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The best Christmas gifts for kids

If we’re honest, December 25 is all about the kids and seeing those beaming faces.

But when Santa is already set to bring a sack of presents, whatever is left for mums, dads and grandparents to buy this Christmas?

If you need inspiration, check out some of our favourite festive finds for this year to suit a range of budgets.

Teepee tent

Let their imagination run wild with this very cool Teepee Playtime 4 Piece Bundle. Your little one can chill, read or play in their own space, or with a sibling.

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Not only do you get the 170cm tall teepee, but there are two matching cushions, padded playmat, bunting and carry case included. It’s easy to assemble with non-slip poles to hold it in place.

A fabulous gift, for hours of fun – and currently on sale too!

Available: IckleBubba.com from £58.65 

Voxblock audiobook player

Kids getting too much screen time? Check out Voxblock, the audiobook player, perfect for toddlers to teens. This takes us back to the pure bliss of ‘book and tape’ sets. There are loads of great stories to choose from; kids simply pop in the audiobook, press play and let the adventures begin! 

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And the best thing is there is zero set-up needed, no Wi-Fi necessary and a long battery life. This cool prezzie was designed in Scotland by parents for their pwn children so it’s destined to be a huge hit this Christmas. 

Voxblock is a super popular, literacy enhancing and sustainable present.

Available: Voxblock.co.uk, from £39.99, audiobooks from £5.99

Amazing Avengers

Which kid wouldn’t be impressed with this awesome Iron Man Repulsor Blast Battle among their presents this Christmas?

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Load the included projectile into the nose of the toy jet, then press the button on the side of the vehicle to imagine blasting the bad guys. The landing gear on this Marvel airplane toy doubles as an awesome capture claw that can activate fast.

Available:  Amazon.co.uk, £34.99

Baby hamper

What about the perfect gift for a parent-to-be this Christmas? Bumbles and Boo are offering the most beautiful gender neutral baby hampers for twins.

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With a lamb and hedgehog teddy, bibs and booties and even some gifts for mum, this adorable hamper ensures both parents and babies feel extra special. Thoughtfully designed with neutral tones and filled with adorable essentials for both babies, this beautiful trunk is a show-stopping way to celebrate the arrival of your precious pair.

Available: Bumbles & Boo, £72

Sweet stuff

No Christmas is complete without a few calories here and there. So what about a gift to get December going? This year Swizzles have brought back this fabulous Sweet Shop Advent Calendar with 24 days of delightful sweet surprises. 

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Swizzels – Loved by all since 1928! With so much variety to choose from, there’s a Swizzels favourite for everyone here – including treats like Squashies, Refreshers, Love Hearts, Drumstick chews, and more.

Shoppers will be able to find it nationwide at major retailers and convenience stores, with each calendar offering 24 doors filled with Swizzels favourites, plus fun jokes and festive facts.

Available: Sainsbury’s, £6

Magna-Tiles

The new MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS set features smaller-sized tiles that are perfect for play on-the-go, allowing kids to take creativity, learning, and imagination anywhere.

Available in a 26-piece travel set or a 70-piece deluxe set, they come in a smart tin that makes the magnets easy to carry and store away.

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The microMAGS are also 100% compatible with the original tiles opening up whole new play opportunities and providing hours of fun and also a chance to develop fine motor skills.

As the leading brand in magnetic construction toys, MAGNA-TILES® stands out for its revolutionary design which makes their tiles both exceptionally strong and incredibly safe.

Available: Amazon, from £16.98

LEGO

It’s been a strong fixture on children’s Christmas lists for years – and we can understand why. This year there are some fabulous kits out including ones featuring Disney, Marvel and Harry Potter characters.

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Give kids a ticket to adventure with the LEGO® City Red Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus for fans of toy vehicles! With 384 pieces it’s perfect for fans of the little building bricks. Our favourite bit – it comes complete with a bus conductor, tourist with a camera and a mum with a stroller.

Available: Lego.com, £24.99

Little Crafters’ Advent Calendar

These beautifully designed DIY advent calendars boast 24 days of creative fun for children aged three to 12, with crafts including baubles, Christmas trees and festive scenes. Choose from an enchanted festive theme, or a vehicle set, complete with DIY police
cars, fire engines and buses.

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As with Little Crafters’ monthly subscription boxes, this eco-friendly wooden DIY set is manufactured in the UK, and includes everything needed to make the keepsakes
inside.

Available: Little Crafters Boxes, £49.99

Make, Create and Design Your Own…

For craft kids, they’ll love these fab sets to create their own models. There are loads in the range including a Triceratops mask, giraffe head, superhero comic book and mega-bot. Pretty much whatever they want to make they’ll find a kit for it at Clockworksoldier.

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They’re all made from FSC certified recycled paper or card, so happy for the planet too!

And adults will breathe a sigh of relief as no glue or scissors are required. And they look great too – why not hang them on the wall when they’re finished?

Available: clockworksoldier.co.uk, from £10.99

ToyChoc Boxes

Need a stocking filler? Inside each ToyChoc Box is 2 x allergen free organic chocolates, a 3D card puzzle toy to build and an educational fun facts card to teach children about the natural world!

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The 66 collectable ToyChoc Boxes are perfect for kids aged 3+. And better still, there is 10% off your first order.

Available: Playinchoc.com, £2.25

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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