20 Kid-Friendly Finds Under $20

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Gotta love a toy that multitasks as well as you do: These building-block crayons will make waiting-around time completely painless. Stack-A-Doodle block crayons, $10; amazon.com.

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Oh, yeah, he's the sharpest little shade-wearing man on the playground. Sunglasses, $19.99; babiators.com

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Let's be honest: The plastic stuff's got nothing on the pleasingly hefty design of this wood classic. Car carrier set, $19.99; melissaanddoug.com

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Your snow-day savior: a kid-size, goofy-cute sled. Walrooz sled, $12; giggle.com

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The perfect (comfortable, slip-proof) shoes for the girliest of girls. Smartfit shoes, $12.99, payless.com

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A winning little cap at a price that won't make you stress if he loses it. Hat, $12.94; oldnavy.com

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So you won't let them run off and join the circus--they can hide out in this kid-size big top instead! Tent, $19.99; ikea.com for stores

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Completely genius: Sparklers that cling to whatever tiny, wispy tuft of hair your kid's got. Goody Softies, $4.99 for 3; target.com

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Crumble this mandarin-scented bubble bath under running water for a soothing end to a chaotic third-grade day. Pop in the Bath Bubble Bar, $6.95; lushusa.com

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A sneaky way to get some color into that ol' school uniform. Belts, $12 each; americanapparel.com