Best Dinosaur Toys and Gifts for Kids

These VTech Swing & Go dinosaur cars are the one of the coolest dinosaur toys I've seen! We have a few of them, and my 6-year-old loves them just as much as his 18-month-old baby brother does.

They're easy to transform, affordable, and make just as cool of a car as they do a dinosaur!

We all loved Hungry Hungry Hippos growing up, right?! Well, your dino-loving kids are in luck because they've upgraded it to a Hungry Hungry DINOS version!

Ok, full disclosure, we don't have this dinosaur toy yet, but it looks so cool! I have it on my son's wish list this year (and the Unicorn version is on my 4-year-old's wish list!). It's a dinosaur robot that your kid builds themselves! Activity + a toy = A+ gift.

If your kid is a Nerf-lover (I mean really, what kid isn't?), then you definitely need a DinoSquad Tricera-blaster or two. It's my dinosaur-loving son's favorite Nerf gun, by far – and his dad's favorite, too!

We LOVE this dinosaur LEGO Creator set. My son has built all three dinosaurs with it (AKA 3x the independent activity time!) and now wants a second kit so he can have multiple of them built at the same time.

Best of all, as a gift idea, it's super affordable!

This book is one of my 18-month-old and 3-year-old dinosaur lovers' favorite books! It's so cute, and makes noises, which of course all young kids love.

Pretty much anything with spikes on it is a big hit with my dino-lovers. So this sweatshirt with spikes on the sleeves would make a great dinosaur gift!

Doodle boards and doodle books are some of my favorite toys to bring along with us to restaurants, on road trips, doctor's appointments, etc., so I LOVE this dino-themed set that includes a book too!

My oldest has this dinosaur sleeping bag, and not only is it adorable, but it also helps him feel safe when he's feeling scared at night. What's safer than sleeping cuddled up with your very own protective T-Rex? This is another great non-toy dinosaur gift!

Not all gifts have to be toys (friendly PSA from a mom of three who's currently being buried alive in toys). My kids would LOVE this dinosaur plate and utensil set. And maybe, just maybe, it would make dinner time a little less miserable, if only for a short time?

I'm pretty sure these Adidas Superstar dinosaur shoes are the actual cutest things I've ever seen. And, they have them in pink, for the girl dino-lovers, too!

Match games are always fun for toddlers and preschoolers, so this is a great dinosaur gift for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds! It's a fun activity that they can play by themselves, or with a parent or sibling.

This book is a perfect gift for a dinosaur lover! Test your kids' knowledge on dino names and facts – or, if they're like my 3-year-old and 6-year-old, go through each page and fight over which dinosaur would live in each of their rooms.

Either way, fun is had by all.

When in doubt, give the gift of dinosaurs! My son got this dino tub as a 4th birthday gift two years ago (for his DinoFOUR themed birthday party!), and we still play with these dinos on the regular! They're the best for imaginary play on the couch, in the bath, in the car, at a restaurant... truly anywhere.

Play-Doh sets are some of my favorite gifts to get and receive for my kids, as they're one of the few independent play activities my kids will actually do on their own. So how perfect is this dinosaur play dough toy?

Another not-toy gift idea is a Simple Modern cup! These are my FAVORITE cups for my kids. They're dishwasher safe, keep water nice and cold, and they don't leak. Plus, they come in all sorts of fun patterns and colors – like, of course, DINOSAURS!

My kids are obsessed with sequin flip shirts! It's basically fashion and a fidget toy, all wrapped up in one. I love this Jurassic World shirt from H&M!

What's better than a dinosaur sequin flip shirt? A cozy dinosaur sequin flip HOODIE, of course!

These are running low on stock – so grab one now if they've got on in your dino-lover's size!

Honestly, this might be the easiest dinosaur gift on this list. A noise-making dinosaur book, AND dinosaur toy figures all wrapped up in one!

Can you tell I love to give books for gifts to toddlers and young kids? The "How Do Dinosaurs" series is one of our family's favorites.

This little dinosaur is more than just a stuffy, it's a night light too! A snuggly new friend is always a great gift for a toddler.

We love Kinetic Sand in our house, so this Dino Dig kit was obviously a must-have for us!

Is it a pillow? A stuffed animal? A sensory comfort animal? Who knows, and who cares! Any dinosaur lover would LOVE this gift.

You can never go wrong with giving a puzzle for a gift to a young kid! This dino-shaped floor puzzle is super cool, and would be great for all skill levels – a 3-year-old could probably do it with some help from a parent, and a 4- or 5-year-old could likely do it pretty independently.

For older kids, LEGO sets are my go-to gift. They're one of the only things my 6-year-old will do on his own for any extended period of time. This set is one of his favorites!

My kids love these portable silicone night lights. They're soft and pliable, so they can stay in the bed with them at night, you can set a timer on them, adjust the colors, and recharge via USB instead of using up all your batteries. They go everywhere with us – this would be a great dinosaur gift idea!

If you can't tell, my dinosaur-loving son is afraid of the dark, so anything that can get him to be excited to turn off the lights is a WIN in my book. This dinosaur projector would definitely do the trick!

OK, I'll warn you, these dino eggs are both awesome and a nightmare all at once. They make a huge mess (definitely an outdoor activity!), but they're also so much fun for the kids. These make great party favors too, if you're hosting a dinosaur-themed birthday party!

Any kind of a gift for toddlers that gets them MOVING and burning energy is a slam dunk! This inflatable dinosaur hopper is an awesome toy to give a rambunctious dinosaur lover!

If you're looking for a splurge (lookin' at you, grandparents), a Jurassic World Power Wheels would be the ULTIMATE dinosaur gift to give a kid. Look no further!

Are my kids the only ones obsessed with slippers? Surely not. My son has some dinosaur slippers similar to these and he basically lives in them on the weekends.

These FurReal toys are all pretty cool, but of course the various animatronic dinosaur options are our favorite versions!

Hot Wheels are another good go-to gift idea for toddlers and young kids. This Dino Coaster set is an awesome toy!