Christmas Gift Guide for Children (AD)
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Choosing the ideal Christmas gift for our little ones can feel overwhelming at times, especially if you're shopping for very different ages and personalities, as I am!
Whether you've got a toddler who loves sensory play, or a school-aged explorer who is into science and crafts, I've got some great gifts to share with you today.
Most of the items featured here are budget friendly, great fun and we've personally tested them at my home before I'm sharing them with you.
The Heroes of Goo Jit Zu vs Pack is a squishy, stretchy two pack of stretchy action figures with a unique goo-filled core. These are perfect for hands-on play and great to capture imaginations.
Stuntman Stu loves to do amazing stunts, and little ones can get creative by building their own launch ramps at home. The Stuntman Stu Race Act Stunt Car Set has multiple ejectable parts that fly off upon impact and the set also comes with Stu and five crates that are perfect for knocking over.
The Science Mad Chemistry Lab Kit is a great gift for slightly older children who are curious about science and will enjoy the child-friendly experiments within this kit. Children who love mixing, testing, and seeing how things work will enjoy doing so with this safe, hands-on kit.
For the colouring obsessed little one Ohuhu Markers are the one and only! These acrylic markers come in a 48-pack, with 1.5mm flexible brush tips, which is ideal for precise colouring. The tips glide smoothly over a variety of surfaces and is waterproof, and lightfast.
You can use these pens on paper, canvas, wood, metal, stone, glass, or fabric and see vibrant, and consistent coverage that will be a hit every time.
The Honolulu S Series Alcohol Markers are innovative dual soft-tip markers that are designed for easy blending, with no smudging, and they come in 48 vibrant colours.
The alcohol-based ink dries instantly which prevents smudging, and allows for clean, crisp lines when colouring. These pens are ideal for budding artists, illustrators and creative enthusiasts as they have so much versatility, precision, and great colour vibrancy.
Little ones who want to gift their school friends a Christmas card will love this Hey Duggee Multiple of 32 Christmas cards. These are small, and ideal for little hands, plus they'll fit in their rucksack to take to school as well. Danilo always has the nicest quality cards and envelopes, which hold up even to rough drawing from little ones.
If your little ones are fortunate enough to have an Elf on the Shelf visiting they'll love this Elf on the Shelf gift wrap with matching tags. We use ours for the elf arrival, as sometimes he brings them a gift while he's here too.
These matching Elf on the Shelf Christmas cards are ideal for gifting to loved ones, or for little ones to gift to their school friends, or friends at an after-school activity or club that they attend.
These cute Sanrio My Melody Full Print Crew Socks are perfect for My Melody fans. Soft, comfortable, easy to put on and absolutely ADORABLE! Perfect for fans of the My Melody character.
Fans of the We Bare Bears show will love this adorable Grizzly Lovely Sitting Plush Soft Toy. It's super soft, sitting in a cute posh, and a welcome addition to any We Are Bears fan's collection. This is so soft and my little girl absolutely loves cuddling this at bedtime!
MINISO is an adorable website packed full of cutely designed items from well-known brands such as Netflix, Disney, Minecraft, and many more.
Minecraft fans will absolutely love this Minecraft Wolf GloBuddy Light, which is an official licensed product, takes just 2 AA batteries and will look great in any gamer's bedroom. You can cycle through different collar colours, for a custom look, and Minecraft fans will love this.
The legacy hydro drip complete stunt scooter is a lightweight, durable scooter designed for tricks, movement and outdoor fun. Great for active kids who love whizzing around and learning new skills. They have lots of good designs too, including this alien galaxy one which is sure to be a hit with tweens! Skates have a wide range of scooters, roller skates, skateboards and more.
Hoddog is a fast, silly, family-friendly game full of giggles. Players race against one another to complete challenges before the “hotdog” timer runs out, and I think this would be a great addition to your home for Christmas Day entertainment.
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Monkey Mayhem is a lively action game where the mischievous wrench causes chaos! Kids will love the fast gameplay, silly moments and energetic fun that makes this game perfect for group play.
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Santa's Jolly Jokes for Funny Kids is packed full of jokes and quips and will allow little ones to get belly laughs from all their visiting relatives this Christmas. This book is perfect for kids who enjoy making people laugh. A fun stocking filler that encourages reading in a playful way.
