A huge part of maintaining your sanity as a mom is keeping your active kids super busy. There’s one sure way to keep your little love bugs active all while building their self-esteem–gift them the best tools available to be a top athlete. Kids who play sports are just way cooler. It builds character, keeps them in shape and out of the house while you’re trying to have some me time.

The holidays are basically here! So it’s time to start thinking about what gifts you’re going to snatch for your spirited and competitive offspring. Well, I’ve found 12 toys perfect for your sports obsessed kid. You can thank me later.