102 gift ideas for kids that won’t end up under the bed
There’s no shortage of toys – the trouble is how many get forgotten the day after they’re unwrapped. These are ideas kids keep coming back to: things to build, explore, read and take outside.
102 ideas
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To unwrap 66
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LEGO advent calendar
A little model every day – and a whole world by Christmas Eve.
€25–40 Search for it -
Toniebox starter set
Stories and songs at the press of a button – little hands can work it all by themselves.
€70–100 Search for it -
Matching Christmas pyjamas for the family
The photo under the tree becomes the best one of the year.
€25–60 Search for it -
Audio figure for a kids' story player
Favourite stories at the press of a button.
€10–20 Search for it -
Balance bike
Learning balance on two wheels – the best start for riding a bike later.
€50–120 Search for it -
Bauble with their name and the year
Back on the tree every year – telling a story.
€10–25 Search for it -
Board game for kids
Rolling dice, laughing, learning to lose – the whole family joins in.
€15–30 Search for it -
Colouring book of their favourite theme
Dinosaurs, unicorns or Pokémon – colouring in their very own world.
€5–15 Search for it -
Cuddly toy with an embroidered name
Their first best friend – carrying the baby's name.
€20–40 Search for it -
Kick scooter or stunt scooter
Off to the skate park – or just to school a bit faster.
€40–130 Search for it -
Montessori busy board
Latches, switches and zips – little hands practise all on their own.
€25–50 Search for it -
Phone tripod with ring light
Steady shots and good light – for videos that look the part.
€15–40 Search for it -
Photo puzzle from your own pictures
A puzzle full of memories – the best picture is your own.
€20–40 Search for it -
Pokémon trading card booster packs
Tearing open packs and hoping for a rare card – the thrill never gets old.
€10–40 Search for it -
Squishmallow of a favourite character
Huge, soft, made for cuddling and collecting – from Stitch to unicorns.
€15–40 Search for it -
Squishy and fidget toy set
Squeeze, squish, pop – for restless hands and swapping in the playground.
€10–25 Search for it -
Sylvanian Families set
Tiny animal families with their own little house – kids act out whole stories with them.
€20–60 Search for it -
Wooden dollhouse
A house to furnish and play in that lasts for years of childhood.
€60–150 Search for it -
Wooden grasping toy and stacking tower
Grab, stack, knock over – toys that grow with them.
€15–35 Search for it -
Bake-your-own dog treats kit
Healthy biscuits from your own kitchen, with bone-shaped cutters.
€15–25 Search for it -
Bike helmet with a favourite design
Safe, and so nice they'll actually want to wear it.
€30–60 Search for it -
Binder for a trading card collection
Every card gets its place – and the collection finally looks as good as it is.
€15–30 Search for it -
Binoculars for nature explorers
Birds, mountains, stars – suddenly everything is close.
€50–150 Search for it -
Doll with a change of outfits
Dress up, change, mix and match – the classic that never gets old.
€25–50 Search for it -
Horse grooming kit
Brushes, curry comb and mane spray – for the best part before the ride.
€25–50 Search for it -
Lift-the-flap dinosaur book
All about T. rex and friends – made for discovering.
€10–20 Search for it -
Play tent for the bedroom
A cave, a castle, a spaceship – depending on the day.
€30–70 Search for it -
Unicorn craft kit
Glitter, colour, imagination – for a bright and cheerful afternoon.
€15–30 Search for it -
Lantern for camping nights
Warm light at the tent, on the balcony or in a power cut.
€20–45 Search for it
Experiences 14
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Taster session at a climbing gym
A new challenge, lots of laughs, sore muscles included.
€25–60 Search for it -
Acting workshop taster
Stepping on stage, trying out roles, growing in confidence.
€30–90 Search for it -
Castle tour with a medieval feast
History you can touch – and dinner you eat with your fingers.
€30–80 Search for it -
Night tour at an observatory
Look through big telescopes, with experts explaining what you see.
€10–30 Search for it -
Trial guitar or piano lesson
Finally trying the instrument they always talk about.
€30–60 Search for it -
Comic and manga drawing class
Invent your own characters and bring them to life.
€30–80 Search for it -
Theatre or musical holiday camp
A week of rehearsals – then the big show for family and friends.
€80–250 Search for it
Vouchers 6
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Zoo animal adoption
With a certificate, visits to their animal and a good feeling.
€30–80 Search for it -
Voucher for an equestrian shop
Breeches, halter or treats – with riding gear, choosing for yourself is worth its weight in gold.
€20–80 Search for it
Time together 13
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Match day with their favourite team
Nothing beats the atmosphere live in the stadium.
€30–120 Search for it -
A day at a ropes course – together
Reaching new heights together: an outing you'll talk about for ages.
€30–60 Search for it -
A day at a theme park – together
Roller coasters, candyfloss and laughing till evening.
€40–80 Search for it -
Canoe trip – together
Paddling side by side, a picnic on the bank, lots of laughs.
€25–60 Search for it -
Car museum visit – together
A day among classics, full of stories from the old days.
€15–40 Search for it -
Visit a miniature world exhibition – together
The world in miniature – wonder for every age.
€20–40 Search for it -
A day at a trout lake – together
A day by the water, with a packed lunch and lots of patience.
€15–40 Search for it -
Bouldering day – together
Puzzling out problems on the wall and cheering each other on.
€15–35 Search for it -
Children's theatre – together
Wide eyes, loud cheering, an afternoon full of stories.
€8–20 Search for it
Homemade 3
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Homemade cookies in a pretty tin
Tastes like the festive season – and the tin stays.
€5–15 Search for it -
Creative Tonie with stories from grandma and grandpa
Recorded at home – familiar voices are always there, even from far away.
€15–20 Search for it
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