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This adorable wooden stacking game is so fun for children 3+. Take it in turns to build the biggest tower, balance your characters in the most creative way possible or even just come up with fun games and challenges yourself.
My 4 year old has had many hours of fun with this game and we've started taking it out when we're visiting friends, because she loves it THAT much!
This snowman zip-up romper is absolutely adorable for babies first Christmas. This is designed to be soft, and is very easy to put on or take off. When you're putting your baby to bed on Christmas Eve they'll be all ready for Santa in this delightful outfit. Blade & Rose have so many beautiful items that will be perfect for the festive season, and beyond.
Perfect for younger fans, these interactive Bing toys bring your little one's favourite characters to life. With sounds, phrases and cuddly features, they’re great for imaginative play and comforting companion time. These characters even respond to one another thanks to RFID technology, which is really novel and my daughter loved it!
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This is a great fun little game, Grannies Game, inspired by the iconic Bluey “Grannies” episode. Designed for children aged 3+ they'll work to collect silly items, call Nana, and kick off a flossing party. This has bright, chunky pieces and brought loads of giggles to our home.
Mini motorbike fans will love the Chicco Ducati 1198 Remote Control motorbike. It has real controls and is perfect for racing fans.
If you're looking for a more practical gift then these Orbit Star ankle boots are both practical and playful. They come in a cute slate grey, and have pearlised leather, plus elastic laces and a rip-tape strap makes them very easy to slip on and off, which is great for little ones working on being more independent.
This toddler sleeping suit is the perfect practical yet adorable Christmas gift. It comes in a range of colours, and prints, and the hedgehog one is my absolute favourite. This is ideal for those colder winter nights, with fold-over socks with anti-grip soles so your little ones will stay warm and toasty while they toddle down the hall to see if Santa has been!
This Toxic Waste giant gift box is packed full of zingy, sour sweets and is perfect for more daring kids. Fun for taste-tests, challenges and stocking fillers with a mischievous twist.
A sparkly unicorn playset that brings magical worlds to life. Ideal for children who love imaginative play, glitter and all things mystical. The Glimmer the Glowing Unicorn Plush Set is a storybook, projector torch, and plush set that is perfect for helping little ones feel more secure at bedtime.
The FunLockets Secret Journal set is a cute, lockable journal where little ones can store their thoughts, notes, and doodles. This is a lovely gift to encourage writing, and give little ones their own space to journal their day.
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The iMiraculous Heroz Dolls are action-packed dolls based on the Miraculous heroes. Great for fans who love recreating scenes, storytelling and collecting character figures. Each dolls look remains a complete mystery until they are revealed by your little one. Think of them like a doll blind bag - just add water and swirl.
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The Hyper Accelerated Origin Yo-Yo is a high-speed yo-yo that is designed for tricks and smooth spins. The perfect gift for kids that are always on the go, and anyone who enjoys learning fun new skills.
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The National Geographic gemstone kit is a hands-on excavation kit where kids dig, discover and collect real gemstones. Great for curious minds and sensory, satisfying play. We've had a couple of these kits now and they're not too messy really!
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This Lego Imagine Brick Journal and gel pen set is a creative journal set with Lego-style details, perfect for note-taking, doodling and personalising. A fun, practical gift for school-aged builders and Lego fans alike.
This Paddington's Camper Van set is a charming playset featuring Paddington and his cosy camper van. Kids can create sweet storylines, go on pretend adventures and enjoy classic character fun with a wholesome twist.
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Create magical, sparkly airbrush art with this all-in-one Blopens Fantasy Studio, packed with stencils, colour-change pens, glitter glue and tapes, all folding neatly into a handy carry case.
Inspired by the viral creator, the Big Manny Science INNIT kit combines fun experiments with chaotic STEM learning. Ideal for kids who love mess, curiosity and trying hands-on science the entertaining way.
The Spell Seekers Interactive Talking Spellbook is a magical, puzzle-filled game where children can create potions, cast spells, and reveal surprises. This spellbook is perfect for little adventurers who love mystery, fantasy and brain-teasing fun.
Play-in-Choc specialise in making cute stocking fillers and Christmas treats for children that are dairy, nut, gluten, soy and plastic free, and yet this Christmas set still contains toys!
