from Santa this year!
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