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Here’s the easiest way to connect with any child. Ask them their favorite color. When friends and family ask for what they should purchase for the kids, I tell them to let color be their guide. These days, I know that if I buy anything yellow, August will freak out. Blue? Birdie will love it. 

With a little help from our friends at Primary, we are sharing our ultimate gift-giving guide for kids, regardless of gender. 

Not familiar with Primary? They’re a gender-neutral kids’ clothing brand where every color is for every kid (they have an entire rainbow of colors—what you see here is just a glimpse!). Primary has high-quality basics and slogan-free designs (!!!!). Rather than shop “boy” and “girl,” you can shop for babies and kids.

And to further refine our selections, we’ve enlisted what I consider the decisive rules needed when purchasing for kids: Something to wear, something to read, something you want, and something you need. 

Something to Wear: Primary – Red Puffer Jacket – $45
Something to Read: Antoinette Portis – Not a Box – $15.99
Something You Want: Le Toy Van – Doctor’s Medical Kit – $49.95
Something You Need: Radio Flyer – Classic Red Wagon – $109.99

Something to Wear: Primary – Cozy Mittens – $15
Something to Read: Matt de la Peña – Last Stop on Market Street – $18.99
Something You Want: Ambosstoys – Primo Ride On Toy – $199
Something You Need: Piccolina – Printed Umbrella, Construction – $30

YELLOW

Something to Wear: Primary – Long Sleeve Slim Tee – $14
Something to Read: Kelly Dipucchio – Super Manny Stands Up! – $17.99
Something You Want: Green Toys – Dump Truck – $29.99
Something You Need: Avanchy – Baby Bamboo Stay Put Suction Bowl + Spoon – $19.99

GREEN

Something to Wear: Primary – PJ Top – $14
Something to Read: Saadia Faruqi – Yasmin the Teacher – $5.95
Something You Want: Fat Brain Toys – Sky Nook – $39.95
Something You Need: The Idea Box Kids – Backyard Box – $24.99

BLUE

Something to Wear: Primary – Zip Hoodie – $24
Something to Read: Michael Hall – Red: A Crayon’s Story – $17.99
Something You Want: GeoSafari Jr. – Bugnoculars – $12.99
Something You Need: Banwood Bikes – Classic Helmet – $49

PURPLE

Something to Wear: Primary – Cozy Legging – $18
Something to Read: Matthew A. Cherry – Hair Love – $17.99
Something You Want: Fujifilm – Instax Mini 11 Purple Gift Set – $79.99
Something You Need: Various sellers – Amethyst Geode – prices vary

BLACK AND WHITE

Something to Wear: Primary – Pocket Tunic in Metallic Star – $32
Something to Read: Minh Lê – Drawn Together – $17.99
Something You Want: Insight Kids – Mindful Coloring For Kids – $8.99; Kid Made Modern – Confetti Crayons – $9.95
Something You Need: World Wildlife Fund – Symbolic Adoption – price – $25 – $250

RAINBOW

Something to Wear: Primary – Beanie in Rainbow Bright Stripe – $18
Something to Read: Anna Kovecses – One Thousand Things: Learn Your First Words with Little Mouse – $17.99
Something You Want: Magna-Tiles – Clear Colors 100 pc Set – $120
Something You Need: Welly – Bravery Badges – $7.99

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Kate Arends

Kate is the founder of Wit & Delight. She is currently learning how to play tennis and is forever testing the boundaries of her creative muscle. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.