Beat the summer heat with cool gift ideas that will delight kids. With sunny days ahead filled with beach trips and backyard camping, now is the perfect time to surprise the children in your life with fun new toys and activities. We have cherry-picked 8 gifts to keep them laughing and staying active all summer long. They will help you encourage playtime and create memories to last long after vacation ends. Read on to explore our top picks!
Best Summer Gifts for Kids
Personalized Cartoon Character Oversized Beach Towel
Make a splash this summer with our personalized marine beach towel! This towel is designed with an underwater scene straight from your child’s imagination. It will bring smiles wherever summer fun is had. The towel is perfect for inspiring magical marine adventures with charming cartoon sea creatures like smiling octopuses, friendly sea turtles, and playful clownfish swimming through coral reefs.
We customize each quick-dry towel with your child’s cartoon character and name in bubbly blue letters, creating a one-of-a-kind accessory that stands out at the beach or pool. It is made of ultra-absorbent microfiber to ensure your little swimmer can wrap up post-pool time in a cozy way.
Price: $25.00
Cousin Crew Trucker Mesh Baseball Cap
This baseball cap makes a fashionable statement with its rainbow color block lettering spelling out “Cousin Crew” in a stylish font. We add your child’s name in coordinating colors, making them feel like part of the team. The breathable mesh fabric and adjustable strap provide a comfortable fit for all-day wear.
Whether they’re playing mini golf or posing for family vacation photos, this hat keeps the sun out of their eyes while showing their pride. Use it as a thoughtful gift for a family beach trip or summer camp to make your little explorer feel included. When not in use, the cap doubles as a decorative piece for their room. Get the crew matching hats and make it a summer to remember!
Price: $15.00
Custom Embroidered Crab Starfish Shell Collecting Mesh Beach Bag
Our customizable embroidered beach bag helps your child’s personality shine bright. It features 16 lively icon designs from playful crabs and friendly dolphins to tasty ice cream cones. The expandable mesh bag sparks smiles wherever summer adventures are had. We also personalize it with your child’s name in the color of your choice.
The lightweight bag has a wide opening and smooth zipper for easy storage, while the adjustable strap ensures carrying comfort. Your children can use this bag for stashing shells, toys, towels, and more at the beach or pool. With numerous colors and patterns to choose from, it makes a thoughtful summer gift.
Price: $23.00
Ice Cream Waffle Bunny 15 oz Water Bottle with Straw
Quench your little one’s thirst in sweet style with our ice cream bunny water bottle that has waffle texturing and fluffy marshmallow detailing. This 15 oz bottle captures childhood spirit with its pastel colors and irresistible ice cream cone lid. We allow you to customize the bottle with your child’s name in bubbly blue font, making staying hydrated more fun.
This bottle is made from sturdy yet lightweight BPA-free plastic. It also includes a straw for spill-free sipping. The scratch-resistant surface cleans easily while the slim shape fits perfectly in backpacks. It’s an Ideal gift for bringing to the beach, park, summer camp, and more, just looking at this bottle sparks smiles!
Price: $29.00
Personalized Tropical Holiday Flamingos Hooded Beach Towel
This oversized towel sparkles with playful pink birds amongst palm leaves, pineapples, and lush florals. It is available in three flamingo prints that transport your little explorer to tropical paradise. The hooded design provides shade while the smooth microfiber material ensures swift drying after beach days and poolside play.
You can customize this magical towel by embroidering your child’s name in the color of your choice. This lightweight towel stuffs easily into bags for beach trips. Its versatility also makes it ideal for picnics, camping, or cozying up after bathtime at home.
Price: $27.00
Personalized Fantasy Unicorn 12 oz Colored Rim Enamel Mug
Our 12oz mug captivates young imaginations with its magical gradient rainbow colors and unicorn illustration. We add your child’s name and initial in the color palette of your choice, which makes it a unique addition to their toy collection. The durable stainless steel construction ensures years of us,e and a smooth enameled finish resists scratches.
Its easy-grip handle and generous size make enjoying hot cocoa or cold juice magical. This mug stirs up creativity by inspiring kids ages 3+ to host tea parties with stuffed animals, sip under blankets reading books, or fuel their day with their favorite drink.
Price: $20.00
Animal Embroidered Breathable Bucket Hat with Name
Let your little animal lover’s style shine with this personalized embroidered animal bucket hat that features 52 playful creatures like pandas, turtles, and pigs. Your child will love selecting which friendly face floats atop their head. The lightweight cotton-poly blend comes in multiple colors, while we customize the side with your child’s name in a coordinating hue.
The wide brim creates shade from the sun’s rays as the multiple ventilation holes allow air to freely flow. This keeps them cool and comfortable during outdoor play. It is a packable and protective hat that stretches all kinds of summer fun from beach days to camping trips! Or kids can just wear it around home for giggles and games.
Price: $25.00
Personalized Cartoon Summer Waterproof Clear Tote Bag
A personalized cartoon girl tote bag will let your daughter make a splash this summer. It comes in beautiful girly shades like pink, green, and purple. The transparent vinyl tote sparks smiles on all the sun-filled adventures. Its customizable graphics feature cool cartoon girls dressed up for pool parties, beaches, and summer fun.
We also personalize the bag with your girl’s name for a stylish look that’s all her own. The waterproof material keeps belongings dry while the wide open design fits towels, covers, toys, and more for days lounging by the water. It is a super spacious and lightweight tote that carries the essentials for all occasions. The glossy finish looks great in vacation photos, too!
Price: $23.00
Conclusion
Summer break brings tons of opportunities for kids to dive into warm-weather adventures. But before little ones dash out the door, surprise them with thoughtful gifts that spark extra smiles on hot days. We have rounded up these exciting summer picks guaranteed to make the season more splashing, action-packed! And for even more magical, customized finds that match your child’s unique personality, be sure to explore Callie’s full summer gift collection! The sunny days will light up brighter with these hand-picked treasures.
