Few things make parents more frantic than looking at the calendar and seeing a kid’s birthday they completely forgot about. How on earth can a busy mom or dad find the perfect present on such short notice — let alone get it from the store before the big day?
Forgetting the birthday of a child, whether it’s a niece or a nephew, your kid’s classmate, or even your own son or daughter, can happen to anyone. But while your choices in years past might have been limited to whatever the closest convenience store had on the shelves, Walmart’s free NextDay delivery* now has you covered with an assortment of gifts that will arrive at your door next day. And since there’s no membership fee required, you’ll have more room in your budget for an amazing birthday present.
Don’t show up to the party empty-handed. Here are some incredible kids’ birthday gifts you can have delivered before it’s time to blow out the candles.
*On eligible items; $35 minimum. Available Monday through Friday. Cutoff times vary by ZIP code. Availability varies by location.
Every creative kid wishes for a birthday present they can use to express their wildest ideas. Know a boy or girl who’s captivated when they’re constructing things? Wrap up a set of Legos for their birthday. This Bricks on a Roll set gives kids everything they need to build bright, colorful creations on wheels. Or consider this Lego treehouse set, which minibuilders can use to construct a cool hangout space for the toy’s characters.
Buy it now:Lego Classic Bricks on a Roll
Buy it now: Lego Friends Mia’s Tree House
Just a couple of cans of Play-Doh are enough to entertain most kids. But this box of 20 vibrant colors of Play-Doh offers infinite creative possibilities that will give the birthday boy or girl months of fun.
Buy it now:Play-Doh Super Color 20-Pack with 20 Different Colors of Dough
Give a little learner three creative workspaces in one with this easel. It features a chalkboard, a dry-erase board and a magnetic area with 77 magnetic letters and numbers, along with a handy storage tray for art supplies.
Buy it now: Crayola 3-in-1 Magnetic Double Easel with Letters and Numbers
Don’t be surprised to hear a kid squeal with excitement when they open this Thomas and Friends train track set on their birthday. It has more than 35 feet of track that are compatible with all Thomas engines. Plus, the kit offers multiple configurations, so kids will never get bored.
Buy it now:Thomas and Friends Super Station Railway Train Track Set
For a kid, receiving an interactive action figure is like getting the gift of a nonstop adventure. Walmart’s free NextDay delivery can get the most exciting action toys to your door in no time. “Star Wars” fans can construct a Heavy Assault Walker here on planet Earth with this Lego set, complete with lightsaber-wielding minifigures.
Buy it now:Lego “Star Wars” First Order Heavy Assault Walker
What kid wouldn’t be excited to unwrap a 2-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex from “Jurassic World”? This one belts out a booming roar when you open the mouth!
Buy it now: “Jurassic World” Battle Damage Roarin’ Super Colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex
This mighty Godzilla toy will become a favorite of any lucky birthday boy or girl who receives it. At 36 inches long, this giant figure is fun to play with and show off on a shelf.
Buy it now: Godzilla King of the Monsters 24-inch Action Figure
Some kids are downright obsessed with cute and cuddly creatures, and there’s no better time to indulge them than on their birthday. Give them this adorable pet-makeover set, which comes in a shampoo-bottle-shaped package with seven special surprises, including a tiny pet covered in fuzz.
Buy it now:L.O.L. Surprise! Fuzzy Pets Makeover Series with Washable Fuzz and Water Surprises
“Paw Patrol” fans will love taking on rescue missions with their favorite four-legged characters using this all-new patroller. The toy transforms from a plane to a helicopter and features interactive lights and sounds.
Buy it now: “Paw Patrol” Lights and Sounds Air Patroller Plane
The beloved characters from “The Secret Life of Pets 2” jump off the screen and into the home of a birthday girl or boy with this 10-piece set of animal figurines. Get it with Walmart’s free NextDay delivery.
Buy it now: “The Secret Life of Pets 2” Deluxe Pet Collection, 10-pack
Toys for kids who adore dolls
Dolls have been favorite toys for kids for generations, and there’s no doubt that today’s coolest doll toys will be a hit at birthdays this year. This L.O.L. Surprise! makeover kit is the perfect gift for kids who love doing their dolls’ hair. It features a surprise doll with luscious locks, along with a variety of accessories, so kids can style the hair again and again.
Buy it now:L.O.L. Surprise! #Hairgoals Makeover Series with 15 Surprises
A kid who already has a growing collection of Barbies will cherish this 2-foot-wide Barbie dollhouse, with four distinct play areas.
Buy it now: Barbie Fully Furnished Close and Go House with Themed Accessories
This L.O.L. Surprise! Bubbly Surprise set is like getting eight birthday gifts in one. It includes an exclusive surprise doll and pet, along with six other treats tucked inside balls with kinetic sand.
Buy it now:L.O.L. Surprise! Bubbly Surprise (Pink) with Exclusive Doll and Pet
Some dolls, like this Frida Kahlo Barbie, can serve as role models for youngsters. They’ll love learning about this inspiring hero just as much as they enjoy playing with the doll.
Buy it now: Barbie Inspiring Women Series Frida Kahlo Doll
Board games that offer hours of fun
Want to give the birthday boy or girl a present that’s guaranteed to draw a smile? Treat them to a classic family board game. Walmart’s NextDay delivery can get everyone’s favorite games, such as Candy Land, Monopoly and Connect 4, to your door next day.
Buy it now: Hasbro Candy Land Game
Buy it now:Monopoly for Millennials Board Game
Buy it now:Connect 4 Game
Finding a last-minute birthday present doesn’t need to be stressful. Walmart’s free NextDay delivery will get the perfect gift delivered to your door before it’s time to blow out the candles